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Nike Sued Copyright Infringement

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Fashion Brand Files Multi-Million-Dollar Lawsuit Against Nike and Michael Jordan for Copyright Infringement and More In an article posted on June 30, 2020, on thefashionlaw.com, (TFL) Faded Royalty has filed a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against Nike and Michael Jordan for copyright and trademark infringement. The lawsuit was filed in New York Federal Court on June 29 also contains allegations of unfair competition, deceptive practices, and unjust enrichment. Court documents request injunctive relief and damages in the amount of $30 million. Lawsuit Alleges Nike Uses "Copycat" Logo on Michael Jordan Items Faded Royalty, an independent fashion brand, and its founder Rocco Giordano...

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Lawyers Enforcing Photographers’ Copyright

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Social Media Complicates Copyright Enforcement The general rule under US copyright laws is that you control your own creative, original work. When you post your work on social media, however, you might be losing some of your control. You don't have to lose your copyright when you upload something to a website or social media platform. But you might be granting a license. You should find out what the terms and conditions are of each website to which you post photographs, music, or other creative, original work. By posting, you are agreeing to whatever those terms are. If you are...

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