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ABS Entertainment, Inc. v. CBS Corporation, et al.

The California District Court evaluated copyright infringement allegations involving pre-1972 sound recordings in ABS Entertainment, Inc. v. CBS Corporation. The Court clarified the interplay of federal and state law, ultimately finding CBS acted within its rights and that remastered recordings are governed by federal copyright law.

Disney and Dalian Engage in Comic Wars

The blog discusses Disney’s legal dispute with Wanda Group over the unauthorized use of comic characters in a Chinese theme park. It highlights key aspects of copyright and trademark protection, as well as the application of international conventions to such disputes.

Complaint against Crowdfunded Star Trek Film Prevails

The California District Court allowed Paramount Pictures and CBS Studios’ copyright infringement complaint against a crowdfunded Star Trek film. The judgement reaffirms the necessity of obtaining prior authorization for the use of franchise intellectual property.

UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Global Eagle Entertainment Inc.

This post analyses the summary judgment in UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Global Eagle Entertainment Inc., focusing on copyright infringement of music in inflight entertainment. The court ruled in favour of the plaintiffs, emphasising the necessity of proper licensing.

Copyright Pirates! BREIN is coming for you!

BREIN, a Dutch anti-piracy organisation, is expanding its enforcement to include individual uploaders on pirate websites. The group’s new strategy involves collecting IP addresses and seeking support from ISPs, with potential legal consequences for infringers.

Providers of free Wi-Fi free from copyright liability

The Advocate General’s opinion in the CJEU addresses whether free Wi-Fi providers are liable for copyright infringements by users. The opinion supports safe harbour protections and limits intermediary liability under EU law.

One IP issue out of OSS Community’s way – SCO Vs. IBM Litigation Ends

The SCO vs IBM litigation, a landmark IP dispute for the open source community, has reached its conclusion. The case shaped legal approaches to OSS and highlighted the evolving risks and business models in open source software.

The Canvas might be Yours, but My Tattoo is My Art!

The blog analyses the ongoing legal battle over tattoo copyright ownership involving NBA 2K16 and Solid Oak Sketches. It explores whether tattoo authorship and ownership should reside with the artist or the athlete, considering the complexities of copyright law.

Intellectual Property and Business Value – A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at the Woxsen School of Business.

The following presentation was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala, Managing Partner BananaIP Counsels, at the Woxsen School of Business, Hyderabad. The presentation is titled “Intellectual...

Bluebook vs Baby Blue

This article explores the copyright and trademark issues raised in the dispute between Bluebook and Baby Blue. It analyses whether the Bluebook is copyrightable and examines trademark concerns relating to the use of the term ‘Blue’. The post provides an objective overview of the arguments from both sides.