| 单词 | copyright |
| 例句 | She picked up The Gold-Bug from the top of her stack of books, the word belief echoing in her head as she flipped to the copyright page. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Although few cartographic corporations acknowledge their existence, copyright traps remain a common feature even in contemporary maps. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z The answer may lie in the long struggle to get the copyrights back from Fabyan. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Just for fun, I can give it to Father on his birthday, together with all the copyrights. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z She picked up The Gold-Bug from the top of her stack of books, the word belief echoing in her head as she flipped to the copyright page. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The emblem on the copyright page was nearly identical to the Bayside Press logo, but instead of a seagull there was a black bird. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Bloom regretted his failure to copyright the tune. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Deborah had never heard about needing to copyright anything, but the family had always thought they should talk to a lawyer about the cells, and Cofield sounded like one they could afford. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z At one point she’d decided she needed to get a safe deposit box for her mother’s Bible and hair; later she asked if she needed to copyright Henrietta’s signature so no one would steal it. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z But an executive explained to me that recipes can’t be patented or copyrighted— which means that once you introduce a new cereal, anyone can put out another one just like it. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z This idea long precedes the legal claim to authorial copyright, which did not exist in British law until 1710, and was established later elsewhere. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z Emily held her breath as he opened to the copyright page where the raven version of the Bayside Press symbol was. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The emblem on the copyright page was nearly identical to the Bayside Press logo, but instead of a seagull there was a black bird. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z The ship’s bow displays an ornate wooden carving in the semblance of a backward copyright symbol. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z Agloe, New York, is a fictitious village created by the Esso company in the early 1930s and inserted into tourist maps as a copyright trap, or paper town. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z PS—Professor Hunk just suggested I post this, a test for White Privilege, copyright a pretty cool woman called Peggy McIntosh. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z But when Fabyan printed the pamphlets, he claimed the copyrights for himself. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z Emily held her breath as he opened to the copyright page where the raven version of the Bayside Press symbol was. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z Nadav sought the dismissal after the defendants on Monday said typefaces are not subject to copyright protection, and that there were "profound differences" between the logos in question. Cher wins dismissal of lawsuit over album cover font 2017-03-08T05:00:00Z Shedding light … the glowing duvets are subject to further copyright dispute. Olympic ceremony subject to further claims of design similarities 2013-07-11T11:05:00Z The law benefited visual artists, who, unlike composers, filmmakers or writers, do not receive a share of any future sales under copyright law. California Tried to Give Artists a Cut. But the Judges Said No. 2018-07-11T04:00:00Z But while he was known for retaining ownership of much of his work, including his music publishing rights — the copyrights related to his songwriting — he left no will. I.R.S. Says Prince’s Estate Worth Twice What Administrators Reported 2021-01-04T05:00:00Z Julie Zerbo, founder of The Fashion Law website, pointed to a host of legal troubles as well, including lawsuits from designers for copyright infringement and from employees for discrimination. Nasty Gal’s Path to Bankruptcy 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z The question about copyright in the Facebook FAQ states: “Do I retain the copyright and other legal rights to material I upload to Facebook?” Don't Be Fooled By The Resurfaced Facebook 'Copyright' Hoax 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z She eventually sued in 2009, claiming damages for the previous three years as allowed for under copyright law. 'Raging Bull' copyright fight headed for U.S. Supreme Court 2013-10-02T01:30:39Z In January, the producers' filed a counterclaim asserting the copyright claims are baseless. Julie Taymor: I was a victim of 'Spider-Man' plot 2012-03-02T20:35:12Z District Judge Denise Cote in Manhattan striking down copyright protection for the lyrics and melody of the first verse of “We Shall Overcome.” U.S. civil rights anthem 'We Shall Overcome' now in public domain 2018-01-26T05:00:00Z A Los Angeles judge granted a dismissal of legal action which stated the music company failed to pursue a copyright case against Thicke. Gayes settle with Sony over Thicke hit 2014-01-15T15:59:56Z But Orson Welles's family own the copyright, so they'll never give that away. Bryn Terfel: 'I'd like to sing Citizen Kane' 2012-06-26T17:40:14Z Is there such a thing as emotional copyright? Sarah Polley: 'Stories are our way of coping, of creating shape out of mess' 2013-06-22T23:05:32Z Five years later, the tide turned: Led Zeppelin won an appeals court victory over its megahit “Stairway to Heaven,” and the judges provided guidance about how copyright applies to works involving “commonplace elements.” Ed Sheeran Wins Copyright Case Over Marvin Gaye’s ‘Let’s Get It On’ 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z Grove was also harmed by rival publishers who released cheaper editions of "Tropic of Cancer" and other works that had no copyright in the U.S. First Amendment crusader Barney Rosset dies 2012-02-22T17:03:09Z Shuster's heirs had argued that the copyright agreements could be cancelled under provisions that allowed the creators of works made before 1978 a mechanism to reclaim their rights. Warner retains rights to Superman 2012-10-18T09:34:04Z Vanouse cut up strands of bacterial DNA to create drawings made from living material; the subjects included a skull and crossbones and a copyright symbol, Familian said. UC Irvine to exhibit artworks created via biological engineering 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z None of the movie's songs are being used because of copyright issues. Musical adaptation of 'Sister Act' to hit Broadway 2010-10-05T22:08:00Z The lawsuit against Google's mass book-scanning project was filed by the Authors Guild and the Association of American Publishers, accusing it of "massive copyright infringement". New York judge rules against Google books settlement 2011-03-23T16:32:43Z Circuit Court of Appeals in New York also rejected an appeal by MP3tunes founder Michael Robertson, who was ordered to pay $12.2 million after a federal jury in 2014 found him liable for copyright infringement. U.S. court rules for music companies in MP3tunes copyright case 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z But we are copyright infringed if you put out something with a network. "Comics are not covered like other artists": How Ali Siddiq changed the system to own his jokes 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z It also heavily mines connections between the idea of the Wild West and Mr. Prince’s well-publicized outlaw aesthetic, a shoot-first-ask-questions-later approach to borrowing popular imagery that has sometimes landed him in copyright litigation. Richard Prince: This Ain’t No Retrospective, It’s a Rodeo 2020-04-02T04:00:00Z The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers – the songwriters’ union, dedicated to protecting and enforcing copyright – also made its share of mistakes. Can unions save the creative class? 2013-03-18T16:25:00Z The broadcasters told the court that Aereo's "competitors pay for the rights to retransmit 'live TV' to the public -- as they must to avoid liability for copyright infringement -- while Aereo does not." High court to hear dispute about TV over Internet 2014-04-21T13:11:10Z But Norm Lurie, owner of Larrikin Music who filed the case, said it highlighted "the importance of checking before using other people's copyrights." 2010-02-05T10:28:00Z She also said the family, which owns the copyright on the letter, intended to publish it at some point. Long-Lost Letter from Neal Cassady to Jack Kerouac Headed to Auction (Again) 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z Standing alone, it likely is not deserving of copyright protection,” Judge Kaplan wrote. Judge Dismisses a Suit Over Jay Z's 'Run This Town' 2014-12-09T05:00:00Z Judge Klausner also wrongly told jurors that copyright does not protect chromatic scales, arpeggios or short sequences of three notes, the Ninth Circuit panel found. Led Zeppelin ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Case Goes Back to Trial 2018-09-28T04:00:00Z The charity claimed the suit the gorilla is wearing breaches copyright. Freddie Mercury gorilla 'must go' 2013-07-08T10:14:18Z District Judge Deborah Batts said members of Satorii, a New York band that recorded two versions of “This Land,” could pursue federal copyright claims against two publishers that control rights to the song. U.S. judge refuses to dismiss 'This Land is Your Land' lawsuit 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z Subsequent accusations about copyright and credits resulted in “several out-of-court settlements,” Power adds, culminating in a lawsuit claiming the group lifted components of “Stairway To Heaven” from another act. Every note of Jimmy Page — before, during and after Led Zeppelin 2016-11-15T05:00:00Z It was immediately removed, according to Righteous, for copyright infringement by "his publisher." Zayn Malik's leaked Rae Sremmurd cover comes with more Twitter drama 2015-06-17T04:00:00Z It told the Supreme Court in April that Aereo "must obtain license to perform the copyrighted content on which its business relies." Aereo, broadcasters await Supreme Court ruling 2014-06-19T04:00:00Z District Court, accuses Howard Mann and related parties of copyright infringement and misappropriation of likeness, among other charges. Michael Jackson estate sues memorabilia vendor 2011-01-21T00:32:01Z If cable and satellite companies are required to pay licensing fees before transmitting copyrighted TV signals, so is Aereo, he concluded. Broadcasters cheer as Aereo loses Supreme Court fight 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z Pos was surprised to find that most artists or copyright owners were gracious and supportive of the group’s efforts. De La Soul finally streams, a scream for beloved hip-hop trio’s fans 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z Both he and Maria Pallante, the register of copyrights and director of the U.S. Copyright director, congressman put onus on private sector to solve digital crisis 2011-10-04T00:26:00Z In an April deposition for a copyright dispute over the song “Blurred Lines,” Thicke told a prosecutor that he does not consider himself “an honest person.” Paula Patton Files for Divorce from Robin Thicke 2014-10-09T04:00:00Z Ms. Kelly, who declined to comment for this article, filed a countersuit, arguing that Mr. Gallagher did not hold the copyrights to the photographs in question. The Fight for the Soul of Pilates Moves From Instagram to Court 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z The high court on Tuesday refused to hear an appeal challenging the Copyright Royalty Board, a panel of three copyright judges appointed by the Librarian of Congress. Court won't hear challenge to copyright board 2013-05-28T13:40:10Z A New York federal judge ruled on Tuesday that although there were some similarities between the 1942 book, the Hitchcock movie and "Disturbia", none of them were actionable under U.S. copyright law. Judge rules "Disturbia" did not copy "Rear Window" 2010-09-22T01:04:00Z The recordings are copyright of the BBC or the British Library Board. Guardian Books podcast: Irish writers for St Patrick's Day 2013-03-17T08:00:21Z This refinement of the database would be possible, he said, but there is a problem for most of the works published in the 20th century because they are still in copyright. Google creates a tool to probe 'genome' of English words for cultural trends 2010-12-16T19:00:29Z The justices sought to balance the rights of individuals to protect their creations through copyrights with the fact that states typically are shielded from lawsuits seeking damages under the U.S. U.S. Supreme Court justices navigate video piracy case over Blackbeard's ship 2019-11-05T05:00:00Z So, in the US at least, the leaked cables are not protected by copyright and it doesn't matter whether WikiLeaks owns the rights or not. WikiLeaks row: why Amazon's desertion has ominous implications for democracy 2010-12-11T10:00:00Z But in copyright law it is precisely the utilitarian and non-aesthetic aspect of apparel and shoes that leaves fashion design unprotected from copying. Opinion: Louboutin and the Little Red (Litigious) Shoes 2012-01-22T02:25:58Z As the case wended through the courts, it become a focal point in the music industry’s ongoing debate over copyright and credit. Lawsuit Over Lyrics in Taylor Swift’s ‘Shake It Off’ Is Dismissed 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z But the highlights of the new court papers are more specificity about what is alleged to be a copyright infringement. Studio Claims Crowdfunded 'Star Trek' Film Infringes Klingon Copyright 2016-03-14T04:00:00Z But the Supreme Court upheld the lower courts' rulings that the helmets were props, not art, the copyright laws for which expire 15 years from their marketing date. George Lucas loses Stormtrooper helmet battle 2011-07-27T21:28:00Z The suit alleges copyright infringement and seeks recovery of unspecified damages. Seth McFarlane Accused of Stealing Ted Character 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z H2M alleges Boedigheimer and Grove ripped off a copyrighted character called The Talking Orange that was created for television commercials for the North Dakota Department of Transportation. ND ad agency sues creators of Cartoon Network show 2013-05-22T20:10:16Z Arrow Productions, which owns the Deep Throat copyright, filed its original lawsuit against Lovelace before the film's US release in August last year. Deep Throat production company fails in Lovelace copyright claim 2014-08-27T04:00:00Z The court said the actress owned the copyright to her performance because she thought it was for another film unrelated to what ultimately aired. YouTube ordered to take down anti-Muslim film 2014-02-26T21:31:00Z The expiration of copyright in Joyce's works at the end of 2011, 70 years after the author's death, means publication can now go ahead. James Joyce's 'last undiscovered' collection to be published 2013-06-14T08:30:00Z This would allow Prologue to make the show available on all platforms and retain full control of its copyrights. Surrounded by Big Tech, Small Podcast Shops Swim With Sharks 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z Also on the list is one of the earliest film recordings and the oldest surviving copyrighted motion picture, produced by Thomas Edison’s team of inventors. Ghostbusters enshrined in cinematic immortality at Library of Congress 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z It's no surprise that Swartz has become a martyr to the free culture movement, which has long objected to what it sees as the federal government's aggressive tactics in enforcing copyright laws. 'The Idealist' is a riveting look at activist Aaron Swartz and the free culture movement 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z The copyright fight carried added significance in the news industry because it threatened the AP's ability to share in revenue produced through the use of its photographs. Obama 'HOPE' artist and AP settle copyright claims 2011-01-13T12:27:08Z One copyright lawyer is offering a solution to people who appear on the site. Hunter Moore of IsAnyoneUp.com announces new revenge porn website 2012-12-06T12:00:00Z A 2009 directive designed to tackle "poor taste and vulgar content" as well as copyright violations said all hosted tracks had to be cleared by officials. Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and Backstreet Boys tracks on China blacklist 2011-08-23T15:59:35Z The lawsuit is among the music industry’s most closely watched copyright cases, potentially exposing Plant and Page to millions of dollars of damages. U.S. appeals court to revisit Led Zeppelin 'Stairway' decision 2019-06-10T04:00:00Z District Court in Manhattan, the suit alleged that Pinkus failed to properly protect the copyright after his father-in-law, Eugene Winick, became ill a decade ago. Harper Lee Settles Lawsuit to Secure Copyright 2013-09-16T15:00:33Z Admitting to have been inspired by a previous work does not necessarily mean that a composer has infringed on a copyright, he noted. Jury may decide if 'Blurred Lines' copied Marvin Gaye's 'Got to Give It Up' 2014-10-31T04:00:00Z Ayla, the reporter who writes for that paper that sounds like it was invented by the writers to avoid a copyright suit from The Wall Street Journal, is all over it. 'House of Cards' Season 3 Episode 4 Recap: Solicitor General Blues 2015-02-27T05:00:00Z Experts on intellectual property law on both sides of the Atlantic say it is often hard to prove sound-alike tracks violate copyright laws. A British Volkswagen Ad Sounds Like Beach House 2012-06-07T22:20:38Z The estate claimed the suit "worn" by the gorilla, painted by Norfolk artist Mik Richardson, breached copyright. May to investigate Mercury gorilla 2013-07-09T16:50:51Z They've created the conditions for widespread copyright infringement and it's in their hands to change that. Weinstein attacks 'free internet' 2012-10-12T10:40:30Z On top of that, they own their own masters and copyrights and are in complete control of their own destiny. Arcade Fire and fans go on the offensive post-Grammy win 2011-02-23T23:24:00Z There are copyright clauses that protect people like me. Seashell Art and Rock Gardens 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z The publishers sent Hart letters demanding that he cease and desist distribution of copyrighted material, but Hart refused. Feds sue 6 websites for offering free comic books 2010-05-28T21:01:00Z Congress carved out a film copyright designation on Aug. 24, 1912, and within weeks, filmmakers were registering their dramas, documentaries and comedies. 'Essential' film copyright protection turns 100 2012-08-24T18:02:12Z However, the supreme court also ruled that Lucas's copyright had been violated in the US, meaning Ainsworth will no longer be able to sell his costumes there. George Lucas defeated over Star Wars stormtrooper replicas 2011-07-27T14:00:17Z Last year the show yanked these unofficial videos within hours to protect copyrights, but that doesn't seem to be happening this year. 'American Idol' is back, jamming up the internet tubes again 2011-01-28T15:48:05Z Fogerty, 64, is philosophical these days about his copyright woes, and he is not alone, as the key songwriters in the Beatles and the Rolling Stones would attest. John Fogerty philosophical after Nashville floods 2010-05-19T08:51:00Z But French copyright law applied only to art. ‘A History of Pictures’ — from the cave to the iPhone 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z He was featured in a 2009 documentary, “Copyright Criminals,” about music copyright law and the use of sampling. Clyde Stubblefield, drummer for James Brown, dies at 73 2017-02-20T05:00:00Z “Aereo was a flawed concept to begin with because it was illegally stealing copyrighted signal.” Aereo laying off most of its employees, closing Boston office 2014-11-06T05:00:00Z Brazenly violating Disney's copyright, the strikers repurposed Disney characters into pro-union spokesmen and paraded outside theaters playing Disney films. Disney hasn’t found itself in this much trouble since 1941 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z He has been sued for copyright violation four times, losing three of the cases. In Twist, Jeff Koons Claims Rights to ?Balloon Dogs? 2011-01-19T23:37:46Z Director Simon Klose's documentary follows Pirate Bay's co–founders as they face trial for breaking copyright law. TV highlights 19/02/2013 2013-02-19T06:59:01Z But when tattoos are digitally recreated on avatars in sports video games, copyright infringement can become an issue. Athletes Don’t Own Their Tattoos. That’s a Problem for Video Game Developers. 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z After that, they'd keep it for the full life of the copyright, 70 years after my death. Mike Batt: my greatest mistake 2011-07-29T22:01:28Z Artists retain copyright and must be compensated if their work is reproduced. Artists File Suit Against Sotheby?s, Christie?s and eBay 2011-11-01T12:00:00Z Like a physical painting, the original artist still retains copyright; unlike a physical painting, every time an NFT changes hands, the original artist gets royalties. Emily Ratajkowski Is Selling an NFT at Christie’s 2021-04-23T04:00:00Z But no one needs to wait for copyright expiration to use Fitzgerald’s plot, that time-honored story in which a person on the fringe of high society becomes entangled in its enchantments and perfidies. Review | Ed Tarkington’s ‘The Fortunate Ones’ has echoes of ‘Gatsby,’ as a boy becomes enthralled by high society 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z Most museums now accept that, as long as there are no copyright issues or flashes used, photography does no damage and that to ban it would alienate younger visitors. At museums, selfie sticks poke holes in the idea of anything goes 2015-04-29T04:00:00Z In the Aereo case, a dissenting judge said his court's decision would eviscerate copyright law. High court to hear dispute about TV over Internet 2014-04-21T13:11:10Z The filmmaker is seeking more than $1 million in damages for each of two copyright infringement claims. Quentin Tarantino sues Gawker over links to leaked movie script 2014-01-28T02:34:37Z This raises the question of whether Mr. Stubblefield is himself violating any of Brown’s copyrights by recording beats in the style of those original recordings in Brown’s band. A Living Legend Tries to Make a Living 2011-03-29T14:02:02Z Have you seen the copyright hoax appear in your News Feed? Don't Be Fooled By The Resurfaced Facebook 'Copyright' Hoax 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z Andy Warhol transcended a photographer’s copyright by transforming a picture of a vulnerable and uncomfortable Prince into an artwork that made the singer an “iconic, larger-than-life figure,” a judge ruled Monday. Andy Warhol’s ‘Prince Series’ Is Fair Use, Court Rules 2019-07-02T04:00:00Z The page where the video starring the 13-year-old singer once played now says it "is no longer available due to a copyright claim by Rebecca Black." Black's popular 'Friday' video pulled off YouTube 2011-06-17T16:26:07Z Today, however, Harvard asserts no copyright, and charges only a $15 fee for a high-resolution scan, which it provides for “academic, documentary film and museum exhibition purposes,” according to Rachael Dane, a spokeswoman for Harvard. Your Ancestors Were Slaves. Who Owns the Photos of Them? 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z So when I heard the first series had been released on box set – apparently there had been issues over music copyright – I grabbed at it. Your next box set: Shoestring 2012-06-28T15:45:01Z Lisa A. Alter, a copyright lawyer who works on behalf of many older artists, said that in the past, Black artists routinely received poor contracts. The Music Industry Is Wrestling With Race. Here’s What It Has Promised. 2020-07-01T04:00:00Z Although the copyrights were registered after American Eagle launched its advertising campaign, the artist is suing for unspecified damages and the profits from the infringement. Miami street artist sues American Eagle over ad campaign 2014-07-28T04:00:00Z "That's where certain websites have taken liberties with images, trying to do what I perceive as pulling a fast one on the copyright holder." People magazine iPad app delayed by paparazzi 2010-08-18T07:53:00Z Franchise owners will be getting a chunky cut and authors also won't own the copyright to their ideas. Amazon to sell fan fiction 2013-05-23T08:44:57Z The two signed their work Samo, followed by a copyright symbol. Swiss open Europe's largest Basquiat retrospective 2010-05-07T14:16:00Z Agreeing with Penguin and the American Association of Publishers, the court says that the site of the injury for determining jurisdiction is the copyright holder's place of business, not the place where the uploader is. NY court: Keep Internet copyright disputes at home 2011-03-24T17:46:10Z This case is about content that hasn’t been licensed, and it might discourage future entrepreneurs from experimenting with unlicensed services, even if they are ultimately legal under fair use or other aspects of copyright law. What’s next for Aereo after Supreme Court ruling? 2014-06-25T04:00:00Z District Court in New York ruled this week that the company and its chairman, Mark Gorton, were liable for inducing copyright infringement. LimeWire loses copyright case in fight with labels 2010-05-13T00:37:00Z "Our priority is that the event is a success for the charities involved, while respecting the wishes of copyright owners and fans of Freddie Mercury." May to investigate Mercury gorilla 2013-07-09T16:50:51Z “You have the name Kisses, which is a trademark, the shape of the candy itself, which is both a trademark and trade dress, and the packaging, which is protected by copyright,” Ms. Mertzel said. Big Candy Is Angry 2021-05-22T04:00:00Z "I think the average American never thinks of copyright," he said. 'Essential' film copyright protection turns 100 2012-08-24T18:02:12Z The firm’s policy is based on current federal, but not on certain state, copyright laws. The Turtles Win Class Action Certification In SiriusXM Copyright Lawsuit, Opening Door For Others 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z Circuit Court of Appeals upheld an earlier decision finding that creations amounted to "works made for hire" under the federal copyright laws and belonged to Marvel. Marvel artist Kirby's heirs lose appeal over copyrights 2013-08-08T16:01:10Z But a year later, a federal district judge in Los Angeles rejected his claims of copyright infringement and violations of the Lanham Act, a 1946 federal law that prohibits trademark infringement and false advertising. ArtsBeat: Judge Upholds Green Day’s Right to Use Artist’s Image for Concert 2013-08-08T18:49:50Z Johnson's own interest stops him short of saying patents and copyrights should be thrown out altogether. 'Where Good Ideas Come From': Steven Johnson asks why great ideas arise where they do 2010-09-29T21:40:00Z And a study by the Copyright Office in 1992 concluded that it was “not persuaded that sufficient economic and copyright policy justification exists to establish droit de suite in the United States.” Artists File Suit Against Sotheby?s, Christie?s and eBay 2011-11-01T12:00:00Z Patent and Trademark Office or a copyright with the U.S. Jewelry Counterfeits: The Age-Old Problem Just Keeps Growing 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z But a federal district judge in Los Angeles in 2011 rejected his claims of copyright infringement and violations of the Lanham Act, a federal trademark law. Green Day not liable for using artist's work at concerts 2013-08-07T17:16:32Z Last year a judge ruled in Mr. Lombardo’s favor, arguing that his work was a parody and didn’t violate copyright, allowing an Off Broadway run. Faye Dunaway Is Slated to Play Katharine Hepburn on Broadway 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z Saying Norsigian is on an "obsessive quest," Turnage said he's consulting lawyers about possibly suing him for using a copyright name for commercial purposes. $45 garage-sale find worth $200M: Ansel negatives 2010-07-28T05:38:00Z A California production company has filed a copyright infringement suit against Seth MacFarlane and the makers of hit comedy Ted, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Charlie the abusive teddy bear creators file suit against Seth MacFarlane's Ted 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z The Congress touches on issues of intellectual copyright and internet avatars. Cannes 2013: The Congress – review 2013-05-16T13:42:34Z “They have a large number of copyrights and will still book touring dates again even if they go on to a gradual decline,” Deiner said. BlackRock Investing In Musicians Through Alignment Artist Capital 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z A 1960s rock band on Friday won a second victory against Sirius XM Holdings Inc in a closely watched copyright battle affecting digital media. Rock band wins again in copyright battle against Sirius XM 2014-11-15T05:00:00Z Perry’s lawyers disputed whether the musical elements identified by Flame were substantial and original enough to be protected by copyright, and the judge seemed persuaded by their argument. Katy Perry Prevails as Judge Erases ‘Dark Horse’ Decision 2020-03-17T04:00:00Z Federal copyright law does not apply to pre-1972 recordings, but the plaintiffs say New York state law provides copyright protection for such recordings. U.S. music labels sue Pandora over royalties for golden oldies 2014-04-17T22:36:00Z The only problem is that common sense about copyright is the one thing that Congress doesn't do. Just for once, Google has been given a bloody nose 2011-03-27T00:10:00Z That follows last week's landmark high court ruling, which forced BT to cut off access to Newzbin2, a site found to be infringing copyright "on a grand scale". Vince Cable: government plans to block illegal filesharing sites unworkable 2011-08-02T13:02:07Z The Doyle estate argues that a basic element of copyright law allows for that if the character is highly delineated, as opposed to a two-dimensional cartoon-like character who doesn't change much over time. Writer, Doyle estate dispute copyright on Sherlock 2014-01-03T19:37:05Z But those projects were undertaken on the artists’ own schedules, and not because European copyright law forced their hand. European Copyright Laws Lead to Rare Music Releases 2013-12-11T22:12:24Z For this piece, Pinderhughes wanted to use original poems rather than historic speeches so that he would not run into copyright issues. Say you want a transformation? Composer Samora Pinderhughes searches for uncompromising unity through music 2017-01-20T05:00:00Z Furthermore, says Nyman: "There is no question of copyright infringement, as far as I'm aware." Does the @pippatips legal spat show we're losing our appetite for satire? 2013-07-19T10:22:02Z Circuit Judge Andrew Hurwitz, however, said VidAngel's stance would create a "giant loophole" in copyright law, sanctioning infringement so long as copies of movies such as Disney's "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" were purchased legally. Hollywood studios win ruling over VidAngel family-friendly filters 2017-08-24T04:00:00Z Not for nothing is that enshrined in British law in the form of copyright. Is it OK to sell love letters? 2012-12-15T18:04:01Z Movie studios have approached Ustream to broadcast red carpet movie premieres, in part, Ms. Fox said, because the company follows copyright laws. Charlie Sheen Helps Make a Name for Ustream 2011-03-14T00:20:09Z Jenni Rivera Enterprises collects royalties and copyright payments for Rivera, 43, and it manages the singer's other businesses and assets. Victims' relatives sue Rivera's company over crash 2013-01-11T03:02:09Z The biggest infraction my daughter seems to be guilty of is copyright infringement: she’s posting photos I took. This Is How to Stalk Your Teenage Children Online 2014-10-20T04:00:00Z Dylan’s deal includes 100 percent of his rights for all the songs of his catalog, including both the income he receives as a songwriter and his control of each song’s copyright. Bob Dylan Sells His Songwriting Catalog in Blockbuster Deal 2020-12-07T05:00:00Z In April, Frankie Valli sued former original cast members of "Jersey Boys" for stealing songs, stage elements and copyrighted logos in the creation of their own musical tour. Ex-"Jersey Boys" countersue Valli over rival tour 2010-07-20T01:38:00Z The show employed “at least 30 different copyrighted works,” according to the lawsuit, including hit songs like “Billie Jean” and “Thriller” and video footage owned by the estate. Michael Jackson's estate sues ABC for copyright infringement 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z The widow maintained that she had a right to the songs from 1964 because her husband didn't live to the beginning of the copyright renewal period. Court: Widow owns 'King of the Road' copyright 2010-03-23T11:15:00Z Prenda Law, or its aliases, would offer to settle each copyright infringement claim for about $4,000 – the sum Wright references as being just below the standard cost of a defence. The best judicial ruling you will ever read 2013-05-07T22:35:34Z In 1870, a new copyright law made it a national depository, and it soon became a key resource for scholars and the home of the U.S. Carla Hayden Takes Charge of the World’s Largest Library 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z Lucasfilm welcomed the supreme court decision that Ainsworth's replicas infringed the company's US copyrights and that those rights are enforceable in the UK with respect to activities outside of the UK. Star Wars helmet designer strikes back against movie empire 2011-07-27T21:06:34Z Photograph: Donald Uhrbrock/Time & Life Pictures/Getty , the reclusive author of To Kill A Mockingbird, has sued a literary agent, claiming that he tricked the ageing writer into assigning him copyright on the classic book. Harper Lee sues agent over copyright to To Kill A Mockingbird 2013-05-04T22:35:05Z A few days later, Disney sued the Academy for copyright infringement for inviting Show White to its ball, forcing the Academy to make a formal apology. Looking back at Oscar's biggest goof 2010-03-02T07:42:00Z Another twist is that Wood releases his music under a "Creative Commons" license rather than relying on traditional copyrights. L.A. band tries to cash in with free monthly album 2010-03-22T15:46:00Z The releases are a response to a new European Union copyright law that will extend copyright protection to 70 years — but only for recordings that were published within 50 years after they were made. European Copyright Laws Lead to Rare Music Releases 2013-12-11T22:12:24Z In 2020, an appeals court decision affirming Led Zeppelin’s victory over a copyright challenge to its song “Stairway to Heaven” seemed to steer case law back to more familiar territory. Ed Sheeran Trial: Did He Copy Marvin Gaye? Here’s What to Know. 