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9 May 2013, 8:52 am by Jonathan Bailey
However, it returned in 1985 due to popular demand. 3: Lawsuit Over Madonna’s ‘Vogue’ Features Romantic Twist Finally today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that a lawsuit against Madonna has taken a bizarre turn as one of the defendants is claiming to have co-authored the plaintiff’s song, that the plaintiff’s are actually co-infringers and that there’s even a romantic history between the parties. [read post]
2 May 2013, 9:42 am by Jonathan Bailey
Trade Rep’s Piracy ‘Watch List’ First off today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that the U.S. [read post]
1 May 2013, 7:43 am by Jonathan Bailey
The Internet Service Providers Association, which represents ISPs in the country, says that such a levy would be unfair to legitimate consumers, who would pay twice for their media, and claims Sabam’s lawsuit lacks any legal basis. 3: Universal Music Says Artist Privacy at Stake in Digital Royalties Dispute Finally today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that, in the long-running dispute between Universal Music Group and artists, Universal is attempting… [read post]
28 Apr 2013, 1:07 am
As explained by Eriq Gardner, contrary to plaintiff Robin Antonick's submission, defendant Electronic Arts argues that football plays cannot be subject to copyright protection because they do not fall into any of the eight subject matter categories defined by the US Copyright Act:  OK, but can you at least describe what a 'work' is under the Berne Convention? [read post]
17 Apr 2013, 10:06 am by Jonathan Bailey
In the meantime, though it’s a small victory for Meltwater, it does not change Meltwater’s alleged need to obtain a license from the NLA for newspaper content in the country. 2: TV Broadcasters Petition for Aereo Rehearing at Appeals Court Next up today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that TV broadcasters are looking for another chance to be heard by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals regarding Aereo and have drawn some additional support this… [read post]
16 Apr 2013, 8:11 am by Venkat
Other coverage: Eriq Gardner: Perez Hilton Wins 5-Year-Long Dispute Over Publishing Woman's Mean-Spirited E-Mail Related posts: Republishing MySpace Post in Local Paper Might Be Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress--Moreno v. [read post]
11 Apr 2013, 10:09 am by Venkat
Mar. 18, 2013) At Eriq Gardner’s suggestion, I attended the trial in Hoang v. [read post]
10 Apr 2013, 9:50 am by Jonathan Bailey
Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Why Hollywood Studios Care About the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens Logo First off today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that The Baltimore Ravens have found a found an unlikely ally in trying to shut down a copyright infringement claim by a logo designer: The MPAA. [read post]
9 Apr 2013, 8:59 am by Jonathan Bailey
This view was backed up by comments released after Carey’s statements. 3: Kardashian Sisters Suing Ex-Stepmom Over Father’s Diary, Photo Albums Finally today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that the daughters of Robert Kardashian, namely Kourtney, Kim and Khloe, best known as reality TV stars, have sued their father’s ex-wife, Ellen Pearson for copyright infringement over works allegedly written by Robert Kardashian that have been leaked… [read post]
8 Apr 2013, 9:45 am by Jonathan Bailey
Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: Judge Won’t Allow ‘Mass-Suing’ of Movie Pirates First off today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that a judge in Ohio has ruled that plaintiffs can not file mass lawsuits against Bittorrent defendants, most likely in hopes of issuing subpoenas to compel ISPs to turn over customer information, setting the stage for a settlement demand. [read post]
5 Apr 2013, 7:57 am by Jonathan Bailey
However, now Fung is claiming that his right to a jury trial was denied and that he wants his peers to decide if his actions were legal or not. 2: TV Broadcasters Looking Into Aereo-Dish Network Discussions Next up today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that, following a Wall Street Journal article saying that satellite TV provider Dish Network and TV streaming service Aereo were in talks, TV broadcasters want to know what they were discussing. [read post]
4 Apr 2013, 9:52 am by Jonathan Bailey
The deal is part of a SACEM-UMPI joint action named DEAL (Direct European Administration and Licensing). 3: Sony Pictures Wins ‘Premium Rush’ Theft Lawsuit Finally today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that Sony Pictures has emerged victorious in a lawsuit filed by author Joe Quirk, who claimed that the studio based their recent movie “Premium Rush” off of a novel he had written. [read post]
2 Apr 2013, 9:40 am by Jonathan Bailey
Penske has said it will continue to monitor The Hollywood Reporter for future infringements. 3: Viacom, YouTube Spar Again Over Billion Dollar Copyright Lawsuit Finally today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that, as the Viacom v. [read post]
1 Apr 2013, 9:43 am by Jonathan Bailey
The case now goes back to the lower court for further motions and a possible trial. 2: American Idol Creator Settles with Fox Over ‘X Factor’ Money Next up today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that Simon Fuller, the UK-based producer behind Pop Idol and American Idol, has settled a lawsuit with Fox and Fremantle, ending a dispute over credit and payment over the U.S. version of the X Factor. [read post]
29 Mar 2013, 9:59 am by Jonathan Bailey
Government’s Anti-Piracy ‘Six Strike’ Conversations Remain Secret Next up today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that the U.S. government will not have to hand over more documents related to its role in bring about the Copyright Alert System (CAS). [read post]
26 Mar 2013, 8:39 am by Jonathan Bailey
Luvdarts had sent DMCA takedown notices to the carriers prior to the lawsuit but the court found that the notices, which were 150-page list of titles, did not provide adequate information to secure removal of the content, thus, the networks were not liable for contributory copyright infringement. 2: CBS Allowed to Pursue ‘Glass House’ Producers in Arbitration Next up today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that, despite having its court case… [read post]
25 Mar 2013, 9:34 am by Jonathan Bailey
Other types of content, including regular movies, music and text enjoy copyright protection in Taiwan. 2: Rock Band Boston Involved in Copyright Termination Fight Next up today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that Tom Scholz, head of the 70s music group Boston, has filed copyright termination papers, seeking to end his 35-year-old deal with his former label. [read post]
20 Mar 2013, 7:57 am by Jonathan Bailey
Still, many are noting the change in tone of Pallante, who previously said that copyright would no longer be effective without stronger legislation, such as the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). 2: Julie Taymor’s Lawsuit Over ‘Spider-Man’ Musical Set for May Trial Next up today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that playwright Julie Taymor may be getting her day in court against her former partners, even if she doesn’t want it. [read post]
19 Mar 2013, 10:03 am by Jonathan Bailey
However, the Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, ruled in favor of Kirtsaeng, reversing two lower court rulings and making it clear that that first sale applies even if the product was produced abroad. 2: Supreme Court Won’t Review TV Streaming, File-Sharing Rulings Next up today, Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that, in the midst of the excitement about the ending of the Jammie Thomas-Rasset case and the Wiley case, another denied petition by the… [read post]
18 Mar 2013, 9:40 am by Jonathan Bailey
Bradshaw’s statement contradicts earlier statements that seemed to indicate that SimCity depended on the remote servers for calculations making them necessary at all times. 3: Documentary Filmmaker Sues AP for Stealing Footage Finally today Eriq Gardner at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that filmmaker Melinda Hunt is suing the Associated Press, alleging that the news organization unlawfully used portions of a documentary she filmed in a news report. [read post]