Copyrights and Copyright Violations

December 13, 2024

How the Wackiest, Most ‘Annoying’ Christmas Song Became a Hit

On a cold and snowy night in November 1978, the members of Randy Brooks’s country band, Young Country, found themselves stranded after a gig at the […]
October 4, 2023

‘Mean Girls’ Has a One-Day Run on TikTok

Paramount tried to make “Mean Girls” happen all over again for a new generation. Cady Heron, the protagonist of the 2004 comedy “Mean Girls,” was the […]
October 4, 2023

“Mean Girls” Has a One-Day Run on TikTok

Paramount tried to make “Mean Girls” happen all over again for a new generation. Cady Heron, the protagonist of the 2004 comedy “Mean Girls,” was the […]
March 30, 2023

Ryder Ripps Is Calling Out Kanye West and Bored Ape Yacht Club for Antisemitism.

Over his 15-year career, the artist and creative director Ryder Ripps has built websites for the likes of Kanye West, who is now known as Ye, […]
November 21, 2022

Jewelry Counterfeits: The Age-Old Problem Just Keeps Growing

Experts say online sales have fueled an increase in fakes, confusing buyers and stymieing makers from Cartier to independent artisans. It didn’t take long for Mitchell […]
October 14, 2022

The Fight for the Soul of Pilates Moves From Instagram to Court

Joseph Pilates believed he had created an exercise program that would stand the test of time and contribute to the well-being of anyone who practiced it […]
April 29, 2022

In Echo of Soviet Era, Russia’s Movie Theaters Turn to Pirate Screenings

In a Cold War throwback, some venues are showing bootleg versions after Hollywood studios pulled films from the country. Still, viewer numbers have tanked. Since the […]
June 30, 2021

Olivia Rodrigo, Courtney Love and the ‘Sour Prom’ Image

It’s a great time to learn about copyright law! Olivia Rodrigo has been at the top of pop music since nearly the beginning of the year. […]
October 29, 2016

Who Owns Cheerleader Uniform Designs? It’s up to the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will spend part of Halloween hearing arguments about fashion, in a case that aims to determine whether anyone can own the stripes on […]