The Determinator: Behind the Scenes at the Stanford Copyright Renewal Database
August 2007
An Interview with Mimi Calter
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Featured Cases 
- Vargas et al v. Pfizer Inc. et alNew York Southern District CourtCopyrightFiled: December 13, 2004Plaintiff: Ralph Vargas, Bland Ricky Roberts Defendant: Brian Transeau, Brian Transeau, Brian Transeau, Brian Transeau, East West Communications, Inc. and others... Cross Claimant: Fluid Music East West Communications, Inc., Fluid Music East West Communications, Inc. Cross Defendant: East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau, Brian Transeau, East West Communications, Inc., Brian Transeau, Brian Transeau and others...Last Docket Report Change Found: May 12, 2008
- The Author's Guild et al v. Google Inc.Plaintiffs The Author's Guide. Herbert Mitgang, Betty Miles and Daniel Hoffman sued Google Inc. for reproducing a digital copy of plaintiffs' works without the copyright holders' permission and in violation of the authors' rights under the copyright laws.New York Southern District CourtCopyrightFiled: September 20, 2005Plaintiff: The Author's Guild, The Author's Guild, The Author's Guild, The Author's Guild, The Author's Guild and others... Defendant: Google Inc., Google Inc., Google Inc., Google Inc., Google Inc.Last Docket Report Change Found: May 12, 2008
- Shloss v. JoyceCalifornia Northern District CourtCopyrightFiled: January 25, 2007Plaintiff: Carol Loeb Shloss, Carol Loeb Shloss, Carol Loeb Shloss, Carol Loeb Shloss, Carol Loeb Shloss and others... Defendant: Stephen James JoyceLast Docket Report Change Found: May 12, 2008
- Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. et al v. RDR Books et alCopyright, trademark and other claims against publisher of Harry Potter Lexicon, an unauthorized compendium of Harry Potter facts, plots, etc.New York Southern District CourtCopyrightFiled: October 31, 2007Plaintiff: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., J. K. Rowling, J. K. Rowling and others... Defendant: RDR Books, RDR Books, RDR Books, RDR Books, DoesLast Docket Report Change Found: May 12, 2008
- Aguiar v. Webb et alCopyright and trademark infringement claims against documentary maker's promotional website and film trailer.Massachusetts District CourtCopyrightFiled: September 7, 2007Plaintiff: William V. Aguiar, III Defendant: Floyd Webb, Floyd Webb, Floyd Webb, Floyd Webb, Floyd Webb and others... Counter Claimant: Floyd Webb, Floyd Webb, Floyd Webb, Floyd Webb, Floyd Webb, Floyd Webb, Floyd Webb and others...Last Docket Report Change Found: May 12, 2008
Dockets
- Cengage Learning, Inc. v. Earl et alMinnesota District CourtCopyrightsFiled: May 9, 2008Plaintiff: Cengage Learning, Inc., Cengage Learning, Inc., Cengage Learning, Inc., Cengage Learning, Inc., Cengage Learning, Inc. Defendant: Jonathan K. Earl, Grant Scherer, Cache House Publishing, Dreamworld Studios, Inc., Lucas Tomasso and others...
- Kathy Bernu Design, Inc. v. Universal Screen Arts, Inc. et alMinnesota District CourtCopyrightsFiled: May 9, 2008Plaintiff: Kathy Bernu Design, Inc., Kathy Bernu Design, Inc., Kathy Bernu Design, Inc. Defendant: Universal Screen Arts, Inc., Signals Catalogue Corp.
- v. Pelican Tank Parts, Inc.Texas Southern District CourtCopyrightsFiled: May 9, 2008Defendant: Pelican Tank Parts, Inc.
