Tag: Copyright infringement
Pepperdine University Seeks Court Injunction Against Netflix Comedy
Pepperdine University, a private Christian school in California, is seeking a court injunction against Netflix's upcoming comedy series, "Running Point," starring Kate Hudson. The university claims that the show's fictional NBA team bears too...
Copyright Law: Eighth Circuit Rules Simple Forms Not Copyrightable and Meme Use Not Fair
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently made significant rulings on copyright law, addressing issues related to copyrightability and fair use in two separate cases. These rulings add to the limited...
U.S. Policy Impact on Innovation: Analysis and Insights | IPWatchdog
This week, IPWatchdog Unleashed focused on patent policy and the impact of the Biden Administration on innovation, specifically in relation to pharmaceutical companies' patent rights. Brad Watts, Vice President for Patents and Innovation Policy...
Warhol’s Impact on Fair Use in Kat Von D vs. Tiger King: Legal Analysis
In a recent legal battle between celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D and Netflix's docuseries "Tiger King," the issue of fair use and transformative use post-Warhol has come into question. The Ninth and Tenth...