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Get Hot — The US Copyright Office issued a ruling in June 2012 that yoga sequences are not protected by copyright. Choudhury has multiple copyright registrations for his yoga instructional videos and materials. He is claiming a copyright in the sequence which is a compilation of 26 poses and two breathing techniques. Choudhury sued Evolation Yoga, LLC also alleging copyright infringement of the Bikram sequence. MORE
"We conclude that this monkey — and all animals, since they are not human — lacks statutory standing under the Copyright Act." read more. THR, Esq. Tech Tech THR Online MORE
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. Show notes are located at [link]. Here’s what we talked about… Lindsay Lohan Loses. Paid Endorsements? Are your disclosures in order? Canada is cracking down on paid social media endorsements. MORE
With the Copyright Royalty Board now in the early stages of the next proceeding to consider webcasting royalties (see our article here ) as well as other proceedings including the distribution of cable and satellite television royalties to TV programmers (see these CRB notices ), the Chief Judge of the CRB, Suzanne Barnett, announced her retirement earlier this month. MORE
If you’ve heard about the new copyright law in Europe, you’ve probably heard that the new rules with either break the Internet or bring Big Tech to heel. Nowhere is the unvirtuous circle more obvious than in Europe during the run up to and final passage of the new European Copyright Directive. Those fines seem large, but were barely discussed compared to the braying from YouTube over the Copyright Directive. MORE
An injunction bid against Redbox fails as the judge determines Disney is leveraging its copyright monopoly beyond the scope of its rights. read more. THR, Esq. Business Movies Television Business THR Online MORE
Stacey Lantagne, University of Mississippi School of Law, is publishing The Copymark Creep: How the Normative Standards of Fan Communities Can Rescue Copyright in the 2016 volume of the Georgia State University Law Review. Copyrighted works Here is the abstract. MORE
[MTP readers will recall that there is a fierce fight going on in South Africa over a new national copyright amendment that is backed by Big Tech but bitterly opposed by South Africa’s creative sector. One of the catalysts of change was the 2011 Copyright Review Commission (CRC) report which was commissioned by Minister Rob Davies after a group of musicians petitioned the Office of then President Zuma in a plea for assistance. MORE
Copyright Office is proposing many different ways to regulate The MLC, which is the government approved mechanical licensing collective under MMA authorized to collect and pay out “all streaming mechanicals for every song ever written or that ever may be written by any songwriter in the world that is exploited in the United States under the blanket license.” ” The Copyright Office is submitting these regulations to the public to comment on. MORE
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 MORE
SEUSS MASHUP DEEMED COPYRIGHT FAIR USE BY JUDGE FORTNITE SECTION POKEMON GO SETTLES ITS TRESPASSING CLASS THOMAS WEIGHS IN ON DEFAMATION FAIR USE BAD DECISION: RNC WINS AGAINST PHOTOGRAPHER ON FAIR USE FOLLOW UP ON MMA: SPOTIFY, AMAZON, PANDORA, AND GOOGLE NOTICES OF APPEAL TO THE D.C. 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. MORE
He also registered the film’s copyright in his own name. The 2nd Circuit now joins the 9th Circuit in ruling that when contributions are inseparable from the work, and the individual in question is neither a sole or joint author, those contributions are not separately a “work of authorship” to which copyright protection attaches. Google, over an actress’ claimed copyright in her contribution to the controversial film Innocence of Muslims. MORE
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
Is this copyright infringement and is this OK for me to do so?” ” Well, Jody the short answers are: Yes this is copyright infringement and NO it is not OK for you to do so without the permission of the owner of the television program. This question made me realize that I've talked quite a lot about things like fair use, and how to get rights to use stuff, but very little about the actual basic rule of copyright and copyright infringement. VIDEO: [link]. 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? and $800 for expedited processing, my question is: for purposes of clearing a piece of music (say for use in a TV show), would that specific piece have to have gone all the way through the Copyright Office and received a certificate of registration from the USCO? AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com. MORE
