Plaintiff Meshworks was hired to make computerized, animated 3D models of several Toyota cars for an ad campaign. Faithfulness to what a ‘real’ car would look like was a ‘point’ of the model (which was used on web swites so that customers could manipulate the images (e.g. change color)). A dispute broke out, plaintiff sued
“Judge Says You Can Sell Your CDs”
Wired: “Judge Says You Can Sell Your CDs“:
A federal judge is trashing UMG Recordings’ claim that it retains perpetual ownership of promotional CDs it sends out before an album’s release
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The case was brought by the recording label against a California man who was auctioning off the promo discs on eBay.
“Who Owns Your Comments?”
Dave Winer: “Who Owns Your Comments?“:
When you place a comment on my blog, you’re adding something to the record here, but you’re also adding to the library of your written work.
So the question is: “Who owns the comment?”
Law School Fact Pattern: Prince, Radiohead, ‘Creep’ and the DMCA
‘Creep’ by Radiohead is a great song. Eliza Lumley does a good cover. I imagine Prince would too. He performed the song at a concert, someone videotaped his performance, and then posted it on YouTube. Prince sent a DMCA letter and got the video taken down. Thom Yorke of Radiohead found out and allegedly asked
Counterfeit Chic on YSL and Little Black Dresses
Counterfeit Chic: Law and the LBD: YSL in Montreal.
Real Estate Information Wants To Be Free
NY Times: “Realtors Agree to Stop Blocking Web Listings“:
The Justice Department gave online real estate brokers — and potentially their clients — a lift on Tuesday by forcing a new industry policy opening access to home listings the agents were previously denied.
Send In Your Nominations For Copyright Czar
Cnet: “House Wants Copyright Czar, New Piracy Penalites“:
By a 410-10 vote, the House approved the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property, or Pro-IP, Act, which is backed by the entertainment industry and other major copyright holders. . . .
The bill would rewrite U.S. law to allow federal officials to seize
OnCopyright Conference NYC Thursday
Oncopyright 2008 will bring together thought leaders and change agents together to explore the evolving world of copyright. It’s a unique opportunity to share insights and exchange ideas on where copyright is headed, and how it will aggect the future of written works, music and other forms of intellectual property.
Speakers include Clay Shirky, Suzanne
Would Jango Fett Be the Original Author?
Metro UK: “Lucas in Star Wars Costume Row“:
The designer who made some of the outfits used in the Star Wars films is facing a legal battle with George Lucas over who owns the copyright, it was reported.
The row is over the merchandising rights for the stormtrooper uniforms, the imperial fighter pilots’
“Are Mix Tape Sites On Solid Legal Ground?”
News.com: “Are mix tape sites on solid legal ground?“:
A seemingly home-spun operation with no obvious profit motive, Muxtape allows anyone to upload a series of songs to its servers to create, and then distribute online, a digital “mix tape” along the lines of the ones you made for your unrequited paramours back