While websites that host infringing content are host to millions of users daily, few of these users pay money for the sites’ services. Instead, advertising from consumer brands does. In another step towards severing the “unholy alliance” between on-site advertisers and piracy … [Read more...] about U.K. Hits Piracy Sites Where It Hurts: Ad Revenues
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“Happy Birthday” Suit Settled for $14 Million
This past Monday, Warner Music agreed to pay $14 million dollars to end its lawsuit involving the rights to the song “Happy Birthday to You.” Back in 2014, a film producer and two New York music producers filed the class action lawsuit after paying exorbitant … [Read more...] about “Happy Birthday” Suit Settled for $14 Million
YouTube Brothers’ Trademark Claims Provoke Angry Reaction
A popular YouTube channel called “The Fine Bros” is under fire this week following an announcement regarding the company’s intellectual property. The channel and its two founding brothers rocketed to fame after creating a series of reaction videos, including “Kids React” and … [Read more...] about YouTube Brothers’ Trademark Claims Provoke Angry Reaction
Fox’s Empire Trademark Suit
According the to the Hollywood Reporter, Fox filed a lawsuit on Monday seeking a declaratory judgment that will support its continued use of the title "Empire" for its television series of the same name. This trademark suit comes after the Network received demands from Empire … [Read more...] about Fox’s Empire Trademark Suit