Courts have used the inverse ratio rule to determine whether an allegedly recreated musical composition sounds like a previous work. As described in Rolling Stone magazine, the rule implies that the more access an individual had to the original work, the less a...
Month: June 2021
What is considered copyright infringement?
If you create an artistic expression, you may consider applying for a copyright to protect your work from infringement. A copyright covers tangible art pieces, such as movies, architecture, poems, musical compositions, photographs, paintings, illustrations, books,...
How to prepare a witness for a civil deposition
If you have been through a few depositions as an attorney, you probably already know how unpredictable they can be. After all, much of what unfolds at a deposition depends on the temperaments and personalities of the attorneys. How your witness responds to the...
What should co-creators know about copyright?
Many creative works are the result of collaboration, but the artists involved in that collaboration may face significant complexity when establishing copyright of their work. How can creators of intellectual property (IP) protect their rights when co-creating a work?...