- Gladys Music et al vs Kirkwood Pub & Patio, Inc. et alTexas Southern District CourtCopyrightsFiled: May 8, 2008Plaintiff: Gladys Music, Universal-MCA Music Publishing, a Division of Universal Studios, Inc., Colgems-EMI Music Inc., David J. Matthews d/b/a Colden Grey, Ltd., Sony/ATV Tunes LLC; Defendant: Kirkwood Pub & Patio, Inc., Hugh Johnson
- Gone Gator Music et al v. Patrick's Pub, et al.Rhode Island District CourtCopyrightsFiled: May 8, 2008Plaintiff: Gone Gator Music, Odnil Music Limited, Fifty-Six Hope Road Music Limited, WB Music Corp., Ice Nine Publishing Co., Inc.; Defendant: Patrick's Pub, Patrick T. Griffin
Legislation
- H. R. 4279 - Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 (05/08/2008)
- S. 2739 - Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 (05/08/2008)
- H. R. 5889 - Orphan Works Act of 2008 (04/24/2008)
- S. 2913 - Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008 (04/24/2008)
- S. 2591 - . . .to provide an exemption from exclusive rights in copyright for certain nonprofit organizations to display live football games . . . (02/04/2008)
- S. 2500 - Performance Rights Act (12/18/2007)
- H. R. 4789 - Performance Rights Act (12/18/2007)
- S. 2483 - National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects Authorization Act of 2007 (12/14/2007)
- S. 2447 - To make a technical correction to section 119 of title 17 (12/11/2007)
- H. R. 2705 - Compacts of Free Association Amendments Act of 2007 (11/13/2007)
- H. R. 4128 - Criminal Code Modernization and Simplification Act of 2007 (11/08/2007)
- S. 2317 - Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007 (11/07/2007)
- H. CON. RES. 244 - Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act (10/31/2007)
- S. 2237 - Crime Control and Prevention Act of 2007 (10/25/2007)
- S. 2180 - Natural Resource Projects and Programs Authorization Act of 2007 (10/18/2007)
Regulations
- Copyright Royalty Board - Notice - Distribution of 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003 Cable Royalty Funds
Copyright Royalty Board, Library of CongressNoticeDistribution of 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003 Cable Royalty Funds,18004-18005 [E8-6840] LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Copyright Royalty Board [Docket No. 2008-2 CRB CD 2000-2003] Distribution of 2000, 2001, 2002,... - Copyright Royalty Board - Rule - Determination of Rates and Terms for Business Establishment Services
Copyright Royalty Board, Library of CongressRuleDetermination of Rates and Terms for Business Establishment Services,16199-16203 [E8-6174] LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Copyright Royalty Board 37 CFR Part 384 [Docket No. 2007-1 CRB DTRA-BE] Determination of... - Copyright Royalty Board - Notice - Notice of Intent to Audit
Copyright Royalty Board, Library of CongressNoticeNotice of Intent to Audit,15778 [E8-6068] LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Copyright Royalty Board Notice of Intent To Audit AGENCY: Copyright Royalty Board, Library of Congress. ACTION: Public notice. SUMMARY:... - Copyright Office - Rule - Section 119 and the Changes in the Consumer Price Index
Copyright Office, Library of CongressRuleSection 119 and the Changes in the Consumer Price Index,14183-14185 [E8-5301] LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Copyright Office 37 CFR Part 258 [Docket No. RM 2008-3] Section 119 and the Changes in the Consumer Price Index... - Copyright Office - Notice - Review of Copyright Royalty Judges Determination
Copyright Office, Library of CongressNoticeReview of Copyright Royalty Judges Determination,10290 [E8-3619] LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Copyright Office [Docket No. 2008-2] Review of Copyright Royalty Judges Determination AGENCY: Copyright Office, Library of...
Copyright Office
- NewsNet - Copyright Office Publishes Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Amend Current Regulations Governing Group Registrations
The Copyright Office, in keeping with its plan to increase online registrations, is proposing to amend the current regulations governing group registrations, which allow the grouping of individual works on one application. Under the proposal,... - NewsNet - Copyright Office Experiences Processing Delays
The Copyright Office is modernizing its operations by moving from a paper-based to a Web-based processing environment. This change will allow the Office to better meet the needs of its customers through more online services and faster processing... - NewsNet - Copyright Office Publishes Royalty Rate Adjustments for Satellite Carriers Based on Changes in the Consumer Price Index
Pursuant to Section 119(c) of the Copyright Act, the Copyright Office has amended its rules and adjusted royalty rates for the accounting period of January 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008, based on changes in the Consumer Price Index.(3/17/08) - NewsNet - Copyright Office Publishes Review of Copyright Royalty Judges? Determination
In accordance with the authority granted to the Register of Copyrights under 17 U.S.C. 802 (f)(1)(D), the Register has reviewed for legal error the determinations of the Copyright Royalty Judges setting rates and terms for the use of the sections 112... - Website Updates - Correction: Copyright Office to Examine ?Phantom Signal? Phenomenon under Definition of ?Cable System?
On December 12, 2007, the Copyright Office published in the Federal Register a notice of inquiry in Docket No. 2007-11, Definition of Cable System. The notice contained an error in the 2nd sentence of the 2nd paragraph of the ?Address? section. The...
