Hip-hop would not be where it is today but for the pivotal roles played by Bronx-based hip-hop legends Afrika Bambaata and Soulsonic Force.They put themselves on the map in the 1980s by releasing iconic tracks such as “Planet Rock,” “Looking for the Beat,” and “Renegade Funk” … [Read more...] about Hip-Hop Legends Afrika Bambaata and Soulsonic Fight For Their Copyrights
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Batmobile Copyright Case Races Towards Supreme Court
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Mark Towle recently petitioned the Supreme Court following an unfavorable decision from the 9th Circuit regarding his dispute with DC Comics. The dispute involves the iconic crime-fighting vehicle, the “Batmobile,” from the 1960s TV Show and … [Read more...] about Batmobile Copyright Case Races Towards Supreme Court
Thrill of the Fight: Huckabee Defends use of “Eye of the Tiger” at Kim Davis Rally
Rude Music Inc., owned by Frankie Sullivan, is suing yet another politician for copyright infringement. The music company sued Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee for copyright infringement after he used the company’s song, “Eye of the Tiger,” at a rally in support of … [Read more...] about Thrill of the Fight: Huckabee Defends use of “Eye of the Tiger” at Kim Davis Rally
The First Amendment to Aid Copyright Enforcement?
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Rightscorp is a company that detects copyright infringement on behalf of companies like Warner Bros., by monitoring peer-to-peer file sharing. In March, John Blaha filed the suit that initiated the current class lawsuit against Rightscorp, … [Read more...] about The First Amendment to Aid Copyright Enforcement?
A Blurred Line No Longer
According to Law360 and the Hollywood Reporter, on Tuesday, a jury found that Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams violated Marvin Gaye's copyright it "Got to Give It Up" in their creation of the hit song, "Blurred Lines." After more than a year of litigation, and two and a half … [Read more...] about A Blurred Line No Longer