Linden Labs Sued in Copyright Infringement Litigation Over Second Life Virtual Sex Toys

Linden Labs, developer of the widely known Second Life massively multiplayer online game, is sued in federal court in San Francisco for copyright infringement, trademark infringement, tortious interference with business relations, and false advertising and unfair competition under the California business and professions code for, it is alleged, turning its head to the widescale creation of counterfeit virtual sex toys with Second Life.  The complaint can be viewed in PDF form here.

Musician Fergie Sued For Music Copyright Infringement

Copyright litigation has been filed against musician Fergie.  The lawsuit alleges that Fergie stole her hit song "Voodoo Doll" from a virtually unknown reggae group named Groundation.  Groundation claims that Fergie copied the beat from their song "Waterfall."  The suit further alleges that "Voodoo Doll" is substantially similar and strikingly similar to "Waterfall."   If you are faced with copyright litigation, please contact a lawyer who is well versed in handling copyright infringement lawsuits.