Tag Archives: music

Transformative work of the day, political edition

Posted on May 27, 2016 by rtushnet

Rebel Girl: this pro-Clinton mashup was initially subject to a DMCA claim, but seems to have survived. from Blogger http://ift.tt/1sf5mKc

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Trademark question of the day, Hamilton edition

Posted on November 17, 2015 by rtushnet

Yes, this is a Hamilton blog for the foreseeable future.  As they say, sorry not sorry.  Last night, Bernie Sanders sent me this email: Fellow Hamiltunes fans (many of whom are almost certainly in Sanders’ target demographic, like me) will … Continue reading →

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xkcd on Happy Birthday

Posted on September 23, 2015 by rtushnet

As usual, xkcd has a great take. from Blogger http://ift.tt/1Jpu7DZ

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IPSC: Copyright again

Posted on August 7, 2015 by rtushnet

Copyright History Shyam Balganesh University of Pennsylvania Law School The Questionable Origins of the Copyright Infringement Analysis   Jerome Frank’s infamous/canonical © infringement test from Arnstein v. Porter, influential across the country. Step 1: actual copying, dissection allowed, expert testimony … Continue reading →

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IPSC, Copyright and Society

Posted on August 6, 2015 by rtushnet

Third Breakout Session: Copyright & Society   Clemens Appl & Philipp Homar, Vienna University of Economics & Business, Education 4.0: Recent Challenges to Copyright   From user-generated content to user-generated copyright. Use of materials for educational purposes is one of … Continue reading →

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IPSC: Other IP

Posted on August 6, 2015 by rtushnet

Other IP  [Insert wry commentary about “fringe” fields like advertising law]   Sarah Burstein, The University of Oklahoma College of Law Reviving Ornamentality    Fed. Cir. killed the doctrine.  Statute says new, original, and ornamental designs can get a design … Continue reading →

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Transformative work of the day, Miss Piggy edition

Posted on July 21, 2015 by rtushnet

Miss Piggy sings Rihanna’s BBHMM.  You’re welcome. from Blogger http://ift.tt/1VpvSL0

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Transformative work of the day, Bryan Adams edition

Posted on July 17, 2015 by rtushnet

Pop sonnets: Substantial similarity? from Blogger http://ift.tt/1ObzxGS

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Reading list: class ascertainability & preemption of state sound recording public perf. rights

Posted on April 21, 2015 by rtushnet

Geoffrey C. Shaw, Class Ascertainability, forthcoming, Yale Law J. (2015) Abstract:   In recent years, federal courts have been enforcing an “implicit” requirement for class certification, in addition to the explicit requirements established in Rule 23 of the Federal Rules … Continue reading →

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Campbell conference: copyright and music licensing

Posted on April 18, 2015 by rtushnet

Panel V. Copyright and Music Licensing (Moderator, Dean O’Connor)   Peter Menell, U.C. Berkeley: We seem to approach fair use depending on how we approach our careers. Lawyers: fair use is attractive b/c it has so much potential.  Social science: … Continue reading →

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