The chord progressions in Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” and Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” are part of a debate about just how much of a piece of music can be protected by law.
Category: Copyrights and Copyright Violations
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When Songs Sound Similar, Courts Look for Musical DNA
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Joan Mitchell Foundation Claims Vuitton Ads Infringe on Painter’s Copyright
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The artist’s organization said it rejected requests from the fashion company to use the artworks in handbag ads, but the luxury brand used them anyway.
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This Tool Could Protect Artists From A.I. Image Generators
The New York Times – Business:Artists want to be able to post their work online without the fear “of feeding this monster” that could replace them.
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Oh Much More Than Bother: This Winnie the Pooh Is Terrifying
The New York Times – Movies:When the gentle bear fell into the public domain, a horror director pounced. Glimpses of the low-budget film have enthralled and enraged fans.
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How Thom Browne Beat Adidas in Court
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Could a trademark lawsuit over stripes change how we think about athletic wear?
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Early Version of Disney’s Mickey Mouse Will Soon Be Public Property
The New York Times – Movies:The version of the iconic character from “Steamboat Willie” will enter the public domain in 2024. But those trying to take advantage could end up in a legal mousetrap.
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Lawsuit Over Lyrics in Taylor Swift’s ‘Shake It Off’ Is Dismissed
The New York Times – Music:Swift had been accused of stealing lyrics from a 3LW song released in 2000 that contains the lines “Playas, they gonna play/And haters, they gonna hate.”
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Lawsuit Takes Aim at the Way A.I. Is Built
The New York Times – Business:A programmer is suing Microsoft, GitHub and OpenAI over artificial intelligence technology that generates its own computer code.
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Jewelry Counterfeits: The Age-Old Problem Just Keeps Growing
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Experts say online sales have fueled an increase in fakes, confusing buyers and stymieing makers from Cartier to independent artisans.