Why should I register my work with the U.S. Copyright Office? Introduction In the case of Arista Records LLC v LimeWire LLC, LimeWire had committed copyright infringement that resulted in statutory damages valued at $1.4 billion. Despite this, the final settlement was $105 million. Registering ...
Software Audit Defense Essentials - CCPA Privacy Law allows you to "access" information a company holds on your. Introduction California has recently signed the CCPA into law (California Consumer Privacy Act). This is a new law that is set to go into effect on January 1, 2020. Many comp...
The Photo Infringement Lawyer discusses evidence in alleged infringement cases. Getting a SAMPLE of the photo claimed to have been registered. This is helpful information if dealing with Masterfile, ImageRights International, Higbee & Associates or other firms. Introduction Before paying ...
2019 Strike 3 Holdings, LLC Updates - What's this? Now they are trying a litigation "unmask" method in Florida? Introduction You never know what new is going to happen in BitTorrent litigation. Our firm is a leader in defending persons (internet subscribers) in defending cases of peer to p...
COVERAGE B – PERSONAL AND ADVERTISING INJURY LIABILITY 1. Insuring Agreement We will pay those sums that the insured becomes legally obligated to pay as damages because of "personal and advertising injury" to which this insurance applies. We will have the right and duty to defend the ...
Software Audit Licensing - DMCA anti-circumvention Introduction Most software companies use some type of digital rights management (DRM) to protect their software copyrights. One of the ways this is done is by creating "product keys" or "license key." The key is not the software, it is the...
Copyrighting Ship Hulls One copyright stipulation many people know is that one cannot copyright useful and moveable designs such as boats or recreational vehicles, but in 1998 this all changed. So what exactly can be copyrighted and how do you go about the process? Well, you're in ...
Software Audit Essentials Altium Joined the BSA in 2007 According to their website "SYDNEY, Australia – June 6, 2007 – Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) industry-leading developer of unified electronic product development solutions, today announced it has joined the Business Software Alliance ...
BitTorrent Litigation Updates - Porn Settlement Factors If you have equity in your house. For example, you own a hoe worth one million dollars and have a loan for 500k, you have 500k worth of equity. If you get caught downloading and receive a letter from a law firm like Bandlow Law (represent...
Here is a podcast I just did on how to choose the right software license compliance audit firm. While many claim to be the best, our stats speak for themselves. Moreover, our NON billable hour fee structure leaves the others in the dust. Listen to this short podcast by clicking on the link.
Copyright Defenses & Mitigating Factors in Photo infringement, Video, Software piracy, unauthorized Boxing Matches (UFC / Joe Hand) and other illegal download, file sharing or illegal broadcast cases. Introduction Our firm handles many different types of internet piracy cases whether it be i...
Standing to file a lawsuit as a software association Introduction What happens if you receive an audit demand letter from the Business Software Alliance (some refer to as "software alliance") and they are demanding a ridiculous amount of money to settle. Yes, we have seen legal demands ap...
U.S. District CourtSOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (Houston)CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 4:19-cv-02448 Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. v. Does 1-118Assigned to: Judge Vanessa D GilmoreCause: 17:101 Copyright Infringement Siemens represented by:Reed Smith LLP811 Main StSte 1700Housto...
Software License Compliance Updates 2019 - "ITCA" international copyright compliance Introduction I reviewed a letter recently from the ITCA. I had not heard their name before so I decided to look them up. Here is what I found on the ITCA website: "ITCA is the global leader in software ...
We have received information that some people have received letters from a company called "Copytrack." Before you pay any money, you may want to have legal counsel review it. We offer a free initial consultation if you received a letter.
Software Litigation Essentials - "Phone Home" Technology Introduction Many software vendors now use "phone home technology" to try to protect their intellectual property rights. We see this with many companies such as VB conversion, CNC Mastercam (Solidworks), Vero (Alpacam, Surfca...
Intersection of Real Estate and IP Law - remodeling photos Introduction So. you plan to remodel your kitchen or living room or backyard and you just can't wait, you want everyone on facebook, twitter and instagram to see what its going to look like. So you go to Google Images, or Pinterest, ...
August 2019 Bittorrent Litigation Defense update - Blizzard of suits filed in Colorado Introduction Strike 3 Holdings, LLC makers of Tushy, Vixen and Blacked adult pornography movies has filed numerous more lawsuits in state of Colorado. Here is a look at some of the cases. If you rece...
BSA Software Audit Updates 2019 - The Fee Structure Introduction Software Technology Law Firms Beware of the BILLABLE HOUR (it is not the only fee structure out there - but it is the WORST!) Contact an experienced software licensing defense IP Firm. We offer LOW, PREDICTABLE, FLA...
Attorney Steve® Copyright Law Essentials - Transferring or Assigning a Copyright. Introduction Although many people do not view it the same way as other forms of property, copyrights are no different. They can be bought and sold, passed down via will, or just simply given (gifted) to another ...
Attorney Steve® Copyright Law Essentials - The Work for Hire Agreement How Work-for-Hire Agreements Work Often people begin working for a company and sign a number of contracts with out fully reading them. Among these contracts will often be a Work for Hire contact, which many people will ove...
Attorney Steve Software & Technology Law Updates - [End-User License Agreements] Introduction End-User License Agreements, or EULAs, are typically thought of as those annoying pop-up agreements that arrive on your computer screen after installing new software. There are many comp...
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The 9th Circuit Court and Music Copyright Infringement – De Minimis Exception VIDEO: Watch Attorney Steve® explain this important Music Law concept. Introduction Today's music industry, like many others, uses fragments of earlier works to create new interesting sounds and songs. Without th...
How The Virtual Card Catalog Works If you have seen the first Ghostbusters film from 1984 it opens with a poor old librarian minding her own business when index card drawers start opening and shooting the cards out similar to some demonic stereo ejecting CDs in the famous New York Public Libra...
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