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z The Velvet Underground also asked the court to rule that the Warhol Foundation had no copyright to the banana image. Velvet Underground, Warhol settle after banana split 2013-05-29T20:13:26Z There are photos galore and many clips from his films, obtained after long negotiations with the copyright owners. A Fellini Museum, as Lavish as His Movies 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z For Mr. Dylan, there may also be a more prosaic motivation for the release: to secure European copyright protection on the recordings. Dylan’s 1966 Tapes Find a Direction Home 2016-11-10T05:00:00Z “We are working assiduously to take down these clearly illegal instances of copyright infringement,” Simon & Schuster spokesman Adam Rothberg said Sunday. Pirated editions of John Bolton memoir have appeared online 2020-06-21T04:00:00Z Dan Streible, who formed the Orphan Film Project at to protect outlying movies, like many newsreels and industrial films that have no copyright protection, will offer an overview of his group’s discoveries on Oct. Film Riches, Cleaned Up for Posterity 2010-10-14T22:49:00Z CBS went to federal court to try to block ABC from showing the series, arguing it violated copyrights and trade secrets from its own "Big Brother." ABC's 'Glass House' not shattering any records 2012-06-26T20:23:08Z For the works that he owns, Maloof retains copyright to the work. Untangling the complicated legacy of nanny-photographer Vivian Maier 2014-08-11T04:00:00Z Stars wield extensive control over how their names, voices and images are used after they die through likeness, trademark and copyright protections, and now holograms offer them yet another consideration. Holograms present celebs with new afterlife issues 2012-08-21T13:03:08Z Thanks to loose copyright laws, Italy is the greatest source of unofficial sequels. No rights allowed: the strange world of unofficial movie sequels 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z Then, Sony was the maker of the Betamax recorder and Universal City Studios and Walt Disney Productions were arguing for protection under copyright law. High court to hear dispute about TV over Internet 2014-04-21T13:11:10Z But is it possible for a one-off painting to violate the copyright of a photograph? Roundup: Antiquities seized, Facebook sued, lost Henri Matisse interviews 2015-01-26T05:00:00Z The review is thought to be mulling a relaxation of copyright law to accommodate the needs of businesses such as Google. New York judge rules against Google books settlement 2011-03-23T16:32:43Z The deal applies to works in the library's collection that are no longer covered by copyright restrictions. British Library, Google, in deal to digitize books 2011-06-20T15:06:00Z But the copyrights on the shows will start to expire in 2038 — which is just 17 years away. For 40 Years, He Climbed Ev’ry Mountain for Rodgers & Hammerstein 2021-05-31T04:00:00Z The book, free of copyright in India, is printed by over half a dozen publishers. Hitler film exposes India's interest in dictator 2010-06-25T11:46:00Z Created by Henry Hampton for PBS, it was shown in two parts in 1987 and 1990, but, unfortunately, because of issues with copyright holders the film only became more widely available beginning in 2006. Arts & Leisure: Black-and-White Struggle Through Hollywood?s Rosy Glow 2011-08-09T13:34:47Z “I didn’t know about copyright,” says Goodluck, but he did have a beagle who could play Snoopy. Forrest Goodluck: the Native American actor ripping up the rulebook 2018-08-23T04:00:00Z A quirk of copyright law governed how the jury could hear the two songs. Ed Sheeran Wins Copyright Case Over Marvin Gaye’s ‘Let’s Get It On’ 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z “But I don’t want to get him into copyright trouble,” Zeiss said. Inside the Museum of the Bible gift shop: Crucifix necklaces, fuzzy pens and a $125,000 ruby-encrusted pomegranate 2017-11-19T05:00:00Z If you believe in copyright and artists rights, as I do, you don’t want a songwriter’s work to be ripped off. Ed Sheeran lawsuit raises a big question: What exactly makes a song unique? 2016-06-08T04:00:00Z We educate people that it is a copyrighted, trademarked property of the Academy and is not available for public use. Meet the lawyer who guards the door at the Oscars 2010-03-03T07:12:00Z Howell said humans are an "essential part of a valid copyright claim" and "human authorship is a bedrock requirement of copyright." Federal judge says AI-generated art can't be copyrighted in ruling that may impact Hollywood studios 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z The copyright infringement lawsuit asks a federal judge to turn over the website to the estate. Michael Jackson's estate sues over website 2011-01-20T22:01:18Z Museum curators worried about matters of copyright and commercialization — that Google would try to profit from the images shared by the museums. The Met and Other Museums Adapt to the Digital Age 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z Across platforms like Amazon, Barnes & Noble and iTunes, the book, whose English translation copyright holder Houghton Mifflin hasn’t even released in paperback in 16 years, is wiping up the floor with more contemporary political authors. The year’s unlikeliest bestselling author: Hitler 2014-01-09T15:54:00Z We should not consider EL James an author in the conventional sense for the same reasons that we wouldn't call someone from before the invention of copyright an author. In the beginning, there was fan fiction: from the four gospels to Fifty Shades 2012-08-13T16:34:00Z Under applicable laws, the suit claims that this “served also to register and renew Edith Newlin’s copyright in the Soft Kitty Lyrics.” Lawsuit: Big Bang Theory's 'Soft Kitty' Infringes Copyright 2015-12-29T05:00:00Z And copyright notwithstanding, I look forward to the reception of future all-white productions! Debating ‘Hamilton’ as It Shifts From Stage to Screen 2020-07-10T04:00:00Z When it appeared on the soundtrack for “Deliverance,” a movie based on the James Dickey novel of the same name, it was mistakenly copyrighted to Mr. Weissberg. Eric Weissberg, ‘Dueling Banjos’ Musician, Dies at 80 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z Fox said in a statement said it was "gratified" that the judge found that Dish's copies infringed on its copyright and breached their contract. Judge rejects injunction against Dish DVR 2012-11-08T01:10:09Z He's looking for damages on the grounds of direct, contributory and/or vicarious copyright infringement. Writer claims Hollywood agents stole TV show ideas 2010-07-15T02:20:00Z But the lawsuit states that ChatGPT’s ability to generate summaries of the plaintiffs’ works is “only possible if ChatGPT was trained on Plaintiffs’ copyrighted works.” Sarah Silverman Sues OpenAI and Meta Over Copyright Infringement 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Excellent metadata – the information that governs and accompanies every copyright in the digital world – is crucial, as is an understanding of new technologies and the creative opportunities they offer writers. Will the iPad change books? 2010-05-28T10:53:00Z You need to read the small print on the copyright page to know that the first collection this book draws from, “Angels Laundromat,” was published by Turtle Island in 1981. Review: ‘A Manual for Cleaning Women,’ Lucia Berlin’s Soul-Baring Stories 2015-08-18T04:00:00Z But she added that “anyone who reproduces or distributes a copyrighted work without authorization is potentially infringing.” If Big Brands Copied Their Work, What Are Artists to Do? 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z It doesn’t hurt, either, that Van Gogh’s works are all in the public domain so there are no copyrights to wrangle. Seattle’s immersive Van Gogh show is finally open. Does it live up to the hype? 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z Well, why is copyright important to a working artist, whether it’s music, or any other field? Steve Albini is wrong: “If we don’t have copyright, we don’t get paid” 2015-06-11T04:00:00Z Shuster's heirs had argued that the copyright agreements could be terminated under provisions that allowed creators of works made before 1978 a mechanism to reclaim their rights. Judge sides with DC Comics in fight over Superman 2012-10-18T01:24:08Z In the end, there were two plays, two separate copyrights and gossip all over New York. Review | A look at what brought Zora Neale Hurston and Langston Hughes together. And what tore them apart. 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z It’s the only Fellini film seen regularly in Rimini because it’s the one that’s affordable: its copyright is owned by the region. Inspired by Rimini: a tour of Fellini’s magical home town 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z The copyright infringement case was filed in Los Angeles earlier this week. MacFarlane 'stole Ted character' 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z Today the revenues from his artistic work — including the copyright of more than 60 photography books, byproducts and exhibitions around the world — have made Mr. Arthus-Bertrand’s appetite for new projects even more insatiable. For a Filmmaker, the Green Things in Life Are Free 2011-01-30T02:13:01Z With Domino, they claim, Jessie J and her co-songwriters "willfully infringed" on Bright Red Chords' copyright, selling "millions of copies of their derivative work". Jessie J facing copyright infringement lawsuit over Domino 2012-06-27T10:10:56Z The Times even shares the copyright, which might have made the whole thing insufferably cozy if not for the wonderfully liberated Mr. Cunningham. Film: The New Directors/New Films Series Begins 2010-03-23T22:03:00Z Well, what he’s saying, quite literally, is that the intellectual construct of copyright and intellectual property ownership is not realistic. Steve Albini is wrong: “If we don’t have copyright, we don’t get paid” 2015-06-11T04:00:00Z The show went on — but the copyright fight remains far from resolved. ‘Three’s Company’ Lawyers Object to the Play ‘3C’ 2012-07-17T22:03:01Z Presser had sought at least $2.5 million of damages for copyright infringement, calling his song "one of the most beloved pop songs ever in Hungary and across Eastern Europe." Kanye West settles with Hungarian singer over alleged song theft 2017-03-24T04:00:00Z In 2011 the European Union revised its copyright laws to extend copyright to 70 years. Sony Issues Bob Dylan Recordings to Keep European Copyright 2013-01-07T18:02:56Z Damages claimed on the alleged nasty use of copyrighted music could run in the tens of millions of dollars. Labels try to catch porn industry with pants down 2010-07-13T06:34:00Z For all the jokes about the name “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire,” at least the title forestalled any copyright claims. The Carpetbagger: New Doubts for a Film That Has Truth Issues 2011-01-05T23:37:36Z “Another distinct misrepresentation is the claim that the copyright of the photographs will be with anyone other than the photographer — this agreement does not transfer copyright away from the photographer,” the representative added. Is Taylor Swift a hero or a hypocrite? Some photographers say it's the latter 2015-06-24T04:00:00Z TufAmerica alleged copyright infringement, unjust enrichment and misappropriation, and asked for punitive damages and a permanent injunction on the sale of records containing Trouble Funk samples. Beastie Boys call for sampling lawsuit to be dismissed 2012-11-29T12:02:33Z Obligatory anti-piracy rant: Classical composer Maria Schneider made the event’s first plea for an overhauled copyright law that cracks down on music piracy. Grammy Awards: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis big early winners 2014-01-27T01:01:00Z The suit further accuses EMI, which also happens to manage the copyrights for Gaye's music, of breach of contract and trust agreements. Marvin Gaye's family sues 'Blurred Lines' composers 2013-10-31T02:31:59Z But in September the judge, Alison Nathan, found that an agreement by the Warhol Foundation not to sue Velvet Underground for copyright infringement nixed any copyright questions. Velvet Underground, Warhol settle after banana split 2013-05-29T20:13:26Z Klauber Brothers, Inc., a 161-year-old lace company, is suing the Jenner sisters for copyright infringement, alleging that their fashion brands used copyrighted lace patterns in the design of two of their items. Kendall and Kylie Jenner sued over lacy underwear design 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z Disney asks that they be clearly marked, not raise money through crowdfunding, omit copyrighted media, and not profit from ticket sales or online advertisements. The Force (and a Lenient Disney) Is With ‘Star Wars’ Fan Filmmakers 2021-01-07T05:00:00Z If you want to claim a deal, write your name on the copyright page to prove you own it, and then upload your evidence. This App Turns Your Paper Books Into E-books and Audio Books 2015-12-14T05:00:00Z In 1906, Mark Twain, dressed in his signature white suit, addressed the Senate patents committee as he argued for the extension of copyright protection. Don’t blame Jon Stewart for Donald Trump: Comedy Central didn’t make America fall for “fake news” and “post-truth” 2016-12-31T05:00:00Z I reworked the scene to use Margery Williams's The Velveteen Rabbit, only to discover I'd miscalculated my dates: the copyright still has two years to run. Why couldn't I quote Charlotte's Web on stage? 2011-03-03T16:30:56Z He decided to create the “Hope” poster after encouragement by the Obama campaign, which welcomed it but never officially adopted it because of the very copyright concerns that later erupted. Shepard Fairey and The A.P. Settle Legal Dispute 2011-01-12T21:05:44Z The Memphis-based company said it filed a copyright infringement lawsuit in the Chancery Division of the High Court in England and Wales against Joseph Pirzada, alleging he is the source of the box set. Lawsuits in Fla., England related to Elvis music 2011-02-09T11:59:09Z Penguin Classics had a number of 1923 titles lined up for 1998, when the copyright for books published that year was set to lapse, but those plans were scrapped after Congress extended protections. New Life for Old Classics, as Their Copyrights Run Out 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z The move by Anne Frank Fonds, the Swiss foundation that owns the copyright to the work, drew criticism over the historical question of who authored the book. Anne Frank's Diary Now Has a Co-Author to Extend Copyright 2015-11-15T05:00:00Z According to his friend the music writer Ronnie Graham, "This was an event guaranteed to attract a big crowd as he explained the importance of copyright to one and all." Remmy Ongala obituary 2011-01-11T18:10:45Z The Socialist government, which left office this week, prepared a bill aimed at shutting down file-sharing web sites providing copyrighted material. Spaniard arrested in "Madonnaleaks" case 2011-12-21T16:05:43Z “Apart from being ecstatic as to the result, in my view it’s a long overdue reeling in of what had become an overly-expansive application of copyright “transformative” fair use,” Werbin said in an email. US court sides with photographer in fight over Warhol art 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z A key part of any music copyright trial is the testimony of musicologists hired as expert witnesses for each side, who present dry, abstract analyses of the music. 6 Takeaways From Ed Sheeran’s ‘Let’s Get It On’ Copyright Case 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Even if the tape is authentic a commercial release seems unlikely, since the Beatles and their heirs still own the copyright. ArtsBeat: A Beatles Mystery in Tape’s Auction 2012-11-23T18:35:19Z Take its ongoing shade war via FAQs with the Church of Satan, which raises a valid point that TST’s branding creates confusion — without being true copyright infringement. Can the Satanic Temple survive its “civil war”? 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z According to the lawsuit, Hobbs registered his copyright of "Natasha," sought without success to find a music composer and in 1984 forwarded the lyrics to several music publishers, including Big Pig Music Ltd. Man files suit saying lyrics to Elton John's 'Nikita' were stolen from him 2012-04-30T05:01:00Z But while there is plenty of case law regarding the copyrighting of songs and written works, there is far less in the record regarding choreography. A Real-World Battle Over Dancing Avatars: Did Fortnite Steal the Floss? 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z CBS, however, is seeking an injunction blocking the airing of "Glass House," alleging it violates copyrights and trade secrets from its show "Big Brother." ABC filling 'Glass House' with 14 contestants 2012-06-05T00:49:09Z The copyright on “The Catcher in the Rye” expires in 2046. Perspective | J.D. Salinger at 100: Is ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ still relevant? 2018-12-30T05:00:00Z The alterations do not revive the expired copyrights on the original characters. The Strange Case of 'Mr. Holmes' Vs. U.S. Copyright Law 2015-05-31T04:00:00Z They launched a copyright infringement lawsuit in federal court in California in 2015. ‘Star Trek’ Copyright Settlement Allows Fan Film to Proceed 2017-01-21T05:00:00Z “The idea that somehow artists are hurt because they don’t have copyright is nonsense,” he said. Artists File Suit Against Sotheby?s, Christie?s and eBay 2011-11-01T12:00:00Z The neighborhood live music venue was one of a dozen bars and clubs around the country hit with copyright infringement lawsuits from ASCAP, an organization representing artists and publishers. Seattle’s High Dive music venue sued for playing copyrighted songs 2018-11-08T05:00:00Z The estates’ trustees say the moneymaking potential of the new copyright depends on the Broadway musical becoming a hit that producers will want to license in the future. With ?Porgy? on Broadway, Gershwin Heirs Flex Their Rights 2012-01-09T13:27:40Z Music publishers also suggest that the site’s warnings to avoid copyright violations amount to little more than a wink. Free Trove of Music Scores on Web Hits Sensitive Copyright Note 2011-02-22T06:21:23Z But it is he who now owns the copyright of the Bucks Fizz name. Bucks Fizz acts await name ruling 2011-07-15T15:45:41Z Einhorn was the final plaintiff in the case against Led Zeppelin, Page and Plant that alleges copyright infringement by the band Spirit and the estate of Spirit's late guitarist Randy Wolfe. The Latest: Economist says Zeppelin songs earning millions 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z Unlike Hollywood screenwriters who get paid but lose copyright control to the studios, playwrights — usually poorly paid — at least retain copyright. Borrowing, appropriating and stealing as old as art itself 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z Illegal downloading is threatening the film industry's ability to operate in Britain, a leading expert in digital copyright has warned. Illegal movie downloads 'threaten the future of British film market' 2011-03-13T00:06:01Z Yet when it comes to the recent history of copyright litigation in music, Sheeran and Led Zeppelin are practically joined at the hip. When Songs Sound Similar, Courts Look for Musical DNA 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z "Certainly they are similar enough to be infringing if they had been produced and sold by someone other than the copyright owners," she wrote. Author Neil Gaiman wins suit over Spawn characters 2010-08-02T16:07:00Z "We asked the sites to stop infringing copyright but unfortunately they did not and we were left with little choice but to apply to the court," said Geoff Taylor, BPI chief executive. ISPs told to block 21 pirate sites 2013-10-29T14:36:10Z Broadcasters charge that they need to be compensated by Aereo, otherwise the company is engaging in copyright theft. Should Aereo win, next move for broadcasters could be at FCC 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z The creation of the online gallery, which often involves complex negotiations with the artists and their estates over copyright, represents a chance for the collection to fulfil its earliest ideals. Online gallery will open forgotten art to public view 2010-04-17T23:08:00Z “It’s outrageous,” said Clarence Jones, the former King attorney who filed the copyright for his “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963. Why no major Martin Luther King Jr. artifacts will be at the new African American museum 2016-09-11T04:00:00Z Certainly benefitting from Ulysses's recent exit from copyright. Culture coach: the week's essential arts stories 2012-05-31T17:27:05Z Fearing copyright infringement, the company soon changed the name to Stubble Trimmer, but the device proved unpopular and was quickly discontinued. Skin Deep: Stubble Trimmers Give Men the After-5 Look 2011-09-28T19:59:03Z The key legal issue is, of course, copyright. The Boy Who Lived Forever 2011-07-07T09:15:00Z There’s a lot to say about this, if you’re a professional musician or a copyright lawyer or a recording engineer. Playlist: Sonic Stylings Dusted Off or Stripped Bare 2011-01-14T20:17:09Z He successfully argued the costumes were functional works rather than artistic ones, and therefore not subject to full UK copyright laws. George Lucas defeated over Star Wars stormtrooper replicas 2011-07-27T14:00:17Z Independent copyright experts, however, find that argument unconvincing. Record Industry Braces for Artists? Battles Over Song Rights 2011-08-15T12:01:01Z "Every karaoke company and major record label I'm aware of has been sued at least once for copyright infringement," said Viveiros, who also runs Stellar Records in Massachusetts. Karaoke industry may be facing the music 2010-04-06T04:00:00Z On Nov. 1, a few days after the second show, representatives for the Rivers estate sent Ms. McKay a letter expressing concern about potential copyright infringement and requesting the script. Nellie McKay Blossoms Under Pressure From Joan Rivers’s Lawyers 2017-11-09T05:00:00Z The copyright to that book is not the subject of the Supreme Court case. 'Raging Bull' copyright fight headed for U.S. Supreme Court 2013-10-02T01:30:39Z “We respect the copyrights of Hamilton’s author and contributors,” the message said. Texas Church That Had Added Christian Themes to ‘Hamilton’ Apologizes 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z Jazz musicians constantly reinvent – sometimes for copyright reasons. In praise of ? musical reinvention 2011-01-04T00:13:02Z As production winds down on Paper Towns in mid-December, Green has started giving the cast and crew some wrap gifts: maps that feature paper towns, the fictional cities cartographers create as copyright traps. 14 Things You Learn on the Set of 'Paper Towns' 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z And although the Hans Zimmer score contains so many airs from Ennio Morricone’s themes for the Leone Westerns that it comes close to copyright infringement, there’s nothing wrong with this kind of pilfering. The Lone Ranger: Lost in a Western Myth 2013-07-02T18:21:11Z He also indicated that he would consider a revised agreement that would better protect copyright owners, say, by requiring that they opt into the digitisation process. Just for once, Google has been given a bloody nose 2011-03-27T00:10:00Z A similar lawsuit made headlines back in July, when the ECJ annulled Nestle’s European Union copyright of the shape, texture and taste of the chocolate conglomerate’s iconic Kit Kat bar. Dutch company can't copyright the taste of cheese dip, court rules 2018-11-14T05:00:00Z "The copyright rule the court relied on was not meant to create that opportunity." Jessie J beats copyright appeal over smash hit 'Domino' 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z Warhol’s will specified that his unsold art and earnings from his copyrighted images should go toward furthering the cause of visual art. Andy Warhol Foundation finishes spree of art giveaways 2015-01-05T05:00:00Z “Canon formation,” as literary historians call it, started in the mid-eighteenth century for all kinds of reasons, among them a rising interest in taste and connoisseurship, and, in Britain, a rethinking of copyright law. The History of “Loving” to Read 2015-02-03T05:00:00Z A century later, Congress passed the first international copyright act, which gave protection to some foreign creators. 'The Idealist' is a riveting look at activist Aaron Swartz and the free culture movement 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z This is not the first time that this copyright hoax appeared in my News Feed. Don't Be Fooled By The Resurfaced Facebook 'Copyright' Hoax 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z Typically copyright termination rights, which are not bound by the terms of a will, are split between the spouse and the children, with each receiving half. Why Is James Brown’s Estate Still Unsettled? Ask the Lawyers 2018-02-04T05:00:00Z He dismissed as “quixotic” the estate’s argument that Holmes was a “complex” character who was complete only when Conan Doyle wrote the 10 Holmes stories that remain under copyright. Conan Doyle Estate Told to Pay Legal Fees 2014-08-05T04:00:00Z As a scholar who researches the subtle complexities of musical style and originality as well as the legal mechanisms that police and enforce them, such as copyright law, I find this a particularly devilish conundrum. Plagiarists or innovators? The Led Zeppelin paradox endures 2018-09-07T04:00:00Z Vince Cable: outlining government’s response to Hargreaves report on future of UK copyright law. Vince Cable: government plans to block illegal filesharing sites unworkable 2011-08-02T13:02:07Z AnonFiles.com allows users to upload and download files anonymously, and in its terms and conditions it says users can be held responsible for illegal and copyright infringement material. Quentin Tarantino sues Gawker over links to leaked movie script 2014-01-28T02:34:37Z Whatever, the complexities of Balkan copyright enforcement, and the lure of working on his prestigious projects, deter most jobbing musicians from rocking the boat too vigorously. Goran Bregovic: 'I want to remind people what Gypsy culture's given' 2013-03-08T08:00:04Z Google says that more than 98 percent of all YouTube copyright removal claims use Content ID and the music industry chooses to monetize 95 percent of its Content ID claims. EU may require YouTube, DailyMotion to seek deals with music industry 2016-08-25T04:00:00Z Sanchez pleaded guilty in March to one count of uploading a copyrighted work being prepared for commercial distribution. NY man gets 1 year in prison for 'X-Men' piracy 2011-12-20T02:53:08Z The Tokyo Games’ organizing committee demanded Kikutake stop the production of the T-shirts over copyright concerns, he said. ‘Suffocated’: Art becomes form of protest against Olympics 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z "The ruling appears to go beyond the elements of a song that may be a copyright — primarily melodies and lyrics — and extends to tempo, feel and instrumentation." Brian Wilson, Bonnie McKee and others react to 'Blurred Lines' verdict 2015-03-14T04:00:00Z "If Google's providing one more platform, that's probably a great thing. But when it comes to photography and online, copyrights — crediting the artists — are important. That's where you have to be careful." Google Cultural Institute database wants to give street art permanence 2015-03-18T04:00:00Z McCartney's lawyers have repeatedly asked Sony/ATV to acknowledge the musician's rights to terminate copyright transfers of the music, and the company has declined to do so, the suit said. Paul McCartney sues Sony/ATV for Beatles music rights 2017-01-18T05:00:00Z It said the intention was to build a giant digital library, but that involved scanning millions of copyrighted works. The Carpetbagger: From Sundance, a Competition Slate That Could Be Called Accessible 2012-11-28T21:00:48Z Because the politicians paid damages, the suits against Senator McCain and Governor Crist were a turning point, political strategists and copyright experts said. Romney and Gingrich Pull Songs After Complaints 2012-02-04T01:17:16Z Images in gifs are widely understood to fall under the “fair use” exception in US copyright law. 'Baby Yoda' mystery: Giphy sorry for pulling gifs of Star Wars character 2019-11-25T05:00:00Z Seven years after their dispute began, Viacom and YouTube, a unit of Google, announced Tuesday morning that they had settled out of court a copyright violations battle. Viacom and YouTube Settle Lawsuit Over Copyright 2014-03-18T16:34:52Z “I look forward to exploring this relationship and considering possible legislative actions to ensure the viability of our copyright system,” Hatch said last month. Songwriters say this federal bureaucrat championed their rights. Now she’s lost her job. 2016-11-07T05:00:00Z The slogan was originally Crown copyright but is now in the public domain because more than 50 years have elapsed since an unknown civil servant thought it up. Keep Calm and Carry On trademark battle enters new year 2013-01-02T19:53:35Z We are in the middle, believes the author of the acclaimed legal thriller Presumed Innocent, of a "crisis", where the "value of copyrights is being quickly depreciated". Scott Turow decries 'slow death' of the American author 2013-04-09T15:36:36Z "This is not about copyright, this is about competition," he said. Broadcasters sue Ivi for copyright infringement 2010-09-28T20:09:00Z In those cases, the judges said, only a minimal, or “thin,” level of copyright applies, and a plaintiff must show that a work is “virtually identical” to a defendant’s. The ‘Blurred Lines’ Case Scared Songwriters. But Its Time May Be Up. 2020-03-24T04:00:00Z First, it contends, Schmidt did not establish copyright until after the T-shirt existed. Keyboard Cat owner claws Threadless 2011-06-30T23:38:00Z A federal judge in Chicago says yes, so long as they don't stray into territory covered in the 10 stories still protected by copyright. Writer, Doyle estate dispute copyright on Sherlock 2014-01-03T19:37:05Z Thus began bankruptcy proceedings, the loss of his masters and copyrights, and years of lawsuits. George Clinton's funk chronicle, 'Brothas Be, Yo Like George' 2014-10-31T04:00:00Z Goodlatte said it's up to companies that depend on copyrighted songs for their existence to create legal platforms that are as convenient and high-quality as illegal alternatives that command most consumers' allegiance. The law remains the same 2011-10-04T19:17:00Z While the result may not be legally actionable, the bar is high, demanding copyright ownership as well as “substantial similarity.” The Curious Case of the Alexander McQueen Graffiti Skirt 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z Cosota stresses that it is just enforcing internationally binding copyright agreements that protect the works of all authors. Tanzania's VJs bring Hollywood to Africa 2012-07-10T16:37:22Z Her publisher was Universal in Vienna, and in 1939 she pulled the copyright from them, so her works were obscured after her death. Ethel Smyth, a Composer Long Unheard, Is Recorded Anew 2020-08-07T04:00:00Z Sweden fiercely opposed the new law on the grounds that such generous extensions undermine respect for copyright. E.U. Extends Royalty Protection to Music Performers and Producers 2011-09-12T19:24:36Z Fan fic can come dangerously close to copyright violations — which I would assume is why it has pretty much been underground forever. Before “Fifty Shades of Grey” 2012-07-14T23:00:00Z It's no joke when the integrity of the songs you're working on is in question due to an alleged music copyright infringement. The embrace of 'Empire' 2015-03-29T04:00:00Z He estimates he made “a few thousand pounds” in total in royalties until 1982, when he sold his copyright to the band for £26,000. How the ‘Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World’ Got Its Logo 2020-04-13T04:00:00Z A federal judge ruled last week that Mary Miller and Roger Miller Music, Inc. own the copyrights to the songs the artist published in 1964. Court: Widow owns 'King of the Road' copyright 2010-03-23T11:15:00Z There’s even an extended, sorry-not-sorry sequence about Disney’s contentious copyright tactics. ‘Mickey: The Story of a Mouse’ Review: Disney’s Clown Prince 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z District Judge Gary Feess to argue whether the show should premiere as planned on Monday night, or be bumped from the schedule over copyright and trade secret concerns. Judge to hear arguments over ABC reality show 2012-06-15T10:31:05Z “It was jeopardizing our copyright and our trademark,” Mr. Larson said. Christie’s Pulls T. Rex From Auction, Citing Need for ‘Further Study’ 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z A loosely phrased contract permitted Polaroid to license and publish the images, while allowing the photographers to retain copyright and guaranteeing them access to their work at any time. Elegy for the Polaroid 2010-05-29T23:05:00Z “This is from the man who dismantled the myth that his great ancestor, Antoine Peychaud, invented the cocktail. What is that if not copyright work?” A Cocktail Writer’s Life: The Pentagon by Day, a Barstool by Night 2019-01-07T05:00:00Z When she registered the copyright for her book in 1796, of approximately 78 registrations, Simmons was one of only two women to register a copyright in the U.S. that year. What were cupcakes like in the 1700s? 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z Bob Marley in particular was a Mayfield fan, and it shows in songs like “One Love,” which borrows so heavily from “People Get Ready” that it generated a copyright dispute. Recalling Curtis Mayfield, Soul’s ‘Genius of Gentleness’ 2012-07-19T21:57:14Z With American copyright law only extending 95 years after publication, 46 of the 56 Sherlock Holmes stories and all 4 novels were in the public domain. The Strange Case of 'Mr. Holmes' Vs. U.S. Copyright Law 2015-05-31T04:00:00Z There’s even an ongoing copyright battle over who owns the Klingon language, which has generated some of the more entertaining legal briefs of our time. Why Aliens Are So Important to 'Star Trek' 2016-07-21T04:00:00Z A physical comedian who has been compared to Keaton and Chaplin, Étaix made five films in the ’60s and early ’70s, but they have been tied up for decades due to copyright issues. ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ rides again 2013-01-31T22:46:59Z Copyright Office refused to register its copyright claim, and after learning that Apple planned to release a remastered version of the Beatles' performance with the "Eight Days a Week" documentary. Apple Corps is sued over Beatles' 1965 Shea Stadium film rights 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z But he appears not to have complied with the formalities necessary to obtain copyright of the recording. Why the “Blurred Lines” Verdict Should Be Thrown Out 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z Most of our business is based on licensing copyrights from writers and pursuing every avenue to find readers and create value for those writers. Publishers should be proud of their legacy 2012-05-25T09:54:09Z As soon as an original work becomes “fixed” — written, drawn or otherwise recorded — it is protected by copyright, said Laura Heymann, a professor at William & Mary Law School who specializes in intellectual property law. If Big Brands Copied Their Work, What Are Artists to Do? 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z This new fluidity of copyright and employment in TV is changing the game. The revolution will not be televised: 2016 was the year TV turned upside down 2016-12-30T05:00:00Z But that means nothing in terms of potential liability for copyright infringement. Free Led Zeppelin: “This is about music, it’s not about sound” 2016-06-22T04:00:00Z U.S. copyright law seeks to protect “original works of authorship” by barring unauthorized copying of all kinds of creative material: sheet music, poetry, architectural works, paintings and even computer software. Who Owns a Recipe? A Plagiarism Claim Has Cookbook Authors Asking. 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z There was a transfer of copyrights from a transnational publishing house to an author. Mexico’s Literary Prankster Goes to War With His Publisher 2015-12-23T05:00:00Z Established in the hopes of rewarding innovation and promoting progress, the first U.S. copyright laws, which were established in 1787 and 1790 and based on statutes from Britain, didn't grant rights to artists and dancers. There’s a long history of dances being pilfered for profit — and TikTok is the latest battleground 2021-08-14T04:00:00Z In protecting copyright and trademarks, the corporation exudes a sharp vigilance worthy of Captain Hook. Inside the windowless bunker where Disney stores its 'secret weapon' 2018-10-20T04:00:00Z While the First Amendment and fair use copyright laws mean that Yankovic doesn't have to get permission from the original recording artists to record a parody song, out of courtesy and respect he always does. 10 musicians who refused to let "Weird Al" Yankovic parody their songs 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z His heirs say their copyright to that phrase is very much alive. Faulkner estate sues over quotes in movie, ad 2012-10-29T19:59:14Z Aloe executives hired an entertainment copyright attorney who spent more than three months researching the screenplay's origins before the company paid for it. US taxpayers getting cut of 'Passion' prequel 2012-05-11T21:02:11Z That same night, Representative Bob Goodlatte, a Virginia Republican, reintroduced legislation seeking to grant copyright protection to designers, presumably discouraging exactly that kind of knockoff fashion. On the Runway: Designers Revisit Copyright Protection 2011-07-15T18:14:08Z Greg Ham, the manwho helped Men at Work's Down Under to the top of the charts, fears this week's copyright ruling will force him literally out of house and home. Men at Work flautist may sell house after copyright ruling 2010-07-09T11:30:00Z In 2014, he sued the copyright holder of the television show “Three’s Company,” which had sought to block further productions of his play “3C,” a parody inspired by the show. That Oscar Levant Play Had an Earlier Version. Its Writer Is Unhappy. 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z "My business model has always been: create an idea, create a format, create a protectable copyright," De Mol said. 