16 Sep, 2019 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...
13 Sep, 2019 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...
12 Sep, 2019 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...
07 Sep, 2019 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...
05 Sep, 2019 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...