First Amendment & Social Media Law Firm – Right of Publicity Defenses – News and Public Affairs! Introduction Before filing a lawsuit for misappropriation of identity (name, image and likeness) which can be a form of misappropriation as well as a form of invasion of privacy, it is important t...
COPYRIGHT WATCHDOG [U.S. District Court – Western District of Texas (Austin) – CIVIL CASE #: 1:17-cv-00018-SS] Introduction Some of my software audit clients (BSA and Autodesk) ask me: “Does Autodesk ever file lawsuits for copyright infringement?” The straight answer is yes, they have. This...
Copyright issues relating to use of social media network sites such as Twitter Introduction Twiter is a fun application for young and old alike. However, you can do some things on twitter that could get you into trouble. This blog talks about a few of those things. Top 10 things you can do...
Copyright Infringement – Jewelry Designs [Dealing with Stella and Dot Demand Letters] Introduction Selling jewelry is a multi million if not billion dollar business. Men and women are purchasing jewelry at very high levels. Moreover, the business of jewelry is booming with many people starti...
Timble Software License Compliance overview. Products may include Tekla structures, structural designer, BIMsight, Tedds, Field 3D. Introduction Have you received a legal demand letter from Trimble / Tekla software based in Finland? This company produces modeling software for the infrastruct...
Autodesk lawsuits – Case brief (selling unauthorized software on ebay or Craigslist can lead to legal problems) Introduction This blog discusses the case of Autodesk, Inc. v. Flores, No. 10-CV-01917-LHK, 2011 WL 337836 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 31, 2011). Thing is case deals with alleged copyright inf...
Consumer warning when dealing with foreign callers claiming you have invalid Microsoft licenses Introduction Yesterday I received a call from a guy speaking English, but in a manner I could hardly understand. He was ranting and raving claiming his name was “Steve Williams” (apparently a ...
London Has Fallen Updates 2017 – Financial Hardship and the extent they might go to make you pay for allegedly downloading their movies on Bittorent. Introduction My firm has dealt with many types of financials demands before, but here is one I recently received that just made me go “whoa, re...
Youtube Lawyer Insights – MCN Contract Review Introduction If you are a Youtube video star and you entered into a MCN (Multi Channel Network agreement) with a private company that is, or has offered you the world, BEFORE you sign that agreement you should have an Internet & Youtube Lawyer rev...
Copyright Law 2017 Updates – Decorative Elements of Cheerleading Uniforms can be subject to copyright protection! Give me a V-I-C-T-O-R-Y! Introduction A recent big win for Varsity Brands, Inc. (“Varsity”) one of the country's largest suppliers of cheerleading uniforms. By a 6-2 vote of th...
Copyright Law Issues – Protection of creative yoga and dance move compilations! Introduction This blog discusses whether or not you can seek federal copyright protection by registering your unique dances moves, signature yoga poses, or other creative choreography. In general a yoga stance mig...
Autodesk Software Compliance Updates 2017 – SAM Review! Introduction Did you receive a letter or email from Autodesk discussing a request that your company “participate in a software review.” Sounds pretty friendly right? But is it? Are these letters legitimate or some type of scam? Wel...
Malibu Media subpoena results in losing case in Chicago, Illinois. Big win for Defendant. Introduction Recent Malibu Media pornography movie lawsuits have been filed in Texas, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia), Michigan, Washington D.C. and New York. However, this blog deals with a case filed i...
California Tort of Intentional interference with the prospective business relations of another company Introduction One serious business tort that companies cannot seem to steer clear from (due to the nature of business and competition is the tort of interference (either negligently or in...
Copyright Watchdog – President Trumps shows litigious side over Baldwin Comedy Sketch – NOT!!! Here is a link to one story about Trump suing Baldwin I saw online. When you read some of the viewer comments, it appears many people believe the story. This is why it is important to always check ...
Software Audit Essentials – Proving you have a valid license for software your organization is using. If not, expect penalties, fines and audits. Introduction The game – you are an infringer when you install software on your computer according to business software alliance attorneys. You ...
Copyright protection can provide valuable benefits – the Harry Houdini Story Introduction One of the greatest magicians of all time was Harry Houdini. This blog discusses how once upon a time he used the copyright laws to keep others from trying to profit off his intellectual property. Who w...
California Right of Publicity Updates – 2016 Verdict and discussion of assignability of rights of publicity to a image protection agency – Timed Out, LLC. Introduction Here is one case I recently reviewed involving a California right of publicity case. To learn more about our CA right of pub...
Copyright Infringement Basics – Poetry and Poem cases filed by Lynda's Lyrics, LLC Introduction I have to admit I got a kick out of reviewing these “Dash Poem” lawsuits. Here is the general gist of it, this gal writes a (pretty cool poem known as the “Dash”). Basically its a poem about how y...
SOFTWARE INFRINGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE – PLEASE COMPLETE AND FAX BACK TO (888) 551-2252 IF YOU ARE BEING ACCUSED OF SOFTWARE PIRACY. WE OFFER A FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION FOR BUSINESS OWNERS AND OTHERS ACCUSED OF UNAUTHORIZED SOFTWARE USAGE. Did you download and install any software which was...
Microsoft Office, Windows and Visio Software Alerts – Refurbished computers must be valid and legit Introduction One thing that sometimes pops up when we are handling software audits is a company is charged with illegally using software on refurbished computers The company will claim, for e...
How to respond to a copyright infringement notice and subpoena notice from your ISP – No, it's not a motion to SQUASH – its a motion to QUASH!! Introduction Here is one motion to quash that was filed in one Torrent illegal movie download case involving the London Has Fallen movie by LHF Produ...
Malibu Media Litigation – Movie Titles Research Introduction Here is a list of Malibu Media from the United States Copyright Office which appears to indicate that these films are copyrighted. If you are being charged with illegally downloading a film that is NOT on this list you might want t...
Microsoft Licensing Quandries – will someone please explain whether or not you can use Microsoft Windows Home for commercial business purposes? Introduction This is not legal advice, but since I cannot seem to get a straight answer on this from BSA counsel, I am posting this with the hopes ...
Streaming Movies can lead to claims of federal copyright infringement Introduction What is this Kodi box application (formerly XBox Media Centra – “XBMC”)? It's like a killer media organization platform that allows you to gain access to all kinds of TV shows, sports pay per view, and movies ...
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