Kanye West Beats Trademark Suit Over 2015 Film
A New York federal judge has dismissed a trademark suit from Latin band Loisaidas against Kanye West and Damon “Dame” Dash for their film of the same name.
July 26, 2016
Houston Law Schools Fight Over Name
It’s common knowledge that law school is competitive, and two actual law schools are about to reveal just how much in court. The University of Houston has filed a trademark infringement suit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas over South Texas College of Law’s recent name change to Houston College of Law.
July 19, 2016
Should ISP’s Like Windstream be Held Liable for Copyright Infringement by Users?
Internet service provider Windstream has filed a declaratory judgment against BMG Rights Management over whether it is liable for its users’ copyright infringement.
July 12, 2016
Singer Ed Sheeran Sued for Copyright Infringement
English pop singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is being sued in the United States District Court for the Central District of California over “Photograph,” from his 2014 album x (said as “multiply”).
July 05, 2016
Appeals Court Rules for Vimeo in Major Copyright Liability Case
The “safe harbor” provision of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) – section 512(c) – is probably the most well known part of it. In short, it says that as long as websites take certain measures, they won’t be held liable for any copyright infringement by their users.
June 28, 2016
Judge Says Navajo Nation Mark isn’t “Famous”
The Navajo Nation was recently dealt a blow in its lawsuit against Urban Outfitters, when a U.S. district court judge dismissed two trademark dilution claims. Judge Bruce Black in New Mexico ruled that the tribe, one of the largest in the United States, hadn’t proved that the “Navajo” mark was famous.
June 21, 2016
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