Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams Appeal “Blurred Lines” Decision
Summary: Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams have appealed the verdict in the "Blurred Lines" legal battle. Robin Thicke and Pharrell…
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Photographer Sues Getty Images for $1 Billion after Billed for Using Own Photograph
Summary: A photographer is suing Getty Images after learning they had been licensing her free photographs without permission. Photographer Carol…
Google Saved from $9 Billion Payout
Summary: The lawsuit brought by Oracle against Google seeking $9 billion in damages was thrown out again by a California…
Sony’s Attempt to Trademark ‘Let’s Play’ Hits Resistance
Summary: One law firm that deals with trademark and copyright issues in the video game industry is trying to prevent…
Metallica Apologizes for ‘Overzealous Attorney’
Summary: Metallica apologizes for an overzealous cease-and-desist letter sent to a cover band. We would expect Metallica to be over-litigious…
PETA Loses Monkey Selfie Lawsuit
Summary: Bad news for Naruto the monkey. A federal judge says he doesn't own the copyright to his monkey selfie.…
Michael Jordan Donates Multimillion Settlement to Chicago Charities
Summary: Michael Jordan has donated a multimillion dollar settlement to 23 Chicago nonprofit organizations. Michael Jordan has delivered on his…
YouTube to Support Video Creators from DMCA Abuse
Summary: YouTube will be providing up to $1 million for videos they deem are subject to “fair use” guidelines that…
Judge Rules that ‘Happy Birthday’ Song Should Not Be Copyrighted
Summary: After years of debate, a judge has ruled that the “Happy Birthday Song” is part of the public domain,…
YouTube Will Not Have to Remove Anti-Muslim Video
Summary: The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a controversial anti-Muslim video may be viewed on YouTube’s website,…
Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams Lose Marvin Gaye Copyright Suit to the Tune of $7.4 Million
Summary: Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams have lost the case and almost $7.4 million for copyright infringement of Marvin Gaye’s…
BlackBerry Sues Ryan Seacrest’s Typo a Second Time
Summary: Blackberry is suing Typo a second time for product infringement. Blackberry is suing Typo again. After their success in…