The game isn't over, but NBA 2K16 just scored big in a copyright lawsuit over players' tattoos. read more. THR, Esq. Tech Tech THR Online MORE
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He also registered the film’s copyright in his own name. Google, over an actress’ claimed copyright in her contribution to the controversial film Innocence of Muslims. In most instances, the participants have signed agreements clarifying issues of ownership and copyright. MORE
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When should you register your copyrights? One of the most common questions I get from clients I the business is about when they should register their copyrights. So, here goes… First off, registration is not necessary to perfect the copyrights in a work, but the benefits of registration, especially early registration are so significant, copyright owners should make a practice of registering their copyrights well in advance of any trouble arising. MORE
Originally seeking at least $20 million in damages, songwriters Martin Harrington and Thomas Leonard alleged the song derived from their work. read more. THR, Esq. Music Music THR Online MORE
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Judge Richard Arnold found, "not without hesitation," that "any termination notices filed by the band were voided by these provisions in their contract." read more. THR, Esq. THR, Esq. Music Music Billboard MORE
Although a "significant legal error" has supposedly been made — copyright holders must consider fair use before sending takedown notices — the Acting Solicitor General tells the high court to reject a review of baby-dancing-to-Prince. MORE
Does a song have to be registered with the copyright office before you can obtain a license to use it in your film or other project? You don’t need to have a registration to own a copyright, or to do anything with the copyrighted work. AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com. MORE
After nearly a decade in court, a Nevada judge decides that producers, writers and the director of the hit musical fairly used an unpublished biography. read more. THR, Esq. Business Television Music Business THR Online MORE
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Copyright Registration should happen within 3 months after a work is first published. These benefits are, in fact, so significant, that we recommend content owners establish a practice of registering copyrights, long before any infringement occurs or litigation is anticipated. MORE
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In this Asked & Answered video, I answer a question about whether you need to renew copyright. A reader wrote in with a question about copyrights needing to be renewed. I’ll answer the renewal question, and explain how copyright duration works, in just a moment. MORE
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Copyright Related Topics Gordon P. Firemark
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
Is it harder to register a Copyright now? The post Is copyright getting tougher? The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update , is now available for your enjoyment. Listen here, or subscribe and download in your favorite podcast listening app.
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JULY 24, 2015
A reader wrote in with a question about whether copyrights need to be renewed. I’ll answer the renewal question, and explain how copyright duration works, in just a moment. Modern Copyright law doesn’t require (or permit) any renewal. TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
APRIL 26, 2017
"A 'groove' or 'feeling' cannot be copyrighted, and inspiration is not copying." read more. THR, Esq. Music Music THR Online
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JUNE 16, 2016
The decision is likely to be cited in most future copyright cases. The Business Business THR Online Copyrightread more. THR, Esq.
Gordon P. Firemark
JANUARY 6, 2015
Copyright Registration should happen within 3 months after a work is first published. These benefits are, in fact, so significant, that we recommend content owners establish a practice of registering copyrights, long before any infringement occurs or litigation is anticipated.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
A judge grants summary judgment to a filmmaker challenging Warner Chappel's copyright to a song more than a century old. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Music Business THR Online
Gordon P. Firemark
SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
When should you register your copyrights? One of the most common questions I get from clients I the business is about when they should register their copyrights. So, here goes… First off, registration is not necessary to perfect the copyrights in a work, but the benefits of registration, especially early registration are so significant, copyright owners should make a practice of registering their copyrights well in advance of any trouble arising.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MAY 23, 2017
The studio tells a judge that its hit animated film is nothing like the one pitched by the writer of "Total Recall." read more. THR, Esq. Business Movies Business THR Online
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JULY 28, 2016
Pimpin' ain't easy, and neither is winning a copyright lawsuit against a major network. read more. THR, Esq. Television Television THR Online Empire
Gordon P. Firemark
OCTOBER 18, 2013
Q: Angel asks about registering his multiple copyrights under a single folio of works. Asked & Answered: should I register multiple copyrights together! This video provides my answer: A: .
