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Van Halen Sues Nike
Last month, Eddie Van Halen’s company, ELVH, Inc., filed a lawsuit against Nike for copyright infringement. The complaint alleges the above-depicted model of Nike’s Dunk Low shoes infringe his...
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Lawsuits – Back in Fashion This Fall
Last week, the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal reported that Coach filed a complaint in New York against Minneapolis-based Target Corporation, alleging infringement of two of its handbag designs....
View ArticleThe Internet is Where the Wild Things Are
With all the good that the Internet can bring for a company, a lot of bad is also lurking out there. A company could join the social media revolution and capitalize on attracting new customers only to...
View ArticleLife-Line to the Lifeblood
—Joy Newborg, Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. New ideas are the lifeblood of Hollywood and television, as executives are scrounging to find the next wildly popular Avatar or “Friends.” However, there is...
View ArticleCopyright – Common Misconceptions
This is a departure from my typical blog, but it is a good opportunity to provide some basic information. As part of my practice I often have clients or referrals for clients seeking copyright...
View ArticleThe Nine-Word Copyright Opinion: Costco v. Omega
The Supreme Court heard the appeal of Costco v. Omega, a copyright decision from the Ninth Circuit regarding the application of the first-sale doctrine to a foreign manufacturer who did not manufacture...
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Pinterest, Thy Name is Fair Use
First, there was copyright. Then, there was Pinterest. And now, there is drama. The words “copyright infringement” and “Pinterest” have been thrown around a lot recently, mainly due to the blog post...
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Record Labels Losing Sight of the Purpose Behind Copyright Termination Rights
Macho macho man! As we approach the mid point of 2012, I can’t help but look forward to 2013 and the copyright issues yet to surface. Of course, I speak of the right-that-shall-not-be-named:...
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Antigua and Barbuda: Haven from Minnesota Winters and Copyright Infringement
When you’re attempting to seek financial retribution from the United States, you have to get a little creative. And it sounds like Antigua and Barbuda employ some creative people. The Carribean...
View ArticleCanine Inspired Copyright Confusion?
When we mention confusion on DuetsBlog, we’re typically referring to the well-known likelihood of confusion test of trademark infringement. But today, we’re focused on the apparent confusion many have...
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The Fashion Bill Slowly Creeps Towards Becoming a Law
–Catlan McCurdy, Attorney Above, my favorite latest designer ripoff – the Kate Middleton wedding dress. A cheaper version of the Alexander McQueen designer’s, Sara Burton, vision, so now every bride...
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“Frankenstein” Class Action Suit Against YouTube Dies in Court…For Now
- Ryan Francis, Law Student, William Mitchell Law School vs. Is he alive? Not really, but the Manhattan Second District Court recently referenced the Frankenstein monster in The Football Ass’n...
View ArticleThe MPAA and the Midwives, and Other Cautionary Tales
As we all know, The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) has long taken an active role in the debate regarding the advantages and disadvantages of traditional midwifery and modern medical views...
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GoldieBlox and the Beastie Boys: Someone’s Been Using My Song
Growing up in the ’80s, I have fond memories of music, TV shows, and toys from that era, like Transformers, Michael Jackson, Reading Rainbow with LeVar Burton, My Buddy & Kid Sister, Glow Worms,...
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Jesus Christ (World Cup) Superstar?
- Derek Allen, Attorney - The World Cup is in full bloom and like anything that involves lots of money and national pride, it’s going to generate its share of lawsuits (or threatened lawsuits). My...
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©opyright ©onfetti
- James Mahoney, Razor’s Edge Communications This past summer, The Hollywood Reporter wrote about the challenge to the copyright of the Happy Birthday tune (and the lucrative licensing revenue that it...
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Beme, or BeHBO / BeShowtime / BePayPerView?
It has been a tumultuous year for copyright owners. The old cliche is “if you love something, set it free,” but it seems plenty of third parties are happy to take on that task when it comes to...
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Tastes Like Chicken, Not a Copyright
A common refrain: “There must be a way to protect this idea, either by trademark or copyright.” Regrettably, in many instances, the answer is “none of the above.” Take, for example, the humble chicken...
View ArticleContent Infringement in the Age of Social Media
– Debbie Laskey, MBA These days, as newspapers and magazines are on the wane, it seems as if anyone who can write has become an online journalist to promote his or her area of expertise. In social...
View ArticleFear and Loathing on the Creative Trail
– James Mahoney, Razor’s Edge Communications Somebody might steal my ideas. I’ve heard this consistently over the years, including in a few conversations this past month. One was with a woman who wants...
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