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Copyright Office Says Streamers on the Hook for Late Fees

The U.S. Copyright Office recently addressed when fees for late royalty payments should be assessed under the Music Modernization Act’s blanket mechanical license. Under the Office’s Interpretive Rule, effective September 5, 2023, digital music royalty late fees begin accruing for digital music providers 45 days after the end of a monthly reporting period, even if the […]

Author: Albert J. Soler

October 5, 2023

Key Takeaways from Led Zeppelin Copyright Decision

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently handed Led Zeppelin a hard-fought copyright victory… The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently handed Led Zeppelin a hard-fought copyright victory. The federal appeals court ruled in Skidmore v. Led Zeppelin that the band classic song, Stairway to Heaven, did not infringe on the 1968 song Taurus by […]

Author: Ronald S. Bienstock

March 17, 2020

Taylor Swift Can’t Shake Copyright Suit Over Song Lyrics

Popstar Taylor Swift has been unable to shake a copyright infringement suit over the lyrics of her 2014 hit Shake It Off… While Taylor Swift was recently named the “Artist of the Decade” at the American Music Awards, she has been unable to shake a copyright infringement suit over the lyrics of her 2014 hit Shake […]

Author: Ronald S. Bienstock

January 3, 2020

Copyright owners must register their copyrights before filing suit in court

Supreme Court of United States Rules Copyright Owners Must Register Copyright Prior to Suit You may have heard, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a copyright owner can’t file an infringement lawsuit until the U.S. Copyright Office has granted a copyright registration for the subject work of concern. Once it has done so, a copyright owner may […]

Author: William R. Samuels

March 20, 2019

Suit Against Model Gigi Hadid Pits Right of Publicity Against Copyright Protection

Model Gigi Hadid Faces Copyright Infringement Suit for Posting Picture of Herself on Instagram Because Someone Else Owns the Copyright to the Image Model Gigi Hadid is facing a copyright infringement suit for posting a picture of herself on her Instagram account. The problem — someone else (a paparazzi photographer) owns the copyright to the […]

Author: Ronald S. Bienstock

February 26, 2019

New Jersey Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over Banana Costume Design Goes Bananas

A New Jersey federal court judge recently granted a preliminary injunction in a copyright infringement lawsuit involving a human-sized banana costume. While the unique subject matter generated media buzz and its fair share of clever puns, the ultimate outcome of the suit will seriously impact the future of two competing businesses.

Author: David A. Einhorn

August 15, 2018

Protecting Your Businesses from Unintended Website Liability

In the Digital Age, It Is Important For Businesses To Make Sure Their Online Presence Won’t Lead To Unintended Website Liability In the digital age, even most small businesses have a website. Whether you use your website to sell products or simply advertise your services, it is important to make sure that your online presence […]

Author: David A. Einhorn

February 2, 2018

Seven Key Intellectual Property Law Developments From 2017

As The First Month of 2018 Comes To a Close, It Is Important to Note Several Key Intellectual Property Law Developments From Last Year Intellectual property disputes dominated legal headlines in 2017. It was also a particularly busy year for IP cases at the U.S. Supreme Court. Throughout last year, Scarinci Hollenbeck’s Intellectual Property and […]

Author: David A. Einhorn

February 1, 2018

SCOTUS Holds Cheerleading Uniform Design Is To Be Copyrightable

SCOTUS recently held that the design of a cheerleading uniform is eligible for copyright protection In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court recently held that the design of a cheerleading uniform is eligible for copyright protection. As highlighted by the Court, its holding in Sitar Athletic° v. Varsity Brands “resolve[s] widespread disagreement over the […]

Author: David A. Einhorn

April 26, 2017

Beyoncé Next Artist Hit With Copyright Lawsuit

Even talent agreements with the entertainment industry’s most well-known recording artists aren’t safe from copyright infringement lawsuits. Messy lawsuit A federal lawsuit filed in a New Orleans courthouse in early February is aimed at superstar Beyoncé—and is seeking damage claims of $20 million, The New Orleans Advocate reported. Angel Barre, sister of now-deceased Anthony Barre, […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

March 8, 2017

Yes, There's A Lightsaber School and Lucasfilm Is Suing It

Why is Lucasfilm Suing this Lightsaber School? In the midst of losing themselves in the thrill of fantastical combat, a company of Star Wars enthusiasts are facing a lawsuit over their lightsaber school from the very company that started the billion-dollar franchise. Disney’s Lucasfilm recently filed a suit in the United States District Court’s Northern District of […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

November 2, 2016

Stairway to Heaven Lawsuit Breakdown

Intellectual Property Attorney Brent “Giles” Davis Breaks Down What the Jury Will have to Consider in the Stairway to Heaven Lawsuit. The upcoming copyright infringement trial involving Led Zeppelin’s hit, Stairway to Heaven, has recently received a great deal of media attention. In the case Skidmore v. Led Zeppelin, plaintiff, the estate of Randy Wolfe, […]

Author: Brent "Giles" Davis

June 10, 2016

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