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September 30, 2015 Lawrence Husick Ask Dr. Copyright, Copyright

Dear Doc: I heard that there is almost never a final step in the onward march of copyright law. What, exactly, does that mean? Signed, Dazed and Confuzed Dear D&C: It means that, as the late, great Yogi Berra (may he forever whisper in the Almighty’s ear) said, “It ain’t over ’till it’s over!” For […]

Ask Dr. Copyright… Did China copy the Frozen song for the Olympics?

August 26, 2015 Lawrence Husick Ask Dr. Copyright, Copyright

Dear Doc: I know a copyright is only national in scope, but that the Berne Convention requires signatory countries to accord rights to copyright holders from other nations. I recently heard the theme song for the Beijing 2020 Winter Olympic Games. It reminds me of another song I have heard thousands of times, but I […]

Free “Happy Birthday” May Become a Reality

August 4, 2015 Lawrence Husick Copyright

Ask Dr. Copyright … Dear Doc: Some time ago, I wrote to you about the song “Happy Birthday” and the law suit over whether restaurants and film makers must still pay royalties if they sing it in public. Has anything new happened? Signed, Happy Birthdad Dear Hap (can I still call you that?)… Funny you should […]

Artist Richard Prince and the “Derivative” Work

June 30, 2015 Lawrence Husick Copyright

Ask Dr. Copyright … Dear Doc: Back in April 2013, you wrote about how Richard Prince drew a few electric guitars and naughty bits on photos taken by photographer Patrick Cariou, and then sold them to Beyoncé, Giselle, and other really famous people for tons of money. I seem to remember that a court said […]

John Wayne’s Estate and Duke U. engage in TM Dispute

May 29, 2015 Lawrence Husick Ask Dr. Copyright, Trademark

Dear Doc: What’s new in your neck of the woods? Signed, Laurent Nom de Plume Dear Monsieur de Plume: It’s been a slow month for copyright law. Trademarks, however, have been a hotbed of ridiculosity. Exhibit One: John Wayne’s heirs have filed a law suit against Duke University (which was Trinity College until 1924 when […]

Robin Thicke and a Trial of Two Songs

March 30, 2015 Lawrence Husick Copyright

Ask Dr. Copyright … Dear Doc: You wrote about the legal fracas over the song “Blurred Lines” in a prior issue of your column. What’s up with that? Sincerely, Farel Thick Dear Sir: That case went to the jury about three weeks ago, and, true to the name of the song, it truly did blur […]

Katy Perry, Left Shark, and Copyright Deceptions

February 27, 2015 Lawrence Husick Copyright

Ask Dr. Copyright … Dear Doc: I watched the Big Game (a/k/a SuperBowl®) and though I enjoyed the game (I would report the score, but that might make the NFL angry, since they told us that unauthorized use is strictly prohibited) I really enjoyed the halftime show. My favorite part was the dancing sharks behind […]

3-D Designs are Protected by Copyright Law and By the First Amendment

Ask Dr. Copyright … Dear Doc: I heard that computers can now print in “3D”, and make things out of plastic, metal and ceramic, and that there are websites that offer designs for guns and gun parts that can be downloaded for free, and then printed on these new printers. I even saw an episode […]

What can you tell me about ‘Panoramafreiheit’?

Ask Dr. Copyright … Dear Doc: What can you tell me about “Panoramafreiheit”?Signed, An American in Paris Dear Mr. Mulligan: Gesundheit! But seriously…you must be referring to the European Union’s 2001 Information Society Directive that states that photos of architectural projects in public spaces (monuments, buildings, etc.) may be taken and published free of copyright […]

There Has Always Been A Tension Between Copyright And The First Amendment

Ask Dr. Copyright … Dear Doc: Can you explain what’s protected by copyright when a newspaper or television or radio station reports facts about the news? How can we expect the news to be balanced and fair unless certain broadcasters get to own some of the facts that they investigate and report? After all, running […]

All posts by: Lawrence Husick

Ask Dr. Copyright …

Ask Dr. Copyright… Did China copy the Frozen song for the Olympics?

Free “Happy Birthday” May Become a Reality

Artist Richard Prince and the “Derivative” Work

John Wayne’s Estate and Duke U. engage in TM Dispute

Robin Thicke and a Trial of Two Songs

Katy Perry, Left Shark, and Copyright Deceptions

3-D Designs are Protected by Copyright Law and By the First Amendment

What can you tell me about ‘Panoramafreiheit’?

There Has Always Been A Tension Between Copyright And The First Amendment

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