Former American heavy metal band Twisted Sister have taken issue with Australian millionaire politician Clive Palmer‘s use of their 1984 … More
Category: IP
Eminem v National Party (NZ)
In the lead up to New Zealand’s 2014 election, the National Party played a 30 second campaign advertisement which incorporated … More
Music Modernization Act (USA) – update
The US Music Modernization Act passed in the House of Representatives unanimously on 25 September 2018. The bill will now … More
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