The US Music Modernization Act passed in the House of Representatives unanimously on 25 September 2018. The bill will now … More
Category: IP
Digital remastering doesn’t create new copyright [USA]
Remastering music involves taking old songs in an analog format (such as found on vinyl) and digitally improving their quality … More
Shayne Carter NZ Copyright Dispute
Shayne Carter, a well-known New Zealand musician and best known as the former frontman of the band Straitjacket Fits, is … More
ABC Radio Sydney Interview – Blurred Lines
I was interviewed live on ABC Radio Sydney this morning in Focus with Cassie McCullagh. We discussed the recent appeal … More
Taylor Swift’s Lyrical Copyright Victory
In a fairly scathing judgment, Californian District Court Judge Michael Fitzgerald has granted Taylor Swift‘s motion to dismiss a 2017 … More
New Australian mandatory data breach laws
Data breaches are commonplace in an increasingly digital world and their consequences are about to become significant for thousands of … More
Meryl Streep applies to trademark her own name
Often cited by critics and the media as “the best actress of her generation”, Meryl Streep (real name Mary Louise … More
The Eagles Settle Hotel California Trademark Lawsuit
American rock band The Eagles released their fifth studio album Hotel California in 1976. The title track (released as a single in … More
The Commodores Trademark Battle
The Commodores are an American soul band who were at their peak in the late 1970s and mid1980s when Lionel … More
Love is in the Air.. for Copyright
The songwriters behind the Australian hit song Love is in the Air (1977) have commenced proceedings against American electro pop duo Glass Candy … More
