Law: Copyright Act 1976 (USA)

DC Circuit decision brings copyright infringement exemptions before the courts

Copyright owners will be able to challenge DMCA exemptions, although overturning them will still be difficult, says expert.

10 July 2024

Unveiling the legal ink-terplay of tattoos in video games and movies

IP specialist Ceren Aytekin delves into the complex world of tattoo copyright protection in commercial media, exploring recent US court decisions to shine a light on the legal ramifications for artists, celebrities and production companies.

01 June 2023

Copyright terms and trademark rights: a practitioner’s guide to the US public domain

In this guest analysis, Coates IP partners Allisen Rae Pawlenty and Stephen Jadie Coates navigate the limits of the US public domain and derivative works, offering practical advice to IP practitioners.

04 May 2023