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
APRIL 10, 2017
Originally seeking at least $20 million in damages, songwriters Martin Harrington and Thomas Leonard alleged the song derived from their work. read more. THR, Esq. Music Music THR Online
Gordon P. Firemark
JULY 6, 2015
He also registered the film’s copyright in his own name. Google, over an actress’ claimed copyright in her contribution to the controversial film Innocence of Muslims. In most instances, the participants have signed agreements clarifying issues of ownership and copyright.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
APRIL 7, 2017
In its latest big decision on the copyright front, the 9th Circuit revives a paparazzi agency's lawsuit over a photo of Beyonce Knowles showing off her baby bump.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JUNE 19, 2017
The justices decide not to review a dispute triggered when Universal Music ordered the takedown of a YouTube video showing a cute baby dancing to Prince's "Let's Go Crazy." read more. THR, Esq. Business Tech THR Online
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JUNE 1, 2016
A judge determines that remastered versions of old songs get copyright — and owners of the originals can't stop the public performance of them. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Music Business THR Online
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
AUGUST 2, 2016
The game isn't over, but NBA 2K16 just scored big in a copyright lawsuit over players' tattoos. read more. THR, Esq. Tech Tech THR Online
Gordon P. Firemark
JUNE 26, 2016
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Gordon P. Firemark
JULY 28, 2016
2 Is there a Small Claims Copyright Court in the future? The post Stairway to Heaven, Copyright Small Claims, Tattoo T-Shirt & DOJ Ruling – Episode 76 originally appeared on Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MAY 15, 2017
The development occurs after CBS, Fox, and NBC score a March victory at one appellate circuit with other decisions loomings. read more. THR, Esq. Business Television Tech Business THR Online
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
The suit claims the show is a ripoff of a Spanish series. read more. THR, Esq. Television Television THR Online Timeless
Gordon P. Firemark
SEPTEMBER 6, 2013
Q: Vince asks: Does having an IP [screenplay] copyrighted in one country make it binding in another country? In other words, If I copyrighted a script in the US… does that copyright also hold legal status in Ireland?
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
Allan Cole says he wrote "War" and "Natty Dread" but just recently discovered he doesn't own the copyrights. read more. THR, Esq. Music Music THR Online Bob Marley
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
OCTOBER 21, 2015
The judge found the plaintiff lacked standing for his copyright lawsuit against the rapper and producer Timbaland. read more. THR, Esq. Earshot The Business Music Culture Business THR Online Jay Z Timbaland
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
FEBRUARY 9, 2017
The dispute veered from a possible discussion of cover songs to differing interpretations of what happened in licensing negotiations. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Music Business THR Online
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MAY 5, 2017
Although a "significant legal error" has supposedly been made — copyright holders must consider fair use before sending takedown notices — the Acting Solicitor General tells the high court to reject a review of baby-dancing-to-Prince.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2016
Judge Richard Arnold found, "not without hesitation," that "any termination notices filed by the band were voided by these provisions in their contract." read more. THR, Esq. THR, Esq. Music Music Billboard
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MARCH 1, 2016
Copyright Office says it shouldn't have registered the hip-hop artist's smash hit. The U.S. As a result, a high-profile lawsuit gets cloudy. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Music Business THR Online
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MAY 18, 2015
An order today might give Warner/Chappell reason to be optimistic in defending the validity of its copyright to the English language's most popular song.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
OCTOBER 31, 2016
The high court is considering whether to grant review of a dispute triggered when Universal Music ordered the takedown of YouTube video showing a cute baby dancing to Prince's song. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Television Music Tech Business THR Online
Gordon P. Firemark
JULY 23, 2015
A reader wrote in with a question about copyrights need to be renewed. I’ll answer the renewal question, and explain how copyright duration works, in just a moment. Modern Copyright law doesn’t require (or permit) any renewal. TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com.
Gordon P. Firemark
FEBRUARY 8, 2014
In this video, Entertainment Lawyer Gordon Firemark answers a question about changing titles of works once registered for copyright protection. A client recently wrote me with a question about changing the title of a work that’s been registered for copyright.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JUNE 2, 2017
The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals hears arguments whether the Justice Department is right to bar BMI from issuing fractional licenses. read more. THR, Esq. Business Television Music Tech Business THR Online
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
APRIL 18, 2013
After an appellate court revived Viacom''s claims that YouTube hosted copyright infringing work, U.S. District judge Louis Stanton has again given the defendant a victory. read more. The Business THR, Esq. Television Tech Business
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
FEBRUARY 9, 2016
The complaint alleged that the superhero's body armor was derived from another comic book. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Business THR Online
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JUNE 14, 2017
After nearly a decade in court, a Nevada judge decides that producers, writers and the director of the hit musical fairly used an unpublished biography. read more. THR, Esq. Business Television Music Business THR Online
The Legal Satyricon
APRIL 27, 2015
Marvel: Copyright in the Three-Point Landing? I love copyright law, usually. Originally, copyright protected works for 14 years, with a renewal period of 14 […]. copyrightHorizon v. Why is it there? It is there to ensure that authors and artists can profit from their work. Great idea. Unfortunately, somewhere along the line, the concept got polluted.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JUNE 6, 2016
Michael Landon Jr. and Kelly Kullberg claim the faith-based film used their story. read more. THR, Esq. Movies Movies THR Online
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MARCH 28, 2017
The body armor, though, is too common in the comic book or superhero genre. read more. THR, Esq. Business Movies Business THR Online
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
OCTOBER 5, 2015
The "Big Pimpin" copyright trial is scheduled to begin next Monday. read more. THR, Esq. Music Music Business THR Online
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Arguments of originality and registration aren't enough to save the Richmond Organization and Ludlow Music from having to face a lawsuit. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Music Business THR Online
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