Was Google’s Use of Copyrighted Code Fair Use or Infringement?
Oracle and Google are finally back in court over Java, the programming language for web content, to continue their six-year-long copyright fight. Google will now have to prove that the inclusion of 37 Java application program interfaces (APIs) in its Android operating system was fair use and not infringement.
May 24, 2016
Salvatore Ferragamo Sues Former QB For Trademark Infringement
Italian luxury fashion house Salvatore Ferragamo has filed a lawsuit against former Los Angeles Rams football player Vince Ferragamo for infringing its trademarks due to the latter’s operation of Ferragamo Winery.
May 17, 2016
Facebook’s new ‘Rights’ Tool Aims to Curb Copyright Infringement
Internet access lowered the barriers to entry for video content creators who otherwise would have a hard time getting their work out to audiences. With sites like YouTube, Vine and Facebook, a few clicks means a video upload that can go viral in a matter of hours. The ease of sharing, however, comes with an equal amount of ease for taking the work of others.
May 10, 2016
Copyright Case Over Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” Headed to Trial
Led Zeppelin’s legendary song “Stairway to Heaven” is just a few years shy of its golden jubilee anniversary, but it has another event coming up that is far less pleasant.
May 03, 2016
PBS Being Sued For Copyright Infringement Over Surrogacy Story
Producers Tommy Phipps and Wendy Wheaton are suing PBS and Crystal Travis, the owner of a surrogacy firm, for a story that was featured on To the Contrary, alleging copyright infringement.
April 26, 2016
Beyoncé to Company: You Can’t Put That Name On It
“Feyonce” may have a clever ring to it, but global superstar Beyoncé is definitely not amused.
April 19, 2016
Advocates for the Creative Mind
