Miramax, Tarantino and a Fight Over Bright Shiny Objects
Breaking down Miramax’s copyright infringement lawsuit against Quentin Tarantino, a dispute about NFTs that isn’t really about NFTs.
Could Banksy Sue Christopher Walken Over Destroyed Artwork?
Actor Christopher Walken painted over a Banksy original on "The Outlaws." Could the street artist claim a violation of his moral rights?
13 Spooky Copyright Cases, Just in Time for Halloween
The only thing scarier than a slasher flick is a lawsuit. Here are some of the greatest copyright horror stories, featuring such classics as "Nightmare on Elm Street," "Halloween," "Dracula," "Ghostbusters" and ... a creepy McDonalds character?
You Got Sued Babe: Breaking Down the Cher-Bono Lawsuit
Does a copyright termination by Sonny Bono's heirs trump Cher's marital settlement agreement? Copyright and family law intersect in Cher v. Bono.
Was Mark Twain the Original “Bad Art Friend”?
More than a century before feuds over kidney donation stories captivated the internet, Mark Twain and his friend Edward House battled over a stage adaptation of “The Prince and the Pauper.”
What’s Really Going On In Marvel’s Copyright Termination Lawsuits
Marvel is battling copyright termination notices over some of its most famous and valuable characters. Here's what it all means.
In Defense of Copyright’s De Minimis Defense
The Ninth Circuit took a overly minimalist view of copyright's de minimis defense, finding that a photo stored on an inaccessible web server doesn't qualify.
Are Courts Finally Getting Fed Up With Copyright Shakedowns?
Recent decisions suggest courts are losing patience with those who bring dubious copyright infringement claims as part of their business models.
Judge Recommends Approving New Phanatic Mascot Despite Termination
In a 91-page report and recommendation, a magistrate judge finds that the new version of the Philadelphia Phillies’ mascot falls within the “derivative works exception” to copyright termination. But questions still remain.
Is Copyright’s “Server Test” on Life Support?
Instagram fights a class action in California, while a New York court rejects a settled embedding defense. Is it time to think about life after the server test?
Copyright Termination and “Harmless Error”
As a new case involving Dwight Yoakam illustrates, serving a copyright termination notice is fraught with potential pitfalls, and mistakes come easy and often. Can the "harmless error" doctrine save the day?