This week, the Second Circuit issued its ruling in the copyright infringement case brought against the Internet Archive over the unlicensed copying and distribution of the major book publishers. The Second Circuit ruled in favor of the publishers. Several years ago, the Internet Archive (IA), first known for its internet page preservation efforts, the WaybackContinue reading “Big Win for Creators in Internet Archive Case”
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Protecting Copyright Isn’t Always About Money
In 2013, The Beastie Boys filed suit against the girl-oriented, creative toy company GoldieBlox. Not for the money, but for the principle. GoldieBlox had created a derivative of the band’s song “Girls” and used the new version in a video promo. When the case settled months later, the agreement included an apology to the bandContinue reading “Protecting Copyright Isn’t Always About Money”
Federal Court Affirms: Memes are not a Copyright-Free Zone
We’ve all become accustomed to the never-ending parade of iconic images that get picked up as viral “memes.” From Grumpy Cat to Distracted Boyfriend and many more, people seize on images that starkly convey basic emotions and copy them, adding their own context, often to humorous ends. But somewhere there is a photographer who tookContinue reading “Federal Court Affirms: Memes are not a Copyright-Free Zone”
SCOTUS Decision a Win for Copyright Owners
This morning, in the case Warner Chappell Music, Inc. v. Nealy, the Supreme Court decided how far back a plaintiff can recover damages for copyright infringement. The decision is a win for copyright owners. A Decade of Infringement The Copyright Act has a statute of limitations of three years, and it is generally agreed thatContinue reading “SCOTUS Decision a Win for Copyright Owners”
Taking Action: DMCA Takedown & Responding to the Infringer of Your Work
When you discover an unauthorized use of your work on a website, there are often two separate but related steps you can take. RightsClick is designed to help you do both and to help you keep track of these actions in your already busy schedule. First, it is essential to understand the difference between theContinue reading “Taking Action: DMCA Takedown & Responding to the Infringer of Your Work”