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Copyright
Copyrights exist under federal law to provide protection for original works such as writings, movies and music. Among other things a copyright grants its owner the exclusive right to reproduce, display or distribute an original work. These articles that attorneys have submitted to the KnowledgeBase discuss the most important issues regarding copyrights, including how a copyright comes into existence, what protections it offers, and how to go about using the copyrighted works of another.
Copyright Articles
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U.S. Copyright Office Reviews Small Claims Dispute Process
Provided by Israel & Gerity, PLLC
The U.S. Copyright Office is reviewing its process for disputing small copyright claims. This may have a dramatic impact on how owners of creative works can pursue compensation for infringement. Read More » -
Change on the Horizon for Small Claim Copyright Infringement?
Provided by The Simon Law Firm, P.C.
A current study explores alternatives to the prohibitive nature of the costs tied to copyright infringement cases. Read More » -
Appropriation and Transformation
Provided by JACOBOWITZ & GUBITS LLP
It has the general heading "appropriation art" and it is common, controversial and challenging to the legal community. Read More » -
Copyright Registration
Provided by JACOBOWITZ & GUBITS LLP
When a new Copyright Act was passed in 1976, the law abandoned a centuries-old requirement that works of authorship must be formally registered in order to gain copyright protection. Read More » -
The Feel Good Fair Use Test
Provided by JACOBOWITZ & GUBITS LLP
If an artist, producer or publisher wants to use a copyrighted work, or a portion of it, in their own work, they need the permission of the copyright owner. Read More » -
What to Do with Your Art Collection
Provided by JACOBOWITZ & GUBITS LLP
People who have amassed collections of paintings, sculpture, or other valuable collectibles eventually get around to wondering what is to become of that collection, either before or after their deaths Read More » -
Copyright Misuse: A Shield Against Accusations of Copyright Infringement
Provided by Wang, Hartmann, Gibbs & Cauley, P.L.C.
The defense of copyright misuse is available to people or companies facing accusations of copyright infringement. Read More » -
Carlyle Group Abandons Mandatory Arbitration Clause in Its IPO
Provided by Shustak Frost & Partners, A Professional Corporation
The Carlyle Group, seeking to go public after 24 years as a private equity group, recently abandoned the provision that stockholders submit to arbitration for any grievances. Read More »
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