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04 May 2020
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Mom’s Copyright Lawyer Tells Congressman To Stop Using Meme

04 May 2020
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Mother and Photographer Fumes Over Unlawful Use of Meme You may have seen the original photograph: sitting on the beach is an adorable almost-toddler, fist raised, looking determined and intense, straight at the camera which his mom, Laney Griner, is holding. The image is known as "Success Kid" and became an instant viral sensation. It is a meme used around the internet for a variety of purposes, most of which express appreciation delight in earning a victory, recovering from a tough situation, or determination to succeed. According to a recent New York Times (NYT) article, Griner took the picture described...

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28 April 2020
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Music Copyright Infringement Lawsuit for Willful Infringement

28 April 2020
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Using Music Often Requires Permission Most people know that to use someone's music in enumerated ways, whether performing it live for an audience or on television or in the background of a movie, you should always obtain permission. Sometimes, you can use it for free. Other times, the owner will have you purchase a license and pay for using the song. Some licenses are more expensive than others, and some are prohibitively so. Regardless, using someone's music without proper permission or license is copyright infringement. Music Composer Has Sued Ford Company For Copyright Infringement The Detroit News reported on April...

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21 April 2020
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Copyright Questions – What Cannot Be Copyrighted

21 April 2020
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What Can You Copyright? At , our copyright lawyers help creative artists and professionals protect their rights. We represent photographers, musicians, authors, and others to ensure they receive proper compensation for their work. When others utilize their work without appropriate permissions, licenses, or payments, we hold them accountable and do everything we can to protect the legal rights of our clients. Understanding your legal rights can help protect and enforce them. The US Copyright Office provides the public with a long list of frequently asked questions and their answers. While every copyright case is unique and might hinge on specific...

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14 April 2020
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Photographer Sues Facebook for Copyright Infringement

14 April 2020
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Photographer Sued Facebook For Violating Copyright Lawstreet media has reported that photographer Christopher Boffoli filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Facebook. The complaint was filed in Washington Western District Court on February 14, 2020, and names Facebook as the only defendant. According to his complaint, Boffoli is a professional photographer and the creator of "Big Appetites." Big Appetites is "a series of photographs featuring tiny figures photographed against real food backdrops." His complaint alleges the pictures are registered in the US Copyright Office and have been featured in various publications. Boffoli claims that his work has been in domestic and...

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07 April 2020
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Copyright Basics – Questions About Copyright

07 April 2020
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Copyright Basics From the US Copyright Office and As lawyers who handle copyright cases for a variety of creative professionals, we at the , understand the importance of knowing your legal rights. We hear many questions from people about copyright law, and to some, there are simple answers. To others, the solutions require a significant review of specific facts of a case and laws that may apply. Luckily for many, the US Copyright Office has a website that offers lists of commonly asked questions along with basic answers. Here, we share with you some of the "general" copyright questions and...

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25 March 2020
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Music Sampling Copyright Claim Against G-Eazy

25 March 2020
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Sampling Leads To Lawsuit Against Hip Hop Artist G-Eazy TMZ reported March 5, 2020, that Memphis DJ Squeeky and Gaylon Love are suing hip hop star G-Eazy for copyright infringement. The plaintiffs in the copyright lawsuit allege that G-Eazy's hit song "No Limit" "straight up sampled their 1993 Southern hip-hop classic" "Looking 4 Da Chewin." The court documents claim that Squeeky and Love are the exclusive owners of "Looking 4 Da Chewin" and that G-Eazy never got their permission to sample the song. DJ's Copyright Lawsuit Seeks Profits From G-Eazy's Hit Song "No Limit" No Limits is the lead single...

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24 March 2020
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Copyright Lawsuit Settlement with Miley Cyrus

24 March 2020
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Songwriter Filed a $300 Million Copyright Claim Against Miley Cyrus In March 2018, Michael May, who performs under the name Flourgon, filed a copyright infringement case against Miley Cyrus. The copyright lawsuit filed in Manhattan Federal Court asked for $300 million in damages. Flourgon's complaint accused Cyrus of stealing her hit song "We Can't Stop" from a song he recorded 25 years ago. Cyrus's tune was a mega-hit when it was released in 2013 and reached number 2 on Billboard's Top 100 list. Plaintiff Claimed That Half of Cyrus's Hit Song Came From His Number One Single May released a...

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10 March 2020
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Copyright Victory in Connection with Embedded Tweets and Photos

10 March 2020
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Copyright Enforcement Is Essential to Protecting Creative Artists' Rights Copyright laws bestow on photographers and other creative artists the exclusive rights to reproduce, create derivative work, and perform their work publicly. The internet, social media, and technology, in general, has added a new level of complexity to the issue of copyright enforcement. It has become more difficult for artists to control who uses and shares images. Keeping track of your copyrighted photographs, for example, can be difficult. But it can be done. It is essential that when people use and share your copyrighted work without permission, you do what you...

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02 March 2020
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Photographer Sues Bieber

02 March 2020
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Photographer Files Lawsuit Against Justin Bieber for Copyright Infringement It's Justin Bieber's turn to defend himself against a copyright infringement lawsuit. Photographer Robert Barbera filed a lawsuit against Bieber that, according to Eonline.com, accuses the pop star of the "unauthorized reproduction and public display" of a photograph copyrighted and owned by Barbera. The photo in question is of Bieber and his friend Rich Wilkerson. The picture shows the pals in a car. Bieber posted the picture on his Instagram feed on March 13. Barbera is the photographer who snapped the photo. In documents obtained by E!News, Barbera claims that he...

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29 February 2020
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New Copyright Issues with Paparazzi and Social Media

29 February 2020
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Social Media, Celebrities, and Paparazzi Bring New Attention to Copyright Issues In an October 30, 2019 article for IP Watchdog.com, Meaghan Kent, Katherine Dearing, and Danae Tinelli highlight some legal issues gaining new attention from a spate of copyright infringement cases involving celebrities, social media, and paparazzi. Many issues remain unresolved because the lawsuits were settled out of court or dismissed for procedural reasons. However, taking a closer look at them may help photographers understand their rights and how to enforce them. At the heart of recent cases filed by photographers against celebrities is a celebrity's right of publicity using...

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