Hockey Teams Face the Music Over Copyright Infringement
What do Donald Trump, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Utica Comets have in common? They’ve all been sued this year for copyright infringement over their use of songs…
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Lane Kiffin Tweet Yields Lawsuit From Zealous Copyright Holder
Psychologist Keith Bell, who in court documents is called “the father of swimming psychology” and who has brought multiple infringement lawsuits for alleged…
Kevin Durant and NBA Teams Key to Intellectual Property Disputes
Several new legal disputes in sports highlight the growing importance of intellectual property in protecting brands and creative works as well as potential defenses to…
Ken Goldin and Netflix Defeat ‘King of Collectibles’ Copyright Case
A federal judge Monday dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by former Survivor contestant Gervase Peterson, who claims Ken Goldin, Goldin Auctions and…
Birdie Bill Would Expand Copyright Protections to Golf Courses
A new bill introduced in Congress would amend federal law to extend copyright protection to golf courses. The bill arrives at a time when golf courses and holes can be…
UFC Leads Legal Fight to Knock Out Streaming Pirates
Online piracy of live content is a financial threat to major sports leagues and their athletes, especially as more fans “cut the cord” and stream games. One…
UFC, NBA and NFL Demand Faster Takedowns of Illegal Streams
A new letter sent by attorneys for UFC, NBA and NFL to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office says it’s time for a refresh of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act—the 1998…
Instagram Wins Photo Embed Case vs. Media Photographers
In a ruling with repercussions for embedded content on sports media and team websites, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Monday sided with Instagram…
Netflix’s ‘King of Collectibles’ Hit With Copyright Infringement Suit
Former Survivor contestant Gervase Peterson is suing Ken Goldin, Goldin Auctions, Netflix and other parties for copyright infringement, alleging they stole an idea for a…
UFC Sues Documentary Production Team in Copyright Dispute
At a time when The Last Dance, Athlete A, Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist and other popular documentaries prominently feature copyrighted audiovisuals of…
NBA’s Rozier Silences ‘Scream’ Lawsuit Against ‘Scary Terry’
Halloween is still a month away, but Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier has already received a treat: He won an infringement litigation over similarities between the…
UFC Aims to Slam Online Pirates With Tougher Federal Copyright Law
UFC 264, headlined by Dustin Poirier defeating Conor McGregor, generated as many as 1.8 million pay-per-view buys, with revenue in the ballpark of $125 million. Less…
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