'Utopia,' an 'experiment,' seen as hope for reviving reality TV world 2014-09-16T04:00:00Z For every publication, McDade made a citation that included the title of the work, its publishing imprint, copyright date, pagination, and illustrations and typographical features, with notes on bindings and a list of editions. The Indispensable Guide to Early American Murder 2016-06-22T04:00:00Z Ludlow said it is retaining a copyright on the song’s musical arrangement. U.S. civil rights anthem 'We Shall Overcome' now in public domain 2018-01-26T05:00:00Z "Many aspects of Holmes' character, such as his growing friendship with Watson and his human warmth, were created in the last 10 stories and remain protected by copyright," Allison said in an interview. Sherlock Holmes belongs to the public, U.S. court rules 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z The book sadly never got published for legal reasons: he’d written the entire thing but the studio film he had covered withdrew the copyright . The Crown writer Peter Morgan on William Goldman: 'He was just a sublime storyteller' 2018-11-17T05:00:00Z AP: What about the production by the Hungarian State Opera which violated terms of the Gershwin copyright and used white singers who claimed they “self-identified as African American?” ‘No path is easy’: Black opera singers detail struggles 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z What used to be a disregarded copyright nightmare is a new, youth-friendly approach for publishers. From ‘Fifty Shades’ to ‘After’: Why publishers want fan fiction to go mainstream Mann is the CEO of Vintage Pop Media, which operated the website http://www.michaeljacksonsecretvault.com until it was ordered shut down last month by a federal judge who ruled the site violated copyrights controlled by the singer's estate. Jackson estate, businessman settle copyright case 2012-09-04T18:03:09Z Axanar argued that Paramount and CBS had long tolerated fan fiction and that no previous cases had been brought against a fan over alleged copyright violations. ‘Star Trek’ Copyright Settlement Allows Fan Film to Proceed 2017-01-21T05:00:00Z Of course, some copies of the film were saved and once Florence Stoker passed away in 1937 and the copyright on Bram Stoker’s novel lapsed, Nosferatu claimed its place in film and horror movie history. Sundance Sensation Robert Eggers Is Going To Remake 1922's Vampire Classic 'Nosferatu' 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z "Mein Kampf" was effectively banned in Germany for decades, as the copyright was owned by the state of Bavaria, which forbade publishers to print editions of the book. 'Mein Kampf' giveaway in Italy angers leaders and readers 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z Whatever the merits of those cases, Jonathan Bailey, a copyright expert in New Orleans, said the internet and self-publishing on platforms like Amazon have made borrowing more common. Who Owns a Recipe? A Plagiarism Claim Has Cookbook Authors Asking. 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z The book’s copyright page acknowledges that “some details and identifying details have been changed.” Lena Dunham and the challenges of memoir 2014-12-10T05:00:00Z “At that point, we began to copyright our art and logos.” Salt Life Is Coming to a Beach Near You 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z To demonstrate the shortcomings of sheet music, though, Malofiy showed Page the copyright version of "Stairway to Heaven." Led Zeppelin's Page dodges court questions, riffs air guitar 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z Odysee in an email to The Associated Press on Friday said it complies with copyright law, and the video was reviewed and subsequently taken down. ‘We will SMASH you’: Dropkick Murphys feud with neo-Nazis 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z The judge ruled in December that the site violated the music labels' copyrights and presented unfair competition. Website to pay $950,000 for posting Beatles hits 2011-03-29T12:17:09Z I understand the risks involved in sending an advance copy of your books to him and I understand the potential copyright issues and backlash from publishers. Was there ever a better author letter? 2013-05-09T08:00:00Z However, Valenti's failure to copyright the X made it possible for any film to carry the adults-only rating without its distributor having to officially pay the Classification and Rating Administration for certification. Why is "Blonde" – Netflix’s Marilyn Monroe biopic – rated NC-17 instead of TV-MA? 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z The decision overturned a 2019 ruling by a Manhattan judge who concluded that Warhol’s renderings were so different from Goldsmith’s photograph that they transcended Goldsmith’s copyrights. US court sides with photographer in fight over Warhol art 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z It alleged "Wipeout" violated its copyrights to shows such as "Takeshi's Castle," "Most Extreme Elimination Challenge" and "Ninja Warrior." Lawsuit claiming 'Wipeout' a copycat show settles 2011-12-21T19:46:04Z Siegel's heirs have also fought DC Comics - owned by Warner - for a stake in copyrights to Superman. Warner retains rights to Superman 2012-10-18T09:34:04Z I am firing the first shot and my weapon is Marksta, a little app that was born out of my frustration with online copyright infringement. Marksta app - fighting for photography copyright 2013-01-09T00:17:00Z Britain currently does not have an exemption for parody in copyright law, despite the fact that the European Union's directive on copyright does allow for such an exemption. Does the @pippatips legal spat show we're losing our appetite for satire? 2013-07-19T10:22:02Z Lobbying for resale royalties by organizations that license and monitor artist copyrights is what helped resuscitate the long-dormant issue a few years ago. Auction Houses Taking No Chances on American Royalties Too Act 2014-03-23T21:42:13Z But he doesn't always win: Even Lucas wasn't able to convince the courts that Ronald Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative's "Operation: Star Wars" counted as copyright infringement. George Lucas loses Stormtrooper helmet battle 2011-07-27T21:28:00Z Their move – a copyright complaint to Vimeo – parallels events in 1999 that also removed the film, at least partially, from view. Controversial 'lost' Leonardo DiCaprio film Don's Plum removed from web 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z Income for his older copyrights has been propelled by more recent success. Ray Charles' copyrights a lucrative business 2010-05-31T05:19:00Z Juries must decide not only if one song copies another, but whether the earlier song was original and distinctive enough to be protected by copyright. Stolen or Original? Hear Songs From 7 Landmark Copyright Cases. 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Bengal Mangle is seeking to recoup profit stemming from the alleged copyright infringement, and halt further infringement. Seth MacFarlane is sued for stealing idea for 'Ted' 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z In a 1997 interview with Wired, he addressed the studios’ and artists’ rights, arguing that a copyright should belong to “the artist” of a film and not the large corporation that owns it. ‘Star Wars’ Doesn’t Belong to George Lucas. It Belongs to the Fans. 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z It added it encouraged recent efforts by the British government to modernize copyright and design laws and added that film props are protected by the law in "virtually every other country in the world." UK man wins fight to make "Stormtrooper" helmets 2011-07-27T13:26:48Z The film makes its points about Louis' poor decisions — like his failure to secure a copyright for his work — but is more focused on showing his resilience. Benedict Cumberbatch charms as a cat-loving genius in Amazon's showy "Electrical Life of Louis Wain" 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z Nonetheless, this episode illustrates the gray areas of what is protected by copyright. There’s a long history of dances being pilfered for profit — and TikTok is the latest battleground 2021-08-14T04:00:00Z Millions of Americans use the library each year though research visits and on tours, or by checking out its Web site or registering their claims to copyright. Budget Cuts Hobble Library of Congress 2013-05-04T00:03:52Z Individual dance steps are likewise not copyrightable, according to the copyright office’s rule book. A Real-World Battle Over Dancing Avatars: Did Fortnite Steal the Floss? 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z For most film fans, the choice between waiting months to pay or becoming a copyright pirate is not too appealing, so the entertainment business is trying to help. Illegal movie downloads 'threaten the future of British film market' 2011-03-13T00:06:01Z Fashion designers find no comfort in the federal copyright statute, which protects authors and creators, but does not extend to “useful articles,” including apparel and shoes. Opinion: Louboutin and the Little Red (Litigious) Shoes 2012-01-22T02:25:58Z Many copyright experts criticized the Second Circuit’s opinion for not saying how much transformation must take place before something is “transformative.” Photographers Band Together to Protect Work in ‘Fair Use’ Cases 2014-02-21T23:24:52Z Eight years ago, arts organization Big hART, began campaigning for the return of the copyright. Copyright restored to poor family of Australian Aboriginal artist 2017-10-14T04:00:00Z Besides the defamation claims, which can be read in full below, Heller is alleging misappropriation of likeness, tortious interference, breach of a settlement agreement and copyright infringement. 'Straight Outta Compton' Hit With Defamation Lawsuit by Former N.W.A Manager 2015-10-31T04:00:00Z Under an aspect of copyright law that has long irked the record business, American radio stations pay only the writers and publishers of a song, not the artists who perform them. How Aretha Franklin’s ‘Respect’ Became a Battle Cry for Musicians Seeking Royalties 2018-08-18T04:00:00Z Eventually, the Recording Industry Association of America, terrified of these upstarts, sued for copyright infringement, as did unlikely allies like the rapper Dr. Dre and the metal band Metallica. Movie Review: ‘Downloaded,’ a Documentary About Napster 2013-06-20T22:26:45Z Investors are pouring billions of dollars into funds to buy up song copyrights. Adele Is No. 1 With a Huge Week, but Without a Million in Sales 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z In contrast to copyright law in the United States, copyright law in Europe does not include a “termination rights” clause, nor was one inserted into the new regulations approved on Monday. European Union Extends Copyright on Recordings 2011-09-12T22:15:07Z Because “copyrights are a tool to be used by creators to earn a living from their work,” he added, it is important to ensure “a fair marketplace.” Representative John Conyers Wants Copyright Law Revision 2011-08-28T19:21:42Z For the wider music industry, Mr. Sheeran’s victory preserves a status quo about copyright. Ed Sheeran Wins Copyright Case Over Marvin Gaye’s ‘Let’s Get It On’ 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z Toho's attorneys use copyright and trademark law as effectively as Godzilla uses his tail and claws to topple buildings and swat opponents. If you think Godzilla's bad, you should see his lawyers 2014-05-12T13:20:53Z The library’s budget for the year has declined to $598.4 million, a 4 percent cut that is likely to slow its digitalization effort and has already caused copyright applications to back up. Budget Cuts Hobble Library of Congress 2013-05-04T00:03:52Z Among other accomplishments, he started the tradition of beginning each meeting with a treasurer’s report, and he went after blatant copyright violators in Norway. A two-time Tony Award winner headlines Signature Theatre’s annual gala 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z After Poe didn’t pay, the judge ordered that Poe’s copyright interest in the “The Blank Generation” be seized and sold to Kral. His Film Is a Punk Classic, but the Credits Now Roll Without Him 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z Written in Italian and rewritten in English, it was then “partially rearranged, and heavily edited by the author and his editor, Mark Krotov,” the copyright page states. Sex, Drugs and Marxism in ‘Class’ 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z Copyright Act is unconstitutional and that Congress did not intend the law to impose liability or damages when the copyright infringements amount to "consumer copying." Supreme Court won't reduce student's $675K music download fine 2012-05-21T19:32:48Z The foundation, which was set up under Warhol's will to advance the visual arts, took ownership of his copyrights in 1987. Velvet Underground, Warhol settle after banana split 2013-05-29T20:13:26Z Federal authorities have prosecuted or shut down websites suspected of copyright infringement. 'Essential' film copyright protection turns 100 2012-08-24T18:02:12Z But then I juxtaposed those possibilities against my exhaustion from teaching dozens of law students about copyright protection and the Supreme Court. Motherlode: Mom Takes a Vacation 2011-03-23T17:44:19Z The Hughes archive was purchased by the British Library in 2008, but copyright remains with the estate. ArtsBeat: Ted Hughes Estate Cuts Off Access, Biographer Says 2014-03-31T18:29:22Z Hounded through the courts by Parker Brothers for infringing on its copyright, Anspach defended his creation by digging up the real history of Monopoly, which threw Darrow’s patent, then expired, into question. ‘The Monopolists’: the history behind a great board game 2015-02-20T05:00:00Z The ban also raises questions of fair use, one of the classic defenses against copyright infringement. Louis C.K. Is Trying to Outlaw Leaks. Can He Do That? 2019-05-09T04:00:00Z Decades' worth of copyright litigation lies before us, and there's no reason to assume that some, as yet unknown digital resource will offer researchers a fraction of the value the library now does. What lies behind the battle over the New York Public Library 2012-07-07T13:00:01Z Ms. Cline’s lawyers have requested at least $75,000 in damages and asked that the copyright claims be dismissed. Sex, Plagiarism and Spyware. This Is Not Your Average Copyright Complaint. 2017-12-02T05:00:00Z The scenario Card describes, in which an author's rights are diminished because he or she doesn't actively defend them, is associated more with trademark than with copyright. The Boy Who Lived Forever 2011-07-07T09:15:00Z It can take weeks, months, to secure a copyright. Why couldn't I quote Charlotte's Web on stage? 2011-03-03T16:30:56Z Goodlatte said blatant copyright offenders will be prosecuted, but also advocated an increasing emphasis on educating the public about the consequences of illegal fire-sharing and using technology to enhance the value of copyrighted works. Copyright director, congressman put onus on private sector to solve digital crisis 2011-10-04T00:26:00Z Some of the newly selected recordings are already preserved by the copyright holders, the artists or other archives. Mister Rogers Song and Dr. Dre Added to National Recording Registry 2020-03-25T04:00:00Z “This is a major affront to copyright,” said songwriter and music publisher Dean Kay. Songwriters say this federal bureaucrat championed their rights. Now she’s lost her job. 2016-11-07T05:00:00Z But Mr. Metzger concluded that the warning really amounted to “an ancient copyright notice.” John E. Walsh, Who Distilled the Bible, Dies at 87 2015-04-08T04:00:00Z With a broader copyright, Gaye’s estate would have a stronger claim to owning some of his particularly distinctive style choices. Why the “Blurred Lines” Verdict Should Be Thrown Out 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z Mr. Frank created the Fonds to manage the copyrights to the diary and to distribute royalties to charitable groups, including the House. Two Groups Rekindle Fight Over Anne Frank 2013-06-16T21:25:04Z Goldsmith contends that the case is about the licensing of creative work, not about exhibiting art, and that a ruling against her would transform copyright law into “all copying, no right.” Why Warhol Images Are Making Museums Nervous 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z The book's copyright in many European countries expires on Jan. 1, 2016. To retain profits from Anne Frank's diary, foundation will list her father as co-author 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z Copyright reform activists argue that they're examples of fair use tolerated under copyright law as an accommodation to noncommercial, transformative creativity. 2010-01-16T03:10:00Z A writer is typically paid half of a song’s earnings; the rest of it — and the ownership of its copyright — may be divided between writer and publisher, or either party might own it outright. This Man Is Betting $1.7 Billion on the Rights to Your Favorite Songs 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z The report recommends increased transparency, quicker money flow back to artists, and a reduction of inefficiencies in the $25 billion copyrighted music market. Time For A Creator's Bill Of Rights And "Fair Music" Seal Says New Report 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z So the judge grants a motion to dismiss, but allows a refiling of the claim should they successfully register their copyrights in the future. Sudanese Refugees Can Pursue Copyright Claims Over Reese Witherspoon Film 2016-03-24T04:00:00Z It will now be possible to sue in the UK for infringement of copyright and other unregistered rights which occurred in a number of different countries provided the defendant is resident in the UK. Star Wars helmet designer strikes back against movie empire 2011-07-27T21:06:34Z EMI remains the distributor of the Beatles' recordings and will still earn revenue from copyright fees from Queen's songs. EMI raises enough cash to fend off foreclosure 2010-05-14T19:54:00Z Musical copyright infringement is notoriously challenging to establish in court, hence the settlements. Plagiarists or innovators? The Led Zeppelin paradox endures 2018-09-07T04:00:00Z Lawyers for Mr. Reetz-Laiolo counter that the details about her sexual past were made relevant to their copyright suit when Ms. Cline made issues of her own character and Mr. Reetz-Laiolo’s treatment of her. Sex, Plagiarism and Spyware. This Is Not Your Average Copyright Complaint. 2017-12-02T05:00:00Z "Who didn't manage to hold on to the copyright on his plays." Betty Blue Eyes: can Cameron Mackintosh make this pig musical fly? 2011-04-12T14:45:08Z Led Zeppelin's lawyer, however, said the trust didn't own the copyright and the passage in question was a common descending chord sequence in the public domain. Jury could rewrite history of Led Zeppelin's epic 'Stairway' 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z Mark Le Fanu, general secretary of the Society of Authors, warned that fan fiction made available non-commercially was not exempt from copyright. Lord of the Rings reworking a hit with fans, but not Tolkien estate 2011-02-08T13:54:28Z The Universal Music Publishing Group, which controls Mr. Redding’s songwriting copyright, declined to say how much the song has earned. How Aretha Franklin’s ‘Respect’ Became a Battle Cry for Musicians Seeking Royalties 2018-08-18T04:00:00Z Construction began in October 2010 with full permission of CBS, the copyright owner of the Star Trek franchise, and completed in May last year. Calling All Trekkies! A Life-Size Replica of the Enterprise Has Been Built in China 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z Now, he was terrified that he’d get a call from the studio’s high-powered lawyers about copyright violation. Mortal Kombat Is Back In a Fight for the Future 2011-04-17T00:31:06Z The Copyright Office takes the position that "short phrases or expressions" aren't protected by copyright, even if those short phrases are "novel or distinctive." Katy Perry's "California Gurls" on safe ground 2010-08-17T02:01:00Z Based on the results, Dr. Waterman concluded that "98.8 percent of the files requested for download through LimeWire are copyright protected or highly likely copyright protected, and thus not authorized for free distribution." Music biz wins big in LimeWire copyright case 2010-05-13T06:48:00Z Whitmill attaches to the lawsuit his copyright registration for the "Original Tattoo," as well as Tyson's signed release granting rights in the work. Mike Tyson tattoo artist sues to block "Hangover" 2011-04-29T20:57:25Z The lawsuit, which claims copyright infringement, was filed in Manhattan federal court late last week and made available to the public on Monday. Broadway hit "Jersey Boys" sues rival show 2010-04-12T20:00:00Z But Google signed contracts with the museums including copyright protections and pledges not to use the art images for commercial gain. The Met and Other Museums Adapt to the Digital Age 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z When Goldsmith sued, asserting her copyright had been infringed, the Warhol estate argued that it was entitled to the so-called fair-use defense. After the Warhol Decision, Another Major Copyright Case Looms 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z But today the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts vigorously protects its copyrights when it comes to commercial merchandise. In Twist, Jeff Koons Claims Rights to ?Balloon Dogs? 2011-01-19T23:37:46Z The Supreme Court even choosing to take the case, he said, puts copyright owners on notice that there are "consequences of standing on your rights." 'Raging Bull' copyright fight headed for U.S. Supreme Court 2013-10-02T01:30:39Z The new initiative will develop courses and offer public programs concerning censorship, copyright protection and “the broader use of the arts as a vehicle for social engagement and justice,” according to a news release. The New School Announces Effort to Defend 'Arts Integrity' 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z The Copyright Office administers the complex set of rules governing copyright and advises Congress on policy and legal issues. Songwriters say this federal bureaucrat championed their rights. Now she’s lost her job. 2016-11-07T05:00:00Z The suit also claims copyright infringement over an earlier song, "Watch My Back." Franklin criticizes songwriter over rights lawsuit 2011-08-03T02:43:12Z He wrote that in making his decision, the lead sheets define the scope of the copyright, as opposed to other sounds in the works. Jury may decide if 'Blurred Lines' copied Marvin Gaye's 'Got to Give It Up' 2014-10-31T04:00:00Z Logan, though, would have almost certainly been unable to allude to either of those famous titles in his own because of trademark and copyright concerns. Do play titles matter? 2013-04-01T11:17:03Z Since news about the new film project broke, Murphy's lawyers have reportedly been in touch claiming copyright, leading to financing problems for Effie. Emma Thompson in court battle with playwright over screenplay for Effie 2011-02-08T15:55:12Z Dr. Seuss Enterprises, which oversees the author’s estate, complained that the play violated its copyright protections and wrote cease-and-desist letters. A Green Light Is Given, It’s True, for a Grown-Up Cindy Lou Who 2017-09-15T04:00:00Z The deal covers the copyrights for songwriting, which are separate from those for recordings. Paul Simon Sells His Entire Songwriting Catalog to Sony 2021-03-31T04:00:00Z The networks' suit follows a pre-emptive strike by Ivi, which brought a lawsuit against broadcasters on Sept 20 -- one week after opening for business -- that sought a ruling it was not infringing copyrights. Broadcasters sue Ivi for copyright infringement 2010-09-28T20:09:00Z Ms. Gordon’s “apparent theory of infringement would assert copyright interests in virtually any figure with outstretched arms, any interracial kiss, or any nude female torso,” the judge continued. ArtsBeat Blog: Copyright Lawsuit Against Ryan McGinley Dismissed 2011-08-19T18:44:36Z The high-profile copyright trial against Led Zeppelin members Jimmy Page and Robert Plant got a bit more circusy on Wednesday — day two of the proceedings — according to a report from Rolling Stone. 5 things we learned from the Led Zeppelin “Stairway to Heaven” trial, day 2 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z Zaentz eventually lost the copyright portion of the case, and in an appeal that went all the way to the U.S. Music executive and film producer Saul Zaentz dies at 92 2014-01-05T05:58:15Z The post office took no further action until the court case, where it argued that Mr. Davidson’s piece was too similar to the original to be protected by copyright. Statue of Liberty Stamp Mistake to Cost Postal Service $3.5 Million 2018-07-05T04:00:00Z He was president of the Songwriters Guild of America from 1982 to 2000 and often testified before government agencies, mostly on copyright issues. 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' songwriter dies at 89 2010-08-25T18:52:00Z In the U.S., at least, copyright is checked by something called fair use: if a work qualifies as fair use, it can borrow from a copyrighted work without permission and without paying for it. The Boy Who Lived Forever 2011-07-07T09:15:00Z Patents, copyrights, and trademarks are the legal apparatuses that turn music, movies, and medicines into “intellectual property.” Is piracy a radical force? 2012-09-03T14:30:00Z Perhaps, copyright hardliners will win, and books published before the 1920s will remain unavailable in digital form. What lies behind the battle over the New York Public Library 2012-07-07T13:00:01Z We don’t see how that can justify extending the expired copyright on the flatter character. Sherlock Holmes Now Available For All Your FanFiction Needs 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z Five months after the case was filed, it was dismissed by a judge who said that the lyrics in question were “short phrases that lack the modicum of originality and creativity required for copyright protection.” Lawsuit Over Lyrics in Taylor Swift’s ‘Shake It Off’ Is Dismissed 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z “Now it seems that copyright is the exception to fair use.” Photographers Band Together to Protect Work in ‘Fair Use’ Cases 2014-02-21T23:24:52Z Yet, from the very beginning, the band was also dogged with accusations of musical pilfering, plagiarism and copyright infringement — often justifiably. Plagiarists or innovators? The Led Zeppelin paradox endures 2018-09-07T04:00:00Z Copyrighted works are copyrighted works, no matter whether they are painted on canvases or walls or the bodies of former heavyweight champions. Mike Tyson tattoo artist sues to block "Hangover" 2011-04-29T20:57:25Z Now, the self-proclaimed faith healer is filing a lawsuit against Guttormson, claiming that her video response, which uses clips of him and splices them with intermittent rebuttals, is an act of copyright infringement and defamation. Atheist trans blogger exposes “snake-oil salesman” faith healer and gets slammed with lawsuit 2015-05-07T04:00:00Z "It's time for Mrs Douglas to move on," The New York Post quoted lawyer Marilyn Chinitz as saying, adding that the actor does not own the copyright to the Gekko character. Michael Douglas, ex-wife fight over "Wall Street" money 2010-08-24T23:48:00Z And of course, everyone wants to own copyrights,” he said. Hal David, Award-Winning Lyricist, is Dead at 91 2012-09-01T23:03:16Z But the film company disputes the copyright, saying the song is "dedicated to public use and in the public domain." 'Happy Birthday to You' copyright suit filed in NY 2013-06-13T20:25:22Z Doctorow frames the conflict over copyright in these terms, and his passion for his topic is infectious. 'Pirate Cinema': Cory Doctorow's novel of creativity, copyright and protest 2012-10-18T20:14:04Z It’s both flashy — clearing the copyrights took around nine months and $50,000 — and purposeful, speaking in the idiom of the youthful, culturally omnivorous listeners around which Tenderfoot hopes to build a new-media powerhouse. A U.F.O. Podcast Zooms Past the Competition 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z He said placing copyright protections on recipes would harm the genre. Who Owns a Recipe? A Plagiarism Claim Has Cookbook Authors Asking. 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z “At age 23, when I did ‘Song Cycle,’ I was keenly aware of the conflict between copyright and public domain,” Parks told The Times. Van Dyke Parks on 'Blurred Lines' verdict: 'Too little, too late' 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z Its members owned the copyrights to their work, giving them great autonomy and allowing them to publish in a wide variety of outlets. Who was Eve Arnold? The woman behind some iconic photographs 2015-06-11T04:00:00Z Twelve have since been sold or auctioned, but the Warhol foundation retains ownership of the copyright in the series, according to one of its briefs. Why Warhol Images Are Making Museums Nervous 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z The three-judge 2nd Circuit panel said it hoped its ruling would bring more clarity to copyright law. US court sides with photographer in fight over Warhol art 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z Since “Certified Lover Boy,” his albums have come with a copyright notice stating that the recordings are owned by his company, October’s Very Own, and licensed to Universal, which releases them through its Republic label. Drake Releases ‘Honestly, Nevermind,’ an LP Dedicated to Virgil Abloh 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z Judge Koeltl says IMF has failed to show sufficient admissible evidence that it is in fact the copyright owner of the Fellini film. Does anybody own Fellini's "La Dolce Vita"? 2010-04-14T04:46:00Z Ray recently started copying the Scottish post-impressionist painter's works because, as he died in 1935, his oeuvre has been out of copyright since 2005. How easy is it to copy a famous painting? 2013-07-22T07:00:09Z The project is controversial — there are ongoing battles over copyright protection and author rights. A Seattle connection to the massive Google Books project 2010-07-23T22:02:00Z More than 200 appear across the entire catalog, Reservoir said; since each piece can be represented by multiple copyright owners, the work involved hundreds of contacts. De La Soul’s Music Is Finally Back. It’s a Bittersweet Victory. 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page and singer Robert Plant are in a federal courtroom in Los Angeles on Tuesday for trial in a copyright lawsuit over their song "Stairway to Heaven." The Latest: Lawyer says 'Stairway to Heaven' riff not stolen 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z They say Megaupload generated more than $175 million in illicit profits from copyright infringement while causing "more than half a billion dollars in harm" to copyright owners, according to the lawsuit. Music labels follow movie studios in suing Megaupload 2014-04-11T02:03:31Z In the publishing world, it is well known and largely accepted that recipes, for the most part, can’t be copyrighted. Who Owns a Recipe? A Plagiarism Claim Has Cookbook Authors Asking. 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z “I know the artist’s work well,” Brett wrote, “and have long felt that neither the copyright held by the landlord’s family, nor their general approach, was appropriate.” Hearing on Henry Darger Estate Dispute Is Postponed 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z Mr. Gallagher said he had not registered a copyright for the “Around the Clock” flier, but said he had possession of the plate it was printed from, which he believes makes him the copyright holder. The Fight for the Soul of Pilates Moves From Instagram to Court 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z In the 1950s and 1960s, choreographer Agnes de Mille advocated for copyrights specific to choreography because she got very limited royalties for her work on the hit musical "Oklahoma!" There’s a long history of dances being pilfered for profit — and TikTok is the latest battleground 2021-08-14T04:00:00Z While churches may perform copyrighted music during religious services under U.S. copyright law, that exemption does not apply to other public performances. Texas Church That Had Added Christian Themes to ‘Hamilton’ Apologizes 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z The publishers are seeking relief and damages from LimeWire for facilitating copyright infringement. Music publishers sue LimeWire after labels' win 2010-06-16T22:54:00Z But its approach to sampling turned out to be a bit too freewheeling; not everything had been licensed properly from the owners of the original copyrights. De La Soul’s Music Is Finally Back. It’s a Bittersweet Victory. 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Publishers in negotiations with Amazon, or whoever, say they want two-year contracts because there's such flux, but at the same time are asking authors for the duration of copyright. Ebook deals 'not remotely fair' on authors 2010-07-12T16:22:00Z District Court in Detroit by Norman D. West also accuses Springtime Publishing Inc., of copyright infringement over an earlier song and seeks unspecified damages to ensure future royalties. Franklin's publishing company sued over royalties 2011-07-16T19:23:08Z In a post largely about copyright, recent graduate Sean Michael Robinson goes into more detail about why. Noises off: Theatre that makes us see differently 2012-05-25T08:35:20Z Standing at the intersection of free speech, artistic appropriation and copyright law, “Superstar” exemplified how the VHS tape created what the film scholar Lucas Hilderbrand calls “new modes and expectations of access.” VHS Film Retrospective at Museum of Arts and Design 2012-06-28T14:00:00Z Those eight notes were “not a particularly unique or rare combination,” Judge Snyder wrote, and therefore could not be protected by copyright. The ‘Blurred Lines’ Case Scared Songwriters. But Its Time May Be Up. 2020-03-24T04:00:00Z "Stockpiling vegetable purees for covert use in children's food is an idea that cannot be copyrighted," the appeals court ruled. Seinfeld's wife wins second round in book battle 2010-04-28T20:13:00Z I also imagine Duchamp would have laughed at Sturtevant's six identical versions of his 1920 miniature set of French windows, even though they are signed and copyrighted by Duchamp's fictive alter ego, Rose Sélavy. Elaine Sturtevant: queen of copycats 2013-07-01T17:21:50Z Just last week, Led Zeppelin enjoyed a legal victory when the US Court of Appeals ruled in the band's favor in a long-running copyright dispute. A "Led Zeppelin IV" listening guide: Comfort food for your ears 2020-04-11T04:00:00Z The statue’s popularity certainly weighed on the Public Design Commission vote, as did the ongoing legal dispute over the copyright and trademark agreements between State Street and the “Fearless Girl” sculptor, Kristen Visbal. New York Lets ‘Fearless Girl’ Hold Her Ground, for Now 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z But there was frustration aplenty with federal copyright laws that many artists and lawyers contend are impeding creativity. The law remains the same 2011-10-04T19:17:00Z After the disruption of the “Blurred Lines” case, many commentators viewed Led Zeppelin’s win as steering copyright cases back into more familiar territory. Ed Sheeran Wins Copyright Case Over Marvin Gaye’s ‘Let’s Get It On’ 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z The complaint, filed in Federal District Court in Manhattan, objects to a notice on the catalog’s last page that cites the estate as the owner of the works’ copyright. ArtsBeat: Basquiat Estate Sues Christie’s, Saying Some Works For Sale May Not Be Real 2014-03-04T22:20:37Z With me, I posted a clip of me on Comedy Central on Instagram and I got flagged for copyright infringement. "Comics are not covered like other artists": How Ali Siddiq changed the system to own his jokes 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Thompson subsequently went to court to prove copyright, a move which eventually resulted in yesterday's ruling. Emma Thompson's Effie cleared for release after winning second lawsuit 2013-03-21T11:47:23Z In the digital age, it's common to witness some degree of copyright infringement while surfing the Web, from images placed on websites to music added to YouTube videos. Nahmad Contemporary Shows All Nine Photographs from Richard Prince’s “Fashion” Series 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z Circuit Judge Andrew Hurwitz, however, said VidAngel's stance would create a "giant loophole" in copyright law, sanctioning infringement so long as copies of movies such as Disney's "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" were purchased legally. Hollywood studios win ruling over VidAngel family-friendly filters 2017-08-24T04:00:00Z Relations between the museum and Ms. Lee were strained, though, in 2013 when a copyright dispute with Ms. Lee over items the museum was selling ended up in court. ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Is a Stage Hit at Home in Monroeville, Ala. 2015-04-14T04:00:00Z The label claimed that Rapidshare was running "a distribution center for unlawful copies of copyrighted works," and that Google and Microsoft's Bing search engine were helping to prop up the company. Google sues indie label over copyright claims 2010-05-06T04:56:00Z However, the AP's copyright infringement lawsuit against Obey Clothing, the marketer of apparel with the Obama image, remained set for a March trial. Obama 'HOPE' artist and AP settle copyright claims 2011-01-13T12:27:08Z The Bard is a goldmine for musicians – partly because of his incomparable lyrical gift and insight into the human condition, and partly because he's out of copyright. Readers recommend: songs about Shakespeare – results 2013-02-14T14:00:01Z We need to bring copyright into line with people's expectations and update it for the modern digital world. Vince Cable: government plans to block illegal filesharing sites unworkable 2011-08-02T13:02:07Z The judges’ ruling offered guidance to courts about how copyright law applies to works that involve “commonplace elements” that may be in the public domain. Stolen or Original? Hear Songs From 7 Landmark Copyright Cases. 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Aside from establishing their status as tax exiles, he was responsible for turning the Stones into a global brand, copyrighting the infamous tongue logo and establishing tour sponsorship and advertising deals with key companies. Stones manager Loewenstein dies 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z The copyright difficulties he encountered on his previous film are sidestepped by a cinema history first: the practical, if inelegant, innovation of placing the studio trademark in the film itself. Georges Méliès's Robinson Crusoé film resurfaces in Pordenone 2012-10-10T14:22:02Z On Friday, the court said that the state law conflicts with the federal copyright law’s first-sale doctrine that claims once a copyright owner sells work a first time, they lose control over future sales. California Tried to Give Artists a Cut. But the Judges Said No. 2018-07-11T04:00:00Z That part of the residency will include preparing scores and performing materials and dealing with contract preparation, copyright, licensing and publicity. ArtsBeat: Ted Hearne Awarded New Voices Residency for Composers 2014-04-07T19:00:19Z But sadly, most people don't understand the difference between ideas and expression -- and what copyright law really protects. Woman fails to convince judge movie idea was hers 2011-01-21T22:09:26Z This time around, Mr. Gallagher is trying to stop Pilates instructors from digitally sharing the images that he says he owns the copyright to. The Fight for the Soul of Pilates Moves From Instagram to Court 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z But he is the first to delve deeply—at times even too deeply—into the differences in copyright law between America and continental Europe, and how they came about. A clash of two copyrights 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z The reasons are manifold: protecting copyrights, maintaining control over potentially lucrative museum revenues from posters or souvenirs and preventing thieves or forgers from making convincing copies. Museums Mull Public Use of Online Art Images 2013-05-28T12:00:01Z Elements like those, appeals court judges said, were so commonplace that they deserved only a so-called thin copyright. When Songs Sound Similar, Courts Look for Musical DNA 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z In fact, the most recently published poetry, by Karl Kobald, is not even reproduced in German, since it is still under copyright. CD reviews: A modern symphonic master 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z In books, the age of the spin-off has seen the Anglo-American estates of the 20th century extract every last percent from their golden copyrights. Tarzan returns: from Edwardian swinger to hunky ecowarrior 2012-07-14T23:06:48Z I would suggest that common law copyright is not the right solution here – and that the principles of Open Source might better serve creators. There’s a long history of dances being pilfered for profit — and TikTok is the latest battleground 2021-08-14T04:00:00Z Anyway, all of this is a good thing, when you consider Vince Cable's low-key, not-too-busy response to the Hargreaves report on intellectual property, as copyright is grandly called these days, last week. This half-baked, half-hearted, slow-motion anti-piracy strategy does music no favours 2011-08-07T20:19:00Z On Monday a federal judge dismissed a copyright claim brought by a writer who said that a scene in that 2009 film was very similar to his own original script, titled “Himbos,” Reuters reported. 'Bruno' Lawsuit Is Dismissed 2010-08-10T16:27:00Z There’s still a happy ending — no damage to the copyright value as a wedding song — but Swift adds the tiniest bit of skepticism. Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran Up the Ante, and 13 More New Songs 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z The plaintiffs said that Gilliam has demonstrated a "repeated disregard" for copyright law. Graffiti artists sue Monty Python star over mural knockoff 2014-08-13T04:00:00Z No word yet if Gimenez, who wants to cash in on her “devotion,” is going to try to claim copyright of the meme too. Octogenarian restorer: I want royalties! 2012-09-23T12:30:00Z While copyright infringement claims are common in music, they rarely result in such losses for high-profile artists. Jury gets a glimpse into costs of making a Katy Perry hit 2019-07-31T04:00:00Z The spectre of online copyright theft would loom too large over any attempts to set reasonable prices. Net gains? 2010-06-17T09:02:00Z Mr. Prince argued that his use of the photographs should be allowed under fair-use exemptions to copyright protections, which permit limited borrowing of protected material for purposes like commentary, criticism, news reporting and scholarship. Appeals Court Ruling Favors Richard Prince in Copyright Case 2013-04-25T16:56:25Z But I'm still left perplexed and frustrated with the draconian copyright laws. Why couldn't I quote Charlotte's Web on stage? 2011-03-03T16:30:56Z Another theory is that this release is just a ploy to extend the copyright on the material another 70 years. Bob Dylan’s “electric trilogy” masterpieces: I played all 18 discs and 357 tracks. Here’s why you should 2015-11-04T05:00:00Z The archive also provides free access to more than 1 million older, public domain books that are not bound by copyright law. Publishers sue Internet Archive over scanning of books 2020-06-01T04:00:00Z Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, on Wednesday won her remaining copyright claim against a British tabloid publisher over the publication of a personal letter she wrote to her estranged father. Meghan wins remainder of copyright claim against UK tabloid 2021-05-05T04:00:00Z It must be an original photo; we don’t want to get into copyright problems. Style Invitational Week 1281: We only have (googly) eyes for you 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z Elaine Steinbeck, who had a daughter from a previous marriage, died in 2003 and left her estate, including the Steinbeck copyrights, to her daughter as well as two sisters and grandchildren. Thomas Steinbeck, Novelist and Son of John Steinbeck, Dies at 72 2016-08-12T04:00:00Z The case now goes to a penalty phase, where the jury will decide how much the plaintiffs are owed for copyright infringement. Jury: Katy Perry’s ‘Dark Horse’ copied Christian rap song 2019-07-29T04:00:00Z "Mein Kampf" is not banned in Germany as commonly believed, but Bavaria has used its ownership of the copyright to prevent its publication so far. Bavaria questions Mein Kampf publication plans 2012-01-17T13:24:08Z The case tested the balance between the right of individuals to protect their creations through copyrights and the fact that states typically are shielded under the U.S. U.S. Supreme Court maroons filmmaker in Blackbeard video piracy fight 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z In addition, copyright law puts most mash-ups on dicey legal ground. The Hood Internet takes mash-ups a step further 2012-11-01T18:00:00Z After the performance wrapped, McMahon fell down a “rabbit hole of dorky research” into copyright law and works in the public domain. Old Songs in the Public Domain Get Makeovers With a Purpose 2021-05-17T04:00:00Z Bob Dylan’s memoir “Chronicles: Volume One” opens in 1962 with the signing of his first music publishing deal — a contract for the copyrights of the budding songwriter’s work. Bob Dylan Sells His Songwriting Catalog in Blockbuster Deal 2020-12-07T05:00:00Z Other legal disputes involved a Southampton pub and a Birmingham cafe called , both of which he accused of copyright infringement. Cuckoo's Nest producer Zaentz dies 2014-01-06T11:34:31Z The notice read that the suspension was due to "multiple or severe violations of YouTube's copyright policy." Lady Gaga's YouTube account is suspended 2011-07-14T20:38:10Z The Satanic Temple said the statue not only infringed on its copyright, but damaged its reputation by portraying the statue as evil. Satanic Temple Settles Lawsuit Over Goat-Headed Statue in ‘Sabrina’ 2018-11-22T05:00:00Z But by the early ’50s, a copyright infringement lawsuit from DC Comics finally caught up to Captain Marvel’s publisher, Fawcett Comics, shutting the character down. Nodding to ‘Big,’ ‘Shazam!’ brings the superhero down a size 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z The 1861 court ruled in favor of Perrot, agreeing that the composition of a dance “could nevertheless constitute a composition in which copyright might exist.” Is Beyonc? a Choreography Thief in ?Countdown?? 2011-11-21T17:25:51Z It also said any copyright to “This Land” was forfeited several decades ago. U.S. judge refuses to dismiss 'This Land is Your Land' lawsuit 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z Anderson says the estate for the late founder of the band Spirit hasn't shown it owns the copyright to the song "Taurus" and hasn't shown "Stairway" is substantially similar. Led Zeppelin lawyers ask judge to toss 'Stairway' case 2016-06-20T04:00:00Z The Met also obtained the copyright for reproduction of Van Der Zee’s images. A Landmark Photo Archive of Black Life in New York Comes to the Met 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z The case involves an attempt by the estate of comic book artist Jack Kirby to terminate a copyright grant over his work. Judge issues rulings in estate's superhero battle 2010-12-01T13:34:00Z But plaintiffs are free to seek relief if they feel their rights have been infringed, and jury trials over music copyright can be especially unpredictable. Ed Sheeran Trial: Did He Copy Marvin Gaye? Here’s What to Know. 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z However, Armstrong enforced copyright of the words, so they had to be replaced by a beeping noise. MTV: 30 years of innovation and corporate rock'n'roll 2011-08-01T10:52:50Z The author's works - which have long been out of copyright - are constantly being revisited, in books and on screen. Spin-off, sequel or sell out? 2013-12-29T02:44:58Z “Video games are an entirely new area,” said Michael A. Kahn, a copyright lawyer who represented the designer of the face tattoo on the boxer Mike Tyson. Athletes Don’t Own Their Tattoos. That’s a Problem for Video Game Developers. 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z Of course, copyright law exists for a reason, but the strictures seemed excessively harsh: how could a regional theatre production in the UK impact adversely on the fortunes of a film released five years ago? Why couldn't I quote Charlotte's Web on stage? 2011-03-03T16:30:56Z For whatever reason — copyrights, maybe? — what’s missing from the audio version of “Not Dead Yet” is the music. Phil Collins Wants You to Know He Isn’t Dead Yet 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z U.S. music copyright lasts for 95 years after recording, while authors of written works and their estates keep the rights to their works for 70 years after their death. Artists set to win European music copyright battle 2011-09-09T23:13:42Z If TikTokers and choreographers are looking to license a new dance, should they rely solely on the copyright system and all its restrictions? There’s a long history of dances being pilfered for profit — and TikTok is the latest battleground 2021-08-14T04:00:00Z The latest entry in this P.F.D.S. genre — yes, I intend to copyright that abbreviation — arrives Wednesday night on CBS bearing a particularly portentous title: “American Gothic.” Review: In ‘American Gothic,’ Another Rich Family With Secrets 2016-06-21T04:00:00Z One of the few artists who dared voice their opinion was Lily Allen, who hit out at a few older, successful artists after they declared their opposition to online copyright enforcement. Why piracy is perpetuating plastic pop 2012-06-08T16:46:00Z Mr. Willis’s second-most-popular song, “Macho Man,” is not eligible for termination because it was registered with the copyright office late in 1977, just before the change in law went into effect. A Village Person Tests the Copyright Law 2011-08-16T22:15:27Z It's also a significant business for YouTube, which finds videos that use copyrighted music through a technology called Content ID and places ads on them. WholeWorldBand app enables music artists, fans to collaborate via Web 2014-09-09T04:00:00Z The adviser said doing so could create a legal problem for the director because he had been having an unrelated copyright dispute with a Chinese production company. A Novelist Says a Movie Fails to Credit Her. The Film World Shrugs. 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z She changed the characters’ names to avoid copyright infringement, and in 2011 a small Australian publishing house agreed to publish it. The Evolution of E L James 2019-04-12T04:00:00Z "The AP will continue to vigilantly protect its copyrighted photographs against wholesale copying and commercialization where there is no legitimate basis for asserting fair use," he said. Obama 'HOPE' artist and AP settle copyright claims 2011-01-13T12:27:08Z Several cookbook writers said they simply didn’t think about copyright protections when writing recipes. Who Owns a Recipe? A Plagiarism Claim Has Cookbook Authors Asking. 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z Francis Malofiy, a lawyer for the trustee representing Wolfe’s estate, said the 11-judge appeals court panel that will reconsider the case under Monday’s order will focus on whether to broaden copyright protection for “Taurus.” U.S. appeals court to revisit Led Zeppelin 'Stairway' decision 2019-06-10T04:00:00Z The court’s ruling in this case confirms that political candidates, regardless of affiliation, should seek appropriate license authority before they use copyrighted works. Politician Apologizes to Don Henley for Song Parodies 2010-08-05T16:35:00Z District Judge Denise Cote in Manhattan striking down copyright protection for the lyrics and melody of the first verse of “We Shall Overcome.” U.S. civil rights anthem 'We Shall Overcome' now in public domain 2018-01-26T05:00:00Z One of Edith Wharton's characters, a novelist, declares that "a keen sense of copyright is my nearest approach to an emotion". Who Owns the Future? by Jaron Lanier – review 2013-02-27T07:59:01Z The men also made money as copyright administrators for different recording artists. Sons of Sugar Hill label founders face tax charges 2012-03-29T21:33:15Z The Beatles are to release 59 rare and unheard recordings in a bid to stop their copyright protection expiring. Beatles rarities to be released 2013-12-13T11:30:04Z Mr. Allison said that the judge explicitly did not rule on the copyright status of the Sherlock character himself, and that the ruling did not affect the estate’s separate claims under trademark law. ArtsBeat: Sherlock Holmes Is in the Public Domain, American Judge Rules 2013-12-27T15:20:37Z “Their copyrighted materials were copied and ingested as part of training,” the lawsuit claims. Sarah Silverman Sues OpenAI and Meta Over Copyright Infringement 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z On the other side: Paramount Pictures Corporation and CBS Studios, which own the copyrights for the six “Star Trek” television series and 13 movies. ‘Star Trek’ Copyright Settlement Allows Fan Film to Proceed 2017-01-21T05:00:00Z The news cooperative countersued, saying the uncredited, uncompensated use of its picture violated copyright laws and was a threat to journalism. Judge drops claims in Obama `HOPE' artist vs. AP 2011-01-12T01:55:15Z But, having learned from what they went through, we now recognise the importance of owning our own copyright. A comics artist's view on Lichtenstein: A Retrospective 2013-03-04T19:59:01Z In the Disney editions, by the way, Travers’s name only appeared in minute type in a copyright footnote. ‘Mary Poppins’ creator P.L. Travers is even more fascinating than her fiction 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z Packard also preserves copyrighted music and other recordings, and newer creations such as video games. 'Essential' film copyright protection turns 100 2012-08-24T18:02:12Z The film is dealing with an author notoriously protective of his copyright. Movie Review: ‘Salinger,’ a Documentary by Shane Salerno 2013-09-05T19:25:01Z Other chapters discuss early mapmaking, Benjamin Franklin’s printing business, William Blake’s visionary art, the advent of copyright law and — my favorite — the history of the Doves Press, which culminated in T.J. A treasure trove for book lovers: Michael Dirda picks books about books 2017-03-29T04:00:00Z Her will was simple, leaving all her “copyrighted literary property and the income from same” to her daughter, who was childless. ‘Little House on the Prairie’ and the Truth About the American West 2017-11-20T05:00:00Z But National Geographic, citing copyright infringement, sought to scrub the clip from unauthorized sites. TV Series Is Criticized in Handling of Deceased 2014-03-28T21:31:14Z Thompson's film is not the only high profile show to have become embroiled in copyright claims recently. Emma Thompson's Effie facing copyright fight 2011-02-09T00:51:51Z But, given that the copyright covers only the notes and Pharell did not borrow any note sequences, the judge was legally obliged to throw out the case. Why the “Blurred Lines” Verdict Should Be Thrown Out 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z District Court, the plaintiff, whose stated mission includes encouraging benevolence and empathy among people rejecting tyrannical authority, accused the defendants of copyright infringement, trademark violations and injury to its reputation. Satanic Temple sues Netflix over 'Sabrina' use of Baphomet deity 2018-11-08T05:00:00Z He certainly needn’t worry about actual copyright infringement in “Notes of a Native Song.” Review: ‘Notes of a Native Song’ Is Stew’s Homage to James Baldwin 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z His work is unique by necessity; government regulations forbid him from using copyrighted images found in the most popular mainstream memes, limiting him to what he can scrounge from basic iStock photos. How a federal bureaucrat uses astronaut babies and dogs riding pigeons to try to save your life 2019-04-25T04:00:00Z The four major labels — Sony, Universal, EMI and Warner — are strenuously resisting, arguing that the performers were employees doing “work for hire,” and thus not entitled to claim copyright. European Union Extends Copyright on Recordings 2011-09-12T22:15:07Z Some websites are allowed under game publishers’ permissible licenses, while others operate in a copyright gray area. Fans of card games resort to playing via video chat during social distancing 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z Young, who holds McLaren's copyrights, fights a continuing battle against the commercial exploitation of his name. Malcolm McLaren's widow fears Met will get punk fashion show all wrong 2013-02-16T14:13:15Z “If GM’s view prevailed,” he wrote, “all graffiti art that exists on a building — that is, most graffiti art — would suddenly be unprotected by copyright.” G.M. Used Graffiti in a Car Ad. Should the Artist Be Paid? 2018-07-17T04:00:00Z His last story with the famous detective appeared in 1923; due to special circumstances, his last 10 stories are to remain under copyright protection until 2022-23. Sherlock Holmes is really, really in the public domain — really 2014-08-05T04:00:00Z Representatives for the National Party insist they did not infringe on copyright, but nonetheless have stopped using the song during the campaign. Eminem 'Lose Yourself' publisher sues New Zealand political party 2014-09-16T04:00:00Z Because many of the pictures it will use will be from television, editors are able to rely generously on the fair-use doctrine, which allows for limited reproduction of copyrighted images. Reality TV?s Instant Stars Populate a Magazine 2011-11-14T00:10:31Z This revival will only get more crowded when the novel’s copyright expires as the calendar turns to 2021. Nearly a Century Later, We’re Still Reading — and Changing Our Minds About — Gatsby 2020-12-30T05:00:00Z Meghan’s civil lawsuit accuses the Mail on Sunday and its publisher, Associated Newspapers, of copyright infringement, misuse of private information and violating the U.K.’s data protection law. Meghan seeks to postpone trial in privacy suit against paper 2020-10-28T04:00:00Z But copyright law may be of less use to modern songwriters and producers using cutting-edge methods, who want to protect their work in the here and now. What’s Wrong With the ‘Blurred Lines’ Copyright Ruling 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z What many people don’t realize, legal experts said, is that the copyright is inherently owned by the tattoo artist, not the person with the tattoos. Athletes Don’t Own Their Tattoos. That’s a Problem for Video Game Developers. 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z The civil lawsuit accuses the newspaper of copyright infringement, misuse of private information and violating the U.K.’s data protection law with the publication of the letter. Documents suggest Thomas Markle to testify in Meghan lawsuit 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z “This is simply a case of protecting our copyrighted material and the situation has been amicably resolved.” CBS Blocks Use of Unused ?Star Trek? Script by Spinrad 2012-03-28T22:25:24Z This time, however, the bad blood extends to the courthouse, where one Beatles tribute band is in the curious position of defending itself against copyright infringement claims leveled by another Beatles tribute band. A Beatles Tribute Show Seeks Half the Revenues of Another 2013-07-15T21:49:58Z In all, the suit claims, eight of Mr. LaChappelle’s images were relied upon to create scenes in the video, which the suit calls a “willful, wanton and deliberate” infringement of his copyright protections. ArtsBeat: Photographer David LaChappelle Sues Rihanna 2011-02-15T21:44:38Z According to Disney's lawsuit, the beloved MCU characters in question aren't eligible for copyright termination from creators and heirs, because they were works made for hire by their artists on a freelance basis. Disney sues to keep copyrights for beloved Marvel heroes like Thor, Spidey and more 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z He said he was not sure who held the copyright to the puzzles; they were published together in 1980 in a spiralbound book titled “Stephen Sondheim’s Crossword Puzzles From New York Magazine.” ArtsBeat Blog: This Time It's Crosswords (Not Cross Words) That Surface From Sondheim 2011-09-16T17:37:55Z The sudden deluge of available works traces back to legislation Congress passed in 1998, which extended copyright protections by 20 years. New Life for Old Classics, as Their Copyrights Run Out 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z Laws passed in the 1990s let performing artists collect royalties from internet and satellite radio, but songs were exempt if they were recorded before a change in federal copyright law took effect in 1972. How Aretha Franklin’s ‘Respect’ Became a Battle Cry for Musicians Seeking Royalties 2018-08-18T04:00:00Z The hourlong proceedings focused almost exclusively on legal doctrines concerning interstate commerce, copyright law and tax law. Legal fight over California's unique art-sales law nears climax 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z U.S Magistrate Judge J. Standish provided a written dismissal to the copyright suit, even quoting Swift’s lyrics. Taylor Swift Is Being Sued Over 'Shake It Off' Lyrics 2017-09-19T04:00:00Z According to Klauber, the waistband of the Kylie Thong Panties utilizes the company’s copyrighted two-dimensional lace design, while the slip utilized one of Klauber’s other lacy patterns. Kendall and Kylie Jenner sued over lacy underwear design 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z Teller had copyrighted it as a pantomime in 1983, but hadn’t revealed the underlying mechanism. Hat. Rabbit. Spy Cam? Claims of Skulduggery at a Hot Magic Show 2017-07-24T04:00:00Z The dispute highlights the thorny territory of how to handle legacies and copyrights after the death of largely unknown artists. Hearing on Henry Darger Estate Dispute Is Postponed 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z In 1861, on the charge of “infringement of copyright in choreography,” he took to court none other than Petipa, then in the early stage of his long career. Is Beyonc? a Choreography Thief in ?Countdown?? 2011-11-21T17:25:51Z And copyright concerns persist: Stone said he had been contacted by someone describing himself as a rights holder, and he plans to consult with lawyers before deciding whether material can be viewed. ‘The Day the Clown Cried’: Why Jerry Lewis’s Lost Holocaust Film Is Still Lost 2018-12-28T05:00:00Z The band filed a copyright infringement suit in December. ArtsBeat: Beastie Boys and Toy Company Settle Lawsuit Over Ad’s Use of ‘Girls’ 2014-03-18T16:02:29Z Google is responding to mounting pressure from film and music companies for action over copyright infringement. Google ramps up anti-piracy measures 2010-12-02T17:46:00Z All matters of related to this litigation were settled finally in 1998, making the "My Sweet Lord" controversy a crucial, thorny textbook case in the field of copyright law. Song authorship controversies, from George Harrison to Oasis 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z "Because it is not based on any notions of what is protectable under copyright law today," he said. Brian Wilson, Bonnie McKee and others react to 'Blurred Lines' verdict 2015-03-14T04:00:00Z In a tweet M.I.A. posted after sharing the new track, the rapper seems to be fearing a copyright lawsuit from Disney for the Lion King sample. M.I.A. Samples 'The Lion King' in New Song About Immigration 2016-03-18T04:00:00Z Where would music be today if Wagner had been able to copyright his "Tristan" chord? 'Blurred Lines' verdict would rock Amadeus and other great composers 2015-03-14T04:00:00Z District Judge Jed Rakoff in Manhattan on Thursday rejected claims of copyright infringement damages by Marcus Webb, who contended that the movie's screenplay contained 20 "striking similarities" to his own "The Cordoba Caper." Stallone did not copy screenplay for "The Expendables": judge 2012-12-28T00:10:17Z The producers' filed a counterclaim asserting the copyright claims were baseless. Settlement reached in 'Spider-Man' B'way musical 2013-04-10T16:27:09Z Reed may have mailed the tape to himself as an attempt to establish copyright. ‘You Don’t Become Lou Reed Overnight.’ A New Exhibition Proves It. 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z So it’s ironic that Bieber is now facing a copyright infringement lawsuit over the song, along with Skrillex, who produced the track. Justin Bieber and Skrillex Have Been Sued Over 'Sorry' 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z Mr. McLeod dismissed that suggestion, saying that the beats are not identical, and that the original copyright registration forms for Brown’s songs mention melody and lyrics but not rhythm. A Living Legend Tries to Make a Living 2011-03-29T14:02:02Z The Enquirer has said that it obtained the texts and photos lawfully, and that it had the right to publish the material under the “fair use” doctrine of copyright law. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos accuses National Enquirer of extortion over intimate photos 2019-02-07T05:00:00Z Even if "I wish they all could be California girls" is potentially protectable by copyright, that wouldn't be the end of the story. Katy Perry's "California Gurls" on safe ground 2010-08-17T02:01:00Z The show’s official Weibo account released a statement on Aug. 20 asking other online streaming services to respect copyright, and to remove unauthorized copies of the drama from their websites. Vietnamese website taunts Chinese drama fans with South China Sea quiz 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z Their dispute raised thorny questions for musicians and the companies behind them: Can artists be held liable for copyright infringement for works in progress? Nicki Minaj Pays Tracy Chapman $450,000 in Copyright Dispute 2021-01-08T05:00:00Z Tarantino's lawsuit accuses Gawker Media LLC of copyright infringement for posting a link to the 146-page script for a planned film titled "The Hateful Eight" last week. Quentin Tarantino sues website over leaked script 2014-01-27T21:56:11Z In the comic’s retelling of the tale, it’s even possible to make out Murdock getting the first dose of radiation, though for copyright reasons he is never identified. It's all connected! Pixar and the history of surprising film and TV shared universes 2017-01-19T05:00:00Z Stanley Kubrick disowned his first feature as a “bumbling amateur film exercise”, and did his considerable best to stop anyone showing it, even after any copyright had lapsed. Stanley Kubrick's best films – ranked! 2019-04-04T04:00:00Z He helped create a fair use guide in 2005 for documentary filmmakers and has since reviewed dozens of movies, telling clients what they need to do to avoid lawsuits from copyright holders. 'L.A. Plays Itself' is finally coming to home video. Here's how. 2014-07-26T04:00:00Z This isn't Best I Ever Had's first instance of copyright confusion. Playboy to sue Drake for copyright infringement 2010-06-29T14:32:00Z Under US copyright law, a certain amount of footage from Deep Throat could be inserted under the auspices of fair use. Deep Throat case dismissed by judge 2014-08-27T04:00:00Z The Beach Boys released two copyright extension sets this week, both as downloads. Rare Dylan Recordings Set for Release in Copyright-Extension Bid 2014-12-05T05:00:00Z He sued Marvel for copyright infringement, claiming that he owned the character and its use in films as well as toys, video games and other merchandise. Marvel, writer agree to settle Ghost Rider copyright suit 2013-09-09T15:19:57Z As I walk down the Boulevard Magenta, I wonder if I should make it myself, since copyright and the idea of the auteur no longer mean anything to Godard. Jean-Luc Godard: 'Film is over. What to do?' 2011-07-12T20:30:03Z But to say that something “sounds like” something else does not amount to copyright infringement. Why the “Blurred Lines” Verdict Should Be Thrown Out 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z The movie, it noted, is often quite different from the book but yet retains copyright obligations. US court sides with photographer in fight over Warhol art 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z Last year, he became president of CISAC, an umbrella organization for copyright collection societies around the world. Will Songwriting Survive Streaming? Abba’s Bjorn Ulvaeus Is Worried. 2021-05-07T04:00:00Z Some publishers and the writers’ heirs fear that losing copyright protections will lead to inferior editions with typos and other errors, and to derivative works that damage the integrity of iconic stories. New Life for Old Classics, as Their Copyrights Run Out 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z Even with more legitimate websites than ever selling music to consumers at cut-rate prices, business is booming for rogue sites facilitating free access to copyrighted content. What 2011 in rock teaches us about the future 2011-12-28T06:00:00Z Last year, as the pandemic sent musicians to Twitch in droves, the site was served with thousands of copyright infringement notices from record companies. Can Streaming Pay? Musicians Are Pinning Fresh Hopes on Twitch. 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z The more interesting part of the decision is the acceptance of jurisdiction over foreign copyright infringement claims. Star Wars helmet designer strikes back against movie empire 2011-07-27T21:06:34Z Research has shown that many copyright criminals go to illegal sites simply because they are easy to use, allowing films to be downloaded in high-quality formats and watched in widescreen on domestic television sets. Illegal movie downloads 'threaten the future of British film market' 2011-03-13T00:06:01Z The broadcasters argue that this amounts to theft of their content and violates copyright laws. Barry Diller Says Aereo’s Survival Depends on Justices’ Decision 2014-04-02T17:30:38Z Crist's former opponent in the senatorial campaign has also come under fire copyright infringement. David Byrne sues Florida governor over Talking Heads song 2010-05-25T10:10:00Z "We naively thought that we would just get some foundry to knock it out quickly", says Walley, but instead he had to deal with insurance, find a suitable site and navigate copyright issues with MGM. Kickstarter: the crowdfunding site that wants to spark a creative revolution in the UK 2012-11-14T20:00:02Z The action has all been in catalogs: bundles of songwriting copyrights that, if popular and long-lasting enough, can collect steady, predictable streams of income. This Man Is Betting $1.7 Billion on the Rights to Your Favorite Songs 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z Quote lyrics if helpful, but for copyright reasons no more than a third of a song's words.– Readers recommend: songs about ascension 2013-02-14T22:00:04Z Twain introduced this costume when he appeared at the Library of Congress in December 1906 to argue for a bill that would protect authors’ copyrights in perpetuity. 2010-02-11T08:05:00Z But the revised script of the play wasn’t published until 1928, which still puts it under copyright protection. 'Pan': How far can the Peter Pan renaissance go? 2015-04-22T04:00:00Z District Court Judge Otis Wright II agreed, stating that Shuster's sister and brother relinquished any chance to reclaim Superman copyrights in exchange for annual pension payments from DC Comics. Judge sides with DC Comics in fight over Superman 2012-10-18T01:24:08Z Any creative illustration “fixed in a tangible medium” is eligible for copyright, and, according to the United States Copyright Office, that includes the ink displayed on someone’s skin. Athletes Don’t Own Their Tattoos. That’s a Problem for Video Game Developers. 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z Changes made in 1976 to U.S. copyright law let authors like McCartney reclaim song rights after periods of time elapsed. Paul McCartney settles with Sony/ATV over Beatles music rights 2017-06-30T04:00:00Z A Wikipedia volunteer had cobbled the copies together from the gallery’s Web site, justifying his actions by noting that the paintings involved were no longer under copyright. British Museum Collaborates With Wikipedia 2010-06-04T22:17:00Z On the copyright page, her publishers suggest stores file the book under “Biography and autobiography / Rich and famous.” Tiffany Haddish on Bar Mitzvahs, Pimping and Other Rites of Passage 2017-12-15T05:00:00Z This glib and repellent exercise in “can you top this” genre opportunism has a 2013 copyright. Review: ‘Clown’ — At Least Bozo Never Ate the Kids 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z It may be that a million songs have been deposited for copyright in the United States since 1900. Bringing Out the Best of Sondheim, Herman and … Schraubstader? 