artists

  • Fandom and Fair Use – Fan Art

    Fandom and Fair Use – Fan Art

    Anthony Cartee

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    Fan Art & Fair Use – Many fans enjoy creating original artwork based on their favorite books, TV shows, movies, musicians, and musicals. This might include drawings, t-shirt designs, posters, jewelry, and other items featuring popular characters, figures, costumes, or scenery whose copyright is owned by someone else. While fans may think that their creations are wholly original and do not constitute copyright infringement, sometimes these works can cross the line and open the door to legal liability. What is Fan Art and How Does It Relate to Copyright Law? Many fans enjoy creating original artwork based on their favorite… Read More

  • Titles of Artistic Works – Implications of Dastar

    Titles of Artistic Works – Implications of Dastar

    Anthony Cartee

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    Titles of Artistic Works – Implications of Dastar Artistic Works – The United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit recently decided the case of Eastland Music Group v. Lionsgate Entertainment.  This action for trademark infringement, and the court’s subsequent analysis helped settle an issue long weighed by courts and commentators – to what extent may the title of an artistic work infringe the trademark of another?  The case also developed the implications of the famous (or infamous) case of Dastar Corp. v. Twentieth Century Fox, one of the most important trademark decisions of the 21st century to date. Background of… Read More