Shownotes for Restatement Scandal: ALI Restatement of Copyright Progress Status (note no chapters have been approved). American Law Institute, Restatement of Copyright project. Restatement of Copyright Participants. Samuelson Letter to ALI Requesting Restatement of Copyright. Spotify Lawyer Leads Law Institute “Restatement of Copyright” Project www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2018/01/s…ake-treatise.html]. MORE
Copyright Act to file notice of termination of the copyright assignments for Charles’ songs and reclaim those revenue streams. Charles left the bulk of his estate, including his copyright assets, to The Ray Charles Foundation for the benefit of hearing and seeing impaired persons. There are two schemes for termination of copyright grants under the U.S. Copyright law and they arise from works created and published pre or post January 1, 1978. MORE
“It’s elementary my dear Watson, Sherlock Holmes might still have copyright protection.” ” Not precisely the definitive answer one expects from Sherlock’s reasoning of all things – even the intricacies of copyright law. The recent lawsuit filed against the estate of Sir Author Conan Doyle might bring out heirs of other great works created in the late 1800′s and early 20th century to see just how long copyright protection can be stretched. MORE
We’ll be coming back to this soon, but readers should be aware that there’s a loophole in Canada’s Copyright Act that can be closed immediately through the the USMCA trade agreement. Canada has an odd anachronism in the copyright term for works other than sound recordings–unlike the majority of Canada’s trading partners, Canadian copyright is based on the old life plus 50. MORE
Emily Hudson, King's College London School of Law, has published Copyright Guidance for Using Films in Online Teaching During the COVID-19 Pandemic. This Guidance discusses copyright options for using feature films and other audiovisual content in MORE
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. MORE
State Ownership of Copyrights – more news. Georgia Copyrighting its laws (relate to Butts/CA statute from last ep). More on California’s move to copyright it’s works. The post Taxing Dead Celebs, Fee Shifting in Copyright Cases and Red Flag Knowledge – ELU 75 originally appeared on Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update , is now available for your enjoyment. MORE
The US Copyright Office has a wealth of information available at their website on the copyright registration process. What is a copyright? Copyright is an original work of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression — such as a song, book, or sound recording. What is the difference between a trademark and a copyright? What is a “Poor Man’s Copyright?” Do I need a lawyer to file a copyright application? Copyright Office. MORE
The Copyright Office has posted notices of proposed rules on four topics: Confidential information , royalty reporting by MLC , the transparency of the MLC , and the notices and reporting. Lots to drill down on, thanks to the Copyright Office for all the work on these which must have been a tremendous effort. Music Modernization Act Copyright Office Music is Nothing Like Water MORE
Gugliuzza, Boston University School of Law, has published Death of a Copyright at 99 Boston University Law Review 2581 (2019). A well-established feature of modern copyright law is that the term of a copyright Paul R. Here is the abstract. MORE
Copyright Office. The reason it is not susceptible to a “factiness” approach is that the job is a balancing act between creators across all copyright categories, some of the biggest tech corporations in commercial history, and users (or as we call them, fans). MORE
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. What is involved in registering copyright? How much does it cost to register a copyright? Especially when registration occurs early in the life of the copyright. MORE
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. So, the question posted in the comments on my blog asked whether copyright registration needs to be renewed every year. Modern Copyright law doesn’t require (or permit) any renewal. Once the term of copyright protection expires, the work automatically falls into the public domain. MORE
damages in the Copyright Act is $150K. Because the CASE Act would provide meaningful relief to artists in all copyright categories caught up in DMCA hell, the ennui of learned helplessness brought on by the call and response of notice and counter notice that gives Google domain over vast numbers of copyrights from people who can’t afford to fight back in federal court. Senator Wyden has a history of placing holds on copyright legislation. MORE
but not for the film’s producers, who failed to get the proper clearances from the owner of the copyrighted design. The tattoo artist in question has registered the copyright, and filed a lawsuit for damages and an injunction. Specifically, the Court acknowledged that the tattoo artist has established a “likelihood of success on the merits&# of the copyright infringement case. Entertainment Law copyright tattoo tyson MORE
