A recent federal court case, Varsity Brands, Inc. v. Star Athletica, LLC, before the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, addressed whether cheerleader uniform designs could be protected by copyright.
A recent federal court case, Varsity Brands, Inc. v. Star Athletica, LLC, before the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, addressed whether cheerleader uniform designs could be protected by copyright.
Sanrio, the owners of Hello Kitty, and Disney teamed up to sue an individual who was selling cake frosting sheets featuring unauthorized characters. Intellectual property attorneys disagree on whether this type of lawsuit is legitimate – what do you think?
Thanks to a recent court decision, we’re looking at some big changes in online copyright law. A 9th Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled that you need to consider fair use before sending a DMCA copyright takedown notice. What does this mean for copyright holders and users of online media?
People, our nation is facing a crime wave. And the crime…is joke theft. That’s right. There are dubious elements in society who want to pass off others’ jokes as their own. Is the law prepared to deal with this existential challenge to the fabric of our society? Or, to put it another way: Does Copyright Protect Jokes?