Monthly Archives: July 2016

Elephants and Donkeys Love Music-The Copyright Rules of Using Music in Politics

By now you have probably read about or have seen the clip of Donald Trump entering the RNC stage amidst smoke and blue lights to the Queen song, “We Are the Champions.” Queen asked Trump in the past prior to … Continue reading

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Pokemon Go-Put Your Phone Down And Let’s Eat Dinner

A new craze has hit the nation, scratch that, world. If you’re like me you remember Pokemon as a 1995-2000 or so media franchise of games, movies, toys, trading cards, comic books, and TV shows. You probably also remember a … Continue reading

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Are Memes Protected By Copyright Laws? Is Grumpy Cat Grumpy Because We Are Copycats?

When I text you and half of my phone contacts a meme, I’m not thinking about where it came from. I don’t know who took the original photo or who conceived the humor that makes me literally laugh out loud … Continue reading

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Just Do It and Just Bring It-Fashion and Trademarks-Maybe They’ve Already Been ‘Broughten’?

Walking the streets of your neighborhood, you pass by several people wearing clothing with Nike ‘swooshes’ or other recognizable brand’s logos or slogans. When your friend tells you she has an authentic “Coach” purse she bought in an alley on … Continue reading

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