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A Good Opinion for Copyright Applicants
“Rappers are skilled in poetry and rhythm—not necessarily in proper copyright registration procedures.” With that comment, the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit reverses a decision from the District Court for the Southern District of Florida that invalidated three copyright registrations for the same work and consequently dismissing the lawsuit. You can read my… Continue reading
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Making an Inaccurate Claim Because It’s Cheaper
Yesterday, May 1, 2014, the Copyright Office raised most of its fees. There was one fee that didn’t go up for a subset of claimants, though, those that are for registration of “single author, same claimant, one work, not for hire.” So it’s the “not for hire” part that gives me pause. The Copyright Office’s… Continue reading
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