Kluwer Copyright Blog
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Like most copyright systems, French copyright law does not leave much room for the freedom of authors of transformative graphic works (also called “derivative works”). Three interesting cases on derivative works, two involving Jeff Koons and one Tintin, have recently put French copyright law in the international spotlight (e.g.
JIPL Online
MARCH 15, 2021
7] Before the court could decide if the subtitled version, a type of derivative work, could still be protected even if the underlying film on its own was available to be used by all, both parties settled. [8]. 31, 2019), [link]. [12] 9] Both parties reached an amicable settlement. [10] 11] The case has also been settled. [12]
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LexBlog IP
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
13] Instead, the Second Circuit held that the differences between the works are more akin to the differences between a novel and an adaptation of that novel—“a paradigmatic example” of a derivative work that would require a license. [14]. It found that all four fair use factors weighed against fair use. [12]
IPilogue
MAY 26, 2022
In 2019, West was also hit with a lawsuit for unauthorized use of a sound recording on his Grammy-nominated song, “Ultralight Beam.” To incorporate a sound recording into a new musical work, artists must obtain “clearance” or permission from the copyright holder.
Copyright Lately
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
The public domain status of all of these works was further delayed by 1998’s Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act (CTEA) , which extended the term of copyright protection for subsisting copyrighted works by 20 years. Works copyrighted prior to 1978 had their terms extended from 75 years to 95 years from the date of publication.
Intellectual Property Office Blog
JULY 29, 2021
Molly Mae rose to fame following 2019’s season where she came in second place with her now long-term boyfriend Tommy Fury. In its first year as a partner back in 2019, sales of ISAWITFIRST rose 67% when the show started, with web traffic increasing by 60%. Take Molly Mae Hague as an example.
LexBlog IP
JUNE 15, 2023
In 2019, the Ninth Circuit had previously found mostly in Zillow’s favor as to an earlier trial and had reversed and remanded the case back for further proceedings. Supreme Court’s 2019 decision in Fourth Estate Public Benefit Court v. Likewise, Zillow used each photo independently to market home designs.
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