A&E Denied Motion To Dismiss Claim Of Copyright Fair Use For Use of Song

Exclusive Rights reports that cable network A&E’s motion to dismiss has been denied in a copyright infringement lawsuit stemming from the use of “Rocky Top,” the state song of Tennessee.  The copyright-holder of “Rocky Top” filed suit against the television network after it used between 12-14 seconds of the song in two segments of its television show City Confidential.  If you intend to use the music of another in your movie, television show, or song, contact one of our expert copyright lawyers to get a copyright fair use assessment toll free at 866.936.7447.

Internet Slander Lawsuits | Can The Law Keep Up With Internet Defamation?

CNN.com has posted an interesting article on Internet law that questions whether the law can keep up with online technology.  The article touches on Internet defamation on Twitter and the web, as well as the application of Internet law to virtual property.  If you have been the victim of Internet defamation, contact one of our expert Internet defamation attorneys toll free at 866.936.7447.

The article discusses a recent Internet defamation lawsuit involving comments made by rocker Courtney Love on Twitter concerning Dawn Simorangkir, a clothing designer that had designed clothes for Love.  Love and the designer had a disagreement over payment, and Love posted allegedly false comments about the designer’s association with drug dealing.  Additionally, the article on internet law discusses another Twitter defamation lawsuit in which the resident of an apartment complex allegedly implied that her apartment contained mold and was sued by the complex’s owner. 

Interview with William Patry, Author of Moral Panics and the Copyright Wars

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ANNOUNCER:  Today’s program is brought to you by Traverse Legal.  A law firm specializing in copyright law, Internet law, domain disputes and technology company representation.  That’s Traverse Legal.  www.traverselegal.com.  Welcome to Traverse Legal Radio.  Now here’s your host Enrico Schaefer.

Enrico Schaefer:  Welcome to Traverse Legal Radio.  Today we are speaking with Bill Patry, the author of Moral Panics and the Copyright Wars.  This is the second interview of Bill concerning the book, and today we’re going to be talking a little bit about some of the controversy concerning Moral Panics.  How are you doing today, Bill? 

Bill Patry:  I’m doing well.  How are you?

Copyright Fair Use: Get a Copyright Fair Use Assessment

 

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Today’s program is brought to you by the attorneys at Traverse Legal, PLC, a global law firm specializing in Internet law, Trademark infringement, Copyright Infringement, Cybersquatting, On-Line Defamation, Non-Compete & Trade Secret Law and Complex litigation. If you have a legal matter arising on the web, contact one of Traverse Legal’s internet lawyers today.

DAMIEN ALLEN:  Good afternoon and welcome to Traverse Legal Radio.  My name is Damien Allen here in studio A, and today on the phone we have Mr. John Di Giacomo from Traverse Legal Radio.  Good Afternoon, John.  Welcome to the program.

No Copyright Infringement When Ineligible for Copyright Protection

Copyright protection pertains to original works of authorship that are created and fixed in a tangible form.  Once this occurs, the owner can claim what’s known as a poor man’s copyright, or put another way, copyright rights under common law.  An owner may also choose to register the copyright with the United States Copyright Office in order to be entitled to the benefits associated therewith.  Whether looking to explore how to secure copyright or respond to an allegation of copyright infringement, it is critical to understand what is not protected by copyright.

There are several categories of material that do not qualify for copyright rights, and therefore copyright registration.  These include:

Copyright Licensing for Independent Video Game Developers

Copyright licensing issues have become an important consideration for independent video game developers. Several technological breakthroughs have opened the barriers to entry for independent video game developers.  Digital distribution platforms such as Xbox Live Arcade, Wii Shop Channel, Playstation Store, the iPhone's iTunes App Store, and the Steam content platform have made it easy for developers to reduce costs and sell their games to wide audiences.  Even so, developers must protect their rights through copyright licensing to ensure that they are adequately compensated for their work.  A copyright licensing attorney can advise you on how you can best value your intellectual property and negotiate for fair payment for your work.  If you are an independent video game developer who needs copyright licensing, contact one of our expert copyright licensing attorneys today at 866.936.7447. 

Copyright Infringement On Etsy

Etsy is a great marketplace for both emerging and established artists, but copyright infringement on Etsy can be a serious problem.  Popularity on Etsy can be a double-edged sword: with fame comes the potential of copying and copyright infringement. Artists that sell their copyrighted works on Etsy should be aware of some copyright law doctrines that may apply to their works, including the legal doctrines surrounding useful articles under the Copyright Act.  If your copyright rights have been infringed on Etsy, contact one of our expert Etsy copyright infringement lawyers today at 866.936.7447.

Copyright Infringement Threat Letters: Detail is Leverage

Copyright infringement threat letters sent by copyright lawyers are designed to cause a third party to cease and desist use, distribution, copying of copyright protected materials.  But some cease and desist threat letters are clearly boilerplate.  Stopping copyright infringement typically requires more than a form cease and desist on attorney letterhead.

Social Networking and Social Media Websites See Rise In Account Hacking

Social media and social networking websites such as Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube are increasingly being targeted by hackers.  As the user base of these services grow, hackers have become more and more interested in obtaining personal information and data from the users of these services.  Often, the hackers are anonymous spammers that are looking to leverage a user's friend list to advertise dubious goods or services or to phish for bank account passwords, but oftentimes the hackers are related to or acquaintences of the victim.

Internet Defamation Lawsuits | Identity of Anonymous Blogger Revealed

A recent article over at Ars Technica illustrates how courts will limit anonymity when it serves only to protect the origin of defamatory statements posted on the Internet.  Despite the protections of the Communications Decency Act, courts will often require that the identity of an anonymous blogger be revealed in an internet defamation lawsuit.