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A magistrate judge has found that the new version of the Phillies’ mascot falls within the “derivative works exception” to copyright 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.

The Philadelphia Phillies and the creators of the Phillie Phanatic are involved in a lawsuit over the validity of a copyright termination notice and the scope of the derivative works exception under the Copyright Act.

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The Phillie Phanatic and Copyright Termination’s Derivative Works Exception

byAaron Moss

Can the Copyright Act's "derivative works exception" help the Phillies blunt the effect of a copyright termination notice from their mascot's designer?

Aaron Moss

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Fun time today participating on a copyright termination panel for the @USCGouldLaw IP Institute! Music/pop culture… https://t.co/MajLRBGx2x

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Here's a copy of the new ruling dismissing the class action claim against Instagram. Very short, no oral argument.… https://t.co/h2B52GVnqT

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