Attorney Steve® Photo Infringement Lawyer - Otto Archive, LLC overview Introduction The law firm setup according to Pacer Does Otto have standing to file a lawsuit for its photographers? Defenses to photo infringement What to do if you have received an infringement letter ...
California internet lawyer discusses examples of violations of the computer fraud and abuse act
Attorney Steve® Copyright & Software Lawyer - Due Diligence in Mergers & Acquisitions - Call us at (877) 276-5084. Introduction When two companies merge, there are numerous issues that must be addressed. One issue that is often overlooked but can have costly consequences is the review of so...
Attorney Steve® BitTorrent issues for real estate landlords - What happens if a tenant is engaged in copyright infringement while living on your premises using your IP address? A potential legal issue you may not have considered. Overview My law firm focuses on copyright infringement matters...
Attorney Steve® First Amendment Complaints Introduction Denial of First Amendment rights: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 prohibits the deprivation of rights “secured by the Constitution and laws” of the United States. This includes the right to freedom of speech, which is protected by the First Amendment o...
Broadcast Music Incorporated et al v. Go Irish Holdings LLC et al 2:23-cv-00573-ROS [Arizona] Introduction Broadcasting copyrighted music in your restaurant, bar, nightclub or other entertainment establishment can get you into legal trouble as this case filed by BMI shows. If you are facing...
Attorney Steve® Entertainment Law - The 5 top "red flags" to be aware of in a literary agent contract in California. Introduction When looking for a literary agent, it is important to be aware of the “red flags” of an agent contract. In California, there are five key red flags to be awa...
Attorney Steve® Software Law Essentials - ANSYS license fees? Here are some general fees I found on the internet. These could well be older prices but may provide some general guidelines when trying to settle your Ansys litigation case (two were recently filed in Texas Federal Court (Waco). ...
Attorney Steve® Copyright Law Essentials - Willful infringement standard. Willful is reckless too? Introduction Willfulness may depend on your federal court jurisidiction Sample cases (memorandum of law) What is “Willful” copyright infringement in the 9th Circuit? [If cas...
Attorney Steve® Software Litigation Update - Ansys goes on the offensive in mass piracy lawsuit in Texas Introduction Sample allegations in the complaint Contact a Software Litigation Law Firm Our firm is a nationwide leader in software defense and piracy litigation. We have r...
Attorney Steve® Software Law Essentials - Software Development Agreements Overview Introduction Software development agreements are essential documents that protect the interests of both parties involved in a software development project. They outline the scope of the project, the rights of ...
Attorney Steve® Intellectual Property Essentials - Trademark Law - Parody vs. Tarnishment Introducution Dilution of a famous mark The Trademark Dilution Revision Act of 2006 (TDRA) protects famous marks against “dilution by blurring or dilution by tarnishment of the famous mark, regar...
Attorney Steve® Software Defense - Siemens Lawsuits - 2023. If you received a notice of infringement, call us at (877) 276-5084. We have helped many clients in the past several lawsuits filed by Siemens. Introduction Siemens has been quiet for some time, but a review of the federal cou...
Attorney Steve® IPTV Defense Essentials - Dish/Sloing case comes to a surprising end Introduction The case ends with a settlement Contact an IPTV defense law firm
Attorney Steve® Software Audit Essentials - Post-letter purchase Introduction One of the most common mistakes I see my clients make is scrambling to purchase software after they receive a demand letter from a software company (or their agent - for example, the Business Software Alliance) noti...
1. Swarovski AG v. David Yurman, Inc., 841 F.3d 133 (2d Cir. 2016): Swarovski sued David Yurman for infringement of its “whirl and twirl” design. The court awarded Swarovski $11.2 million in damages. 2. Cartier v. Costco Wholesale, Inc., 754 F.3d 782 (9th Cir. 2014): Cartier sued Costco for selli...
As a music producer, you understand the importance of having a comprehensive agreement in place with the artist you are working with. When dealing with composition and master recordings, it is essential to include certain key terms in the agreement to protect both parties. Here are five of the m...
You may be able to create a DMCA takedown notice using a generator like this one. And then to email the notice to the nice folks at [email protected] We haven't finished verifying whether this works or not, but we will update this blog post when we do. Thanks for reading. If you have anyth...
summarizing the top California trade secret verdicts California is known for its robust trade secret laws, and its courts have seen a number of high-profile verdicts related to trade secrets. Here is a summary of some of the top California trade secret verdicts. In 2018, a jury in Northern Califo...
Attorney Steve® Entertainment Law Case Briefs - Smith v. The Weeknd (2021) Introduction Smith v. The Weeknd was a copyright infringement case in which a songwriter, Yasmina "Yas" Smith, sued Canadian singer-songwriter Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye for allegedly infringing on her copyright in he...
Attorney Steve® - California Right of Publicity - Using celebrity photos and images for commercial purposes Introduction Using celebrity photos for commercial purposes can be a risky endeavor in California as it can lead to allegations of violating the Right of Publicity. The Right of Public...
Attorney Steve® Copyright Law Essentials: Architecture and Copyright. Introduction Research Description: An architect in California is known for unique and creative home designs. He typically copyright registers all of his plans and blueprints. A client hired him to create a home design for...
Attorney Steve® Copyright Law Essentials - Music Law [Background Music] Introduction Is it legal to post videos on Vimeo or youtube that have background music playing (for example, you are at a park and music is playing, or music on a tv set). This blog takes a look at fair use in the ...
Attorney Steve® Crypto Law - Coinbase Lawsuits and their Arbitration Provision Introduction Coinbase, one of the largest and most popular cryptocurrency exchanges, is facing legal issues as a result of recent alleged customer losses in crypto transactions. Coinbase is currently facing multi...
Attorney Steve® Software Audit Essentials - Wolfram demands Introduction Wolfram licensing agreement Prohibited uses According to their website, certain uses of Mathematica software are prohibited. For example: Prohibited Uses All uses of the Software and other elements of the Pro...
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