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Donald Trump has filed a motion to dismiss in a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Musician Eddy Grant, claiming that the use of "Electric Avenue" in a campaign ad qualifies as fair use.

Donald Trump argues that a campaign ad featuring the Eddy Grant song "Electric Avenue" is protected by fair use. Here's why he's wrong.

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Making Sense of Neil Young’s Lawsuit Against the Trump Campaign

byAaron Moss

While Young asserts a straightforward claim for copyright infringement, his case may be complicated by a byzantine set of licensing rules and Justice Department consent decrees going back to the 1940s.

Politics

Why Trump Will Lose (on Copyright Fair Use)

Making Sense of Neil Young’s Lawsuit Against the Trump Campaign

Chess and Copyright: A Losing Gambit

“The Great Gatsby” and other 1925 Works Will Soon Enter the Public Domain

Felony Streaming and CASE Act Pass: What You Need to Know

Copyright Registration for Blogs and Social Media Posts Now in Effect—But Here’s Why You May Not Qualify

Chess and Copyright: A Losing Gambit

“The Great Gatsby” and other 1925 Works Will Soon Enter the Public Domain

Felony Streaming and CASE Act Pass: What You Need to Know

Is it Legal to Embed Public Instagram Photos on Your Website?

Copyright Registration for Blogs and Social Media Posts Now in Effect—But Here’s Why You May Not Qualify