Blurred lines: copyright AFC tests
The “Blurred lines” music copyright case went wrong because courts are not using modern abstraction-filtration-comparison (AFC) infringement tests. Copyright covers creative expression … Read more
Copyrights
Intellectual property for cheerleaders: functional copyrights?
Functional copyrights? In Star Athletica v Varsity Brands, the Supreme Court ruled that copyrights can cover the industrial designs of clothing, 3D … Read more
Terminating copyright transfers
Terminating copyright transfers: Someone in your family write something years ago that was a hit? Copyright transfer termination laws might let you … Read more
Contractor ownership of IP
The ownership rules for copyrights, patents, and other IP vary depending on if the IP creator is an employee or an independent … Read more
Open source software licenses for startups
Some open source software licenses can be harmful, so consider your business model before choosing what type of open source software to use.
Oracle vs Google Java API case: blurring the distinction between patents and copyrights
Why extending copyright to Java API is both wrong and dangerous.