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As the song says, "Yesterday's gone", but that hasn’t stopped people’s love of the Fleetwood Mac album, Rumours. Music producer and engineer, Ken Caillat, is among those who liked the album. He liked it so much that back in 2012 he published a memoir of his experience producing the album. Playwrite, David Adjmi, the writer of Stereophonic, a Broadway hit about a famous British-American rock band, also like the album. Earlier this month, Caillat sued Adjmi and others alleging copyright infringement for using the material in his book without permission. The lawsuit cites several similarities between the play and the memoir including settings, characters, storylines and dialogue. The lawsuit also says that Adjmi's plan to adapt Stereophonic into a movie interferes with Caillat's plans for a film based on "Making Rumours,” the title of Caillat’s book. If you have written a book about your experiences in producing a multi-platinum selling album–or about anything perhaps less conspicuous–and you believe someone is attempting to adapt your copyrighted work without your authorization, contact Madan Law PLLC. They deal in facts, not rumors. #IPLaw #IntellectualProperty #MadanLawPLLC #LegalGuidance #ProtectYourInnovation #ProtectYourCopyright #Entrepreneur #Rumours #MakingRunours #FleetwoodMac  #Trademark #Patent #Copyright #MakeYourMark #Gotip #LegalTips @YourIPAttorney  

🍦 Ever wondered why McDonald's ice cream machines are often out of service? A recent ruling by the US Copyright Office sheds light on this quirky issue! Discover how copyright law intersects with the repair rights of these infamous machines and what it means for restaurant owners. Dive into the details in the latest Patent Poetry! #Copyright #RightToRepair #McDonalds #IceCreamMachines #FastFood #LegalInsights #IntellectualProperty #RepairRights #DMCA #Innovation #RestaurantIndustry #BusinessLaw Read this at: https://lnkd.in/gm3t9JDr

Ever wondered how original creations are protected? Copyright is one of the key forms of intellectual property that safeguards your creative works. Copyright protection applies to original works of authorship, including, but not limited to: ✅ Literary Works - Books, articles, and poems ✅ Artistic Works - Paintings, drawings, and sculptures ✅ Musical Works - Songs, lyrics, and compositions ✅ Dramatic Works - Plays, scripts, and choreography ✅ Digital Works - Software, websites, and online content When you create something original, copyright law grants you exclusive rights to use, distribute, and display your work. Whether you need help registering your copyright or defending your rights, our team is here for you. Law Office of Aletha J. Smith, PC #Copyright #Copyrightattorney #IntellectualPropertyAttorney #IPLawyer #CopyrightInfringement #LawOfficeOfAlethaJSmithPC

What is Copyright and What Can be Copyrighted? Copyright is a crucial form of intellectual property for artists, film makers, book authors, media houses, publishing houses and even freelance writers and content creators. In this 21st Episode of the Utsav Mukherjee IP & Tech Law Show, I delve into the law on copyright and legal remedies for protection and enforcement. I also draw upon my personal experiences from handling copyright matters before the Delhi High Court and working on contracts that involved copyright. Being aware of copyright law will not only help you protect your original work, it will enable you to reach out for legal help and take necessary action in the event that somebody wrongfully copies your original work, reproduces it or distributes it without your written consent. Be aware. Be empowered. #copyright #copyrightlaw #intellectualproperty #intellectualpropertyrights #intellectualpropertylaw #indianlaw #indianlawyer #iplawyer #trademarklaw #techlaw #art #artists #filmmakers #filmlaw #artlaw #techlaw #legaleducation #litigation #delhihighcourt #legalpolicy #ipr #legalawareness #legalcontent #contentcreator #youtube #legalpodcast #courtcase #startuplaw #contractlaw #commerciallaw #businesslaw https://lnkd.in/ghhtywQB

The Court ruled in favor of 2 Live Crew, concluding that their parody was a fair use of the original song. Key factors considered by the Court included: ☑️ Purpose and character of the use: The parody was transformative, serving a different purpose and creating a new work. ☑️ Nature of the copyrighted work: The original song was a popular, well-known work. ☑️ Amount and substantiality of the portion used: The parody used portions of the original song that were necessary to convey its message. ☑️ Effect of the use on the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work: The parody did not harm the market for the original song. This case set a precedent for fair use in copyright law, emphasizing that transformative works can be protected even if they use elements of copyrighted material. It also highlighted the importance of considering the overall context and purpose of the use when determining whether it constitutes fair use. 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙧: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. While we strive to provide accurate information, legal matters can be complex and specific to your situation. For personalized legal advice, you may contact us at: 💻 https://lnkd.in/er-B7Gwy #Entertainment #entertainmentlawyer #fashion #fashionlawyer #music #musiclawyer #musician #actor #film #TV #producer #masonfirm #business #entrepreneur #startup #copyright #trademark #branding

In the field of copyright, the concept of anonymous works often causes a lot of controversy, especially regarding the issue of ownership and recognition. Anonymous works are defined as works whose author’s identity is unknown or not published. So, when is an anonymous work considered to be in the public domain? The following article from VCD will help you. #work #anonymous #public #copyright https://lnkd.in/gkGCnhw5

Copyright protects original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression. The following types of work are subject to copyright: 1. Literary works (including novels, poems, plays, and reference works) 2. Musical works (including any accompanying words) 3. Dramatic works (including any accompanying music) 4. Pantomimes and choreographic works 5. Pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works 6. Motion pictures and other audiovisual works 7. Sound recordings 8. Architectural works These categories cover a wide range of creative expressions, and copyright protection gives the creator exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, perform, display, and create derivative works based on the original work. #snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinkers #designthinking

Registering your work with the U.S. Copyright Office helps create an official record, which can be used to prevent others from claiming they independently created the work. Learn more about the benefits of copyright registration here. https://ow.ly/aF0U50UmGer #EmersonThomsonBennett #IntellectualProperty #Copyright #CopyrightProtection #CopyrightRegistration #IPProtection #IPAttorneys #LawFirm #Ohio #Law

Thing 1 is having to stay back at school, (Std. X) and rather than drive back and forth, I drop lunch off for him and then get lunch with Thing 2 at a lovely cafe near school. We discuss the day and homework, etc. , then pick Thing 1 up before heading home. Thing 2 is heavily into music (we all are), - his interests ranging from Jazz and pop to thrash metal (don't ask). As we were exiting the cafe, the song playing was hummable. I knew the tune, but the lyrics were not what I wanted to sing from muscle memory. (I constantly perform at concerts, usually alone in my car. So I know the lyrics to a lot of songs in a lot many languages. Who knows, one day I might even share a video of me singing here) I wanted to sing the words to Tom Petty's "I won't back down," but these lyrics were different. I asked Thing 2, who suggested I ask the cafe workers. I couldn't just do that! So I Googled it and found that it was a song by Sam Smith called "Stay with Me.". Sam Smith apparently had never heard of Tom Petty or his song. The case ended with the parties quietly settling with a 12.5% royalty payment to Petty and ELO's singer-composer Jeff Lynne. This is not the only copyright infringement suit Smith has been facing. Have you heard either of these? What's your opinion? Yay? Nay? #shalinionpatents #copyright #infringement