Ed Sheeran Accuses Band Aid of Using His Vocals Without Permission on New Mix. Ed Sheeran Alleges Band Aid Used His Vocals Without Consent for New Mix: 'I Would Have Respectfully Declined'. The 40th anniversary "ultimate mix" will showcase performances from various versions of "Do They Know It's Christmas?" Ed Sheeran has stated that Band […]
Katy Perry Faces Allegations of Copying Lesser-Known Artists' Work. Katy Perry is currently facing a legal battle with an up-and-coming singer who alleges that the well-known pop star plagiarized her work, according to recent reports. Katy Perry Accused of Plagiarism in Federal Lawsuit Court documents reviewed by Lawyer Monthly reveal that a songwriter named Michele […]
Liverpool Man Jailed for Over 3 Years for Illegal Fire Stick Streaming Service. Jonathan Edge, a 29-year-old from Liverpool, has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for running an illegal TV streaming service through Amazon Fire Stick devices. Jonathan Edge, who pleaded guilty to three offences under the Fraud Act, provided […]
White Stripes Drop Lawsuit Against Trump Over 'Seven Nation Army'. White Stripes have officially withdrawn their copyright lawsuit against U.S. President Donald Trump over the unauthorized use of their iconic song, "Seven Nation Army." This legal dispute began earlier in 2024 when the song was featured in a video promoting Trump's re-election campaign. However, after […]
Unlocking Opportunities: How the Unitary Patent System Benefits Life Sciences SMEs An Interview with Ian Bryan The introduction of the Unitary Patent System marks a pivotal shift in European patent law, offering significant advantages for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the life sciences sector. Ian Bryan, a seasoned patent attorney and founder of Assimilate […]
Protecting Innovation: Expert Strategies for Trademark and Patent Management in Biotech and Beyond In an increasingly competitive global marketplace, the management of intellectual property (IP) is paramount for businesses, particularly in the dynamic fields of biotechnology and innovation. This article features insights from Martin MacLean and Rebecca Tew, partners at Mathys & Squire, who share […]
Universal Music Group Sues Believe and TuneCore Over Copyright Violations Legal Action Against Believe and TuneCore Universal Music Group (UMG), along with ABKCO and Concord Music Group, has initiated legal action against Believe and its distribution subsidiary TuneCore, alleging significant and ongoing copyright violations concerning their sound recordings. This includes works by prominent artists such […]
Wu-Tang Album Martin Shkreli Must Testify in Court. A federal court has ruled that Martin Shkreli is required to appear in person and give sworn testimony regarding how he copied and distributed the rare Wu-Tang Clan album, Once Upon a Time in Shaolin. In a short decision made on Friday, October 11, Judge Pamela K. […]
Skiplagged Trademark Infringement Costs American Airlines $18M. American Airlines Inc. has filed a lawsuit against airfare search engine Skiplagged Inc., claiming that the company has caused $18 million in damages by misrepresenting itself as an authorized agent of the airline. Skiplagged Advocates for Its Business Operations Skiplagged, recognized for its promotion of hidden-city ticketing […]
Amazon lawsuit targets bad actors for invalid trademarks and fake complaints. A new lawsuit targets bad actors who obtained invalid trademarks or filed fake complaints in an effort to remove products from the Amazon store. Amazon's Counterfeit Crimes Unit Amazon's Counterfeit Crimes Unit (CCU) has initiated legal action against several individuals who fraudulently obtained invalid trademarks […]
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