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Is the use of a replica of the Great Seal of the U.S. by the "Office of the Former President Donald Trump" illegal copyright infringement?

The newly-minted "Office of the Former President" features a logo with a striking resemblance to the Great Seal of the United States. Is it legal?

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.

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Why Trump Will Lose (on Copyright Fair Use)

byAaron Moss

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.

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Is Trump Office’s Use of the Great Seal Legal?

Why Trump Will Lose (on Copyright Fair Use)

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

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

Warhol’s “Prince Series” Isn’t Fair Use, But What Is?

Copyright Termination and “Harmless Error”

The 5 Worst Copyright Decisions of 2020

Are Courts Finally Getting Fed Up With Copyright Shakedowns?

Aaron Moss