YouTubers have the luxury of working from anywhere, and many live here in California. One of the risks they take when uploading content to the platform is violations of copyright law. YouTube has a system for handling these issues, but there are complaints surrounding...
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Photo agency sues Justin Bieber over use of copyrighted pictures
On Behalf of Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP | Jun 3, 2020 | Copyright Law
The success of California businesses is often built on their copyrighted materials. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to protect that material from unauthorized use. One California photo agency is currently dealing with a significant violation of its copyrighted...
Ford Motor Company faces copyright law claim
On Behalf of Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP | May 13, 2020 | Copyright Law
Like most people across the country, California residents find television and radio advertisements annoying, especially when the music associated with them gets stuck in their heads. Of course, that is the point of commercials, and companies will spend substantial...
Recent copyright law claim against Billy Joel not about music
On Behalf of Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP | Apr 29, 2020 | Copyright Law
Billy Joel is best known for his music. Over the years, he earned the nickname, the "Piano Man," and has worked in the industry for decades. For this reason, hearing that someone filed a copyright law claim against him may cause California residents to believe it has...
Not everything falls under copyright law
On Behalf of Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP | Mar 26, 2020 | Copyright Law
California individuals who create written works may be under the impression that everything they produce receives legal protection. The truth is that certain things are not covered by copyright law, and understanding what those things are could help clear up any...
Copyright law favors Led Zeppelin in infringement case
On Behalf of Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP | Mar 11, 2020 | Copyright Law
Even today, it would be difficult to find anyone here in California or elsewhere who has not heard the song "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin. The iconic tune is usually instantly recognizable, and back in 2014, the song became the subject of a lawsuit. The...
The downside of copyright law: not everything is protected
On Behalf of Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP | Feb 5, 2020 | Copyright Law
Business owners, authors, musicians and others who create books, music and other written works ought to consider protecting them as often as possible. Many people here in California and elsewhere do take advantage of the protections gained from copyrighting their...
Copyright law claims filed against Spotify once again
On Behalf of Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP | Dec 24, 2019 | Copyright Law
This is the digital age, and many people here in California and elsewhere prefer to purchase, view and store their entertainment electronically. For this reason, music-streaming services such as Spotify are widely popular these days. The problem is that entertainment...
Did Jennifer Lopez violate copyright law? Some paparazzi say yes
On Behalf of Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP | Oct 27, 2019 | Copyright Law
Taking pictures of celebrities and other famous people is a full-time job for some people. The pictures they take can be worth quite a bit of money, so when someone uses one of their photos without permission, they may decide to fight back. It does not even matter to...
California appeals court takes unusual step in copyright case
On Behalf of Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP | Oct 2, 2019 | Copyright Law
Five years ago, the trustee of the estate of a 1960s rock musician filed a lawsuit against members of the band Led Zeppelin, stating that their hit "Stairway to Heaven" infringed copyright by stealing its opening from an earlier song....
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