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Introduction: The Future of Derivative Works and Copyright Law Under Warhol v. Goldsmith Transformative Use and Infringing Derivatives Derivative Works – On October 12, 2022, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts v. Goldsmith, a case that has the potential to drastically alter the landscape of...
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Fan Art & Fair Use – Many fans enjoy creating original artwork based on their favorite books, TV shows, movies, musicians, and musicals. This might include drawings, t-shirt designs, posters, jewelry, and other items featuring popular characters, figures, costumes, or scenery whose copyright is owned by someone else. While fans may think that their creations...
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Landscape Design Copyright Protection – Thanks to California’s sunny climate and culture of outdoor living, many California residents enlist landscape designers to create the perfect outdoor space. These outdoor living amenities are often widely shared on social media sites like Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook, and publicized in magazines and advertising circulars. Thus, landscape designers should...
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Copyright Infringement Claims in the Realm of Arbitration Copyright registration – In order to bring a copyright infringement claim in arbitration, the copyright owner must first register their work with the U.S. Copyright Office. Without registration, the copyright owner may not be able to recover statutory damages or attorney’s fees. Copyright Claims in Arbitration: Don’t...
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Fair and Foul in Tech and Copyright What’s in this article… What is Fair Use in Copyright Law? Practical Analysis of Fair Use Conflicts With Fair Use and DMCA Can You Know You Are Covered By “Fair Use” In a world of bustling creativity and a thriving technology industry, it is essential for businesses and...
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Copyright After Death Copyright after death – In general, copyright protection exists during the lifetime of the creator and for a certain period of time after their death. The duration of this posthumous protection may vary depending on the country and the type of work, but it typically lasts for several decades. During this time,...
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Why You Need to Maximize Your Copyright Protection Early Copyright is a form of protection grounded in the U.S. Constitution granted for original works fixed in a tangible medium of expression and therefore exists the moment your work is created. 17 U.S.C. Code § 102. But you also have the option of registering the copyright...
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Trademark and Copyright Issues to Consider With Sales of Athletic Goods and Apparel When can a generic design rise to an infringement of intellectual property rights? A common and growing occurrence comes when one takes an attribute of a famous athlete (like a number), puts it with that athlete’s team color scheme, and the next...
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TV-Streaming Service Provider May Seek Compulsory Copyright Licenses TV-Streaming Service Provider May Seek Compulsory Copyright Licenses – In what may be considered a surprise decision, a federal judge ruled that online television streaming service, FilmOn Air X, may be treated as a cable company by allowing it the same compulsory copyright licenses that broadcast companies...
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