Category Archives: Trademark And Copyright
Website Owner Ordered to Pay $3,000 in Copyright Infringement Case
The internet has a lot of cool content. Some people like the photos and text and often want them for themselves. But instead of going through the proper channels and requesting permission, they steal the work and use it as their own. This is illegal and can result in fines and other penalties. This… Read More »
Copyright Infringement Case Involving Duct-Taped Banana Dismissed
Who knew that a single piece of fruit would cause so much drama between two artists? A banana taped to a wall led to a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by artist Joe Morford. However, the lawsuit was dismissed in Florida court, stating that there are too many differences between the two pieces of art…. Read More »
The Weeknd Reaches Settlement In Copyright Infringement Case Involving Hit Song
Songwriting takes a lot of skill. Writing lyrics that make sense and tell a story, along with inventing a catchy beat, is often not something that happens overnight. It often takes many songwriters and many hours of collaboration to write a hit song. You may think you have the perfect song. But then it… Read More »
Copyright Infringement By AI Generators
When you have worked hard to create unique content, such as artwork, books, recipes, articles, music, and other business ideas, it can be frustrating when someone else copies it without your permission and without any remuneration. The problem is that it’s not just people copying the work of others – we now have machines… Read More »
Trademark Infringement Issue: Jack Daniels Vs. Bad Spaniels
Jack Daniel’s is known for its Tennessee whiskey, but another company is trying to take advantage of the alcohol maker’s goodwill by creating parody pet products that are tarnishing the Jack Daniel’s name. A dog toy that looks like a bottle of popular whiskey has got the alcohol maker doggone mad. The Bad Spaniels… Read More »
Copyright Infringement Over Chocolate Bunnies
When you think about copyright infringement, what comes to mind? Maybe a published article or a song. Perhaps an invention or work of art. Do you think about chocolate? Probably not. It’s a battle of European chocolatiers as Swiss brand Lindt has sued Lidl, a German discount retailer, for replicating its popular chocolate Easter… Read More »
Using Copyrighted Photos Without Permission
You’re a real estate broker and while searching online, you see a beautiful photo of Orlando that you want to use for your marketing materials. You see a photo of animals that you want to use or your veterinary website. So you get a copy of the photo and place it online or in… Read More »
Comedian Lewis Black Files $10 Million Copyright Infringement Claim Against Pandora
When you think of copyright infringement, you may think of those who create art, written content, and music. And while designers, writers, and singers are typically the ones who get their works copied by others, they’re certainly not the only ones. Comedians can also get their performance copied by others. This was what allegedly… Read More »
Copyright Infringement: Celebrities Vs. Paparazzi
Paparazzi hiding out in bushes to get exclusive photos of celebrities are nothing new. Celebrities have been harassed by paparazzi since the 1950s in Italy. In the United States, there are many publications that focus on celebrity stories and photos. While most movie stars try to shield themselves and their families from these annoying… Read More »
Pirate Site Operators To Pay $1 Million Each For Copyright Infringement
Online piracy has become popular in recent years. With everything now available online, it’s easy to download movies, games, music, and software without permission. This practice may be common but it’s illegal and can lead to hefty fines. ABS-CBN, a media company based in the Philippines, recently won a court case against 21 different… Read More »