2021-02-03T05:00:00Z The creative team and producers recently won an important legal battle — although one still subject to further review — when a Nevada judge ruled in their favor in a long-running and complex copyright infringement case. ‘Jersey Boys’ Is to Reopen Off Broadway 2017-08-10T04:00:00Z After Lane’s death in 1968, MacBride ignored the terms of Wilder’s will and transferred her copyrights to himself — locking in place a tie between the “Little House” books and an immoderate conservative ideology. ‘Little House on the Prairie’ and the Truth About the American West 2017-11-20T05:00:00Z At first, it is an app to check music copyrights; then it becomes a cloud storage platform; and at the outset of Season 4, which debuts this weekend, it is a video chat app. It’s all in the algorithm: In new season, “Silicon Valley” puts laughs in all the right places 2017-04-22T04:00:00Z The typical model entails finding a sponsor and selling video ads around the content while the star often, but not always, takes some sort of copyright control of the franchise. Harry Hill takes his comedy online 2010-10-11T05:59:00Z Strengthening copyright protections is also among the goals of the Choreographers Guild. A Labor Movement for the Artists Who Make Popular Culture Move 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z They assigned the rights to that and other songs to Clayton F. Summy, who copyrighted and published them in a book titled “Song Stories for the Kindergarten.” Settlement Reached in 'Happy Birthday' Copyright Case 2015-12-09T05:00:00Z The site HTMLcomics.com provided a large number of copyrighted comic books and Hart was operating the site without the permission of either the publishers or authors who own the copyrights to those materials, the lawsuit says. Feds sue 6 websites for offering free comic books 2010-05-28T21:01:00Z In 2016, BigMouth filed counterfeit and copyright claims against two rivals, alleging that its flamingo, pineapple and doughnut float designs were copied. Swans. Pineapples. Angel wings. How the novelty pool float conquered Instagram. 2019-06-27T04:00:00Z But in the music industry, “Respect” has also played a symbolic role in a long fight over copyright issues that, advocates say, have deprived artists like Ms. Franklin of fair royalty payments. How Aretha Franklin’s ‘Respect’ Became a Battle Cry for Musicians Seeking Royalties 2018-08-18T04:00:00Z In 1937, the prolific science fiction writer proposed a World Encyclopedia free of copyright that would gather all scientifically established knowledge. Newly Published, From a California Wildfire to Kendrick Lamar 2021-08-18T04:00:00Z Experts said that given the objects’ differences and that Mr. Koons’s sculpture was based on an object in the public domain, he might have difficulty proving that the bookends violated a copyright. In Twist, Jeff Koons Claims Rights to ?Balloon Dogs? 2011-01-19T23:37:46Z Fox denies this, and denies any copyright infringement. Woody Allen wants to make a Louis CK comedy 2013-07-23T13:45:17Z Harvard University's Lumen Database lists at least 11 requests made on behalf of the Guns n' Roses frontman citing copyright violations since May 31. Axl Rose demands Google take down unflattering pictures 2016-06-08T04:00:00Z In the copyright and visual art communities, Warhol v. Was Andy Warhol's portrait of Prince copyright infringement? How this case could reshape IP law 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, she sued the show's producers in federal court accusing them of copyright infringement and breach of contract. Broadway's Spidey turns two, breaks house record 2011-11-28T17:41:53Z Universal is demanding the maximum statutory damages of $150,000 for each copyrighted work infringed. Universal Sues Companies That Sell Mixtapes for Prisoners 2015-01-10T05:00:00Z But the company also responded with a surprising blog post in November in which it apologized — not to the complaining copyright holders, but to its armies of streamers. Can Streaming Pay? Musicians Are Pinning Fresh Hopes on Twitch. 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z He also saw the importance of merchandising and brand recognition and, among other things, obtained a copyright for the Rolling Stones’ logo of a tongue extended from bright red lips. Rupert Loewenstein, financial adviser who helped create Rolling Stones’ empire, dies at 80 The Satanic Temple’s lawsuit, filed on Nov. 9 in Federal District Court in Manhattan, asked for at least $50 million for the alleged copyright infringement and injury to the temple’s reputation. Satanic Temple Settles Lawsuit Over Goat-Headed Statue in ‘Sabrina’ 2018-11-22T05:00:00Z Last year a documentary film company filed a suit arguing that the song is no longer under copyright and requesting that the millions of dollars in use fees collected over the years be returned. Conan Doyle Estate Told to Pay Legal Fees 2014-08-05T04:00:00Z Since 1991, Toho's attorneys have filed at least 32 copyright and trademark lawsuits and countless warning letters, gaining court injunctions in a quarter of the cases. If you think Godzilla's bad, you should see his lawyers 2014-05-12T13:20:53Z The agreement comes just before the two companies were to return to court next week and reflects the changed landscape concerning allegations of copyright violations on the Web. Viacom and YouTube Settle Lawsuit Over Copyright 2014-03-18T16:34:52Z Comedy is wisdom with a crack in it, copyright this column 2014, and "Yes Please" is wise throughout and funny on most every page. TV Picks: 'Happiness,' Poehler, Banksy, 'Missing,' Khruschev 2014-11-15T05:00:00Z For some, the Google Books project seems to be making that dream reality; for others, it's a mass infringement of copyright and potential Orwellian nightmare. TV highlights 18/02/2013 2013-02-18T07:00:02Z So we basically think it’s the dumbest thing of all time, you know like Exxon believes that’s infringing on their copyright. The League: Outtakes from our Conversation 2013-11-01T17:44:18Z Lawyers have delivered closing arguments in the trial of a Los Angeles copyright lawsuit that claims Led Zeppelin's guitarist and singer stole a riff from the band Spirit for their 1971 hit "Stairway to Heaven." The Latest: Jury to get 'Stairway to Heaven' suit 2016-06-22T04:00:00Z Now in control, Chertkov encourages Tolstoy to disown all his copyrights. The Literati: Tolstoy’s Last Chapter 2018-10-05T04:00:00Z Over the years, there have arisen other copyright concerns pertaining to the Klingon language without any firm evidence that Paramount indeed would ever claim rights to stop others from speaking it.Until now. Studio Claims Crowdfunded 'Star Trek' Film Infringes Klingon Copyright 2016-03-14T04:00:00Z Because of a copyright lawsuit brought by Kurosawa, the film wasn't released in the U.S. until 1967. A 'Fistful' of cinematic history 2014-06-28T04:00:00Z The suit claims that the two characters are similar enough to constitute a violation of Bengal Mangle Productions' copyright. Seth MacFarlane stole vulgar-bear character used in 'Ted,' suit says 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z Photograph: Tristram Kenton Let's turn first of all to the tricky issue of copyright. Noises off: the little horrors of copyright 2011-07-07T16:48:38Z It is an age-old problem that has intensified in recent years given the ease of online commerce and can involve violations of both trademark, which protects brand identity, and copyright, which covers creative work. Jewelry Counterfeits: The Age-Old Problem Just Keeps Growing 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z She also cited past cases, including the famous "monkey selfie" case, in which photographer David Slater was sued for claiming copyright on an image a crested macaque took with Slater's camera. Federal judge says AI-generated art can't be copyrighted in ruling that may impact Hollywood studios 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z Though the museum owns the photographs, under Canadian copyright law public exhibitions of such works must be authorized by the copyright holder, in this case Ms. Leibovitz. Canadian Panel Declines to Certify Full Leibovitz Collection as Significant 2017-07-28T04:00:00Z Levine did not erase, or add, anything, she simply presented the copied photograph as her own work and went so far as to copyright it as such. Mishka Henner's erased images: art or insult? 2012-05-23T14:49:29Z A federal court eventually agreed with Seinfeld that the copyright suit was baseless and tossed it out last year. NY judge: Seinfeld can mock cookbook author on TV 2011-02-25T22:39:46Z "He is suspected of computer hacking, copyright violation and fraudulent receipt of goods," a police spokesman said, declining to confirm that Madonna was a target. Israeli arrested in Madonna song leak probe: private investigator 2015-01-21T05:00:00Z The following four pages detailed a copyright lawsuit levelled by Horn against a company that used an unauthorized version of Cheepy for an ad. How Nabokov Retranslated “Laughter in the Dark” 2014-12-04T05:00:00Z "It brings up some difficult questions: Can you copyright a certain combination of instruments with a similar feel?" Brian Wilson, Bonnie McKee and others react to 'Blurred Lines' verdict 2015-03-14T04:00:00Z “These cases are often argued out a great deal and to great extent by musicologists,” said Oliver Smith, a British copyright lawyer whom Beach House has consulted. A British Volkswagen Ad Sounds Like Beach House 2012-06-07T22:20:38Z Initial proceeds went to the authors – who also retained copyright – and the project continues, with writers such as Neil LaBute and Rick Moody drawing up narratives. For sale: the ashtray that inspired William Gibson 2010-07-08T09:30:00Z “The copyright term is way too long now.” New Life for Old Classics, as Their Copyrights Run Out 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z He’s hoping for changes in copyright law that will simplify the process and allow archivists to pay a blanket fee to clear the rights. Old Town School rolls out historic song archive 2011-12-16T18:26:00Z Senate candidate Rand Paul, saying his campaign is violating copyright laws by playing their music without permission. Rock band claims Paul violated music copyright 2010-06-03T14:29:00Z A Film Fan’s Love Letter to ‘Jaws’ Jamie Benning may be both a movie fan’s greatest hero and a copyright lawyer’s worst nightmare. ArtsBeat: A Film Fan’s Love Letter to ‘Jaws’ 2013-07-05T20:17:41Z Under federal copyright law, owning a photograph’s negative or a print is distinct from owning the copyright itself. A Legal Battle Over Vivian Maier’s Work 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z The same year, the Copyright Office registered almost half a million copyrights and collected and distributed more than $300 million in copyright fees and royalties, according to various library reports. America’s ‘national library’ is behind the digital curve, a new report finds 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z In December, Lois Greenfield, a dance photographer, filed a lawsuit in federal court in Manhattan, arguing that paintings of dancers a Texas artist made violated her copyright. Photographers Band Together to Protect Work in ‘Fair Use’ Cases 2014-02-21T23:24:52Z This means that in addition to digitizing public-domain content to share with the French, Mr. Mashon is alerting copyright owners whose programs are intended for exchange. France and the Library of Congress Start a Media Project 2012-06-29T22:03:01Z "When a story falls into the public domain, story elements - including characters covered by the expired copyright - become fair game for follow-on authors," Posner wrote. Sherlock Holmes belongs to the public, U.S. court rules 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z Mr. Ainsworth, 62, who is based in Twickenham, near London, and sells his replicas online for about about $2,400 each, was successfully sued by Lucasfilm in the United States for copyright infringement. ArtsBeat: The Empire Strikes Out: Artist Prevails in British Suit Over 'Star Wars' Costumes 2011-07-27T14:00:07Z “The copyrights of my works are his,” wrote the 19th-century author and feminist reformer Caroline Norton about her wastrel spouse, “my very soul and brains are not my own.” “Mrs. Robinson’s Disgrace”: Divorce, Victorian-style 2012-06-18T01:00:00Z He noted that the last copyright act was passed in 1976, and that “they started working on that in the 1950s, and so we got 1950s copyright law in 1976.” Photographers Band Together to Protect Work in ‘Fair Use’ Cases 2014-02-21T23:24:52Z “This principle, embodied in the copyright law, is something that is profoundly meaningful to me and more importantly, is absolutely critical and necessary for the artistic community to which I am honored to belong.” A New Copyright Complaint Against Richard Prince 2015-02-16T05:00:00Z “None of these guys have legal copyright,” Mr. Deal added. A Legal Battle Over Vivian Maier’s Work 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z Priced at 10 cents, it sells half a million copies until Hitler successfully sues him for violating his copyright. A Comic Book Recalls a Journalist’s Efforts to Expose the Evils of ‘Mein Kampf’ 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z According to the lawsuit, in 2007 Pinkus "engaged in a scheme to dupe" Lee into assigning the novel's copyright without any payment and had since failed to respond to licence requests. Harper Lee sues agent over To Kill a Mockingbird copyright 2013-05-04T11:07:11Z The way some pundits frame it, you’re for copyright or against it. Cory Doctorow: “We’re all sharecroppers in Google’s fields for the rest of eternity” 2014-11-06T05:00:00Z The announcement disrupted the plans of many book publishers to print new editions of the book once the copyright expired. Anne Frank's Diary Now Has a Co-Author to Extend Copyright 2015-11-15T05:00:00Z He quoted the 2005 law's sponsor, Utah Republican Senator Orrin Hatch, as saying that the idea filtering was acceptable if it required copyright infringement "should be rejected as counter to legislative intent or technological necessity." Hollywood studios win ruling over VidAngel family-friendly filters 2017-08-24T04:00:00Z Much of her time is spent researching and tracking down copyright holders, negotiating deals and discerning how to license — and afford — everything her producers want to use. And the Emmy goes to . . . music supervisor 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z “Thin copyright might apply to a doll or a painting because, for example, there are just so many ways to paint a tomato,” Busch said. The ‘Blurred Lines’ Case Scared Songwriters. But Its Time May Be Up. 2020-03-24T04:00:00Z A post on Grant's website says that he is the "sole and exclusive rightful copyright owner of the musical composition." Twitter removes Trump video with "Electric Avenue" song after copyright complaint 2020-09-02T04:00:00Z The Mexican trust that owns the copyright to Kahlo’s work says that the works are fakes and last year asked prosecutors to investigate. ArtsBeat: Mexico Won't Charge Owners of Alleged Kahlo Forgeries 2011-06-10T19:06:30Z The producers said in a statement Saturday that they are concerned that third parties who received the screenplay might seek to publish it — and warned the material is subject to copyright protection around the world. Sony hack exposed script of James Bond film 'Spectre,' producers say 2014-12-14T05:00:00Z Meghan, 39, is seeking damages from publisher Associated Newspapers Ltd. for alleged misuse of private information, copyright infringement and data protection breaches. UK judge: Meghan friends can stay anonymous in privacy case 2020-08-05T04:00:00Z She copyrighted her image, and disseminated cartes de visite, which helped pay for her oratorical tours. The Eerie Anonymity of a Show of African-American Portraiture at the Met 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z Espinel notes that 95 percent of file-sharers consume music "illegally" — that is, they traffic in copyrighted music files that are readily available on the Internet. Music's key trends in 2010 2010-12-04T06:00:00Z The judgments were two of five related to copyright matters handed down by the Supreme Court on Thursday. Canada Supreme Court ends royalties for music downloads 2012-07-12T18:09:58Z It is unclear how the accord affects McCartney's copyright claims. Paul McCartney settles with Sony/ATV over Beatles music rights 2017-06-30T04:00:00Z The sculpture, painted as Queen frontman Mercury, was removed on Monday after a copyright complaint. May to investigate Mercury gorilla 2013-07-09T16:50:51Z Despite advocacy by groups for the visually impaired, and by African countries who seek copyright loopholes for academic institutions, Europe and the US are wary of "weakening" copyright. Stevie Wonder lobbies UN over audiobooks for the visually impaired 2010-09-21T10:40:00Z After 2000, two of the Guerrilla Girls brought a lawsuit against some of the others, eventually walking away with the copyrights to the group’s early posters, and the Guerrilla Girls splintered. An Artist Who Champions and Channels Female Voices 2018-09-13T04:00:00Z Technically, copyright law protects exact wording, not an idea. Borrowing, appropriating and stealing as old as art itself 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z Iggy Azalea is suing an ex-boyfriend for infringing on her copyright and unlawfully using her name, likeness, voice and trademark by trying to release her early-career material. Iggy Azalea Suing Ex-Boyfriend for Releasing Old Music 0002-11-29T05:00:00Z According to Variety, Associated Newspapers, which is the publisher of The Mail on Sunday, lost a court battle with Markle recently over a copyright dispute, although the group is appealing the judgment. Piers Morgan calls Markle a "delusional Duchess," lashes out at the "woke brigade" in lengthy rant 2021-03-29T04:00:00Z Seriously, his company Lucasfilm has no qualms over suing even the small fries for copyright infringement, setting a record for petty intellectual property cases while he's at it. George Lucas loses Stormtrooper helmet battle 2011-07-27T21:28:00Z A documentary about the software creator and political activist, who committed suicide in 2013 while facing prosecution for publishing copyrighted documents online. Movies 2014-06-30T04:00:00Z It repeatedly compared the copyright issues to what occurs when books are made into movies. US court sides with photographer in fight over Warhol art 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z She replied that she would do so if he provided her with proof that he held the copyright to the flier, she said. The Fight for the Soul of Pilates Moves From Instagram to Court 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z In 1976 Congress revised copyright law, inserting a provision that allows musicians and songwriters to regain control of work initially registered with the United States Copyright Office after Jan. 1, 1978. A Village Person Tests the Copyright Law 2011-08-16T22:15:27Z The 1977 California Resale Royalties Act, for example, was overturned by a federal appeals court in 2018 on the grounds that it conflicted with federal copyright law. Tech Start-Up Aims to Get Artists Royalties for Resale 2022-03-23T04:00:00Z The C.B.P. said its enforcement efforts were focused on federally registered trademarks and copyrights in its Intellectual Property Rights e-Recordation System. Jewelry Counterfeits: The Age-Old Problem Just Keeps Growing 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z “The librarian wants free content, and the copyright office is there to protect creators of content. They are diametrically opposed ideologies,” Henley said. Songwriters say this federal bureaucrat championed their rights. Now she’s lost her job. 2016-11-07T05:00:00Z Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft—together with some telecoms operators—help set policy in Europe and America on everything from privacy rights and copyright law to child protection and national security. Growing up 2016-03-23T04:00:00Z Outlining the government's response to the Hargreaves report on the future of UK copyright law, Cable is also expected to announce legislation to sweep away restrictive rules on file copying and parody works. Vince Cable: government plans to block illegal filesharing sites unworkable 2011-08-02T13:02:07Z But he wasn't thanks to the latter nicking this song and selling a million copies of it – in 1913, mind – before being sued for copyright infringement by Merson himself. Readers recommend: songs about mistakes 2010-12-03T00:01:00Z However, as a result of a 1994 Congressional law that restored copyright protection to a number of foreign works, the Dam family regained authority. DreamWorks Animation plans Good Luck Trolls movie 2010-06-23T04:50:00Z Knight — whose choreography for Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion has repeatedly gone viral — recently started Knight Choreography and Music Publishing Inc. to help commercial choreographers copyright their work. A Labor Movement for the Artists Who Make Popular Culture Move 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z This only entrenches a cynical attitude toward copyright law and brings it into further disrepute.” European Union Extends Copyright on Recordings 2011-09-12T22:15:07Z The world of copyright in the English language was divided just two ways, both speaking the same tongue. The third age of Grub Street – and a new era for books 2013-03-04T15:43:30Z Even though this pas had been performed first in Russia, it was the work of a Frenchman, and so copyright applied in France. Is Beyonc? a Choreography Thief in ?Countdown?? 2011-11-21T17:25:51Z Gunther, the woman’s lawyer, has vowed to take the copyright infringement case to the European Court of Justice, the European Union’s top court. Eric Clapton sued a woman who listed a bootleg CD on eBay for $11. She now owes thousands 2021-12-18T05:00:00Z In the new filing, the producers' counterclaims assert the copyright claims are baseless. 'Spider-Man' producers punch back at Julie Taymor 2012-01-17T22:07:17Z The defendants deny these allegations, arguing that Wolfe was a writer for hire and that the chord progression was too commonplace to copyright. Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven' Hit With Copyright Claim 2016-04-12T04:00:00Z Such behavior also colored Mr. Zukofsky’s guardianship of his father’s copyright. Paul Zukofsky, Virtuoso Violinist and Literary Executor, Dies at 73 2017-06-20T04:00:00Z Several lawsuits over Jackson's likeness and copyright have been filed by the estate and merchandiser Bravado. Michael Jackson's estate sues over website 2011-01-20T22:01:18Z They followed prior copyright litigation that led to the shutdown of another company Robertson founded, MP3.com. U.S. court rules for music companies in MP3tunes copyright case 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z "They just said that they own the copyright on the suit and asked us to change it," Mr Langhorne said. Freddie Mercury gorilla 'must go' 2013-07-08T10:14:18Z "He deliberately misattributed their authorship to various friends and associates. It is clear that his object in doing so was to gain control of the copyrights in the works and gain remuneration from them." Company loses bid for Marley rights 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z Legal experts say that Congress is unlikely to pass yet another copyright extension because the political dynamics have shifted over the decades, with growing public opposition to stringent intellectual property protections. New Life for Old Classics, as Their Copyrights Run Out 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z Lenz wants damages for the removal of a video she considers an obvious fair use; UMG maintains it acted in good faith to protect its copyright. 2010-01-16T03:10:00Z “Edison Kinetoscopic Record of a Sneeze,” is the library’s earliest surviving copyrighted motion picture and was submitted in paper form. Film Treasures, Streaming Courtesy of the Library of Congress 2020-04-03T04:00:00Z It also implies that as long as the ripping software includes a note on its site saying users are not allowed to use it to download copyright material, it gets away scot free. YouTube and Spotify ripping: why won't they act? 2013-06-19T12:07:16Z "If he's giving away detailed plot information, he definitely faces the possibility of being liable for criminal copyright infringement, no question," says Deborah Gerhardt, a professor at the University of North Carolina School of Law. 'Game of Thrones' Leaker Risks Drag-On Battle, Dungeon 2016-05-09T04:00:00Z “Those compilations would be entitled to copyright protection under the law.” Carlton Dance Not Eligible for Copyright, Government Says 2019-02-15T05:00:00Z Rather, reaching back to a time when borrowing a master’s music was a compliment, not a “Blurred Lines” case of copyright infringement, the composers honor Schumann by reacting to and even rewriting his music. Review: David Kaplan Riffs on Schumann’s Spirit 2015-03-23T04:00:00Z Carter helped file a suit against the Monroe County Museum — set in the same courthouse that provided the model for the trial in the book and film — for copyright infringement. To shill a ‘Mockingbird’ 2015-02-16T05:00:00Z "His works are in copyright, and remain in copyright." 2010-01-30T04:10:00Z Gary Goldman, whose credits include the Arnold Schwarzenegger film "Total Recall" and Tom Cruise film "Minority Report," filed his copyright infringement lawsuit in the U.S. Disney stole 'Zootopia,' writer claims in U.S. lawsuit 2017-03-21T04:00:00Z The managers’ letter details frustrations with the current model for enforcing the copyright laws. Music's Biggest Names Push for Piracy Law Reforms 2016-04-01T04:00:00Z IMF claims it was restored to copyright protection thanks to legislation enacted as part of an international treaty, but the court is dubious. Does anybody own Fellini's "La Dolce Vita"? 2010-04-14T04:46:00Z In theory, federal copyright law grants broad safeguards to graffiti; any original creative work that is “fixed in a tangible medium of expression” is automatically protected by a copyright. G.M. Used Graffiti in a Car Ad. Should the Artist Be Paid? 2018-07-17T04:00:00Z Yet for Moore, again, it’s not about copyright violations and the wrath of Disney, but rather the time limits inherent in such shooting. Director Secretly Shoots Feature at Disney Parks 2013-10-11T19:13:27Z Still, Mr. Walters said the archive respected the publisher’s copyright, which covers the translated works, not the German originals from the 19th century. Claiming a Copyright on Marx? How Uncomradely 2014-05-01T02:53:35Z CBS wants to stop the show from airing, arguing it violates copyrights and trade secrets from its series "Big Brother." Judge details reasons for not blocking ABC show 2012-06-22T19:07:11Z Although video game companies already pay to license copyrighted music, they may want to avoid the cost — as well as the logistical burden — of negotiating with hundreds of artists for rights to their tattoos. Athletes Don’t Own Their Tattoos. That’s a Problem for Video Game Developers. 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z Lee's attorney, Gloria Phares, said at the time that the case had been resolved to the author's satisfaction, with "her copyright secured to her." 'To Kill a Mockingbird' finally going digital 2014-04-28T12:40:41Z NPG Records Inc. and NPG Music Publishing filed suit alleging copyright infringement, saying that Roc Nation continues “to reproduce, distribute and publicly perform” the music of the late superstar, the Star Tribune reports. Prince's Estate Sues Jay Z's Tidal in Streaming Fight 2016-11-16T05:00:00Z We need to have a close look at the legislation — if it can still be allowed to use training material without asking the owners of the copyright. "It's going to destroy jobs": When an AI image won a photo contest, its human refused the award 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z On May 4, Sheeran was found not liable for copyright infringement in the case. “Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All”: 6 heartbreaking revelations from the Disney+ doc 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Taymor seeks a permanent injunction barring the show from using her copyrighted elements without compensation. Fired "Spider-man" director sues Broadway producers 2011-11-09T00:12:38Z But the copyright status of the recorded material is complicated, which could inhibit plans to share the music. National Jazz Museum Acquires Savory Collection 2010-08-16T19:08:00Z There have been copyright suits and countersuits, accusations of plagiarism and criticism about the corporate ad campaigns created by his company, Student Number One. Art in Review: Shepard Fairey, Ishiuchi Miyako, Eric Wesley, Andy Coolquitt 2010-05-21T06:00:00Z The company is being sued for copyright infringement by the big broadcast networks, local stations in New York and Seattle, public broadcasters, several large movie studios and Major League Baseball. Court bars ivi's streaming of TV programming online 2011-02-22T19:59:39Z Supporters of The Weinstein Company point out that the production company had dropped the earlier copyright claim prior to the farrago surrounding The Butler. Weinstein Company and Warners battle over rights to title The Butler 2013-07-02T12:31:32Z However, because the officers of the foundation and trustees of the copyright all are Hearst executives, “there is a technical conflict,” said Mr. Zabel, the estate lawyer. Who Owns Helen Gurley Brown’s Legacy? 2015-08-22T04:00:00Z The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reasoned that as long as Mr. Prince’s work transformed the images into original art, he was not violating anyone’s copyright. Photographers Band Together to Protect Work in ‘Fair Use’ Cases 2014-02-21T23:24:52Z Back in 2019, a trial court decided that Warhol’s use of Goldsmith’s photo was within the bounds of what copyright law calls “fair use.” Warhol a Lame Copier? The Judges Who Said So Are Sadly Mistaken. 2021-04-05T04:00:00Z America’s notion of copyright, on the other hand, sees culture more as a commodity. A clash of two copyrights 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z She sued the publisher of the Mail on Sunday and the MailOnline website for breach of privacy and copyright. Meghan says sorry to court for forgetting book discussions 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z Those elements are so generic that the judge in the case, Louis L. Stanton, stipulated they were not protected by copyright. 6 Takeaways From Ed Sheeran’s ‘Let’s Get It On’ Copyright Case 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z The resulting somewhat altered characters were derivative works, the additional features of which that were added in the ten late stories being protected by the copyrights on those stories. The Strange Case of 'Mr. Holmes' Vs. U.S. Copyright Law 2015-05-31T04:00:00Z The details of copyright law are too complicated for me to fathom, so I can’t comment on that aspect of the case. USA World Cup Team Survives, Aereo Doesn't 2014-06-28T04:00:00Z The “Three’s Company” copyright owner, DLT Entertainment, still contends that “3C” too closely overlaps with the sitcom, and might confuse people who think the play is supposed to be a spinoff of the television show. ArtsBeat: Playwright Sues to Salvage Play Deconstructing ‘Three’s Company’ 2014-01-30T17:20:48Z Meanwhile, earlier this week, Baron Cohen himself filed a lawsuit against a cannabis company called Solar Therapeutics for copyright infringement, false advertising and misappropriation of his right of publicity, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Sacha Baron Cohen has found himself at the center of two major lawsuits in one week 2021-07-14T04:00:00Z Ms. Bayer added that people are still filing copyright claims on samples from De La Soul’s early records. De La Soul’s Legacy Is Trapped in Digital Limbo 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z “And if he didn’t, if it was a reproduction, then he might have violated copyright law. And if he copied the original with an intent to deceive, it could be fraud.” Setting a Kahlo Drawing Aflame in Search of an NFT Spark 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z A federal judge rejected an attempt to copyright an artwork generated by artificial intelligence in a decision last week that provided insight into the broader legal war over authorship and intellectual property. As Fight Over A.I. Artwork Unfolds, Judge Rejects Copyright Claim 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z The lawsuits are among several recent cases testing copyright laws that were written in a vastly different technological age. A Real-World Battle Over Dancing Avatars: Did Fortnite Steal the Floss? 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z The Led Zeppelin case changed that trajectory, with its ruling that some elements of creative works were so commonplace that only “virtually identical” versions infringed on copyright. Ed Sheeran Trial: Did He Copy Marvin Gaye? Here’s What to Know. 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z Likes to be known as 'Destroyah' but needs the extra 'o' for copyright reasons. The new Godzilla cost $160m, these classic foes came in a lot cheaper 2014-05-17T04:00:00Z In a statement, a spokeswoman for the company said that “Publishers control the copyright for the books they publish and so control the content and updating of their Kindle books.” It’s Their Content, You’re Just Licensing it 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z A group of Christian musicians are suing Katy Perry for copyright infringement, claiming her hit “Dark Horse” replicated their 2008 song “Joyful Noise.” Christian Rappers Sue Katy Perry Over 'Dark Horse' 2014-07-03T04:00:00Z By going on the offensive, Google gets to do battle with a much smaller company in the inevitable fight over whether search engines facilitate copyright infringement. Google sues indie label over copyright claims 2010-05-06T04:56:00Z We are pleased that Judge Griesa's decision confirms that copyright does not protect history and every author is free to draw from the historical record. Emma Thompson's Effie cleared for release after winning second lawsuit 2013-03-21T11:47:23Z Legally speaking, most parodies are protected under “fair use,” which allows for limited uses of unlicensed copyrighted material. Now ‘Spamilton’ Really Can’t Miss Its Shot to Tease ‘Hamilton’ 2017-06-02T04:00:00Z The law reset the copyright term for works published from 1923 to 1977 — lengthening it from 75 years to 95 years after publication — essentially freezing their protected status. New Life for Old Classics, as Their Copyrights Run Out 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z CBS went to federal court to try to block ABC from showing the series, arguing it violated copyrights and trade secrets from its own “Big Brother.” AIDS test at drugstores 2012-06-26T13:17:00Z “However, it’s unlikely that there’s a copyright claim here, for a number of reasons, including that it would be very difficult to prove that the poem predates the song.” She sang ‘Killing Me Softly’ before Roberta Flack. Now she just wants you to hear her side of the story. 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z One copyright expert said he thought the producer was within his rights to demand the venues cancel the productions. Legal Threats From Broadway’s ‘Mockingbird’ Sink Productions Around the Country 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z The letter's third point contends that "the idea of a cat playing a keyboard piano is not protectable copyright." Keyboard Cat owner claws Threadless 2011-06-30T23:38:00Z Cue a scandal around the "predatory" Hydra contracts, which have been derided for offering no advance, deducting costs such as editing and design, and retaining rights for the term of copyright. Digital-only imprints in the ebook era: inclusive or exploitative? 2013-06-21T15:10:51Z These phenomena transfigure copyrights, patents, and trademarks into subjects of everyday importance. Was Andy Warhol's portrait of Prince copyright infringement? How this case could reshape IP law 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z The Supreme Court ruled that the replicas were not covered by copyright law because they were not works of art, the Press Association reported. UK man wins fight to make "Stormtrooper" helmets 2011-07-27T13:26:48Z In response to Nicholas' e-mail, which protested the "inhuman" use of litigation to defend Voltage's copyright, and promised to boycott all Voltage-related products until the suit was withdrawn, Chartier shot back an angry response. "Hurt Locker's" illegal downloading wars 2010-06-03T21:20:00Z When even educated people – professors, say — denigrate the idea of copyright and intellectual property? Comedians are calling out “The Fat Jew” for theft: Why the online backlash against stealing jokes is long overdue 2015-08-17T04:00:00Z Though it’s been around since 2017, the 22-inch-tall stuffed bear has enjoyed a second life this holiday season after its copyright holder, Exceptional Products, secured some air time on local Fox News channels. Bask in the absurdity of this 2018 #MAGA gift guide 2018-12-08T05:00:00Z The suit, which accused Gawker of facilitating copyright infringement, was filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California in Los Angeles. Tarantino Sues Gawker for Posting Film Script 2014-01-28T15:16:18Z Here is a screenshot of the copyright hoax message that appeared in my News Feed: Don't Be Fooled By The Resurfaced Facebook 'Copyright' Hoax 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z Lee, who lives in her native Alabama and has been in frail condition, had alleged she was "duped" into signing over the copyright. