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Prince, Prince, Prints: Will the Supreme Court Revisit Fair Use?

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6] The Supreme Court’s ruling on that petition—and a possible eventual decision on the merits—could have enormous implications for the art world and other industries impacted by copyright law. Goldsmith counterclaimed for copyright infringement. Originals” [7] : The Works at Issue.

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Appropriation Art vs. Copyright Law: A Recent Setback for the Promotion of the Arts

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The Second and Ninth Circuits have consistently led the way in establishing the scope of American copyright law. In the past few years, the Second Circuit in particular has had the difficult task of reconciling copyright law with appropriation art, an artistic style predicated on the intentional use of preexisting images and objects.

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Warhol and Prince: Good Artists Borrow, Great Artists…Litigate

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3] Goldsmith received a small licensing fee for this use and was co-credited with Warhol in the magazine. ” This time Goldsmith received no credit or fee; only Warhol (via the Andy Warhol Foundation, which held copyrights) was mentioned and paid. .” Goldsmith counter-sued, claiming copyright infringement.