August 5, 2020
Is Embedding Content Copyright Infringement? Mashable vs. Creators Everywhere
Mashable is back in court, battling a copyright law case that began in 2016.
July 8, 2020
Stealing or Buying a Stairway to Heaven? All That Glitters Is Not Gold
Spirit brought a copyright infringement case against Led Zeppelin that claimed the opening lead lines of Stairway to Heaven were lifted from its song Taurus. Find out why laws from 1903 had to be used, what happened in the case, and more.
June 17, 2020
Katy Perry Escapes Dark Horse Copyright Verdict
I am unashamed to admit that Katy Perry is, without a doubt, my favorite pop singer. I don’t really know why.
May 13, 2020
TikTok, TickTock – Can You Claim Copyright on a Dance Move?
TikTok has given everyone a creative platform to share their video content publicly, whether that be a dance, a funny cat video, or a joke.
April 8, 2020
Can You Own A Meme?
In what has been dubbed the "ultimate boomer power move," Fox has filed a trademark application for the phrase, OK, Boomer. Their filing lays out Fox's intent to use the phrase with a reality, comedy, or game show.
March 18, 2020
Taylor Swift, Big Machine and Audible: The Battle over Copyright Control
It's an intriguing tale that has garnered a tremendous amount of public attention. A beloved young singer named Taylor Swift is in an epic battle to wrest control of her music back from the intriguingly named Big Machine, now owned by the famed manager, Scooter Braun.
November 13, 2019
Eminem, Meet the Supreme Court of the United States
Eminem Sues Spotify! At least that’s what one might take away from headlines regarding a copyright case that could find its way to the Supreme Court next year.
September 25, 2019
Did You Get Punk’d By a Trademark Spammer or Patent Troll?
The United States Patent and Trademark Office recently issued a caution, saying that a number of private companies are spamming trademark applicants and registrants. These spammers are leading unsuspecting applicants and registrants to believe payment of a fee to the company is required to maintain their application or registration.
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