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Trump Blasted in Copyright Clash with Hollywood Heavyweights
Artists Equity, the production company owned by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, has issued a statement expressing their strong disapproval of the unauthorized use of a monologue from their recent movie, Air, for a campaign fundraising video posted by Donald Trump. The video, lasting two and a half minutes, was shared on Truth Social and incorporated nearly the entire audio from a notable monologue delivered by Damon in the film. In the movie, the speech is used as a persuading factor to get Michael Jordan to sign with Nike, whereas Trump is employing it to encourage his MAGA supporters to donate money to his presidential campaign.
Napster: Rogue Pirate or Revolutionary Hero?
Once upon a time, at the turn of the millennium, a cat logo with headphones heralded the arrival of a seismic shift in how people listened to music. The name was Napster, and in its wake, it left a transformed landscape of music consumption and copyright law.
The Sound of Litigation: Five Famous Infringement Suits in the Music Industry
The music industry is known for its creativity, innovation, and transformative power. Yet, it's also a field where intellectual property rights hold a high significance. Over the years, we've seen several high-profile copyright infringement lawsuits that have impacted not only the artists involved but also the broader music industry. Let’s talk about five of the most famous lawsuits in the industry.
Sheeran’s No Piggy Bank: Victorious After Six-Year Suit
The headline-grabbing copyright infringement lawsuit was filed in 2017, but it took approximately six years to make it to Manhattan federal court. Last Thursday, it took a total of 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach a final decision regarding the alleged copyright infringement.
Jack Daniels and the Dog Toy Drama
Imagine you are shopping for a new toy for your furry companion. You find a whisky-bottle-shaped squeaky toy with what looks a lot like a Jack Daniels Label and the name “Bad Spaniels.” At first glance, would you assume that Jack Daniels made the toy - or would parody and mimicry come to mind?