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April 18, 2019 Lawrence Husick Ask Dr. Copyright, Copyright

Dear Doc: As part of my profession, I often create things that I present to my clients. For example, I may create a floor plan or an interior design drawing. I may create renderings of what a project will look like when completed. I create bills of materials, supplier lists, written specifications, and all sorts […]

EU Makes Big Changes to Its Copyright Law

April 11, 2019 Adam Garson Copyright

This week the European Parliament approved a controversial copyright law, the “Copyright Directive” (“Directive”), that may have serious implications for both providers and consumers of online content in Europe. While this may not be relevant to most of our readership, it may be an important testing ground for changes in US copyright law. For example, […]

Ask Dr. Copyright – Locast Avoid Copyright Restriction

March 21, 2019 Lawrence Husick Ask Dr. Copyright

Dear Doc: How ya’ doin? I heard you wuz under da weather! Anyway, if you are feelin’ better, can I get a read on a new TV app called “Locast”? Signed,Vidiot Dear Vidiot: Thanks…the “Doc” is feeling much better and may soon be back in the office. In the meanwhile, the Doc will […]

Ask Dr. Copyright — Can you copyright a flavor?

December 20, 2018 Lawrence Husick Ask Dr. Copyright, Intellectual Property

I’ve read that you can’t copyright a recipe. The US Copyright Office says, “Copyright law does not protect recipes that are mere listings of ingredients. Nor does it protect other mere listings of ingredients such as those found in formulas, compounds, or prescriptions.” On the other hand, I’ve read that some things like colors (pink […]

Ask Dr. Copyright – Protection of Characters

November 8, 2018 Lawrence Husick Ask Dr. Copyright

Dear Doc: I know that Mickey Mouse is still enjoying copyright protection because of the Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act, and that once copyrights expire, characters become “public domain”. How can you explain some of the direct knockoffs I have seen at the Halloween stores, like “A-Lad-In A Costume?” Signed, Perplexed Papa Dear PP […]

Ask Dr. Copyright – Music Modernization Act

October 18, 2018 Lawrence Husick Ask Dr. Copyright, Copyright

Dear Doc: Barry Pincus sang, “I write the songs” back in 1975. (You probably know Barry as Manilow. But Bruce Johnston (of Beach Boys fame) actually wrote “I Write the Songs”, and it was first recorded by The Captain and Tennille (who were more famous for “Muskrat Love” which, it seems, was a favorite of […]

The NRA and the Bean

October 11, 2018 Adam Garson Copyright, Intellectual Property

The National Rifle Association (“NRA”) conjures up many things for many people: gun lobby, gun rights, 2nd Amendment, just to recite a few. It’s name, however, has rarely arisen in the intellectual property context until recently. Here is some background. One of Chicago’s famous public sculptures, “Cloud Gate”, affectionately known as the “Bean”, is an […]

Ask Dr. Copyright – Skyline Photography – Recent Case

Dear Doc: I heard that it may not be legal to take a photo of a city skyline, and to use that photo. Or maybe it is. Can you help me to understand what’s going on in the law? Signed, Insel IdimsDear Mr. Idims:You are correct. Two recent cases involving photographs of the Philadelphia and […]

Ask Dr. Copyright – FLASH “DOC” Update – Naruto Lacks Standing

On April 23, 2018, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decided that Naruto, the monkey who took a selfie, lacked standing to bring a law suit in under the Copyright Act. “We must determine whether a monkey may sue humans, corporations, and companies for damages and injunctive relief arising from claims of copyright infringement. Our […]

Ask Dr. Copyright – Oracle Prevails over Google

Dear Doc: I’ve always heard that Yogi Berra said, “It ain’t over ’till it’s over.” I’ve also heard (not to engage in body-image shaming) that, “It’s not over ’till the fat lady sings.” Now I hear that the copyright case between Oracle and Google, which I read was over (Oracle lost) is not over at […]

Tag Archives: copyright

Ask Dr. Copyright

EU Makes Big Changes to Its Copyright Law

Ask Dr. Copyright – Locast Avoid Copyright Restriction

Ask Dr. Copyright — Can you copyright a flavor?

Ask Dr. Copyright – Protection of Characters

Ask Dr. Copyright – Music Modernization Act

Ask Dr. Copyright – Skyline Photography – Recent Case

Ask Dr. Copyright – FLASH “DOC” Update – Naruto Lacks Standing

Ask Dr. Copyright – Oracle Prevails over Google

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