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' finally going digital 2014-04-28T12:40:41Z Legal arguments even discussed whether the Klingon language was subject to copyright protection. ‘Star Trek’ Copyright Settlement Allows Fan Film to Proceed 2017-01-21T05:00:00Z It helped that "Alice in Wonderland" sold $1 billion at the box office last year and revived interest in classic stories that feature young girls and have fallen out of copyright protection. Why the world is ready for 2 'Snow Whites' 2011-08-15T18:34:53Z When people submit videos to SubwayCreatures, they must agree to sign away their copyrights. Did You See That Video of the Subway Rat Hauling the Crab? 2021-10-16T04:00:00Z According to credits jammed into a small copyright notice on the book’s penultimate page, many of the pictures here were culled from the stock-photo vault of Getty Images. ‘Keith Richards: A Life in Pictures’ review 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z Its widespread use has been facilitated by Kruger’s disinterest in copyrighting her work. Barbara Kruger: A Way With Words 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z Although clearly seeking to cash in on the imminent Olympics, Fast Girls, for copyright reasons, actually concerns a fictional championship. Fast Girls: the Cannes sprint 2012-05-22T18:00:02Z They could also face copyright infringement suits if the picture was taken by someone other than the person submitting the photo. Hunter Moore of IsAnyoneUp.com announces new revenge porn website 2012-12-06T12:00:00Z One might compare the model to cable or satellite television, where we pay a monthly fee to one company, which then takes the responsibility for paying copyright holders in turn. It's only rock'n'roll, but if you like it, how much are you prepared to pay? 2013-07-20T20:34:13Z Until now, the publishing house that still bears Knopf’s name has held the North American copyright on the title. New Life for Old Classics, as Their Copyrights Run Out 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z The decision revives one of the music industry’s most closely-watched copyright cases, potentially exposing Led Zeppelin lead singer Robert Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page to millions of dollars of damages. Led Zeppelin must face new trial claiming it stole 'Stairway' riff 2018-09-28T04:00:00Z Solid Oak’s lawsuit amounts to a shakedown and copyright trolling, said a law professor, Christopher Jon Sprigman, who teaches about intellectual property at New York University. Athletes Don’t Own Their Tattoos. That’s a Problem for Video Game Developers. 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z To avoid copyright infringement issues, Bryars wrote a new melody for it. 'Marilyn Forever' opera reveals composer Gavin Bryars' collaborative spirit 2015-03-13T04:00:00Z After a few showings, this disappeared into thin air, copyright hell and fan legend. Rough Stones 2012-11-05T16:09:28Z As president of the Graphic Artists Guild, he helped steer the organization toward advocacy on copyright issues. Simms Taback, Writer and Illustrator of Children?s Books Dies at 79 2012-01-01T06:47:20Z Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been locked out of her Twitter account for copyright infringement, the Georgia lawmaker lamented on Tuesday to TMZ. Dr. Dre stills Marjorie Taylor Greene as Twitter locks her account 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z After Kirby's children served 45 notices of copyright termination, Marvel Entertainment sued the estate in New York District Court, seeking a declaration that the creations were "works-made-for-hire" and not eligible for termination. Judge issues rulings in estate's superhero battle 2010-12-01T13:34:00Z "In the context of this case, all it takes to be a 'repeat infringer' is to repeatedly upload or download copyrighted material for personal use," U.S. U.S. court rules for music companies in MP3tunes copyright case 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z The estate sued Mann in January 2011, claiming he was violating copyrights and posed unfair competition to Jackson's estate. Judge rules website violated Jackson copyrights 2012-08-10T19:32:13Z Publishers said that Amazon was abusing its copyright and it withdrew, much to the chagrin of, among others, the blind and partially sighted community, reliant on audiobooks, who briefly gained access to Amazon's vast library. Will we suffer being read to by an automated voice? 2013-03-31T00:05:01Z The suit was filed jointly in federal court in California on Tuesday by Universal and James's British company which owns the copyright to the novels. Universal files lawsuit against "Fifty Shades" porn "rip-off" 2012-11-30T01:07:13Z It would be like copyrighting `Christmas or `Easter' or, for that matter, `Halloween.' Social media eyed 'Day of the Dead' trademark fail 2013-05-09T14:20:14Z Unbelievably, about 70 of the anthems are still in copyright. AUDIO: Composing 205 national anthems 2011-05-19T10:35:07Z Both men battled for increased compensation for the superhero throughout their lives and Siegel's heirs have also fought DC for a stake in copyrights to Superman. Judge sides with DC Comics in fight over Superman 2012-10-18T01:24:08Z It was quite fun but I got a lot more interested in the copyright saga and the idea of the Stationers' Company as this really quite powerful and in some respects quite oppressive company. Frances Hardinge: a bucketful of whimsy 2011-08-12T06:28:31Z All were appropriately horrified and an action was launched against Napster for breach of copyright. Napster: the day the music was set free 2013-02-24T00:05:22Z That's why we informed Eos last week that we would be starting the copyright tribunal process in parallel with our on-going negotiations, something we confirmed in an open letter to Eos yesterday. BBC in tribunal over music row 2013-02-05T19:43:56Z In a statement to The Washington Post, which reported the changes to the video, BBR said that “the video footage was edited due to third-party copyright clearance issues.” Protest Scene Removed From Jason Aldean ‘Try That in a Small Town’ Video 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z That means that any future earnings from those songs — including the income that would have previously gone to Simon as both songwriter and copyright owner — will go to Sony. Paul Simon Sells His Entire Songwriting Catalog to Sony 2021-03-31T04:00:00Z But the scientist revealed this week that he's also been slapped down for literary copyright infringement after encoding a line from into his synthetic DNA. James Joyce estate strikes again with writ to DNA pioneer Craig Venter 2011-04-05T15:05:56Z The court ruled that the idea of a man in a Velcro suit was not subject to copyright and that the two works were not that similar. 'Bruno' Lawsuit Is Dismissed 2010-08-10T16:27:00Z Government has announced its intention to introduce a new copyright exception to allow certain acts of parody, caricature and pastiche, and has published draft legislation to this effect. Does the @pippatips legal spat show we're losing our appetite for satire? 2013-07-19T10:22:02Z Across the Arab world—where literacy rates remain low, copyright law is hard to enforce, and a print run of three thousand is considered a success—the lack of fiction readers is regularly bemoaned. The Novel After the Arab Spring 2014-05-09T04:00:00Z This Australian computer hacker turned cyber-anarchist has exploited the opportunities afforded by underground digital publishing to create a latterday samizdat that has generated a worldwide nervous breakdown among diplomats, journalists, and international copyright lawyers. We still need books to make sense of Wikileaks 2011-02-02T14:38:09Z Wolfe's estate is suing Page, Plant and their record label for copyright infringement, alleging they lifted the riff for the song's introduction from the obscure 1968 instrumental "Taurus" by the band Spirit. Backstage pass to making of Led Zeppelin's epic 'Stairway' 2016-06-22T04:00:00Z As late as last year, both Web surfing and peer-to-peer file sharing - mainly the illegal trading of copyrighted movies - were each larger than Netflix's traffic. Netflix's Internet traffic overtakes Web surfing 2011-05-17T11:07:19Z Meanwhile, designers like Wang – who also bans customers from taking photographs in her Shanghai shop – are becoming aggressive about the need to “protect the copyright” of their wares from counterfeiters. Why are stores charging customers to browse? 2013-03-26T19:12:00Z A court ruled that recipes and instructions were not covered by copyright law. Who Owns a Recipe? A Plagiarism Claim Has Cookbook Authors Asking. 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z Perry’s attorneys argued that the song sections in question represent the kind of simple musical elements that if found to be subject to copyright would hurt music and all songwriters. Jury: Katy Perry’s ‘Dark Horse’ copied Christian rap song 2019-07-29T04:00:00Z Meghan is seeking damages from the Mail on Sunday’s publisher for alleged misuse of private information, breach of privacy and copyright infringement. Court papers: Meghan felt ‘unprotected’ by monarchy 2020-07-02T04:00:00Z The sheet music is typically transcribed from audio and isn't always faithful, said Steven L. Weinberg, a copyright lawyer and musician who watched the trial. Led Zeppelin rocks copyright case over 'Stairway' 2016-06-24T04:00:00Z Thus the film could become the latest flashpoint in the debate over what’s generally known as fair use, and copyright law. Music: Phil Spector Film Poses Fair Use Questions 2010-06-26T02:49:00Z Information, as the saying goes, wants to be free, though copyright lawyers do their best to make us pay for it as long as possible. Review | The copyright has expired on thousands of books. Here are the best ones to read. 2019-02-05T05:00:00Z At the time of the production, Maupassant’s work was still under copyright, and the movie’s producer, Anatole Dauman, purchased adaptation rights to those stories from the publisher and the Maupassant estate. The Writer Who Sparks the Finest Movie Adaptations 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z The answer lies in the intricate thicket of licensing and copyright law, which in the past has given political campaigns a lot of leeway to choose whatever songs they like. Axl Rose and Rihanna Want Trump to Stop Playing Their Music. Can They Succeed? 2018-11-06T05:00:00Z The case was unique because an inventor named Stephen Thaler listed his computer system as the artwork’s creator, arguing that a copyright should be issued and transferred to him as the machine’s owner. As Fight Over A.I. Artwork Unfolds, Judge Rejects Copyright Claim 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z By last summer, she was struggling to repay a $24 million loan, with her three historic Manhattan townhouses and the copyright to all her pictures on the line. Leibovitz accused anew of not paying her bills 2010-04-06T12:46:00Z Anyway, there's not much room to cite more, and it also protects the copyright of the author's annotations. Notes on PEN's annotated first edition auction 2013-05-20T10:58:00Z Her application was refused, with the Home Office telling her it "will not recognise a change to a name which is subject to copyright or trademark". Woman with middle name 'Skywalker' told she infringes copyright 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z Several other recent trends seem likely to improve CD Baby’s position, among them “termination rights,” a provision of copyright law which lets artists to regain ownership of their recordings. CD Baby, a Company for the Niche Musician 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z In a conference call with journalists today, Simon Morrison, copyright policy and communications manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa, made it clear that the measures did not involve video-sharing website YouTube. Google ramps up anti-piracy measures 2010-12-02T17:46:00Z Due to a controversial copyright law, American radio stations pay only the writers and publishers of a song and not the artists who perform them. With new book and new tour, MC5’s Wayne Kramer is kickin’ out the jams with new joy 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z But “Pirates” faced a similar copyright battle after the premiere in New York. Music Review: ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ at Symphony Space 2013-12-29T20:37:38Z The appellate judges rejected Malofiy’s other arguments, including his claims about insufficient jury instructions and about copyright applied to the “selection and arrangement” of commonplace musical elements. Led Zeppelin Prevails in ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Appeal 2020-03-09T04:00:00Z The newly adapted book for the Broadway version of “Porgy and Bess” — but not the songs — will likely gain a new copyright that could be licensed. With ?Porgy? on Broadway, Gershwin Heirs Flex Their Rights 2012-01-09T13:27:40Z At the heart of the case, which Mr. Prince is now appealing, is the principle called fair use, a kind of door in the bulwark of copyright protections. Arts & Leisure: Richard Prince Lawsuit Focuses on Limits of Appropriation 2011-12-28T16:38:04Z The fact is, music copyright laws are a relatively recent phenomenon. "Blurred Lines" Indeed: Music Copyright Issues Just Got Crazier 2015-03-13T04:00:00Z So everywhere one looks, one finds things that infringe copyright in one way or another. Everything you need to know about the internet 2010-06-19T23:14:00Z The implications of this decision are likely to be felt in the film and TV industries and far beyond, according to Danielle Amor, a copyright lawyer at the firm Hogan Lovells. Star Wars helmet designer strikes back against movie empire 2011-07-27T21:06:34Z A federal jury in Los Angeles on Monday found that Katy Perry’s 2013 hit “Dark Horse” copied a Christian rap song called “Joyful Noise,” in the music industry’s latest legal battle over copyright infringement. Katy Perry Loses Copyright Battle Over ‘Dark Horse’ 2019-07-29T04:00:00Z Every year, movies are delayed and theatre, TV and radio productions abandoned because of a copyright claim from a third party who claims to have signed an exclusive deal. The phone call all TV producers fear 2011-04-11T19:00:01Z When the nation’s copyright law was first codified in 1790, cooking was seen as a woman’s domestic responsibility rather than as a professional activity, Ms. Hawkins said. Who Owns a Recipe? A Plagiarism Claim Has Cookbook Authors Asking. 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z There was also a series of Italian-made knockoffs that dodged copyright laws by dropping one “m” from the title character’s name. Just Jaeckin, Whose ‘Emmanuelle’ Was a Scandalous Success, Dies at 82 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z It’s a lesson that served her well as she transitioned into the entertainment industry, which, after a series of copyright lawsuits brought by artists in the 1990s, started to be more careful about obtaining permission. The Art Collections Are Real; the Owners Are Not 2020-05-14T04:00:00Z The Mail will pay another unspecified sum for infringement of copyright and lawyer fees, the Guardian reported, citing court documents. Meghan to receive 1 pound for tabloid’s privacy invasion 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z They explained that the point of the release was to keep the recordings under copyright protection in Europe, where the laws are in flux. Sony Issues Bob Dylan Recordings to Keep European Copyright 2013-01-07T18:02:56Z The next day, she said, Instagram informed her that a report had been filed by Mr. Gallagher accusing her of copyright infringement. The Fight for the Soul of Pilates Moves From Instagram to Court 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z The VA adopted a business-friendly license where contributions can be copyrighted. Can An Open Source Electronic Health Record Ever Be Ready For Prime-Time? 2012-08-29T13:52:36Z "Don't have copyright on other people," he explains rather unsatisfactorily. The boor's head 2010-05-21T23:03:00Z “The question here is really an unlitigated question, which is what is the minimum quantum necessary for a choreographic work?” said David Nimmer, an expert in copyright law. A Real-World Battle Over Dancing Avatars: Did Fortnite Steal the Floss? 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z In 2016, a jury in the “Stairway” case found that Jimmy Page and Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin, the song’s two credited writers, did not infringe on the copyright of “Taurus.” Led Zeppelin Prevails in ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Appeal 2020-03-09T04:00:00Z There’s an adage, of murky provenance, that music executives like to cite whenever another copyright infringement lawsuit lands: “Where there’s a hit, there’s a writ.” Stolen or Original? Hear Songs From 7 Landmark Copyright Cases. 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z “Because nobody sued, the candidates always thought they could get away with it, and they still think that today,” said Lawrence Iser, a copyright lawyer in Los Angeles who represented Mr. Browne and Mr. Byrne. Romney and Gingrich Pull Songs After Complaints 2012-02-04T01:17:16Z That, and Bethesda’s name appears in the copyright disclosure at the video’s end. Switch Is the Dream Console Nintendo's Been Working Toward for Years 2016-10-20T04:00:00Z With help from Knight, in partnership with the technology company Logitech, she is now in the final stages of securing a copyright for that dance. A Labor Movement for the Artists Who Make Popular Culture Move 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Through the Marketplace program, artists work directly with art-world professionals, receiving direction on topics like curatorial practice, copyright law, exhibition and public art opportunities, gallery representation, grant writing, income taxes and marketing. Bronx Museum Showcases (and Helps) Emerging Artists 2015-07-10T04:00:00Z The dispute focuses attention on how legacies and copyrights are handled after the death of artists who lived largely solitary lives. A Henry Darger Dispute: Who Inherits the Rights to a Loner’s Genius? 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z The producers denied that the idea was a ploy to persuade theatergoers that they would see an entirely new show or that it was an attempt to dilute Ms. Taymor’s copyright claims. ?Spider-Man,? a Year After First Preview, Is on Solid Ground 2011-11-27T23:22:49Z Swain said similarities between the story and "Disturbia" were not protected by copyright. NY judge: 'Disturbia' did not copy short story 2010-09-23T01:46:00Z And in November the producers of an online music video sued the “South Park” creators for parodying their video so closely that, these producers said, it constituted copyright infringement. Sincerest Form of Flattery: Some Joke! 2010-12-12T23:25:00Z He began his career copyrighting for a local ad agency in the 1950s, indulging his passion for writing in his free time, rising from bed at 05:00 to write for two hours before work. Obituary: Elmore Leonard 2013-08-20T16:58:10Z You must own the copyright for any pictures that you send us. Submit your photographs for a Guardian calendar 2010-12-06T16:11:00Z Could you summarize your father’s dispute with Skippy peanut butter over the trademark and the label’s copyright infringement? Superman: Forged by bullies! 2012-06-16T20:30:00Z Selden, which presented the question of “whether the exclusive property in a system of book-keeping can be claimed, under the law of copyright, by means of a book in which that system is explained.” 'Star Trek' Lawsuit Explores Vulcans and Vampires 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z The lawsuit asks that Gawker be banned from what it terms "further copyright infringement" and that Gawker deliver the source material to the publisher so it can be destroyed. Palin's publisher sues Gawker over book excerpts 2010-11-20T03:02:00Z And because British copyright law provides “neighboring rights” royalties to performers as well as songwriters, her work was profitable. Behind a ‘Best New Artist’ Nod: Yola’s 20 Years of Experience 2020-01-22T05:00:00Z On Monday, his attorney Howard King issued a cease-and-desist letter to Trump, saying the use of “Happy” without permission constituted copyright infringement and a trademark violation. Pharrell Williams wants to sue Trump for playing ‘Happy’ at an event after Pittsburgh massacre 2018-10-30T04:00:00Z District Court in Manhattan ends the 75-year-old McCartney's pre-emptive effort to ensure that the copyrights, once owned by Michael Jackson, would go to him starting in October 2018. Paul McCartney settles with Sony/ATV over Beatles music rights 2017-06-30T04:00:00Z Meghan, a former actress, sued Associated Newspapers for misuse of private information and copyright infringement. Meghan to receive 1 pound for tabloid’s privacy invasion 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z Some choreographers see copyright as a particularly useful tool for commercial dance artists, a way to permanently link a popular dance, and its for-profit use, to its creator. A Labor Movement for the Artists Who Make Popular Culture Move 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z The singer's estate sued businessman Howard Mann, who operates the website http://www.jacksonsecretvault.com, on Thursday, claiming both are infringing on copyrights and pose unfair competition. Michael Jackson's estate sues over website 2011-01-20T22:01:18Z The first lawsuit says Sony infringed on the copyright when actor Owen Wilson slightly misquoted the line from Faulkner's "Requiem for a Nun." Faulkner estate sues over quotes in movie, ad 2012-10-29T19:59:14Z “As indicated on the copyright page of ‘Not That Kind of Girl’ by Lena Dunham, some names and identifying details in the book have been changed. Publisher to Make a Change in Lena Dunham's Book 2014-12-09T05:00:00Z In 2012, a California federal judge dismissed Choudhury’s attempt to trademark his sequence, ruling that a series of yoga poses cannot be copyrighted. 'He said he could do what he wanted': the scandal that rocked Bikram yoga 2017-02-18T05:00:00Z But the judge ruled they were "too general for copyright protection... or are commonly used, unoriginal ideas". Matrix did not plagiarise judge says 2014-04-29T08:39:35Z Two Universal Music Group units sued Monster Beverage Corp on Wednesday for using music co-owned by the Beastie Boys in a promotional video, accusing the energy drink maker of copyright infringement. Universal Music sues Monster over Beastie Boys music 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z Photograph: copyright the artist/Sadie Coles HQ Old tights, sheep bones, giant marrows and a Fray Bentos steak and kidney pie. Sarah Lucas: tights, melons and concrete pies 2012-07-18T17:30:03Z Kindle Worlds licenses use from the copyright holders. Amazon to sell fan fiction 2013-05-23T08:44:57Z In a lawsuit filed in February 2009, Johnson, 60, claimed he was a 50 percent owner of the program's copyright and, as a result, was entitled to his fair share of the profits. Don Johnson prevails in "Nash Bridges" lawsuit 2010-07-08T00:24:00Z The actor seeks trebled statutory damages, and actual and punitive damages and disgorgement of profits attributable to the billboard, as his legal complaint alleges the copyright infringement was willful. Sacha Baron Cohen has found himself at the center of two major lawsuits in one week 2021-07-14T04:00:00Z Don’t include others’ copyrighted work in your work. Style Invitational Week 1435: Who needs Peeps when we have CICADAS? 2021-05-06T04:00:00Z After the Graham litigation began, Mr. Taylor selected works he wanted to copyright in his name and the Taylor board formed an intellectual property committee to determine ownership and legacy. The Paul Taylor Company Without Paul Taylor 2018-09-03T04:00:00Z This isn’t an unusual situation in the entertainment industry, where copyrights are bought and sold with wild abandon. New on DVD: ‘Universal Rarities: Films of the 1930s’ 2012-08-17T19:58:28Z The two met in the early 1990s at a conference for publishers in Russia grappling with the new institution of copyright law. Columbia University Press to Publish New Translations of Russian Literature 2015-06-28T04:00:00Z Last month the culture secretary, Jeremy Hunt, asked industry regulator Ofcom to develop techniques for blocking websites that infringe copyright law. Illegal movie downloads 'threaten the future of British film market' 2011-03-13T00:06:01Z A federal judge on Monday dismissed a copyright claim brought by a writer who claimed that a scene in last year's "Bruno" was too similar to one in his original script called "Himbos." Judge unsticks "Bruno" Velcro lawsuit 2010-08-10T06:22:00Z With Europe’s copyright protection stretching only 50 years, many artists, including Dylan, will put out early live tapes if only to “reclaim” their copyright. 5 CD box sets to wow baby-boom rock fans 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z Nobody is certain how or when new lyrics were appended to the tune, but the Hill sisters' copyright was passed from company to company until landing at Warner/Chappell in 1988. Happy Birthday to You: film-maker files lawsuit over song's copyright 2013-06-14T09:24:05Z The answer is that accountants would block the first route and copyright lawyers the second – but, in the programmes as they exist, the screen is uncomfortably subservient to the stage. TV and theatre should separate and end this glorified casting couch | Mark Lawson 2010-03-30T20:30:00Z When the copyright money came pouring in after “Waterloo,” we said no to everything else. Will Songwriting Survive Streaming? Abba’s Bjorn Ulvaeus Is Worried. 2021-05-07T04:00:00Z The suit accusing him of copyright infringement was filed Wednesday in Los Angeles by Martin Harrington and Tom Leonard, composers of the song "Amazing." Ed Sheeran faces $20M copyright suit over song 'Photograph' 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z Complicating the talks are the demands of African countries, which are seeking even larger copyright loopholes. Stevie Wonder to UN: Ease copyrights for the blind 2010-09-20T15:38:00Z Another inescapable concern about A.I.-produced content is copyright. A.I. May Help Design Your Favorite Video Game Character 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z The lawsuit states Mann has created a false endorsement by including a "special thanks" to the estate in Katherine Jackson's book despite not receiving permission for the use of copyrighted works. Michael Jackson's estate sues over website 2011-01-20T22:01:18Z But for valuable, long-lasting copyrights, which tend to be recorded over and over again — think of the many versions of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” — those nickels add up to millions. This Man Is Betting $1.7 Billion on the Rights to Your Favorite Songs 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z He told me he was aware of the entries created for copyright protection. ‘Glitch of the Pentagon’: There’s a reason you might not have heard of this monster 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z Alcon argued that answers in an interview don’t possess the modicum of creativity to constitute an original work of authorship under copyright law. Sudanese Refugees Can Pursue Copyright Claims Over Reese Witherspoon Film 2016-03-24T04:00:00Z The result, a landmark 1911 ruling, created contemporary copyright standards when the justices said that film-makers needed permission to adapt works under copyright. Don't judge Ben-Hur by the 2016 version 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z In March 2008 a federal judge in Los Angeles ruled that the heirs of Mr. Siegel were entitled to claim a share of the United States copyright to the Superman character. ArtsBeat: $420 'Superman' Check Sells for $160,000 2012-04-18T16:24:27Z However, Howell also acknowledged that humanity is "approaching new frontiers in copyright," especially as more creatives use AI as a tool to create new work. Federal judge says AI-generated art can't be copyrighted in ruling that may impact Hollywood studios 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z I will appeal Vimeo’s decision to overlook my fair use copyright as an author of the material.” Controversial 'lost' Leonardo DiCaprio film Don's Plum removed from web 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z The company resorted to using one-minute segments, which they were allowed to do under copyright law. Death of a Salesman v the death of directing 2012-10-29T17:43:33Z "When Mr. Whitmill created the Original Tattoo, Mr Tyson agreed that Mr. Whitmill would own the artwork and thus, the copyright in the Original Tattoo," argues the complaint, filed Thursday in federal court in Missouri. Mike Tyson tattoo artist sues to block "Hangover" 2011-04-29T20:57:25Z "My Sweet Lord" would also be the subject of a protracted copyright infringement case that Harrison ultimately lost over his song's similarities to the Chiffons' 1960s hit "He's So Fine." The hope and wisdom of George Harrison's 1970 solo album "All Things Must Pass" 2020-04-18T04:00:00Z But other litigators said they are already expecting more difficulties in bringing music copyright cases. The ‘Blurred Lines’ Case Scared Songwriters. But Its Time May Be Up. 2020-03-24T04:00:00Z “If the person at the top of the Library of Congress is against copyright,” he said, “then being the manager of the Copyright Office is devastating.” Songwriters say this federal bureaucrat championed their rights. Now she’s lost her job. 2016-11-07T05:00:00Z There are, predictably, plenty of old ravers who, despite the middle-age spread, are still trying to perfect that swaggering simian stroll that Brown copyrighted. The Stone Roses return triumphant and Manchester parties like it's 1989 2012-06-30T16:25:15Z It’s too late for judges, teachers, Santa, grandpas and chickens, but some traditional-values-loving organization needs to step up and copyright other possible titles to take them out of circulation: “Bad Tooth Fairy.” NBC’s ‘Bad Judge’ Has Quite the Ancestry 2014-10-08T04:00:00Z Her representatives have now gone to a New York federal court in order to extract a declaration that Thompson's script does not infringe the copyright of Murphy's play. Emma Thompson's Effie facing copyright fight 2011-02-09T00:51:51Z He was a past president of what became the Songwriters Guild of America and helped champion copyright protections and more lucrative contracts for songwriters. Ervin Drake, songwriter of ‘It Was a Very Good Year,’ dies at 95 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z Crucially — if wonkily — users will also have access to information from the library’s internal rights database, letting them know which items are free of what the library is carefully calling “known United States copyright restrictions.” New York Public Library Invites a Deep Digital Dive 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z "If the book's available in English without a licence from the copyright owner, that's copyright infringement," he said. Lord of the Rings reworking a hit with fans, but not Tolkien estate 2011-02-08T13:54:28Z Gorgoni, who retained the negatives, said he later tried unsuccessfully to negotiate a licensing arrangement with the defendants, whose websites name Christo as the copyright holder. Smithsonian, Christo stole credit from top photographer, lawsuit says 2017-11-21T05:00:00Z Piracy, the appropriation of private property in the form of copyright infringement, threatens this economy, just as Atlantic pirates threatened slave-capitalism in the early eighteenth century. Is piracy a radical force? 2012-09-03T14:30:00Z Gorgoni, who retained the negatives, said he later tried unsuccessfully to negotiate a licensing arrangement with the defendants, whose websites name Christo as the copyright holder. Smithsonian, Christo stole credit from top photographer, lawsuit says 2017-11-21T05:00:00Z But because he didn’t copyright most of his work, everyone owned it. ‘The Electrical Life of Louis Wain’ Review: The Cat’s Meow 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z The estate said that Doyle’s last 10 stories greatly helped to flesh out the character of Sherlock Holmes, so the estate’s hold on the character should extend until the copyright on the last story expired. Sherlock Holmes Now Available For All Your FanFiction Needs 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z For most of its deals, Hipgnosis buys 100 percent of a songwriter’s control, including the copyrights. This Man Is Betting $1.7 Billion on the Rights to Your Favorite Songs 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z Electronic books and digital records vanish with shifts in political power or copyright regimes. ‘Read Receipts’ On: Two Dystopian Novels Predict the Surveillance State 2019-08-15T04:00:00Z But for copyright reasons, please don't post more than one third of a song's lyrics. Readers recommend: songs about circles 2012-08-03T21:00:00Z I just took a DNA test, turns out I’m 100% too late to copyright this meme because Lizzo is already in the process of doing so. Lizzo is '100% that bitch' … but can she trademark it? 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z He said that YouTube had made him take down the version he originally posted because of a copyright claim from KDOC. Jamie Kennedy’s ‘First Night’ on New Year’s Eve 2013-01-06T22:48:18Z Courts and lawmakers are only beginning to sort out questions of ownership when it comes to A.I., and copyrights in music can be complicated as it is. An A.I. Hit of Fake ‘Drake’ and ‘The Weeknd’ Rattles the Music World 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Under proposals that have drawn widespread controversy, persistent copyright infringers would risk being temporarily cut off from the internet. Music matters to new anti-piracy campaign 2010-03-24T17:10:00Z In 2013, she sued the town’s museum, claiming that sales of “Mockingbird”-themed T-shirts, totes and coffee mugs infringed on her copyright. Harper Lee Lawyer Offers More Details on Discovery of New Book 2015-02-08T05:00:00Z The complexity — and, some say, the absurdity — of music copyright suits is on display in the case of “Get Free,” since Radiohead itself was the subject of an earlier plagiarism accusation over “Creep.” Radiohead Denies Suing Lana Del Rey Over Copyright (but Still Wants Credit) 2018-01-09T05:00:00Z Experts on Italian copyright law were meticulous in examining the details. Does anybody own Fellini's "La Dolce Vita"? 2010-04-14T04:46:00Z The band's 1962 debut single, Love Me Do, arguably slipped out of copyright last year, before the EU's copyright extension was signed into law. Beatles rarities to be released 2013-12-13T11:30:04Z Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Harper Lee, the author of To Kill A Mockingbird, has sued her literary agent for allegedly duping her into assigning him the copyright on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Harper Lee sues agent over To Kill a Mockingbird copyright 2013-05-04T11:07:11Z Designed to protect "intangible cultural goods," copyright, according to the U.S. There’s a long history of dances being pilfered for profit — and TikTok is the latest battleground 2021-08-14T04:00:00Z In “A Family Tour,” the Chinese government asked Hong Kong to extradite Yang and tried to buy the copyright to her film in Korea. Highlights from the 2018 New York Film Festival 2018-09-24T04:00:00Z William Wordsworth, who, lest we forget, as well as his poetry, also petitioned to reform British copyright law. Can our names inspire our choices in life? 2018-12-15T05:00:00Z Part of what readers respond to in her work is how she gives them the copyright on their own lives. Toni Morrison’s Truth 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z Its journalistic endeavors often supported the founders’ business goals, as is evidenced by its numerous articles denouncing designer-unfriendly typeface copyright laws. 2010-01-10T04:47:00Z He copyrighted their red-tongue logo, enlisted General Electric to sponsor a concert tour and licensed classic Stones hits for commercials. Prince Rupert zu Loewenstein, Rolling Stones Money Manager, Dies at 80 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z The transaction for Dylan’s albums was made in July, about seven months after he made another deal — with Sony’s rival Universal Music — for his songwriting copyrights. Sony Music Buys Bob Dylan’s Recorded Music 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z For example, the 245-page report suggests putting recordings and songwriting — covered by two separate copyrights, and often controlled by different companies — “on more equal footing.” Rep. Nadler to Music Industry: Get It Together on Copyright Issues 2015-02-06T05:00:00Z Do we really want to build tools to screen online content for copyright violations, only to discover that dictators use those very tools for spying on dissidents? Free Ride by Robert Levine ? review 2011-08-18T11:24:01Z Either way, copyright control confers no legal right of "authorization" for a biographer's work – there is no requirement to obtain permission from him or his heirs, beyond copyright permissions to quote authentic words. Anthony Bourdain and the farce of the "unauthorized" biography 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z A federal judge in New York ruled on Tuesday that the Off Broadway play “3C,” a darkly comic reimagining of the TV hit “Three’s Company,” did not infringe the copyright of that decades-old sitcom. Play Reimagining ‘Three’s Company’ Wins Case 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z This was the most controversial music copyright case since “My Sweet Lord.” Stolen or Original? Hear Songs From 7 Landmark Copyright Cases. 