Like many other niches of the entertainment industry, the music industry often rewards youth. Big labels and successful producers are often looking for the newest young act to develop into successful career musicians. They sign major contracts with teens and even...
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Do business investors need to worry about CTA reporting?
Investing in a business can be a way to develop industry connections and generate regular income. Those who are shareholders in successful businesses can receive dividends from the company's profits. Investors can also sell their interest in the company when the...
Do musical or literary allusions violate copyright rules?
Investing in creative content can be a major business expense. Whether an organization acquires original musical compositions or literary works, creators often want competitive compensation to give up the rights to their original works, and keeping creators on staff...
The complex role of IP in Florida theme parks attractions
Two entertainment titans that are probably known best in Florida for their massive theme parks have some partnerships that involve shared intellectual property (IP) – at least for theme park attractions. What IP each company can use determines what visitors to Disney...
Will AI trigger a wave of intellectual property lawsuits?
In a relatively short amount of time, artificial intelligence (AI) software has upended several sectors of the creative economy. The ease of access to user-friendly software has led to millions of people trying out different forms of AI software for a variety of...
3 ways parties get around copyright rules when sampling content
Basic copyright protection exists from the first moment that people or companies publish original works online. Creative writing that people share on social media, songs that they upload to digital platforms and videos shared online all benefit from a certain degree...
What’s a declaration of incontestability in trademark law?
When you have something worth protecting with a trademark, why stop there? If your trademark meets certain eligibility requirements, you may be able to make it “incontestable.” A declaration of incontestability is a legal status granted to a registered trademark by...
Should an educational institution limit NIL income for athletes?
For the majority of the history of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), student-athletes have endured a total ban on profiting from their roles as student-athletes. With the exception of certain scholarships and amenities provided by their schools,...
Monkey Selfies and the future of AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged with a bang as a creative force, producing mesmerizing music, captivating art and even a few literary works. As AI-generated creations continue to gain popularity, questions surrounding copyright and ownership are becoming...
Copyright violations versus fair use under federal rules
Creative professionals and businesses that invest in original works, like songs, photographs and written creations, have an interest in protecting their investment of time and/or money in those original works. Unfortunately, after publishing or releasing something to...