AA Questions Whether Copyright Office Should Add Mandatory Deposits for Works Only Available Online
Under the law currently—with some limited exceptions—copyright owners are required to deposit two physical copies of the best edition of works published in the United States at the U.S. Copyright Office for use in the Library of Congress, within three months of publication.
September 07, 2016
Singer Ed Sheeran Sued for Copyright Infringement for the Second Time This Year
Just two months after British singer Ed Sheeran was sued by two songwriters for $20 million in a copyright infringement complaint over his song “Photograph,” he’s being sued again over “Thinking Out Loud.”
August 30, 2016
Court Affirms Piracy Verdict Against Cox Communications
A federal district court in Virginia has upheld a December jury verdict that found Cox Communications liable for subscriber copyright infringement, and the company will have to pay $25 million in damages to BMG Rights Management.
August 24, 2016
Star of Reality Show Sues Son for Trademark Infringement
Robbie Montgomery, founder of Missouri-based Sweetie Pie’s restaurant and star of a reality show on Oprah’s network called Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s, has filed a lawsuit against her son James T. Norman, for copyright infringement and misappropriation of funds.
August 16, 2016
Owner Of Popular File-sharing Site Charged With Criminal Copyright Infringement
KickassTorrents (KAT), the most visited illegal file-sharing site in the world, recently got a knock from perhaps the most unwanted visitor in the world: The U.S. Justice Department.
August 09, 2016
Former Member of The Fugees Sues Showtime for Copyright Infringement
Pras Michel, co-founder and former member of 90’s rap group The Fugees, has filed a lawsuit against Showtime over Sweet Micky for President, a documentary he produced. Michel alleges that the cable network has been airing the film on TV and online without his permission.
August 02, 2016
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