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Actors' rights to remuneration and protection of their work - unlike those of directors, screenwriters and musicians - are not included in current international copyright law. New actors' treaty a good step, hard work remains 2012-06-20T05:46:41Z The lawsuit says that Megaupload, Dotcom and other defendants "engaged in, actively encouraged, and handsomely profited from massive copyright infringement of music," according to a statement issued by the Recording Industry Association of America. Music labels follow movie studios in suing Megaupload 2014-04-11T02:03:31Z Cook also said that Gawker was being sued for contributory copyright infringement, for publishing links to AnonFiles.com, which is being sued for direct copyright infringement. Quentin Tarantino sues Gawker over links to leaked movie script 2014-01-28T02:34:37Z A jury has been selected for the trial of a copyright lawsuit over the Led Zeppelin song "Stairway to Heaven." The Latest: Lawyer says 'Stairway to Heaven' riff not stolen 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z As president of the Songwriters Guild of America from 1982 to 2000, he spoke widely about copyright issues and testified before government bodies. George David Weiss, Writer of Hit Pop Songs, Dies at 89 2010-08-24T02:07:00Z Usually, a designer or director would retain the copyright of the work they create. Noises off: crowd funding comes to Broadway 2010-09-23T10:19:00Z Or maybe just Assassin's Creed, though I suppose there would be copyright issues. 'Sons of Liberty' takes a few too many liberties on History 2015-01-24T05:00:00Z The items came from the Greene estate "via a financial institute in Poland that had secured ownership from Greene in a business dealing" with the copyright, the auction house said in a statement. Auction selling copyright with Monroe negatives 2013-07-11T20:39:17Z The federal lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York, is claiming copyright infringement against the playwright Robert Askins, the producers and the promoters. ‘Hand to God’ Play Sued by Abbott and Costello Heirs Over Use of ‘Who’s on First?’ 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z Three prominent graffiti artists, whose work is well known in Argentina, are suing director Terry Gilliam for copyright infringement, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Zero Theorem Director Terry Gilliam Is Being Sued 2014-08-14T04:00:00Z The artist who once declared in one of his murals that “copyright is for losers,” and who grudgingly tolerated unauthorized exhibitions for years now seems to have had enough of others profiting from his work. Banksy Is a Control Freak. But He Can’t Control His Legacy. 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z By contrast the Library of Congress does not hold copyright to the items it is exchanging; researchers seeking copies of restricted American content must secure permission from the rights holder. France and the Library of Congress Start a Media Project 2012-06-29T22:03:01Z Avant-garde artist Anna Teresa De Keersmaeker's brief spat with Beyoncé illustrates the tricky nature of determining what constitutes copyright infringement or plagiarism. There’s a long history of dances being pilfered for profit — and TikTok is the latest battleground 2021-08-14T04:00:00Z Quite a lot about copyright law, the First Amendment and first-sale doctrine, but at the end of the day it reinforced what we already knew: Get off other people’s platforms. After the Satan Shoes, Building a Sneaker Empire (Not Evil) 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Lucas maintains the designer does not own the copyright, and has taken the case before a succession of judges to halt Ainsworth's work. George Lucas strikes back over stormtrooper copyright 2011-03-08T13:32:04Z Kapoor, one of the most significant and celebrated artists working today, holds copyright over the commercial use of images of “Cloud Gate,” according to the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Perspective | One of the world’s greatest sculptors warns America about the NRA 2018-03-12T04:00:00Z The Beatles are not the first band to issue rare material in a bid to extend copyright. Beatles rarities to be released 2013-12-13T11:30:04Z To increase the likelihood of your nomination being considered: • Quote lyrics if helpful, but for copyright reasons no more than a third of a song's words. Readers recommend: songs with the best bass lines 2012-10-04T21:00:00Z The court also ruled that LimeWire should "use all reasonable technological means to immediately cease and desist" copyright infringements still taking place through applications already downloaded. LimeWire shut down by federal court 2010-10-27T12:06:00Z “In light of this solidarity and support I am encouraged to confront this organization and hold it to account for its blatant copyright infringement,” Kapoor said. 'Cloud Gate' sculptor Kapoor sues NRA over recruiting video 2018-06-19T04:00:00Z Ludlow said it is retaining a copyright on the song’s musical arrangement. U.S. civil rights anthem 'We Shall Overcome' now in public domain 2018-01-26T05:00:00Z The copyright owner controls whether images can be reproduced and sold. A Legal Battle Over Vivian Maier’s Work 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z The suit also reveals that the copyright was reassigned to Lee last year after she took legal action. Harper Lee sues agent over copyright to To Kill A Mockingbird 2013-05-04T22:35:05Z For months, the entertainment industry’s legal calendar had an intriguing item on the horizon: a copyright trial pitting Tracy Chapman, the revered and reclusive singer-songwriter, against the firebrand rapper Nicki Minaj. Nicki Minaj Pays Tracy Chapman $450,000 in Copyright Dispute 2021-01-08T05:00:00Z In March 2008 a federal judge in Los Angeles ruled that the heirs of Mr. Siegel were entitled to claim a share of the United States copyright to the Superman character. ArtsBeat: A Fateful Superman Check Is Up for Auction 2012-03-27T19:17:46Z Justice Mann concluded the costumes had a "utilitarian purpose", and were industrial props rather than "works of art" so were not covered by British copyright laws. George Lucas strikes back over stormtrooper copyright 2011-03-08T13:32:04Z Other writers consider it a violation of their copyrights, and more, of their emotional claim to their own creations. The Boy Who Lived Forever 2011-07-07T09:15:00Z The lawsuit seeks an injunction, unspecified damages, and profits from sales of the movies, which it says are trademark and copyright infringements. Universal files lawsuit against "Fifty Shades" porn "rip-off" 2012-11-30T01:07:13Z The copyright law approved by Congress in 1976 includes a provision, known as “termination rights,” that allows recording artists and songwriters to reclaim ownership of their work after 35 years. European Union Extends Copyright on Recordings 2011-09-12T22:15:07Z There is little argument that the bulk of the value comes from the song copyrights that Mr. Brown retained as the songwriter. Why Is James Brown’s Estate Still Unsettled? Ask the Lawyers 2018-02-04T05:00:00Z One of the first things Swartz cared deeply about were issues of copyright and public access. Tragic story of a true believer in 'The Internet's Own Boy' 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z “So ends one of the most overpublicized of copyright claims,” Mr. Greaves added. Satanic Temple Settles Lawsuit Over Goat-Headed Statue in ‘Sabrina’ 2018-11-22T05:00:00Z Dividing them are issues of copyright and control, principally of images. British Museum Collaborates With Wikipedia 2010-06-04T22:17:00Z And although we learn a great deal about the young activist, we learn even more about the past and present of copyright law and the free culture movement. 'The Idealist' is a riveting look at activist Aaron Swartz and the free culture movement 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z This month, at the same time that it announced a copyright infringement lawsuit against the gaming platform Roblox, the National Music Publishers’ Association said it would continue serving takedown notices to Twitch. Can Streaming Pay? Musicians Are Pinning Fresh Hopes on Twitch. 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z In the music industry’s big fights over issues like copyright and royalties, it’s usually the titans — record conglomerates, Silicon Valley giants — that clash. Musicians Sing for a Cause That’s Their Own 2014-02-24T22:48:32Z In the study, Brauneis said that “it is doubtful that ‘Happy Birthday to You,’ the famous offspring of ‘Good Morning to All,’ is really still under copyright.” Filmmaker makes federal case out of ‘Happy Birthday’ song rights 2013-06-14T03:43:59Z Mr. Corré recently became a director of the Vivienne Foundation, “to sympathetically exploit copyright of her work to raise money for various causes.” Anarchy, and $$$, in the Vintage Punk Clothing Market 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z It’s become trendy for people on both sides of the aisle to diss copyright. Steve Albini is wrong: “If we don’t have copyright, we don’t get paid” 2015-06-11T04:00:00Z Music publishers also suggest that the site's warnings to avoid copyright violations amount to little more than a wink. Free trove of music scores hits sensitive copyright note 2011-02-23T03:59:03Z The difficulty buying national air time hasn’t been the only issue for Exceptional Products, which bought the copyright, and a draft of the commercial, from the Trumpy Bear’s creator. Bask in the absurdity of this 2018 #MAGA gift guide 2018-12-08T05:00:00Z Perhaps he was alluding to his satire “3C,” which brought on a legal battle with the copyright holder of the sitcom “Three’s Company.” Misery and Megalomania: How David Adjmi Became a Playwright 2020-06-24T04:00:00Z The Senate bill would allow the Justice Department, and copyright holders, to seek court orders against foreign websites accused of copyright infringement. Reid postpones vote on anti-piracy bill 2012-01-20T15:52:08Z Gorgoni is seeking a declaration that he holds the copyrights plus unspecified damages. Smithsonian, Christo stole credit from top photographer, lawsuit says 2017-11-21T05:00:00Z Billboard: There's been discussion lately about songwriters sharing or giving away copyright in exchange for placement of their songs. Songwriter Omar Alfanno launches hits project 2010-04-16T22:41:00Z I will sue, because if I do NOT act vigorously to protect my copyright, I will lose that copyright ... The Boy Who Lived Forever 2011-07-07T09:15:00Z The warning didn’t come from a multinational media conglomerate but from a small, leftist publisher, Lawrence & Wishart, which asserted copyright ownership over the 50-volume, English-language edition of Marx’s and Engels’s writings. Claiming a Copyright on Marx? How Uncomradely 2014-05-01T02:53:35Z Determining actual damages is difficult in copyright cases, however. Athletes Don’t Own Their Tattoos. That’s a Problem for Video Game Developers. 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z Thirty-year-old me thinks, “I hope they have copyrights for those images.” Music Festivals in Your Thirties 2015-06-10T04:00:00Z The estate is currently suing ABC for airing a documentary last year that it says violated its copyrighted material. Threat of lawsuits can stymie, but also help documentarians 2019-01-30T05:00:00Z And the book offers one of the best collections of copyright anecdotes. A clash of two copyrights 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z The music industry has a troubled history of artists’ selling their copyrights and losing control of their treasures. This Man Is Betting $1.7 Billion on the Rights to Your Favorite Songs 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z Works under copyright must be rented from the music publisher, and a fee must be paid for each performance, rather than a flat fee for using the parts. Putting the NSO in scoring position 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z When the effects can be so spookily lifelike, you start to wonder … can you copyright and package an actor after death? Rogue One: the CGI resurrection of Peter Cushing is thrilling – but is it right? 2016-12-16T05:00:00Z That copyright expires at the end of 2015, however, and the book will enter the public domain. Hitler's 'Mein Kampf' to be published in Germany for first time since WWII 2015-02-25T05:00:00Z British copyright law states the novelist, or their estate, has ownership of their work until 70 years after the author's death. Spin-off, sequel or sell out? 2013-12-29T02:44:58Z Google then asked the company to waive the right to pursue its copyright allegations. Google sues indie label over copyright claims 2010-05-06T04:56:00Z There are three main aspects of a candy that can be protected by trademark and copyright laws, said Nancy J. Mertzel, a lawyer who specializes in intellectual property law. Big Candy Is Angry 2021-05-22T04:00:00Z The copyright in Tarzan of the Apes has long since expired, but the Burroughs estate has protected "Tarzan" as a trademark of ERB Inc. Thereby hangs a tale. Tarzan returns: from Edwardian swinger to hunky ecowarrior 2012-07-14T23:06:48Z Programming at the Secret Festival might be a movie tied up in legal/copyright problems that can’t officially be shown; a movie promised for a prominent “premiere” elsewhere post-SIFF; a lost classic; a sneak peek. How to navigate SIFF 2014 2014-05-07T22:19:06Z Normally, copyright owners have three years in which to file a lawsuit after each time an alleged infringer uses his or her work unfairly. 'Raging Bull' copyright fight headed for U.S. Supreme Court 2013-10-02T01:30:39Z Harvard, which owns the photographs, long zealously guarded the copyright, threatening to sue Weems, who duplicated the images in her 1995 series “From Here I Saw What Happened and I Cried.” The First Photos of Enslaved People Raise Many Questions About the Ethics of Viewing 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z Aereo said since the Supreme Court basically declared it a cable system that it is entitled to a compulsory license, which allows cable systems to transmit copyrighted material for a fee through the Copyright Office. Aereo does an about-face in latest attempt to stay alive 2014-07-10T04:00:00Z In April, EuropaCorp rescinded its distribution agreement and filed a lawsuit against Consolidated alleging breach of contract and copyright infringement. Court halts release of Jim Carrey film 2010-06-03T04:31:00Z The court ruled that the general idea of a man in a Velcro suit isn't subject to copyright and that the two works were not really that similar anyway. Judge unsticks "Bruno" Velcro lawsuit 2010-08-10T06:22:00Z EMI charges that the site infringes on its copyrights by allegedly encouraging users to upload videos containing professionally produced music. 2010-01-16T03:10:00Z Although the company was eventually done in by a plethora of lawsuits over copyright issues, millions of consumers flocked to the service, fundamentally changing the way people valued their favorite music. 20 of the most important moments in internet history 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z The case of the disputed Sherlock Holmes copyright is hereby closed after the U.S. Elementary, my dear Watson: U.S. court rejects Sherlock Holmes dispute 2014-11-03T05:00:00Z “That amendment was essentially passed in the middle of the night,” said William F. Patry, a former law professor and congressional staffer who is the author of several books on copyright. Representative John Conyers Wants Copyright Law Revision 2011-08-28T19:21:42Z In 2005, the Authors Guild and the Association of American Publishers sued for "massive copyright infringement". Just for once, Google has been given a bloody nose 2011-03-27T00:10:00Z Bharara said copyright infringement over the Internet costs the U.S. economy billions of dollars. U.S. authorities seize websites over pirated movies 2010-06-30T23:38:00Z Her lawyer, Susan Kornfield, said in an email that the revamped version was a new, derivative work and that Poe is not named because, under copyright law, he is not an author. His Film Is a Punk Classic, but the Credits Now Roll Without Him 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z All with funny photos we can’t show you here because of copyright stuff. Style Invitational Week 1090: Talk undirty to us, in a poem with a ‘rude-sounding’ word The co-author listing will extend the life of the copyright to 2050, 70 years after the death of Anne’s father Otto. Anne Frank's Diary Now Has a Co-Author to Extend Copyright 2015-11-15T05:00:00Z And given the music industry’s history of questions regarding intellectual property and copyright, Mr. Ocean would probably understand as well. After a Frank Ocean Set, a Week of Big Sales and Copyright Questions 2017-08-01T04:00:00Z There was an uptick in music copyright claims, and some songwriters reported second-guessing themselves in the studio to make sure their compositions were distinct. Ed Sheeran Trial: Did He Copy Marvin Gaye? Here’s What to Know. 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z “Those American TV shows, such as ‘The Good Wife,’ either didn’t obtain proper copyrights or contained content that didn’t meet requirements from relevant regulations,” the agency responded in a written statement. China to keep closer eye on U.S. TV shows streamed on Internet 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z Furthermore, she continued, “under U.S. law, ‘ideas’ are not protected by copyright.” Artist Challenges Genesis of Duke Riley’s Illuminated-Pigeon Project 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z In Pharrell’s testimony, he asserted that “Blurred Lines” and “Got to Give It Up” have a similar “feel” but made a distinction between “feel” and plagiarism or copyright infringement. Robin Thicke on ‘Blurred Lines’ and Learning From His Mistakes 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Pennsylvania man is suing the maker of the popular "Assassin's Creed" video game series for copyright infringement and asking a federal court to stop the release of its new installment. Pa. man sues 'Assassin's Creed' video games' maker 2012-04-23T20:27:10Z Some studies show that extending copyright can actually have a negative impact on the sales and availability of books. New Life for Old Classics, as Their Copyrights Run Out 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z Lawyers who specialize in celebrity-related matters said neither federal copyright law nor the patchwork of state-based “right of publicity” laws offer recourse to heirs or estates displeased with assertions published in a memoir. Scotty Bowers and His Sexual Tell-All of Old Hollywood 2012-01-27T22:08:45Z West's copyright infringement claim is over an earlier song, "Watch My Back." Franklin's publishing company sued over royalties 2011-07-16T19:23:08Z Now that James Joyce's work is out of copyright, a number of attempts have been made to dramatise his celebrated short story, The Dead. The Dead – review 2013-01-06T18:03:54Z Papers filed with the Federal Court in Sydney listed 14 grounds for appeal and stated songwriters Colin Hay and Ron Strykert did not breach copyright. Appeal over Men At work 'rip-off' 2010-02-25T12:59:00Z I sneered at the idea of an anthology calling itself "best," when it would obviously be barred from printing anything under copyright. Comics: Gravett crime anthology comes close to "Best" 2010-10-12T20:42:00Z He added: "Everything about Kirby's relationship with Marvel shows that his contributions were works made for hire and that all the copyright interests in them belong to Marvel." 2010-01-09T15:00:00Z The 87-year-old author says he took advantage of her declining hearing and eyesight seven years ago to get her to assign the book's copyright to him. 'Mockingbird' author Lee sues over copyright in NY 2013-05-03T22:50:10Z Ms. Haigh even replicated some of Ms. Wee’s personal recollections, in much the same language — material that could be protected by copyright laws in both Britain and the United States. Who Owns a Recipe? A Plagiarism Claim Has Cookbook Authors Asking. 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z Now, 3,700 unpublished black-and-white and color negatives and transparencies of Greene's Monroe archive are going on the auction block - with copyright. Auction selling copyright with Monroe negatives 2013-07-11T20:39:17Z Anne Rice, author of Interview with the Vampire vigorously defended her copyright, claiming that fanfic, in particular AU fic diluted the integrity of her characters and stories. In the beginning, there was fan fiction: from the four gospels to Fifty Shades 2012-08-13T16:34:00Z I manage to support myself with copyright royalties from my writing, and some occasional income when I work as cameraman to shoot films for friends. Zhang Zanbo: A Chinese Documentary Filmmaker Returns to His Roots 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z At the time of Miller's death, copyrights expired after 28 years and had to be renewed. Court: Widow owns 'King of the Road' copyright 2010-03-23T11:15:00Z The High Court ruled in 2008 that the costumes were not works of art and not covered by British copyright law. Stormtrooper fight goes to Britain's Supreme Court 2011-03-07T14:27:12Z Page is to resume testimony Thursday in Los Angeles federal court in a dispute over the copyright to the Spirit song, "Taurus." 'Stairway to Heaven' creator faces questions of song origin 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z But Society of Authors general secretary Mark Le Fanu warned that even non-commercially distributed titles must be licensed by the copyright owner, in this case the Tolkien estate. Lord of the Rings reworking a hit with fans, but not Tolkien estate 2011-02-08T13:54:28Z Eliot's more offhand antisemitism is equally dismaying: Laura Riding's poetry exhibits "a variety of Jewish cleverness", while Samuel Roth's unscrupulous exploitation of copyright loopholes is an example of "New York Jewish piracy". The Letters of TS Eliot, Volume 3 - review 2012-07-13T21:55:08Z Cartoon Network has a collection of clips here, but you can find more clips floating out there in the great sea of copyright violation called the World Wide Web. TV Picks: 'Thunderbirds,' 'Incredible Crew,' UCB does 'Seinfeld' 2015-06-12T04:00:00Z Unlike practically any other halftime show of the modern era, it is next-to-impossible to find a high-quality version of Prince’s full act online, thanks to Prince’s well-known protectiveness over his copyright. How Prince Transformed the Super Bowl Halftime Show 2016-04-21T04:00:00Z First up is a two-faced new crush played by Jamie Dornan, and the only thing you need to know about his character is that naming him “Harvey Dent” would have violated copyright law. “Robin Hood” review: Revisionist history has never been dumber or more boring 2018-11-23T05:00:00Z He quoted the 2005 law's sponsor, Utah Republican Senator Orrin Hatch, as saying that the idea filtering was acceptable if it required copyright infringement "should be rejected as counter to legislative intent or technological necessity." Hollywood studios win ruling over VidAngel family-friendly filters 2017-08-24T04:00:00Z They said Peloton must stop “trampling” their rights by using their songs for free, and said the company’s having obtained song licenses from other publishers showed it “fully understood what the copyright law required.” Publishers sue Peloton over use of Katy Perry, Rihanna, Timberlake,... 2019-03-19T04:00:00Z Mannis-Gardner said that De La Soul’s ownership was important in helping her convince copyright holders “not to try to get blood from a stone” — to keep financial terms reasonable. De La Soul’s Music Is Finally Back. It’s a Bittersweet Victory. 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z I guess Ringo kept a tight grip on his "Octopus's Garden" copyright. Fear not, 'Idol' fans: Top 9 handles Lennon/McCartney with skill 2010-04-07T17:59:00Z If you are concerned about the copyright of content that you post on Facebook, simply delete it. Don't Be Fooled By The Resurfaced Facebook 'Copyright' Hoax 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z A Belgian artist found guilty of copyright infringement. Roundup: Antiquities seized, Facebook sued, lost Henri Matisse interviews 2015-01-26T05:00:00Z In 1909, the government extended copyright terms to a maximum of 56 years and then in 1998 to the life of the author plus 70 years. 'The Idealist' is a riveting look at activist Aaron Swartz and the free culture movement 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z Tenenbaum was sued by music companies who said he violated copyright rules. Mass. student appeals ruling in song-sharing case 2010-08-25T22:46:00Z CreativeFuture -- an anti-piracy group of film and TV companies and organizations -- on Thursday sent a letter to advertising associations encouraging efforts to remove ads from websites that facilitate online copyright theft. Film industry group encourages advertisers' anti-piracy efforts 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z But others have successfully claimed that their works are sufficiently transformative to be allowable under the fair use doctrine of U.S. copyright law. Borrowing, appropriating and stealing as old as art itself 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z Forewarning: To protect copyrights, no photos of any sort are allowed in the exhibit halls, with guards quick to admonish anyone who raise a mobile phone with intent to snap. In Transit: In Hong Kong, a Look Inside the Magic of Pixar 2011-06-01T10:00:05Z Lawyers for the duchess say its publication was a misuse of private information and breached her copyright. UK royal Meghan's privacy action against tabloid goes to London High Court 2020-04-23T04:00:00Z In the United States, copyright law was revised in 1976 to give recording artists and songwriters “termination rights” by which they could regain control of their work after 35 years. E.U. Extends Royalty Protection to Music Performers and Producers 2011-09-12T19:24:36Z “Reed,” a new series on BET, isn’t actually a spinoff of “The Cosby Show,” but the resemblance borders on copyright infringement. Television in Review: ?Women, War & Peace? on PBS - Review?Chelsea Settles,? an MTV Reality Show - Review?Reed Between the Lines? on BET - Review 2011-10-10T23:24:44Z The purpose, organizers said, was to remind members of Congress about the economic value of U.S. entertainment industry workers at a time when lawmakers are reviewing ways to strengthen copyright protections for content owners. Hollywood gives Washington the red carpet treatment 2014-09-11T04:00:00Z Other claims of copyright infringement and seeking an accounting of profits will be decided later. Case over Golden Globes rights headed to trial 2011-03-08T02:42:08Z The complaint specifically cites the “public performances” of three copyrighted songs — Stone Temple Pilots “Interstate Love Song,” Jill Scott’s “The Way” and Jason Mraz’s “I’m Yours” — during the club’s karaoke night on Oct. Seattle’s High Dive music venue sued for playing copyrighted songs 2018-11-08T05:00:00Z The entertainment company alleges that Tarantino’s planned offerings violate the copyrights it holds to the director’s 1994 film, according to the lawsuit filed in federal court in Los Angeles. Miramax sues Tarantino over planned ‘Pulp Fiction’ NFTs 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z And if distribution is limited to just relatives and a small social circle, that likely doesn’t count as a public performance that violates copyright law. What’s next for Aereo after Supreme Court ruling? 2014-06-25T04:00:00Z Unlike “Digital Barbarism,” Mark Helprin’s shrill 2009 attack on copyright abolitionists, these books are not the work of Luddites or technophobes. Arts & Leisure Preview: Reading and the Web: Texts Without Context 2010-03-17T23:19:00Z Beyond censorship issues, very few prints tend to be struck in the first place and independent low-budget productions are often plagued by copyright limbos and distribution problems. Angry young women: how radical, female film-makers defined the spirit of '68 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z Instead, it somehow got the attention of Clapton, who sued the woman for copyright infringement and accused her of selling a bootleg CD of one of his live shows from the 1980s. Eric Clapton sued a woman who listed a bootleg CD on eBay for $11. She now owes thousands 2021-12-18T05:00:00Z A European Union official who asked not to be named said on Friday: "Although some countries are opposed, it seems likely an extension of copyright protection to 70 from 50 years will be agreed." Artists set to win European music copyright battle 2011-09-09T23:13:42Z It reminds readers that whereas many of today’s copyright issues have to do with new technology, they have deep historical and cultural roots. A clash of two copyrights 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z Mr. Sullivan sued Mr. Gingrich this week, arguing he had violated copyright law not only by playing the song at rallies, but also by posting videos with it on YouTube. Romney and Gingrich Pull Songs After Complaints 2012-02-04T01:17:16Z The photos of him from that era show a man with a deeply chiseled body and a confidence that could have been bottled, copyrighted, and sold. Sex, facing death 2012-06-11T00:00:00Z The unusual and dramatic legal clash over “The Girls” is far from a standard copyright complaint. Sex, Plagiarism and Spyware. This Is Not Your Average Copyright Complaint. 2017-12-02T05:00:00Z The heirs regain these so-called “termination rights” and can strike deals to license the use of the songs or to sell the copyrights. Why Is James Brown’s Estate Still Unsettled? Ask the Lawyers 2018-02-04T05:00:00Z The plan carries 32 recommendations as a blueprint to coordinate their efforts and enlist commercial recording studios and private copyright holders in preservation efforts. Library of Congress has plan for saving recordings 2013-02-13T19:04:09Z Jackson's estate sued the owners of the foundation last year, claiming copyright infringement. Jackson estate wins injunction against website 2010-04-27T17:55:00Z But in the 40 years since, it would become much more, as the office turned into an “organization” and the business of exploiting copyrights by making new shoes from old leather changed drastically. For 40 Years, He Climbed Ev’ry Mountain for Rodgers & Hammerstein 2021-05-31T04:00:00Z In January, the producers filed a counterclaim asserting the copyright claims are baseless. Judge gives boost to ex-stunt man at 'Spider-Man' 2012-05-17T17:45:50Z Ten years ago, on February 21, Napster offered $1 billion to try to make peace with labels like Sony, Warner and Universal, in an attempt to get the industry from suing Shawn for copyright infringement. 10 Year Time Capsule: When Napster changed the music industry 2011-02-23T13:23:00Z As many litigators and legal scholars see it, these decisions have quickly reset the balance of power in music copyright cases. The ‘Blurred Lines’ Case Scared Songwriters. But Its Time May Be Up. 2020-03-24T04:00:00Z Goldibox, which specializes in producing creative construction toys for girls, said they filed the suit after the Beasties Boys’ representatives claimed the firm violated copyright laws. Toy Company Files Suit After Beastie Boys Threaten Action Over ‘Girls’ Video 2013-11-25T08:11:15Z We also see her negotiate to retain the copyright to her work — something Alcott did in real life, allowing her to support her family for years to come. This Is ‘Little Women’ for a New Era 2020-01-02T05:00:00Z Crazy Hoarse recently celebrated when Tom Waits lost his copyright infringement lawsuit against them. Style Invitational Week 1086: Play the dozens with 12-letter words Simply Red also re-recorded their entire Warner back catalogue to get around copyright issues. Def Leppard recording 'forgeries' 2012-07-03T13:44:51Z Artists are filing lawsuits to challenge what they see as an artificial-intelligence-powered assault on their profession, and the Supreme Court will soon rule on an important copyright case involving an Andy Warhol silk-screen of Prince. If Big Brands Copied Their Work, What Are Artists to Do? 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z The labels' 2013 lawsuit against Sirius stemmed from the fact that before 1972 there was no federal copyright protection for sound recordings, which instead were subject to protections that varied widely from state to state. Sirius XM to pay $210 million to labels over pre-1972 recordings 2015-06-26T04:00:00Z He's been dealing with a range of issues, from copyright concerns over Jackson's posthumous songs to charities trying to leverage Jackson's name without authority to allegedly misleading documentaries and battles over control of the estate. Bizarre claims keep Jackson's estate lawyer busy 2010-06-28T03:27:00Z Yet as the CRB copyright dispute proved, he's not afraid of a fight. Pandora founder pursues bigger piece of radio pie 2010-07-10T02:39:00Z But the judge rejected what he called the estate’s “novel legal argument” that the characters remain under copyright because, it claimed, they were not truly completed until Doyle published his last Holmes story in 1927. Sherlock Holmes stories enter the public domain 2013-12-28T03:46:53Z Wikipedia’s parent, the Wikimedia Foundation, is strongly identified with the “free culture movement,” which generally holds that copyright laws are too restrictive. British Museum Collaborates With Wikipedia 2010-06-04T22:17:00Z But, as Mr. Bonadio pointed out, “If you want to take a copyright action, you have to disclose your identity.” Banksy Is a Control Freak. But He Can’t Control His Legacy. 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z Thousands of pictures would be sent out to fans and publications and were often stamped "copyright free", which meant many of the pivotal studio photographers were uncredited for their work. In pictures 2011-07-07T10:06:15Z A copyright troll exploits that, turning inevitable influence into ungenerous and often highly frivolous litigation. It’s Got a Great Beat, and You Can File a Lawsuit to It 2020-01-06T05:00:00Z “The Copyright Act that Congress passed says nothing whatsoever about that question. In the U.S. copyright system, the rules for how that question gets answered are entirely developed by federal judges.” When Songs Sound Similar, Courts Look for Musical DNA 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Their heirs have continued to seek a portion of the character’s copyright. Comic Character Creators Fight for Cash and Credit 2014-08-06T04:00:00Z In addition, amendments to German law have extended the term of copyright protection to 50 years from 25 after the artist's death, prolonging the estate's claim to royalties. Elvis estate taps finance firm to sue Arista 2011-09-01T22:27:57Z But, The New York Times reported in 2013, the copyright registration also credited Mr. Strong. Barrett Strong, Whose ‘Money’ Helped Launch Motown, Dies at 81 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z Photograph: copyright the artist/ Sadie Coles HQ Sometimes farcically, sometimes almost in homage, she moves the language of sculpture on. Sarah Lucas: tights, melons and concrete pies 2012-07-18T17:30:03Z The brothers retained the copyright on the character and, as recently as 2005-06, hoped to relaunch the doctor in his own series, Beaker's Bureau. Martin Woodhouse obituary 2011-07-05T17:03:04Z But a British court ruled in 2008 that while Mr. Ainsworth’s replicas may have violated American copyright laws they did not infringe on British copyrights. ArtsBeat: No Escape This Time: British Supreme Court to Rule in 'Star Wars' Costume Dispute 2011-03-08T16:13:44Z At the height of the furore, Hegemann was the focus of a campaign spearheaded by German literary giant Günter Grass to protect writers' intellectual copyright. Helene Hegemann: 'There's no such thing as originality, just authenticity' 2012-06-23T23:05:24Z Music rights are infamously complicated, but owning the master recordings — the original copies of an artist’s work — and the associated copyright is not everything. Taylor Swift Says She Will Rerecord Her Old Music. Here’s How. 2019-08-22T04:00:00Z Led Zeppelin won a copyright trial over “Stairway to Heaven” Thursday morning, following accusations that they copied the song “Taurus” by the American band Spirit. Led Zeppelin Wins Copyright Trial Over 'Stairway to Heaven' 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z The Intellectual Property Office said the government will shortly publish a consultation on reducing the duration of copyright on those works. 