Take-Two Tattoo Trial Begins: What You Need to Know
In a first-of-its-kind copyright trial, a jury will decide whether tattoo artist Catherine Alexander can effectively control the use of Randy Orton’s likeness in video games.
Deadly Dolls and a Forgotten Copyright Exception
Exploring Section 113(c) of the Copyright Act, an underutilized defense that could have changed the outcome of a recent infringement case.
Why Netflix’s “Bridgerton” Lawsuit is Good for Fan Fiction
The full story behind Netflix's copyright infringement lawsuit against Barlow & Bear, and why it's actually a win for the fan fiction community.
New Lawsuit Shows How Copyright Termination Can Ruin Estate Plans
Composer Jay Livingston's granddaughter is suing her mother for exercising copyright termination rights in "Que Sera, Sera" and other popular songs.
Court Slips Up in Duct-Taped Banana Copyright Case
A banana taped to a wall may qualify as art, but as a copyright infringement lawsuit it should have been left to rot.
A Blue Christmas is Coming in Mariah Carey Copyright Case
Musician Andy "Vince Vance" Stone claims that Mariah Carey's classic "All I Want for Christmas is You" infringes the copyright in his own song of the same name. Here's why he's wrong—and why the lawsuit never should have been filed.
Kat Von D Tattoo Lawsuit Appears Headed to a Jury
In a 30-page order, the district court largely denies both parties' motions for summary judgment, finding triable issues on substantial similarity and fair use.
5 Things the Media Should Have Reported About Hawley’s Copyright Bill
Josh Hawley's proposed copyright legislation is riddled with problems, but you wouldn't know that from most media reports about the bill.
How to Avoid Pitfalls on the Way to Decentralized Disney
NFT enthusiasts envision a fictional world of fan-owned creative properties and character crossovers. Just don't forget about real world copyright law.
Copyright Lately on “The Town”
On today's episode of "The Town" podcast, I joined Puck News co-founder and former Hollywood Reporter Editorial Director Matt Belloni to discuss copyright termination, an area of ever-increasing importance to the movie business.
With Warhol, It’s Time to Transform Transformative Use
Over the past quarter-century, transformative use has become shorthand for fair use itself. The Warhol case gives the Supreme Court an opportunity to provide balance and flexibility to the doctrine.