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Benefits of Copyright Registration

Posted: November 24th, 2013

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Many artists, especially entrepreneurs who are just starting off, often start talking to others about their work without realizing that […]

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Cease and Desist Letter Imposes Reasonable Remedial Measures

Posted: September 22nd, 2013

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According to a recent decision, recipients of cease and desist letters should do more than perform cursory remedial measures. Consistent […]

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Use of Designer Handbags Images Leads to False Advertising Suit

Posted: July 28th, 2013

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Designer fashion label Michael Kors recently filed suit against Costco in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of […]

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Obama Plans to Take Action Against Patent Trolls

Posted: June 28th, 2013

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President Obama announced earlier this month a set of executive actions directed at cracking down on patent-holding firms that interfere […]

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Second Circuit Holds that Appropriation Art Constitutes Fair Use

Posted: May 29th, 2013

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In a recent decision, Cariou v. Prince1, the Second Circuit held that 25 works of appropriation art that incorporated original […]

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License is Required for Playing Music in Public Establishments

Posted: April 23rd, 2013

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Business owners should be advised that a license is required for any public performance of music. Some owners are unknowingly […]

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Supreme Court Holds that the “First Sale” Doctrine Applies to Copies of Copyrighted Works Lawfully Made Abroad

By: Lauren Kanter-Lawrence, Esq. email

Posted: April 21st, 2013

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Copyrighted works imported into the United States from abroad are subject to the same “first-sale” rules as items purchased in […]

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Copyright Claim Dismissed for Lack of Specificity

Posted: March 18th, 2013

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A recent decision from the Southern District of New York demonstrates the importance of pleading sufficient factual allegations in a […]

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Fight Over Chocolate Kisses Trademark

Posted: February 18th, 2013

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As demonstrated by a recent lawsuit filed by a carpet manufacturer against chocolate-giant Hershey, one has to ask how far […]

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