IPNews® – This week, a federal judge in Miami ruled that artwork featuring a banana duct taped to a wall does not infringe the copyright of a banana and orange duct taped to a wall.
In a very bizarre case, the judge ruled that the idea of affixing fruit to a wall with duct tape
IPNews® – Cardi B recently won a copyright infringement lawsuit brought against her related to a tattoo.
The tattoo in question appeared on her album cover without the knowledge or consent of Kevin Michael Brophy. It was Mr. Brophy’s back tattoo that appeared on the album cover. To continue reading, click: When Are Tattoos Copyright
IPNews® – Copyright issues surrounding the new Top Gun movie have arisen just as the movie is starting to garner buzz at the box office.
The family of Ehud Yonay has filed a copyright lawsuit against Paramount claiming that Paramount does not have the rights to the story for the sequel. Paramount licensed the original
IPNews® – A new copyright lawsuit has been filed against Netflix related to the Tiger King documentary.
Timothy Sepi, who worked with Joe Exotic, is claiming that video that he owns was used by Netflix without his permission. Sepi had worked with Joe Exotic as a graphic designer and photographer. To continue reading, click: Netflix
IPNews® – The Jonas Brothers were sued for Copyright infringement in the Southern District of New York yesterday June 22, 2020.
The complaint alleges that Nick Jonas used a photograph taken by Joshua Wong Photography without authorization. The photograph was posted to Instagram and Twitter. To continue reading, click: Jonas Brothers Sued for Copyright Infringement
IPNews® – A Federal court in Oregon has ruled against NBA player Kawhi Leonard’s claim that Nike is wrongfully using the Klaw logo design typically associated with Leonard.
The contract between the two clearly stated that Nike would own all intellectual property. Nike’s counterclaims against Leonard remain, so the case is not yet over. To
IPNews® – Kawhi Leonard recently filed a lawsuit against Nike for copyright infringement of his logo.
Leonard is claiming that he created the logo early in his NBA career. Nike is apparently claiming that it created the logo as part of an endorsement deal. To continue reading, click: Kawhi Leonard Sues Nike for Copyright Infringement
IPNews® – Gigi Hadid, a 23 year old supermodel, is fighting a copyright lawsuit filed against her for posting a photo of herself on Instagram.
The case was brought by Xclusive-Lee, Inc. and the picture was taken by the paparazzi. The case may help define the rights that celebrities have to use photos taken of
IPNews® – The copyright infringement case involving the Star Trek and Dr. Seuss mashup Oh, the Places You’ll Boldly Go! has come to a conclusion on summary judgment.
Last year the Dr. Seuss enterprise lost trademark claims. Now the copyright claims are also out after the court found the mashup to be highly creative and
IPNews® – The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a copyright decision that requires copyright owners to obtain a copyright registration before filing a copyright infringement lawsuit.
The process to obtain a copyright registration can take more than a year in some cases. So, copyright owners may be stuck waiting for a copyright registration while their