When the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) was originally created, the idea was to give copyright owners a quick, out-of-court mechanism to stop online piracy. However, an alarming trend has developed. Quite simply, the law’s automated “notice-and-takedown”...
When a chart-topping global hit shares a title and core sonic elements with an unreleased demo, the music industry tends to take notice. But when that global hit belongs to K-pop powerhouse BTS, the resulting legal battle becomes an instant case study in copyright...
The legal battle over what data tech giants can use to train artificial intelligence has taken an unexpected turn. While most headline-grabbing AI copyright disputes involve bestselling authors, major news outlets, or record labels, a recent federal court ruling...
In the world of online content management, receiving a formal copyright infringement demand letter can be a terrifying experience. For small businesses, non-profits, and independent web service providers, the threat of federal litigation is often enough to trigger...
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how content is created, from artwork and music to written materials and design. As these tools become more sophisticated, a fundamental legal question has emerged: who owns the copyright or is there a copyright? A recent...
User-generated content has become a cornerstone of modern digital platforms. From social media to educational tools, companies increasingly rely on users to upload and share content at scale. However, a recent $75 million copyright verdict involving Post University...
For more than a decade, athletes and governing bodies have struggled with the legal complexities of using copyrighted music in figure skating competitions. The recent controversy involving Olympic figure skater Petr Gumennik is simply the latest example of how...
In early January, a federal court dismissed a high-profile lawsuit filed by legendary hip-hop duo Salt-N-Pepa against Universal Music Group (UMG). The artists had sought to reclaim ownership of their early master recordings under federal copyright law. The judge ruled...