The Internet is full of quotes. Everybody is quoting everyone else. Where does copyright law come in? Does copyright protect quotes?
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Big Changes in Online Copyright Law
September 15, 2015
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?
Does Copyright Protect Jokes?
August 11, 2015
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?
Trademark Question: Can You Use Another Company’s Trademark As A Hashtag?
August 4, 2015
Hashtags: No matter how hard you might try, they just won’t go away. And there’s undeniable value in using hashtags to draw eyeballs to a social media post. Companies of all sizes and descriptions are leveraging hashtags to get their message out there. Which leads to today’s trademark question: can you use another company’s trademark as a hashtag?
