According to Billboard, Bob Marley's heirs succeeded in obtaining damages from merchandisers who utilized Marley's image without the estate's permission. To prevent unauthorized uses of Marley's likeness, his children created Fifty-Six Hope Road Music, a company which regulates … [Read more...] about Marley Heirs Win Lanham Act Case
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Freeplay Music: Infringement Victim or Copyright Troll?
According to Variety, Freeplay Music is suing four multichannel networks (MCNs) on YouTube. These include, AwesomenessTV, Big Frame (owned by AwesomenessTV), BroadbandTV, and Disney’s Maker Studios. Freeplay, a music licensing company, claims that these channels have infringed … [Read more...] about Freeplay Music: Infringement Victim or Copyright Troll?
Left Shark Dispute
"Left Shark" became an Internet phenomenon after Katy Perry's Super Bowl half-time show earlier this month. In fact, Perry now is seeking to assert a copyright claim in the character (an out-of-sync back-up dancer), according to TechDirt. After the show, Fernando Sosa sought to … [Read more...] about Left Shark Dispute
Sony Requests Class Actions to be Dismissed
According to the Hollywood Reporter, on Monday Sony Pictures requested that eight class action lawsuits be dismissed. Sony also has submitted a motion to consolidate these actions. Ultimately, Sony claims that that the plaintiffs have not asserted an actual injury (i.e. identity … [Read more...] about Sony Requests Class Actions to be Dismissed
Net Neutrality–A Boon for Netflix or a Detriment to Innovation?
Last week FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, announced that the Federal Communications Commission would impose strict rules to enforce net neutrality. According to Law360, Wheeler seeks to re-classify broadband providers as public utilities, such that they will be regulated like electric … [Read more...] about Net Neutrality–A Boon for Netflix or a Detriment to Innovation?