What Copyright’s “Unclaimable Material” Rules Mean for Hollywood’s Use of AI
As screenwriters and studios negotiate AI's role in the entertainment industry, it's important to be mindful of some core copyright protection principles.
Court to Revisit Fair Use in Tattoo Infringement Case
Photographer Jeff Sedlik and tattoo artist Kat Von D each claim the Supreme Court’s Warhol decision entitles them to summary judgment their long-running copyright dispute.
Ninth Circuit Affirms Server Test in Instagram Embedding Case
The server test is alive and well—at least in the Ninth Circuit—and shields the embedding of social media posts from copyright infringement liability.
Lawsuit Claims Pooping Puppies Puzzle Smells Like Copyright Infringement
A new complaint involving competing pooping puppy puzzles shows why drawing the line between ideas and expression can be difficult business.
Studio Puts Loan-Outs On Blast in Copyright Termination Fight
In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, Columbia Pictures claims that a writer's use of a loan-out company prevents him from terminating the studio's rights in the film "Bad Boys."
Bad Bunny Wants Out Of Lawsuit He Says Is Trying To Control Reggaetón
Can you copyright a rhythm? The world's biggest pop star says no, and the future of the entire reggaetón industry may hang in the balance.
Let’s Go Hazy: Making Sense of Fair Use After Warhol
Five things to know about the Supreme Court's new purpose-driven fair use opinion in Andy Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith
Sheeran Wins Copyright Trial On Independent Creation
The jury has spoken: Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud" doesn't infringe the copyright in Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On."
New Tools, Old Rules: Is The Music Industry Ready To Take On AI?
The world's largest record company says it has a clear view of the legal landscape surrounding AI-generated music. The reality is more complicated.
Court Grounds Copyright Frequent Flyer Over Statute of Limitations
Serial copyright plaintiffs beware: the discovery rule may not excuse late-filed infringement claims brought by "seasoned litigators."