'Orphan' artworks set to find homes 2014-10-29T04:00:00Z The decision does preserve copyright on 10 late Sherlock Holmes stories by Doyle but leaves most of the author's work and characters in the public domain. Sherlock Holmes belongs to us all: Supreme Court declines to hear case 2014-11-03T05:00:00Z But quite frankly, concepts like lawsuits and copyright infringement are going to seem overwhelming and/or dull to you right now. Your state just legalized marijuana? You’re going to need some playlists 2016-11-12T05:00:00Z Mr. Hecht said that a request for copyright by the rapper 2 Milly was rejected when he tried to register the Milly Rock, and that he too will ask that the copyright office reconsider. Carlton Dance Not Eligible for Copyright, Government Says 2019-02-15T05:00:00Z Under German copyright law, German courts also have the power to undo a disproportionate deal and substitute more equitable terms. Elvis estate taps finance firm to sue Arista 2011-09-01T22:27:57Z The copyright trial between the National Journal of Actuarial Science and the American Actuarial Society Journal had to be postponed when all 12 jurors fell asleep. Style Invitational Week 1272: The hex files — think up creative curses 2018-03-22T04:00:00Z Instagram removed the clip for copyright infringement, which means Siddiq wasn't allowed to share a video of himself because he did not own that content. "Comics are not covered like other artists": How Ali Siddiq changed the system to own his jokes 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Facebook’s answer is: “Yes, you retain the copyright to your content. When you upload your content, you grant us a license to use and display that content.” Don't Be Fooled By The Resurfaced Facebook 'Copyright' Hoax 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z “Some of the songs I wrote, they added a name when I copyrighted it,” Mr. King said of the Biharis in a 1999 interview for the magazine Blues Access. Joe Bihari, Who Put Early R&B on Record, Dies at 88 2013-12-12T02:47:20Z A lower-court judge ruled last December that the play's use of the routine was so transformative that it constituted fair use of a copyrighted work. Court: 'Who's on First' can remain in theatric production 2016-10-11T04:00:00Z Alleging copyright infringement, HarperCollins sued Gawker on Friday for posting leaked images from Palin's "America by Heart," which went on sale Tuesday. Palin publisher says Gawker lawsuit is settled 2010-11-24T02:50:00Z Goodman's book also serves, to a smaller degree, as a "canary" warning to all creative copyright holders in the Internet age, or as a caveat to any business that doesn't react quickly to technological changes. 'Fortune's Fool': How illegal downloading decimated the music industry 2010-08-04T23:06:00Z And most important: you’ll be able to find, snip and share Simpsons clips–currently made scarce by the long arm of copyright law–in social media. Hello, Simpsons World. Goodbye, the Rest of Your Life. 2014-07-22T04:00:00Z Earlier this year, a Manchester bar called Peaky Blinders was warned that it was infringing the show’s copyright. Peaky Blinders fever: from David Beckham-backed clothing to a two-day festival 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z One of the plays, The Countess, was at the centre of a just-resolved copyright dispute between its author, Gregory Murphy, and the actor Emma Thompson. John Ruskin's marriage: what really happened 2013-03-29T16:00:01Z But that remains an anomaly; it's a copyright minefield. Time and motion pictures: from Boyhood to old age, Everyday 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z “A federal law is ultimately the solution,” said Robert Panzer, executive director of VAGA, a company that represents the copyright interests of artists. ArtsBeat: Judge Strikes Down California's Artists' Royalties Law 2012-05-21T19:23:40Z "You want to step through it," attorney Francis Malofiy asked as he tried to get Page to discuss the "Taurus" sheet music, which is the work protected by copyright. Led Zeppelin's Page dodges court questions, riffs air guitar 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z To increase the likelihood of your nomination being considered, please: – Quote lyrics if relevant, but for copyright reasons you shouldn't reproduce more than a third of them. Readers recommend: songs with falsetto 2013-05-30T21:00:03Z That explains why labels are keeping the new copyright extension releases low-key and unpublicized. European Copyright Laws Lead to Rare Music Releases 2013-12-11T22:12:24Z On the day of his meeting with Thomas, he went to the post office and spent twenty-eight cents to send the poem to himself through registered mail—a poor man’s copyright. Leaving Aleppo 2017-02-28T05:00:00Z Mr. Osterreicher said the National Press Photographers have pushed for a small-claims copyright board to resolve the bulk of disputes, which usually involve only a few hundred dollars. Photographers Band Together to Protect Work in ‘Fair Use’ Cases 2014-02-21T23:24:52Z Eight years ago, arts organization Big hART, began campaigning for the return of the copyright. Copyright restored to poor family of Australian Aboriginal artist 2017-10-14T04:00:00Z The verdict is based on the two tracks having a similar feel, basically—a new copyright standard that, if it stands, would likely discourage musicians. The Chainsmokers’ “Closer” and the Familiar Feeling of Pop 2016-09-07T04:00:00Z Adam Neely, a jazz musician who has posted detailed videos on YouTube analyzing current copyright cases, said that much the same thing is at stake in Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” case. Stolen or Original? Hear Songs From 7 Landmark Copyright Cases. 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z As the recorded experience becomes more satisfying, some wonder what this will mean for current business models, copyright issues and misappropriation of material. 2010-01-23T03:02:00Z According to the lawsuit, a lawyer for Disney told the estate the special’s use of copyrighted music was “fair use” because of its documentary nature, an argument the estate called “absurd.” Michael Jackson's estate sues ABC for copyright infringement 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z Owners of the copyrighted works will only be able to sue if the parody conveys a discriminatory message. Parody laws set to come into effect 2014-09-29T04:00:00Z Besides the hotel and the manifesto, Mr. Mikhalkov is under fire for a new tax on electronics and blank CDs that he lobbied into legislation through a copyright organization he founded. Russian Director's Power Play 2010-12-28T15:00:03Z My lawyer suggests that, according to my moral rights under copyright law in both Canada and the U.S.A., ArtsBeat: National Portrait Gallery Rejects Artist's Request to Remove His Work 2010-12-20T19:20:41Z Schmidt said he's even brought in a "heavyweight" attorney to evaluate whether those alleged similarities constitute copyright infringement. Behind the music: If I said you had a beautiful body, would you sue me? 2011-03-14T15:18:01Z As a result the Banana design, which was never officially copyrighted, "became a symbol, truly an icon, of the Velvet Underground" for some 25 years, the lawsuit said. Velvet Underground sues to protect its iconic banana 2012-01-11T19:53:52Z Still, many scholars and legal experts argue that American copyright law, which is mind-numbingly complex, has skewed toward enriching companies and the heirs of writers and artists at the expense of the public. New Life for Old Classics, as Their Copyrights Run Out 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z But I wanted this music to be shared – it was a present for me, and being a stickler for copyright, I would only show people the manuscripts. Finding the sweet spot: writing for amateur pianists 2012-06-08T14:29:09Z A British ukulele group has lost its copyright infringement battle against a rival band over its name. Ukulele band loses copyright battle 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z The NFT sold on the tweet will include the copyright slated to be auctioned off on April 24 at an estimated $80,000 for anyone interested in claiming their piece of the scam. Ja Rule selling rights to Fyre Festival tweet of infamous cheese sandwiches as NFT 2021-04-08T04:00:00Z Arc Music, the label’s publishing wing, owned most of its artists’ copyrights. Phil Chess, co-founder of music label that brought blues to the world, dies at 95 2016-10-20T04:00:00Z So he sold the copyright for 50 pounds to a banker’s wife, who joined with Trischler in establishing the Hansom Cab Publishing Company. ‘Blockbuster!’: The strange tale of the best-selling crime novel of the 19th century 2016-07-20T04:00:00Z Over his three-decade career that approach, while helping to make him famous, has also brought accusations of exploiting other people’s copyrighted images. In Twist, Jeff Koons Claims Rights to ?Balloon Dogs? 2011-01-19T23:37:46Z I would have liked a deeper investigation of a handful of these works, since many are in the public domain and copyright is not an issue. Sex ed films through history 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z Publishers often stop printing books that aren’t selling, but still retain the copyright, so no one else can release new editions. New Life for Old Classics, as Their Copyrights Run Out 2018-12-29T05:00:00Z “The laws strike a balance between facilitating free speech and creativity while protecting the interests of copyright holders,” the post reads. Music's Biggest Names Push for Piracy Law Reforms 2016-04-01T04:00:00Z The verdict was upheld on appeal, but a dissenting judge said it allowed the Gaye estate “to accomplish what no one has before: copyright a musical style.” Stolen or Original? Hear Songs From 7 Landmark Copyright Cases. 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z While Angiolillo hasn't gone into the details of Dion's complaint, he insists the copyrighted images were "well within the realm of 'fair use'". Celine Dion shuts down parody website 2011-07-22T11:26:28Z Infringing a copyright or trademark is not the same as one creator simply taking inspiration from another. Jewelry Counterfeits: The Age-Old Problem Just Keeps Growing 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z Instead, the defendants tackle each of the elements that Paramount and CBS are claiming are theirs to copyright. 'Star Trek' Lawsuit Explores Vulcans and Vampires 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z Pallante and Goodlatte were in basic agreement on going after citizens who are infringing on artists' rights by sharing copyrighted digital files. Copyright director, congressman put onus on private sector to solve digital crisis 2011-10-04T00:26:00Z Torrent Freak, a site that tracks BitTorrent and copyright news, estimated that by Tuesday the album had been illegally downloaded more than 500,000 times. Kanye West’s ‘The Life of Pablo’ Is a Hit, but It’s Not for Sale 2016-02-18T05:00:00Z Those cases raised questions about just which aspects of music are properly protected by copyright, and which remain part of the public domain, available to any creator. Lawsuit Over Lyrics in Taylor Swift’s ‘Shake It Off’ Is Dismissed 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z The movie addresses the copyrighting of seeds and their illicit use, a clandestine activity that Henry practices only to find himself under criminal investigation. Movie Review: ‘At Any Price,’ Directed by Ramin Bahrani 2013-04-23T22:09:27Z Jason Foster, Beach House’s manager, said the band had consulted with lawyers and musicologists about the possibility of bringing a copyright suit in British courts but had yet to file papers. A British Volkswagen Ad Sounds Like Beach House 2012-06-07T22:20:38Z But Chris Lewis said he had no idea what the copyright situation actually was, or whether the missing material still existed. ‘The Day the Clown Cried’: Why Jerry Lewis’s Lost Holocaust Film Is Still Lost 2018-12-28T05:00:00Z As we’ve reported, Led Zeppelin faces a copyright infringement suit that alleges parts of the 1971 hit were filched from an obscure song by the band Spirit. Led Zeppelin Taps NSYNC Expertise in Stairway to Heaven Case 2014-09-09T04:00:00Z DC says the size made the book too difficult to reprint for years, although it seems more likely that celebrity images in the book held things up until recent changes in copyright law. Comics: 'Superman vs. Muhammad Ali' still the greatest 2010-12-01T18:17:00Z The Black Keys: on warpath against copyright infringement. Black Keys sue casino-owner Pinnacle Entertainment for copying their music 2013-01-24T11:29:30Z It bars the company from streaming copyrighted broadcast programming online. Court bars ivi's streaming of TV programming online 2011-02-22T19:59:39Z While Arrow Productions complained that "Lovelace" copied three key scenes from the 1972 film, Griesa concluded that the recreation constituted fair use under federal copyright law. 'Deep Throat' production company loses 'Lovelace' copyright case 2014-08-26T04:00:00Z Under European Union rules, copyright lasts for 70 years after a musician’s death. Limited to Prewar Music, Bulgarian Station Thrives 2017-02-17T05:00:00Z In a statement, Random House explained that the copyright page of the book notes that "some names and identifying details in the book have been changed." Future copies of Lena Dunham's book will clarify that Barry isn't Barry 2014-12-09T05:00:00Z The case hinges on whether that shield applies to copyright infringement. U.S. Supreme Court justices navigate video piracy case over Blackbeard's ship 2019-11-05T05:00:00Z Justice Department released an indictment Thursday accusing Megaupload's founders and other officers of criminal conspiracy, arguing that they encouraged copyright violations and in some cases copied protected content themselves. Digital lockers a growing piracy concern 2012-01-21T02:27:43Z When copyright law was revised in 1976, recording artists and songwriters were granted “termination rights,” which enable them to regain control of their work after 35 years. Representative John Conyers Wants Copyright Law Revision 2011-08-28T19:21:42Z The book’s release — more than three decades after Arroyo produced his images — was long delayed because of copyright disputes. A New Look for ‘Ulysses’ 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z Gorgoni is seeking a declaration that he holds the copyrights plus unspecified damages. Smithsonian, Christo stole credit from top photographer, lawsuit says 2017-11-21T05:00:00Z The band has settled several similar copyright disputes over songs such as "Whole Lotta Love" and "Dazed and Confused," but the judge has barred Malofiy from introducing evidence from those cases. Led Zeppelin leaders face questions over 'Stairway' origins 2016-06-15T04:00:00Z If I had my legs, you'd see a copyright on the bottom of my foot. Sesame Street film 'in the works' 2012-06-20T13:08:00Z Marvel sues over superhero rights Marvel is suing the family of the late artist Jack Kirby in a bid to retain copyright to some of the company's best-loved comic book characters. 2010-01-09T15:00:00Z I knew that reference books sometimes insert fake entries as a “copyright trap” to deter other publishers from plagiarizing their content. ‘Glitch of the Pentagon’: There’s a reason you might not have heard of this monster 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z Because the copyright has long expired on the 19th-century novels, they are available through a variety of publishers and even directly from retailers. Winfrey picks 2 Dickens novels for book club 2010-12-05T21:46:00Z Supreme Court ruled the transmissions violated the broadcasters' copyright. FCC chief proposes opening the pay-TV industry to tech firms 2014-10-30T04:00:00Z Lawyers for Tyrone Simmons, an Atlanta rapper who goes by "Caliber," filed a copyright infringement lawsuit Wednesday in federal court in Brooklyn. 50 Cent named in NY copyright infringement lawsuit 2010-12-16T04:01:06Z The world of copyright in the English language was divided just two ways. The transformation of publishing 2012-11-09T22:54:01Z That said, it would be incumbent upon the Fulton County Sheriff's Department to sue anyone violating the copyright since they are the owners of the image. Donald Trump's mugshot beer: How the Bud Light boycott bred the ultimate conservative cash grab 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z "If anyone copies it… I want you to know it is copyrighted and I will hunt you down." The Staves: 'Bon Iver gave us cabin fever' 2015-03-21T04:00:00Z Ms. Erdmann, 47, said she was aware of notices in the library informing visitors that it did not hold the copyright to all the materials it housed. The Fight for the Soul of Pilates Moves From Instagram to Court 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z In 1989, obtaining the permission of musical copyright holders for the use of their intellectual property was often an afterthought. De La Soul’s Legacy Is Trapped in Digital Limbo 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z Every time a song gets played in public, the copyright holders get a fee - and that fee can be pretty lucrative. What did Lily earn from John Lewis? 2014-05-24T04:00:00Z Lucasfilm told the BBC that the court’s decision preserved “an anomaly of British copyright law” and that the studio “remains committed to aggressively protecting its intellectual property rights.” ArtsBeat: The Empire Strikes Out: Artist Prevails in British Suit Over 'Star Wars' Costumes 2011-07-27T14:00:07Z “The old masters were born and died before we even had copyright law in the Netherlands,” said Paul Keller, a copyright adviser for the Amsterdam-based institute Kennisland, who advised the Rijksmuseum on the plan. Museums Mull Public Use of Online Art Images 2013-05-28T12:00:01Z He sued Marvel for copyright infringement and claimed that he owned the character and its use in films, as well as toys, video games and other merchandise. Comic writer's Ghost Rider copyright lawsuit revived on appeal 2013-06-11T16:01:03Z Still, Ms. Weller added, “There’s an open question about whether a short, pithy tweet falls under copyright protection.” After a Frank Ocean Set, a Week of Big Sales and Copyright Questions 2017-08-01T04:00:00Z He said that in the process of severing the partnership, he gave them the copyright, calling it "my mistake, which I regret to this day." Auction selling copyright with Monroe negatives 2013-07-11T20:39:17Z Victoria Lustigman, spokesperson for the Publishers Association, said there were signs that copyright infringements of books, though not on the scale of those in music or film, "are on the increase". Authors demand drive to raise readers' awareness of book piracy's cost 2011-03-10T11:34:51Z Fees, however, noted the unpredictable nature of reality television and said the genre does not generally include plot or other expressions of ideas that are subject to copyright protection. Judge details reasons for not blocking ABC show 2012-06-22T19:07:11Z Australia's Federal Court in Sydney ruled it was impossible to hold iiNet responsible for users infringing copyright. 2010-02-04T06:43:00Z Klein initially tried to settle the copyright claim by offering to buy, allegedly on behalf of Harrison, the entire Bright Tunes catalog. Song authorship controversies, from George Harrison to Oasis 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z Also, because of “copyright diligence,” he was still unable to share the name of the program, he wrote. My Strange Literary Fellowship 2019-06-16T04:00:00Z But “the copyright holder wanted way too much money.” Books of The Times: The Weird, Wide World of Bugs in Hugh Raffles?s ?Insectopedia? 2010-03-24T23:08:00Z That is because its songwriting copyright is limited to the minimal sheet music that was supplied to the Copyright Office in 1973. 6 Takeaways From Ed Sheeran’s ‘Let’s Get It On’ Copyright Case 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z “Litigation over the song is likely to commence if and when plaintiffs release version 2 or their music video without obtaining a license to the disputed copyright,” Batts wrote. U.S. judge refuses to dismiss 'This Land is Your Land' lawsuit 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z A spokeswoman for the magazine said the publication believed that it did not hold the copyright to the crosswords but that Mr. Sondheim did. ArtsBeat Blog: This Time It's Crosswords (Not Cross Words) That Surface From Sondheim 2011-09-16T17:37:55Z When she was notified by Meta that the second of her accounts had been removed after complaints from Mr. Gallagher, she clicked the box to indicate that she questioned the validity of his copyright claim. The Fight for the Soul of Pilates Moves From Instagram to Court 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z But the problem of access for such copyrighted material goes to the heart of a growing crisis in the world of copyright protection, as the Internet increasingly muddies laws that were created for traditional media. Stevie Wonder to UN: Ease copyrights for the blind 2010-09-20T15:38:00Z There was a lawsuit to get Lee’s copyright back from a former agent. To shill a ‘Mockingbird’ 2015-02-16T05:00:00Z "We identify no merit in any of the theories relied on by plaintiffs to support their copyright claim," U.S. Abbott and Costello heirs strike out in 'Who's on First?' lawsuit 2016-10-11T04:00:00Z "Are you able to copyright elements that make up a genre? Trying to meet these standards could potentially inhibit creativity to the point of bringing songwriting and production to a standstill." Brian Wilson, Bonnie McKee and others react to 'Blurred Lines' verdict 2015-03-14T04:00:00Z In the early days of the republic, lacking international copyright treaties, the US government encouraged pirating of British literary classics in order to promote literacy. Is piracy a radical force? 2012-09-03T14:30:00Z At stake is the UN's international copyright framework, which has been under revision for six years. Stevie Wonder lobbies UN over audiobooks for the visually impaired 2010-09-21T10:40:00Z This drew a motion to dismiss that called upon Paramount and CBS to do a better job describing the copyrighted elements allegedly being infringed. 'Star Trek' Lawsuit Explores Vulcans and Vampires 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z Anne Frank’s father will be listed as co-author on her famous diary in a move to extend the copyright on the book, according to the foundation that owns the copyright. Anne Frank's Diary Now Has a Co-Author to Extend Copyright 2015-11-15T05:00:00Z Should writers keep their copyrights safely under lock and key, or will that rob them of the chance to take wing? Wylie's Amazon deal brings the end of the publishing world nigh 2010-07-23T09:30:00Z Hegemann found herself the focus of a campaign spearheaded by Günter Grass to protect writers’ intellectual copyright. Helene Hegemann: 'There's no such thing as originality, just authenticity' 2012-06-23T23:05:24Z Though the papers are housed by Smith College, their copyright is controlled by Ms. Burton. Who Owns Helen Gurley Brown’s Legacy? 2015-08-22T04:00:00Z They are about ownership, not copyright, which remains with the artist. Perspective | Beeple’s digital ‘artwork’ sold for more than any painting by Titian or Raphael. But as art, it’s a great big zero. 2021-03-15T04:00:00Z Are you going to hang on to the copyright of this concerto so Nick Park doesn't continue to cash in on your talent? Wallace: 'I have a feeling Gromit has a hankering to be a composer himself' 2012-07-26T19:30:01Z The suit is seeking a declaration from the court that McCartney can reclaim his copyright interests in the songs, as well as attorneys' fees. Paul McCartney sues Sony/ATV for Beatles music rights 2017-01-18T05:00:00Z But even with the proposed reforms to copyright laws governing parody, satire is still clearly seen as a threat by the UK establishment. Does the @pippatips legal spat show we're losing our appetite for satire? 2013-07-19T10:22:02Z Should they also be considered as “authors” of a recording for purposes of the copyright law? ArtsBeat Blog: Don Henley Urges Artists to Know Their Rights 2011-08-16T12:20:50Z That, and the fact that the book's copyright expired in the US in 1987, and most other places in 1995, opening the way for untold numbers of abridged, unabridged and adapted editions. The Secret Garden's hidden depths 2011-08-05T11:42:29Z Black and brown people are no longer legally prohibited from owning patents and copyrights, as they were in the 1700s and 1800s. The iconic American inventor is still a white male — that’s an obstacle to race and gender inclusion 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z Or will I just get sued for copyright infringement?” 8 Things We'd Like to See on the Final Episode of 'The Colbert Report' 2014-12-18T05:00:00Z The lawsuit asks a judge to forbid sale of the NFTs and any similar violation of Miramax copyrights, and asks for Tarantino to pay its legal fees and any related costs. Miramax sues Tarantino over planned ‘Pulp Fiction’ NFTs 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z "People who trade off of Michael's personality, copyrights, and trademarks should not be allowed to exploit the legacy of one of the world's most recognized talents for their own benefit." Michael Jackson's estate sues over website 2011-01-20T22:01:18Z Because Dam Things, the Scandinavian company that produced the toys, lost control of its copyright after failing to comply with U.S. laws, imitators flooded the market in the '70s and '80s. DreamWorks Animation plans Good Luck Trolls movie 2010-06-23T04:50:00Z "Huckleberry Finn" has long been out of copyright and subject to the wishes of anyone who cares to release it. Mark Twain remains censored, and uncensored 2011-01-07T19:08:15Z The British 1980s pop band "Duran Duran" will not be able to reclaim the U.S. copyrights to some of their most famous hits, an English court ruled on Friday. British band Duran Duran lose battle to reclaim U.S. rights 2016-12-02T05:00:00Z That changed earlier this year, however, after the copyright expired. 'Mein Kampf' giveaway in Italy angers leaders and readers 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z Mr. Wilner, who recently retained a copyright lawyer, devised the proposed subscription model after pushback from musicians wary of ceding control of their music without fair pay. Critic’s Notebook: Smalls and Other Clubs Are Webcasting Concerts 2013-07-12T21:35:22Z It was supposed to be screened in April 2011 but was pulled after a copyright wrangle between Remus Films and the estate of the deceased writer. Peake drama finally gets go-ahead 2012-05-28T17:31:05Z The saga took another turn when Gawker posted third-party download links to the script on its Defamer blog, prompting Tarantino to sue the media company for copyright infringement. Quentin Tarantino's 'Hateful Eight' back on, report says 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z But the resultant shock wave is better captured by another year: 1925, that of “Mrs. Dalloway” and several other works, all now in the spotlight in 2021, as they emerge from under copyright. Was 1925 Literary Modernism’s Most Important Year? 2021-03-20T04:00:00Z As archival research accelerates and 1920s-era writing is freed from copyright restrictions — this year, works from 1924 came into the public domain — it’s likely that more rediscovered works are on the way. A Book So Far Ahead of Its Time, It Took 87 Years to Find a Publisher 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z Instead, a copyright agent would review a reel of the film when it was brought to Washington, but it would not be kept. 'Essential' film copyright protection turns 100 2012-08-24T18:02:12Z The New York appeals court said Wednesday that "stockpiling vegetable purees for cover use in children's food is an idea that cannot be copyrighted." Jessica Seinfeld wins NY culinary copycat claim 2010-04-28T15:43:00Z And juries struggle with the job of separating what aspects of a song are protected by copyright from those that aren’t, said Christopher J. Buccafusco, a professor at Cardozo Law School. The ‘Blurred Lines’ Case Scared Songwriters. But Its Time May Be Up. 2020-03-24T04:00:00Z The copyright infringement lawsuit, which was filed in U.S. Julie Taymor sues 'Spider-Man' producers 2011-11-09T02:01:04Z While the technology and music industries have pushed successfully to change copyright law in their fields, “there is not a big powerful lobby to push anything through for individual recipes,” she said. Who Owns a Recipe? A Plagiarism Claim Has Cookbook Authors Asking. 2021-11-29T05:00:00Z A federal judge had ruled that its gold Oscar statuette was not protected by copyright. Oscars Watchdog Monitors Foul Play in Stores, Online and on Red Carpet 2011-02-26T00:14:51Z Some researchers are wary of the technology, warning of copyright abuses, job displacement, and its potential to help the spread of false information. A.I. May Help Design Your Favorite Video Game Character 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z The case claims that Pinkus "engaged in a scheme to dupe" Lee into assigning the copyright without any payment. Harper Lee sues agent over copyright to To Kill A Mockingbird 2013-05-04T22:35:05Z In its appeal, EMI also argued that the Girl Guides Association of Victoria state actually owned the copyright, as they sponsored the 1934 Girl Guides song competition for which the song was written. Appeal over Men At work 'rip-off' 2010-02-25T12:59:00Z In Sweden, the Pirate Party, which campaigns in favor of loosening copyright laws, abolishing patents and tightening privacy protections, says the tide will turn back in its favor. 2010-01-25T08:30:00Z Inside the courtroom, the case was all about chords, rhythms and the fine points of copyright law. 6 Takeaways From Ed Sheeran’s ‘Let’s Get It On’ Copyright Case 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Artists routinely weave copyrighted material into their action figures, but few interviewed for this article said they had received cease-and-desist letters. ‘Bootleg Toys’ Are Their Own Kind of Collectibles 2018-11-23T05:00:00Z One night in Japan, the opera company hierarchy were obliged to calm a Twitter storm of protest about their apparently heavy-handed response to a copyright issue on the opera blog Intermezzo. The Royal Opera on tour in Japan 2010-10-01T23:06:00Z When deciding if a dance is eligible for copyright, courts look at a combination of factors, including its level of creativity, its complexity or length, and whether the work was independently created. A Real-World Battle Over Dancing Avatars: Did Fortnite Steal the Floss? 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z Now Aereo says it will apply to pay copyright royalties for the content it carries. Moviegoers will go bananas for 'Apes.' Aereo tries a Hail Mary. 2014-07-11T04:00:00Z Mr. Cosson said he showed lawyers the script and was assured that “Mr. Burns” fell within the fair-use parameters of copyright law. ‘Mr. Burns’ Morphs ‘The Simpsons’ at Woolly Mammoth 2012-06-01T04:30:07Z The letter can allege defamation, or copyright infringement or privacy violations or a host of other grounds. John Naughton on WikiLeaks 2010-07-31T23:06:00Z Audiences are used to seeing that kind of directorial adventurousness with Shakespeare — less so with classics young enough to be under copyright. In This ‘Oklahoma!,’ She Loves Her and He Loves Him 2018-08-15T04:00:00Z The DEA is the result of many years of discussion between government, industry and trade unions to try to provide a framework to legislate against online copyright infringement. Filesharing curbs face high court delays 2011-03-21T13:22:18Z In a December 2011 letter attached to the lawsuit, a lawyer for Millennium wrote Arrow's lawyer saying it was his client's view "Lovelace" did not violate Arrow's trademarks and copyrights. 'Deep Throat' production company sues over 'Lovelace' film 2013-08-06T22:11:55Z Both novels are out of copyright and widely available in free editions online. Eckhart Tolle tops Winfrey sales list 2011-05-20T04:16:18Z In fact, the artist who created the poster, Shepard Fairey, used another photograph of Obama but said he relied on the Obama-Clooney picture to avoid a copyright infringement case with The Associated Press. Obama jokes with Clooney at star's gala fundraiser 2012-05-11T14:49:08Z Whitmill designed the tattoo for Tyson, called it "tribal tattoo" and claims it as a copyrighted work. Tattoo artist sues over Tyson design in new movie 2011-05-23T22:48:11Z Tenenbaum's lawyers argue that federal copyright laws and the Digital Theft Deterrence Act were not meant to target consumers. Court reinstates $675,000 damages for music downloading 2011-09-19T15:48:33Z However, because the Nasa astronaut does not own the rights to the photograph, he is not suing for copyright infringement. Astronaut sues Dido over album cover 2010-10-08T10:57:00Z Here is a guide to some of the most consequential music copyright cases in recent decades, along with excerpts from their recordings. Stolen or Original? Hear Songs From 7 Landmark Copyright Cases. 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Firstly, there will be change to the structure of the industry with fewer large players with greater strength, better placed to support the value of both authors' copyrights and publisher activities. Penguin Random House merger begins a new chapter for publishing 2013-01-07T15:11:37Z Barely legible numbers hover like ghosts over her subjects’ bodies, hinting at the algorithms that govern online life, but also watermarks that deter copyright infringement. 2 Art Gallery Shows to See Right Now 2020-11-03T05:00:00Z The overwhelming majority of these defiant bootleggers were alerted to my post by the Web site Slashdot, which takes a particular interest in questions of copyright and intellectual property. Theater Talkback: Who Owns Sheet Music? 2010-07-15T17:31:00Z The song was copyrighted twice, both times with Ms. Dinning’s name and the name of her former husband, Red Surrey. Jean Dinning, Songwriter of Pop Tragedy ?Teen Angel,? Dies at 86 2011-03-12T05:30:07Z Copyright Office in 1977, thus registering his copyright of the composition. Why the “Blurred Lines” Verdict Should Be Thrown Out 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z Kent Walker, general counsel for Google, said in a blogpost today that the company will "act on reliable copyright takedown requests within 24 hours". Google ramps up anti-piracy measures 2010-12-02T17:46:00Z In June of 2014, the Seventh Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals ruled on the Klinger case and defined the copyright of the Sherlock Holmes stories. The Strange Case of 'Mr. Holmes' Vs. U.S. Copyright Law 2015-05-31T04:00:00Z Although they discussed redacting parts of the book, that led to copyright concerns and board members ultimately decided to look for an alternative book about the subject. Book about Holocaust banned in Tennessee school district 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z The publishing company that holds the copyright on the song sued in 2009, arguing that the Men at Work riff copied much of the melody. ArtsBeat Blog: Kookaburra Sitting Pretty in That Old Gum Tree as Court Upholds Copyright Ruling 2011-10-07T16:30:22Z The freedom of artists and other creators to borrow from each other is connected with the principle that ideas cannot be copyrighted, a notion that is essential to free speech and artistic expression. Why the “Blurred Lines” Verdict Should Be Thrown Out 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z The process, formally referred to as termination of copyright transfers, requires the author to file notice with the U.S. By Day, Richie Weeks Sorted Mail. At Night, He Was a Disco Mastermind. 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z Jurors confirmed that Johnson's contract for "Nash Bridges" included a provision that made him a 50 percent owner in the show's copyright. Don Johnson wins verdict in 'Nash Bridges' case 2010-07-07T21:24:00Z Almost immediately, the copyright holders, Bright Tunes, filed a lawsuit against Harrison, who at the time was working with manager Klein and producer Phil Spector. Song authorship controversies, from George Harrison to Oasis 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z “Hotel California” was released in 1976, before the revision of copyright law went into effect. ArtsBeat Blog: Don Henley Urges Artists to Know Their Rights 2011-08-16T12:20:50Z |
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