Sacha Baron Cohen Sues For Use of “Borat” on Cannabis Billboard
The actor, who claims he's never used cannabis in his life, objects to Solar Therapeutics' unpermitted use of both the copyrighted Borat character and his own likeness.
Breaking Down the Instagram Photo Embedding Class Action Lawsuit
In a new development in the ongoing legal saga over photo embedding, Instagram has been hit with a class action lawsuit. Do the plaintiffs have a case?
Is Rachel Dolezal Using Copyright to Erase History?
Rachel Dolezal, the woman accused of misrepresenting her racial background, has filed a new infringement lawsuit against CBS Interactive. Is she weaponizing copyright?
Warner Bros. Seeks to Muzzle Rin Tin Tin Lawsuit
The studio argues that a complaint seeking an accounting of profits from its planned Rin Rin Tin film doesn't arise under the Copyright Act.
Foreign Works, US Rights: The 7th Circle of Copyright Hell?
Nirvana has been sued for using an illustration from a 1949 translation of Dante’s “Inferno” on band merchandise. Here's why determining the copyright status of old foreign works can be a hellish undertaking.
Andy Warhol Foundation Seeks Rehearing in Fair Use Case
The Andy Warhol Foundation (AWF) is asking the Second Circuit to reconsider its recent fair use ruling over Warhol's “Prince Series,” arguing that the decision “threatens to render unlawful many of the most historically significant artistic works of the last half-century.”
To Terminate a “Predator”: Breaking Down Dueling Copyright Lawsuits
The release of a new film in the "Predator" franchise may hinge on an obscure but increasingly important aspect of copyright termination.
Taylor Swift Strikes Back at Evermore Park With New Copyright Lawsuit
Taking a page out of the “best defense is a good lawsuit” playbook, Taylor Swift has filed a new copyright infringement complaint against Evermore Park, the Utah fantasy theme park that earlier this month sued the singer for trademark infringement.
Kat Von D Sued for Copyright Infringement over Miles Davis Tattoo
In a new case, a photographer claims that celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D infringed his copyright in a iconic photo of Miles Davis by tattooing the same image onto a client's body.
Activision Sued Over Mara Character From “Call of Duty”
In a new lawsuit, Clayton Haugen claims Activision infringed his photo copyrights by using the same model to create its "Modern Warfare" character. Does he have a case?