Among other things, the MLC is also mandated to “[a]dminister a process by which copyright owners can claim ownership of musical works (and shares of musical works)” But the MMA also establishes a cohort of “special” people who can get <em>copies of the entire database</em>, a “bulk copy.” Authority of the Copyright Office to Create Database Conflict of Interest Rules. Again, important issues for the Copyright Office. MORE
"A 'groove' or 'feeling' cannot be copyrighted, and inspiration is not copying." read more. THR, Esq. Music Music THR Online MORE
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. So, the question posted in the comments on my blog asked whether copyright registration needs to be renewed every year. Copyright law doesn’t require (or permit) any renewal. MORE
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? The Berne Convention requires its signatories to recognize the copyright of works of authors from other signatory countries (known as members of the Berne Union) in the same way as it recognizes the copyright of its own nationals. MORE
Q: Angel asks about registering his multiple copyrights under a single folio of works. Asked & Answered: should I register multiple copyrights together! Entertainment Law attorney copyright Entertainment law entertainment lawyer folio Intellectual property multiple registration youtube This video provides my answer: A: . The short answer is yes, it’s often possible to register multiple works together as a folio. But, it’s not always a very good idea. MORE
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. Q: Mike wrote in to ask whether he needs to re-register the copyright for a screenplay after changing its title. Or just google Copyright office Circular #8. MORE
To Kill a Mockingbird Literary Agent Addresses Allegation of Stealing Copyright . Copyright Makes Mid-Century Works Disappear (and Helps Resurrect Old Works). Entertainment Law Update Podcast 43 – No copyright, Sherlock? Entertainment Law Brando copyright Entertainment law publicity Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231. In this Episode: More about Aereo, Faulkner and Sherlock Holmes. The Turtles lead class action over pre-1972 works. MORE
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. So, the question posted in the comments on my blog asked whether copyright registration needs to be renewed every year. Modern Copyright law doesn’t require (or permit) any renewal. Once the term of copyright protection expires, the work automatically falls into the public domain. MORE
There’s a great mix of trademark, copyright and music publishing cases. Number 1: Bikram Yoga Protected by Trademark NOT Copyright – It’s Hot. Number 4: Sherlock Holmes, Elementary, Copyright Protection and Trademarks. Number 1: Bikram Yoga Protected by Trademark NOT Copyright – It’s Hot. copyright copyright infringement Music Publishing trademark Copyright Copyright Litigation Entertainment lawsuit Music Business Trademark MORE
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 MORE
A copyright law comic book? It's a comic book style presentation of copyright law basics, and it's worth a look. After all, reading up on copyright law from the dusty old books may be MY cup of tea, but it's probably not yours. Do you have questions about copyright, trademark, public domain, contracts or anything related to the law and business of the entertainment industries? Learn copyright law basics from a comic book!? MORE
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. 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. Show notes are located at [link]. MORE
Public Resource WINS, NO ONE CAN COPYRIGHT THE LAW BLACKBEARD POSTMORTEM – SENATE APPROACHING NEW LITIGATION EFFORTS NEW YORK DISTRICT CASE DISMISSES GRAFFITI ARTIST CLAIM SUPREME COURT: WILLFULNESS NOT NEEDED FOR DISGORGEMENT SECOND CIRCUIT LIMITS COPYRIGHT DAMAGES TO THREE YEARS PRIOR TO SUIT EVERLY V. The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update, is now available for your enjoyment. MORE
State Ownership of Copyrights – more news. Georgia Copyrighting its laws (relate to Butts/CA statute from last ep). More on California’s move to copyright it’s works. The post Taxing Dead Celebs, Fee Shifting in Copyright Cases and Red Flag Knowledge – ELU 75 originally appeared on Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update , is now available for your enjoyment. MORE
Copyright Related Topics Music Technology Policy
SEPTEMBER 5, 2020
Copyright Office. The reason it is not susceptible to a “factiness” approach is that the job is a balancing act between creators across all copyright categories, some of the biggest tech corporations in commercial history, and users (or as we call them, fans).
