Chicago IP
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
12(b)(6) motion to dismiss in this copyright infringement and Digital Millenium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) claims involving a picture of the inside of a restaurant bar. Having pled ownership of the copyright, Force Partners was not required to provide proof that the image was part of the copyright registration or deposit materials.
Dear Rich IP Blog
APRIL 16, 2020
There are very clear records in the post-1978 Copyright Office database indicating copyright ownership but this person is insisting it is an invalid copyright because there is no “©” insignia anywhere on head or tail. This was the rule until March 1, 1989, when the notice requirement was terminated.
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SpicyIP
JULY 1, 2021
In this post, I look at the question of the government’s copyright ownership in State Board textbooks, and its implications on access to knowledge and education. Government’s Role as Publisher and Copyright Owner. Copyright Policies that Impede Access. vii), Balbharati Copyright Policy]. Image from here.
LexBlog IP
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
12(b)(6) motion to dismiss in this copyright infringement and Digital Millenium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) claims involving a picture of the inside of a restaurant bar. The Court denied Force Partners’ motion as it related to alleged removal of Southall’s copyright management information (“CMI”).
IPilogue
DECEMBER 10, 2021
Seventy-two years later, Scott-Giles’ granddaughter, Jocelyn Bundy, noticed that “ an image virtually identical ” to Scott-Giles’ illustration was being used in the popular grunge-rock band Nirvana’s merchandise and brought a copyright infringement lawsuit in the United States for damages covering decades of sales. copyright law.
IP Law 360
AUGUST 17, 2023
A study-aid website on Thursday asked a federal judge to dismiss portions of a copyright lawsuit by Post University Inc., arguing that its own copyright notice was "far away" from the online materials in question and there was no confusion surrounding ownership.
Copyright Lately
APRIL 30, 2021
Here’s why determining the copyright status of old foreign works can be a hellish undertaking. The new lawsuit raises a host of complicated legal issues that, while exciting for copyright nerds like me, are often a nightmare to litigate. copyright law. without a copyright notice. Move over smiley face.
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