The law firm that successfully sued to bring the song “Happy Birthday” into the public domain is now going after the copyright holders for “This Land is Your Land.”
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Who Owns Guns N’ Roses?
January 19, 2016
With all the talk about Guns N’ Roses’ imminent reunion at Coachella 2016, I thought I’d take a look at the GUNS N’ ROSES trademark situation. As you’ll see, the status remains unclear.
Happy Birthday Lawsuit Update
November 10, 2015
In the ongoing Happy Birthday Lawsuit case, a U.S. Federal District court rules that the song “Happy Birthday” is in the public domain.
Can You Sue A Co-Owner of Your Trademark?
August 25, 2015
Trademark law is the best. Don’t believe it? Well, a recent Federal court case dealt with a dispute over the trademark GET THE LED OUT, a Led Zeppein tribute band. Strike that…according to the court documents, that should be “one of the greatest tribute bands in the history of the modern rock era”. The court notes that the band played live in Philadelphia and West Chester, Pennsylvania. The modern rock era is truly a thing to behold. (OK, that was an unfair slam. Their website clearly shows that they play all over the place, and I’ve seen Led Zeppelin tribute…