Gordon P. Firemark
MAY 21, 2020
Public Resource WINS, NO ONE CAN COPYRIGHT THE LAW BLACKBEARD POSTMORTEM – SENATE APPROACHING NEW LITIGATION EFFORTS NEW YORK DISTRICT CASE DISMISSES GRAFFITI ARTIST CLAIM SUPREME COURT: WILLFULNESS NOT NEEDED FOR DISGORGEMENT SECOND CIRCUIT LIMITS COPYRIGHT DAMAGES TO THREE YEARS PRIOR TO SUIT EVERLY V. The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update, is now available for your enjoyment.
Gordon P. Firemark
JANUARY 29, 2015
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. So, the question posted in the comments on my blog asked whether copyright registration needs to be renewed every year. Copyright law doesn’t require (or permit) any renewal.
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. Show notes are located at [link]. Here’s what we talked about… Lindsay Lohan Loses. Paid Endorsements? Are your disclosures in order? Canada is cracking down on paid social media endorsements.
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. What is involved in registering copyright? How much does it cost to register a copyright? Especially when registration occurs early in the life of the copyright.
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? The Berne Convention requires its signatories to recognize the copyright of works of authors from other signatory countries (known as members of the Berne Union) in the same way as it recognizes the copyright of its own nationals.
Gordon P. Firemark
MARCH 27, 2019
SEUSS MASHUP DEEMED COPYRIGHT FAIR USE BY JUDGE FORTNITE SECTION POKEMON GO SETTLES ITS TRESPASSING CLASS THOMAS WEIGHS IN ON DEFAMATION FAIR USE BAD DECISION: RNC WINS AGAINST PHOTOGRAPHER ON FAIR USE FOLLOW UP ON MMA: SPOTIFY, AMAZON, PANDORA, AND GOOGLE NOTICES OF APPEAL TO THE D.C. 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.
Gordon P. Firemark
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. So, the question posted in the comments on my blog asked whether copyright registration needs to be renewed every year. Modern Copyright law doesn’t require (or permit) any renewal. Once the term of copyright protection expires, the work automatically falls into the public domain.
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! Entertainment Law attorney copyright Entertainment law entertainment lawyer folio Intellectual property multiple registration youtube This video provides my answer: A: . The short answer is yes, it’s often possible to register multiple works together as a folio. But, it’s not always a very good idea.
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.
Gordon P. Firemark
JULY 6, 2015
He also registered the film’s copyright in his own name. The 2nd Circuit now joins the 9th Circuit in ruling that when contributions are inseparable from the work, and the individual in question is neither a sole or joint author, those contributions are not separately a “work of authorship” to which copyright protection attaches. Google, over an actress’ claimed copyright in her contribution to the controversial film Innocence of Muslims.
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. So, the question posted in the comments on my blog asked whether copyright registration needs to be renewed every year. Modern Copyright law doesn’t require (or permit) any renewal. Once the term of copyright protection expires, the work automatically falls into the public domain.
Gordon P. Firemark
DECEMBER 4, 2014
A copyright law comic book? It's a comic book style presentation of copyright law basics, and it's worth a look. After all, reading up on copyright law from the dusty old books may be MY cup of tea, but it's probably not yours. Do you have questions about copyright, trademark, public domain, contracts or anything related to the law and business of the entertainment industries? Learn copyright law basics from a comic book!?
Gordon P. Firemark
JANUARY 14, 2018
Is this copyright infringement and is this OK for me to do so?” ” Well, Jody the short answers are: Yes this is copyright infringement and NO it is not OK for you to do so without the permission of the owner of the television program. This question made me realize that I've talked quite a lot about things like fair use, and how to get rights to use stuff, but very little about the actual basic rule of copyright and copyright infringement. VIDEO: [link].
Current Trends
JUNE 21, 2013
The US Copyright Office has a wealth of information available at their website on the copyright registration process. What is a copyright? Copyright is an original work of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression — such as a song, book, or sound recording. What is the difference between a trademark and a copyright? What is a “Poor Man’s Copyright?” Do I need a lawyer to file a copyright application? Copyright Office.
