Monthly Archives: February 2012
Developments in Copyright Infringement and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act
Today’s blog is about a recent legal dispute with a content provider. Veoh is a website similar to YouTube, as it allows users to freely upload video content. Often times, users upload material that is copyright protected property of another individual or entity. Some examples could be background music in a video or clips of [...]
Copyright Filing: Single or Compilation
Filing a copyright is relatively easy if you know what you are doing. Registration is accessible online via the United States Copyright Office (www.copyright.gov), and currently (as of February 2012) the online filing fee is $35.00 USD for most works. To start, one of the main reasons an Artist files a copyright is proof of [...]
Can I get sued for Blogging?
“Can I get sued for blogging?” is a question that sometimes comes up in our office, and we are always amazed at the wide variety of beliefs we encounter. The answer is absolutely YES. Let’s discuss a few ways you can get sued with our imaginary blogger named “Matt” who writes blogs about “Baseball.” 1. [...]