CDAS Attorneys Named “Super Lawyers”
Seven Cowan, DeBaets, Abrahams & Sheppard attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2013 edition of New York Metro Super Lawyers. Each year, only five percent of Manhattan attorneys receive this honor. CDAS congratulates attorneys Frederick P. Bimbler, Susan H. Bodine, Timothy J. DeBaets, Robert I. Freedman, Eleanor M. Lackman, Mary E. Rasenberger and Nancy
Fox Television Stations, Inc. et al. v. Filmon X LLC, et al.: Another victory for content providers in the ongoing saga of internet re-transmission of broadcast TV.
The drama continues to unfold in the world of Internet retransmission of broadcast TV. As we reported here, the Second Circuit on July 16 denied en banc rehearing of its holding that internet re-broadcaster Aereo did not violate TV networks’ public performance rights, despite vigorous dissents from Judges Chin and Wesley. On September 5, the U.S.
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Troma Entertainment v. Robbins et al.: Court Finds Lack of Personal Jurisdiction in Copyright Infringement Case
On September 6, 2013, the Second Circuit narrowed the potential venues for asserting copyright infringement cases when it affirmed the Eastern District of New York’s dismissal of Troma Entertainment’s copyright infringement lawsuit against California residents Lance H. Robbins and King Brett Lauter for lack of personal jurisdiction (decision here). Defendants Robbins and Lauter had allegedly
Judge Has “More Than a Feeling” About Nominative Fair Use: Donald Thomas Scholz v. Fran Migliaccio and Anthony Migliaccio
A federal court in Washington gave some “Peace of Mind” to former members of legendary rock band Boston when it denied Boston’s band leader a preliminary injunction in a trademark dispute. Plaintiff Donald Thomas Scholz (“Scholz”) is the founder and band leader of Boston, and undisputed owner of all of Boston’s trademarks. Fran Migliaccio and
Quirk v. Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc.: Court “Rushes” to Grant Summary Judgment
In Quirk v. Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc., the Northern District of California granted summary judgment in favor of movie studio Sony Pictures and its co-defendants. In determining that author Joe Quirk had failed to show a genuine issue as to any material fact as to copyright infringement or implied-in-fact contract claims arising from a motion picture
Ninth Circuit Says “Good Riddance” to Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Green Day
The Ninth Circuit recently nixed a street artist’s copyright infringement lawsuit against Green Day, finding that the band’s unauthorized incorporation of the artist’s work, Scream Icon, into its concert video backdrop was sufficiently transformative to be considered a fair use under copyright law. Dereck Seltzer v. Green Day, Inc., et al., Case No. 2:10-cv-02103.
Seminar Series Event: The Alternative Paradigm for Independent Film
Thanks to all those who attended Monday’s Signature Seminar Series event “The Alternative Paradigm for Independent Film: Emerging Issues for Producers, Financiers and Distributors” hosted by CDAS Partners Frederick Bimber, Susan Bodine and Marc Simon. We’d also like to express our particular appreciation to our panelists Marc Schiller, Molly Thompson and Mark Urman.
“Focus on IP Law: A Conversation with Eleanor M. Lackman, Mary E. Rasenberger, & Nancy Wolff.”
CDAS Partners Eleanor M. Lackman, Nancy E. Wolff and Mary E. Rasenberger are interviewed as part of the Copyright Alliance’s “Focus on IP Law” series. In the interview they discuss their practices, the value of copyright and their work as part of the Copyright Alliance Legal Advisory Board. You can read the interview here.
Fourth Circuit Holds That Clicks May Transfer Copyright: Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc., v. American Home Realty Network, Inc.
On July 19th, 2013, the Fourth Circuit held for the first time that copyright interests can be transferred electronically under Section 204 (a) of the Copyright Act. The Fourth Circuit’s decision adds to a growing body of law suggesting that an electronic “click” or “tap” can constitute a “signed writing” for purposes of transferring copyright
Update on Networks v. Aereo: Denial of En Banc Review, New Lawsuits Filed, and More
When we last updated you on the status of the Aereo case in the New York federal courts, we reported that on April 1, 2013, a split panel of the Second Circuit had affirmed the New York federal district court’s denial of an injunction against internet television re-broadcaster Aereo, despite a vigorous dissent from Judge