Category: Copyright

Mass BitTorrent copyright lawsuits targeted anonymous IP addresses accused of piracy. Here’s what the Cobbler Nevada cases reveal about how these actions work.

Copyright law protects original creative works from reproduction, distribution, and derivative use. Here’s a comprehensive overview of how copyright works and what it protects.

Manufacturers using copyright law to prevent third-party 3D printing materials raise antitrust concerns. Here’s how the law applies to vendor lock-in schemes.

Copyright indirect liability holds parties responsible for infringement they didn’t commit directly. Here’s how contributory and vicarious liability work under copyright law.

Copyright plaintiffs can recover actual damages including lost profits and the infringer’s profits. Here’s how courts calculate actual damages in copyright cases.

Viral videos are frequently copied without permission, creating copyright infringement exposure. Here’s how copyright law applies to viral video content and what remedies exist.

Statutory damages allow copyright holders to recover up to $150,000 per infringement without proving actual harm. Here’s how they work and when they apply.

An artist reprinted another photographer’s Instagram photo at large scale and sold it. Here’s what the copyright fair use battle revealed about appropriation art.

A court ruled that a unique wood staining pattern qualified for copyright protection under the natural selection doctrine. Here’s what the decision means for design copyright.

The Silicon Valley HBO series raised work-for-hire questions about who owns software created by employees. Here’s how the doctrine applies to creative works.