All posts tagged "Copyright"
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Eleventh Circuit Rules Georgia Code is Uncopyrightable
On Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit held that the Official Code of Georgia...
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Disney Sued Over “Beauty and the Beast” Visual Effects
The battle over intellectual property is a tale as old as time.
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RantCrush Top 5: July 14, 2017
Monkey See, Monkey Do, Monkey Sue?
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The Strange Case of Wikipedia Zero
Are there any better options to address the criticisms?
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Court Rules Snuggies are Blankets, Not Clothing
Remember these things?
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Why is Beyoncé Being Sued for $20 Million?
Her legal team is about to get in formation.
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The Kardashians Try to Prevent Blac Chyna from Legally Using Their Name
The latest Kardashian lawsuit could get messy.
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Citigroup, Owner of “Thank You,” Sues AT&T for Using “Thanks”
Can Citigroup really claim dominion over "thank you?"
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Supreme Court Rejects Authors Guild Challenge Against Google Books
The court avoids a major copyright case.
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Minogue vs. Jenner: Who Will Win the Trademark for the Name “Kylie”?
May the best "Kylie" win.
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Woman’s Reputation Ruined After Her Photo is Misrepresented Online
Her reputation was ruined before she even realized it.
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When The Show Can’t Go On: Dissecting Music Industry Contracts
Questions in the wake of the Kesha controversy.
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Surfing Dogs and Stolen Photos have Lauren Conrad in Hot Water
Oh, LC.
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British Judge Rules Nestle Can’t Trademark the KitKat Shape
"Gimme a break."
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Monkeys Can’t Copyright Selfies…Yet
The judge wasn't "monkeying" around.
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Navajo Nation to Continue Lawsuit Against Urban Outfitters
"Navajo Hipster Panty" rubbed a lot of people the wrong way.
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Spoiler Wars: What Should Entertainment Websites Publish?
Is it legal to publish spoilers?
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Appeals Court Okays Trademarking Offensive Names: How Will it Affect the Redskins?
Very different cases--will there be similar outcomes?
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YouTube is Standing up to Copyright Bullies and Protecting Fair Use
Some fairness when it comes to Fair Use.
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Judge Shakes Off Suit Against Taylor Swift Using Her Lyrics
Judges like to have fun too.
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ICYMI: Best of the Week
Check out the top stories of last week.
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Campaign Music and Fair Use: What are the Rules?
When can a campaign use a song?
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One More (Legal) Reason You Can’t Be Batman
Breaking childhood dreams everywhere.
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Sing Away: Judge Rules “Happy Birthday” Lyrics No Longer Copyrighted
Cake for all!
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Who Owns a Dance? The Complexities of Copyrighting Choreography
Who owns the moves to your favorite dance?
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Forget Harry Potter. THIS is the Fanfiction You Should Be Writing
What if we created fanfiction about recreating our world, rather than a new Harry Potter ending?
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Pharrell Williams Fears For the Future of Creativity
Pharrell finally weighed in on his copyright loss over Blurred Lines, and it's not good for artists.
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Re-Writing the Classics: What Are Your Fanfiction Rights?
The legal side to writing fan fiction and creating fan art.
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Jersey Boys Stuck in Copyright Suit
Broadway hit Jersey Boys producers in hot water after a suit over claims to the show's profits.
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Katy Perry Claims Left Shark is Her Intellectual Property and Files Suit
Katy Perry filed a lawsuit this week against company Shapeways claiming that Left Shark from her Super Bowl...
