Los Angeles – The late civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr. made his momentous “I Have a Dream” speech on Washington Mall forty eight years ago this week. For those people too young to have been there, many would turn to YouTube with hopes to view the historical oration about Dr. King’s pursuit for
Hells Angels Sue T-shirt Designer for Copyright Infringement
Los Angeles – A Los Angeles fashion house retailer has recently been faced with some hell on wheels, so to speak. Design company, Wildfox Couture is being sued by the Hells Angels for alleged copyright infringement over the unauthorized use of its name on a t-shirt.
The woman’s t-shirt, a cotton crew neck tee, reads: “My
New Jersey Devils Sued in $10 Million Copyright Infringement Case
Los Angeles – A Brooklyn heavy metal band is suing the New Jersey Devils for $10 million in a copyright infringement case over a song. Rob Traynor, lead singer of Black Water Rising is claiming that the professional hockey team used one of the band’s songs in a video without authorization. The lawsuit was filed
Music Industry Enters Into a New Era of Copyright Protection
San Diego – Major music labels achieved a major victory in the copyright wars when, in May, Limewire agreed to pay $105 million to settle a copyright infringement suit. As federal copyright laws have become much stricter and the entertainment industry much more litigious against infringement, many saw this victory as an end of a
Copyright Enforcement Group to Launch Free Service Targeting Copyright Infringers
San Diego – Copyright Enforcement Group (CEG) has announced its plans to launch a comprehensive takedown service targeting websites committing Internet piracy. The websites that will be the focus of this new service to deter copyright infringement include Rapidshare, Cyberlockers, User Generated Content (UGC), Direct Download, Tube, Streaming, Auction, and other Unauthorized Distributor and/or Reseller
Rapper Lil’ Wayne Named in $15 Million Copyright Infringement Claim
San Diego – It seems as if legal troubles follow Lil’ Wayne wherever he goes. Just after his recent release from jail for serving a one-year sentence for weapons possession, the rapper is now a defendant in a $15 million copyright infringement suit for allegedly stealing parts of the hit song, “Bedrock.”
The plaintiffs in
World Cup Statue Center of Copyright Infringement Claim
San Diego – A statue of rugby legend, Michael Jones, which is supposed to be placed outside the Rugby World Cup headquarters in Eden Park, New Zealand, is the focus of a copyright infringement debate.
Sculptor Richard Wells, who has since been dropped from the statue project, has filed a copyright infringement suit claiming that
PayPal Helping to Combat Internet Copyright Infringement
Los Angeles – Online payment service PayPal is partnering with the City of London Police and the international recording industry to combat Internet copyright infringement by banning use of its service for items that violate or infringe any copyright under its Acceptable Use Policy.
This new agreement will provide stronger ammunition in the war on
Church of God Sues Sony Pictures and others for Copyright Infringement
Los Angeles – It doesn’t appear that the Church of God is willing to turn the other cheek when it comes to protecting its copyrights. In a copyright infringement complaint filed against Sony Pictures, Mandalay Pictures, IFC Films, and Comcast, the Church is alleging that the parties involved in the making
Louis Vuitton Wins Trademark and Copyright Counterfeiting Case in Canada
San Diego – The Federal Court in Canada has recently awarded the largest ever judgment in a trademark counterfeiting and copyright infringement case. Louis Vuitton, the luxury French fashion label, was awarded $1.4 million and co-plaintiffs Burberry Limited and Burberry Canada were awarded $1.1 million in a judgment against Singga Enterprises (Canada) and Carnation Fashion