Copyright Law Review Articles
- SSRN Copyright Search - Tearing Fashion Design Protection Apart at the Seams, by Lisa J. Hedrick
Affiliation Unknown (May 12, 2008) - Tarlton Law Library Current Copyright Literature - Anonymity and the Demands of Civil Procedure in Music Downloading Lawsuits, by
Joshua M. Dickman
82 Tulane L. Rev. 1049 (February 2008) - Tarlton Law Library Current Copyright Literature - NOTE, Database Copyright Anaylsis for Dummies: Protecting Your Intellectual Property Investment Is About the Design, Not the Data, by
Jason H. Eaddy
42 New Eng. L. Rev. 299 (Winter 2008) - Tarlton Law Library Current Copyright Literature - Competition Law and Copyright Misuse, by
John t. Cross and Peter K. Yu
56 Drake L. Rev. 427 (2008) - Tarlton Law Library Current Copyright Literature - NOTE, A Proposal to Replace the Subconscious Copyring Doctrine, by
Carissa L. Alden
29 Cardozo L. Rev. 1729 (March 2008)
Copyright News
- Crocs wins copyright lawsuit, gets $56M in damages - CNNMoney.comCrocs wins copyright lawsuit, gets $56M in damages
CNNMoney.com -3 hours ago
NEW YORK (Associated Press) - Shoe company Crocs Inc. said Tuesday a subsidiary won a federal copyright and trademark infringement cast against a number of ...
US: Crocs unit Jibbitz wins $56m infringement casejust-style.com
Jibbitz, LLC Wins $56 Million Judgment for Intellectual Property ...Business Wire (press release)
Crocs shares rise in premarket after patent lawsuit winHemscott all 12 news articles - Mattel Wins Millions If Bratz Born in Barbie's Family (Update1) - BloombergMattel Wins Millions If Bratz Born in Barbie's Family (Update1)
Bloomberg -1 hour ago
In the first phase, a jury will decide if MGA infringed Mattel's copyright. The litigation originally involved three consolidated cases. ...
American Girl store is coming to Natick CollectionBoston Globe
American Girl plans Natick storeTurn to 10.com
Natick store to offer doll parties, hairstylistsBoston Herald all 8 news articles - Panels Highlight the Copyright Divide - Publishers WeeklyPanels Highlight the Copyright Divide
Publishers Weekly, NY -18 hours ago
Those who believe that in the Internet age copyright law stands in the way of free promotion went head to head with those who say copyright is the only ... - Universities Crack Down on Copyright Infringement - BYU NewsnetUniversities Crack Down on Copyright Infringement
BYU Newsnet, UT -21 hours ago
"Copyright law wants to encourage the creation of new things," said Ed Carter, a licensed attorney and assistant professor of communications, ... - Do Your Part to Save 'Happy Birthday' From Eternity of Copyright Hell - Defamer.comDo Your Part to Save 'Happy Birthday' From Eternity of Copyright Hell
Defamer.com, CA -19 hours ago
At least that's the argument of Robert Brauneis, a law professor at George Washington University whose close read of the song's copyright history suggests ...
Copyright Blog Posts
- Retail Value among Thieves
You have been nabbed by the FBI for selling 300 counterfeit DVDs. You are facing prison time and fines, but how for long and how much money? The answer depends on the retail value of the DVDs, in particular whether they are worth more than $2,500....by The Patry Copyright Blog - Rolando Amurao files appeal in Lava v. Amurao
In Lava v. Amurao, the defendant has filed an appeal from the judgment entered April 15, 2008. Judgment* Notice of appeal* * Document published online at Internet Law & RegulationCommentary & discussion: []--> -->--> --> --> [] [] [] [] --> Keywords:...by Recording Industry vs The People - RIAA opposes 'supplementary motion to quash' made by pro se litigant in Northern Michigan University case
In LaFace v. Does 1-5, the case targeting 5 students at Northern Michigan University, the RIAA has filed opposition to the "supplementary motion to quash" made by the pro se litigant, John Doe #5. RIAA response to "supplementary motion to quash"* *...by Recording Industry vs The People - Warner v. Cassin adjourned to June 20th
The scheduled conference in Warner v. Cassin, the White Plains, New York, case in which a motion to dismiss complaint is pending, has been adjourned from May 9th to Friday, June 20th, at 10:00 AM.*--> * Document published online at Internet Law &...by Recording Industry vs The People - Infringement by Copying Public Domain Works
Riddle me this Batman: when can you commit infringement by copying public domain works? When the public domain work is a derivative work and the underlying published work is still under copyright. The issue has its roots in the 1909 Act, in cases...by The Patry Copyright Blog
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