According to Law360 and the Hollywood Reporter, on Tuesday, a jury found that Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams violated Marvin Gaye's copyright it "Got to Give It Up" in their creation of the hit song, "Blurred Lines." After more than a year of litigation, and two and a half … [Read more...] about A Blurred Line No Longer
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Oprah “Owns Her Power”
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Oprah Winfrey was victorious in a recent trademark suit regarding the use of the phrase "Own Your Power." The phrase, which appears on the cover of her magazine, O, The Oprah Magazine, and other various Oprah products, was allegedly a … [Read more...] about Oprah “Owns Her Power”
TiVo: The New Aereo?
According to the Hollywood Reporter, after declaring Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Aereo auctioned off its assets last week, in an effort to recover funds to repay $4.2 million of various liabilities. Interestingly, no one bought the infamous antennas that were the heart of Aereo's … [Read more...] about TiVo: The New Aereo?
Blurred Lines Update
And the fight continues.... According to Law360, the lawsuit began in August 2013 when the now defendants (Robin Thicke, Pharrell Williams, and rapper T.I.) asked the court for a declaratory judgment to prove their, song "Blurred Lines," did not infringe Marvin Gaye's "Got to … [Read more...] about Blurred Lines Update
Mashawn Lynch: A Man of Few but Lucrative Words
As a man of few words, Marshawn Lynch continues to collect and profit off of his unwillingness to engage with the media. On Super Bowl XLIX’s media day, the Seattle Seahawks running back repeatedly responded to reporters’ questions with “I’m just here so I don’t get fined.” The … [Read more...] about Mashawn Lynch: A Man of Few but Lucrative Words