Photographer Art Rogers took a picture of a couple with a line of puppies and sold it for use in cards and similar items. Renowned artist Jeff Koons, working on an exhibit about mundane everyday things, found Rogers' photo and used it to create statues for his project.
In 2016, a U.S. judge ruled that Warner/Chappell Music did not own the copyright to the lyrics of "Happy Birthday to You," declaring the song to be in the public domain.
This surprising revelation brought a sense of freedom to many who had been avoiding the song due to copyright concerns, and it serves as a quirky example of the complexities and surprises that can arise in intellectual property law.
In today's digital age, the rapid advancement of technology has revolutionized the way we create, distribute, and consume content. While digital platforms offer unprecedented opportunities for creators to reach global audiences, they also present significant challenges to copyright enforcement. This article explores the multifaceted role of digital technologies and platforms in facilitating copyright infringement, examining the mechanisms through which copyrighted works are unlawfully reproduced, shared, and monetized online.
In 2008, Seattle design firm Modern Dog included a collection of dog sketches in a compendium published by Chronicle Books. They claim that illustrations from this design were used in a Disney/Target T-shirt for sale. Consequently, the firm filed a lawsuit in 2011.
In 1991, Vanilla Ice had a chart-topping hit with "Ice Ice Baby," which sampled but didn't credit David Bowie and Queen's song "Under Pressure." Initially denying it, Vanilla Ice later retracted the statement, calling it "a joke." He admitted to sampling the work after facing a lawsuit from the duo.
You can be inspired but do not copy other people's work. You have to make sure you are creating something original and not derivative.
The copyright for works created by employees is owned by the employer. A work made for hire refers to work produced by an employee within their job responsibilities. It can also include commissioned works that meet specific criteria, with both the commissioner and the creator agreeing that it will be considered work made for hire....
Piracy deeply kills creative industries. It damages the income of creative people, reduces the amount of tax received by the Government to support the Malaysian economy, and puts F&B owners at risk of serious financial penalties. According to Astro, both industry and government were estimated to lose RM3 billion annually, with RM500 million in taxes...
Imagine you are hired or paid to be their model but prevented from using the artwork depicting yourself. What just happened?
Fans were shocked when the endearing bear “Winnie the Pooh” will make a bizarre cameo as a serial killer in the upcoming indie horror movie titled “Winnie the Pooh : Blood and Honey”. But what just happen and why is this horror film Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey legally allowed to be made now? Will Disney be taking any actions toward this?
