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Copyright law
Why the earliest version of Mickey Mouse is entering the public domain
by
Janet Nguyen
Jan 2, 2024
You can now use elements from Disney's 1928 short films “Steamboat Willie” and “Plane Crazy” in your own work.
Court battle over Ed Sheeran and Marvin Gaye songs could result in "less wonderful music" being made
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Alex Schroeder
May 3, 2023
It's yet the latest case of where to draw the line between the building blocks of music and intellectual property.
What Google's copyright win means for other industries
Apr 6, 2021
The Supreme Court's ruling that Google's use of Java was "transformative use" has some in the entertainment world worried.
Why you rarely hear the “I Have a Dream” speech in full
by
Renata Sago
Jan 15, 2018
It’s common for commemorations of Martin Luther King Jr. Day to include excerpts from his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. But there’s good reason not to play it in full: The work in its entirety is copyrighted. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Happy days for 'Happy Birthday' singers
by
Annie Baxter
Sep 23, 2015
Judge rules Warner/Chappell, which licensed the song, doesn't have a copyright.
Joke stealing is no laughing matter
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Adriene Hill
Aug 24, 2015
Some are making money tweeting others' material. That breaks a comedian code.
The "Blurred Lines" case could have a chilling effect
Mar 11, 2015
Issues of inspiration and copyright get even more complicated over decades.
For public good, not for profit.
Aereo loses at the Supreme Court: what's next?
by
Molly Wood
Jun 26, 2014
Where do things stand in the wake of the court's 6-3 verdict?
Do we really need more Beatles releases?
Dec 17, 2013
No, but Apple Records does, to protect the group's copyrights.