9/16/2019 12:00:00 AM Works made for hire are not subject to statutory termination under copyright law; but what is a work made for hire? By Edward H. Rosenthal In a recent decision concerning rights in works created by Italian composer Ennio Morricone, the Second Circuit provided some guidance on...
9/13/2019 1:33:24 AM Don't Underestimate the Band Name By Karen Hsieh Finding the perfect band name is a daunting task. First, all or most band members must like the name. That name should be catchy, easy...
9/12/2019 4:26:56 PM Mercedes’s Claims Against Street Artists Survive Dismissal Motion By Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz Recently, we wrote about the litigations that Mercedes Benz USA filed against several street artists, seeking a court order that its use...
9/7/2019 12:00:00 AM Second Circuit Hears Oral Argument in Appeal of $6.75 Million Award for Artists in 5Pointz Case By Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz Late last month, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral argument in Castillo v. G&M Realty L.P., the closely-watched case in...
9/5/2019 12:18:12 PM Ariana Grande Sues Forever 21, Asserting Right of Publicity, Lanham Act and Copyright Claims By Jordyn Milewski This week, pop-star Ariana Grande (known for her hit songs like Thank U, Next and 7 Rings) brought suit in the Central District of...