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. Q: Mike wrote in to ask whether he needs to re-register the copyright for a screenplay after changing its title. Or just google Copyright office Circular #8.
Gordon P. Firemark
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
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? and $800 for expedited processing, my question is: for purposes of clearing a piece of music (say for use in a TV show), would that specific piece have to have gone all the way through the Copyright Office and received a certificate of registration from the USCO? AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com.
Gordon P. Firemark
AUGUST 14, 2013
To Kill a Mockingbird Literary Agent Addresses Allegation of Stealing Copyright . Copyright Makes Mid-Century Works Disappear (and Helps Resurrect Old Works). Entertainment Law Update Podcast 43 – No copyright, Sherlock? Entertainment Law Brando copyright Entertainment law publicity Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231. In this Episode: More about Aereo, Faulkner and Sherlock Holmes. The Turtles lead class action over pre-1972 works.
Music Technology Policy
JANUARY 7, 2019
Shownotes for Restatement Scandal: ALI Restatement of Copyright Progress Status (note no chapters have been approved). American Law Institute, Restatement of Copyright project. Restatement of Copyright Participants. Samuelson Letter to ALI Requesting Restatement of Copyright. Spotify Lawyer Leads Law Institute “Restatement of Copyright” Project www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2018/01/s…ake-treatise.html].
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.
Gordon P. Firemark
MAY 31, 2011
but not for the film’s producers, who failed to get the proper clearances from the owner of the copyrighted design. The tattoo artist in question has registered the copyright, and filed a lawsuit for damages and an injunction. Specifically, the Court acknowledged that the tattoo artist has established a “likelihood of success on the merits&# of the copyright infringement case. Entertainment Law copyright tattoo tyson
Media Law Prof Blog
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
Gugliuzza, Boston University School of Law, has published Death of a Copyright at 99 Boston University Law Review 2581 (2019). A well-established feature of modern copyright law is that the term of a copyright Paul R. Here is the abstract.
Gordon P. Firemark
JUNE 29, 2016
State Ownership of Copyrights – more news. Georgia Copyrighting its laws (relate to Butts/CA statute from last ep). More on California’s move to copyright it’s works. The post Taxing Dead Celebs, Fee Shifting in Copyright Cases and Red Flag Knowledge – ELU 75 originally appeared on Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update , is now available for your enjoyment.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
APRIL 23, 2018
"We conclude that this monkey — and all animals, since they are not human — lacks statutory standing under the Copyright Act." read more. THR, Esq. Tech Tech THR Online
Music Technology Policy
JUNE 7, 2019
[MTP readers will recall that there is a fierce fight going on in South Africa over a new national copyright amendment that is backed by Big Tech but bitterly opposed by South Africa’s creative sector. One of the catalysts of change was the 2011 Copyright Review Commission (CRC) report which was commissioned by Minister Rob Davies after a group of musicians petitioned the Office of then President Zuma in a plea for assistance.
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. 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. Show notes are located at [link].
Music Technology Policy
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Among other things, the MLC is also mandated to “[a]dminister a process by which copyright owners can claim ownership of musical works (and shares of musical works)” But the MMA also establishes a cohort of “special” people who can get <em>copies of the entire database</em>, a “bulk copy.” Authority of the Copyright Office to Create Database Conflict of Interest Rules. Again, important issues for the Copyright Office.
Broadcast Law Blog
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
With the Copyright Royalty Board now in the early stages of the next proceeding to consider webcasting royalties (see our article here ) as well as other proceedings including the distribution of cable and satellite television royalties to TV programmers (see these CRB notices ), the Chief Judge of the CRB, Suzanne Barnett, announced her retirement earlier this month.
Music Technology Policy
JANUARY 16, 2020
damages in the Copyright Act is $150K. Because the CASE Act would provide meaningful relief to artists in all copyright categories caught up in DMCA hell, the ennui of learned helplessness brought on by the call and response of notice and counter notice that gives Google domain over vast numbers of copyrights from people who can’t afford to fight back in federal court. Senator Wyden has a history of placing holds on copyright legislation.
