What happens to a public-domain work when it gets translated? Let’s go over the pitfalls.
Copyright Gained in Translation
PASSED 410 to 6, Will the CASE ACT Bring a TORRENT of Copyright Lawsuits?
The CASE Act has been passed by the House of Representatives, and this has pretty huge implications for copyright litigation in America. Join me as I go through the bill!
Is it Copyright Infringement to use Street Art as a Backdrop?
Mercedes is suing some street artists after they threatened to file suit over some of their murals being in the background of Mercedes’ G500 ads. Can the case be dismissed? Let’s talk about that!
Dr. Seuss / Star Trek Mash-up: The EFF Arrives with Fair Use Cavalry!
The EFF, Public Knowledge, and others have joined an Amicus or friend-of-the-court Brief in favor of ComicMix and the Mash-Up of Star Trek and Dr. Seuss. ComicMix won on Fair Use grounds at the District Court but Dr. Seuss Enterprises has appealed to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Good Mythical Morning SUED BY COPYRIGHT TROLL Richard Liebowitz
GMM used a photo of a Prison in Norway while commenting on the “luxurious” Prison. But is that Fair Use?