Gordon P. Firemark
JUNE 26, 2016
State Ownership of Copyrights – more news. Georgia Copyrighting its laws (relate to Butts/CA statute from last ep). More on California’s move to copyright it’s works. The post Taxing Dead Celebs, Fee Shifting in Copyright Cases and Red Flag Knowledge – ELU 75 originally appeared on Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update , is now available for your enjoyment.
Music Technology Policy
JUNE 13, 2020
Copyright Office is proposing many different ways to regulate The MLC, which is the government approved mechanical licensing collective under MMA authorized to collect and pay out “all streaming mechanicals for every song ever written or that ever may be written by any songwriter in the world that is exploited in the United States under the blanket license.” ” The Copyright Office is submitting these regulations to the public to comment on.
Current Trends
DECEMBER 27, 2013
There’s a great mix of trademark, copyright and music publishing cases. Number 1: Bikram Yoga Protected by Trademark NOT Copyright – It’s Hot. Number 4: Sherlock Holmes, Elementary, Copyright Protection and Trademarks. Number 1: Bikram Yoga Protected by Trademark NOT Copyright – It’s Hot. copyright copyright infringement Music Publishing trademark Copyright Copyright Litigation Entertainment lawsuit Music Business Trademark
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
Media Law Prof Blog
AUGUST 12, 2020
Emily Hudson, King's College London School of Law, has published Copyright Guidance for Using Films in Online Teaching During the COVID-19 Pandemic. This Guidance discusses copyright options for using feature films and other audiovisual content in
Current Trends
FEBRUARY 18, 2013
“It’s elementary my dear Watson, Sherlock Holmes might still have copyright protection.” ” Not precisely the definitive answer one expects from Sherlock’s reasoning of all things – even the intricacies of copyright law. The recent lawsuit filed against the estate of Sir Author Conan Doyle might bring out heirs of other great works created in the late 1800′s and early 20th century to see just how long copyright protection can be stretched.
Music Technology Policy
MAY 30, 2019
If you’ve heard about the new copyright law in Europe, you’ve probably heard that the new rules with either break the Internet or bring Big Tech to heel. Nowhere is the unvirtuous circle more obvious than in Europe during the run up to and final passage of the new European Copyright Directive. Those fines seem large, but were barely discussed compared to the braying from YouTube over the Copyright Directive.
Current Trends
JANUARY 4, 2013
Get Hot — The US Copyright Office issued a ruling in June 2012 that yoga sequences are not protected by copyright. Choudhury has multiple copyright registrations for his yoga instructional videos and materials. He is claiming a copyright in the sequence which is a compilation of 26 poses and two breathing techniques. Choudhury sued Evolation Yoga, LLC also alleging copyright infringement of the Bikram sequence.
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
Media Law Prof Blog
APRIL 16, 2015
Stacey Lantagne, University of Mississippi School of Law, is publishing The Copymark Creep: How the Normative Standards of Fan Communities Can Rescue Copyright in the 2016 volume of the Georgia State University Law Review. Copyrighted works Here is the abstract.
Music Technology Policy
FEBRUARY 9, 2020
We’ll be coming back to this soon, but readers should be aware that there’s a loophole in Canada’s Copyright Act that can be closed immediately through the the USMCA trade agreement. Canada has an odd anachronism in the copyright term for works other than sound recordings–unlike the majority of Canada’s trading partners, Canadian copyright is based on the old life plus 50.
Current Trends
DECEMBER 11, 2013
Copyright Act to file notice of termination of the copyright assignments for Charles’ songs and reclaim those revenue streams. Charles left the bulk of his estate, including his copyright assets, to The Ray Charles Foundation for the benefit of hearing and seeing impaired persons. There are two schemes for termination of copyright grants under the U.S. Copyright law and they arise from works created and published pre or post January 1, 1978.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
An injunction bid against Redbox fails as the judge determines Disney is leveraging its copyright monopoly beyond the scope of its rights. read more. THR, Esq. Business Movies Television Business THR Online
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
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