Intellectual Property Protection

Intellectual property protection as it relates to the music industry, including copyrights, trademarks, and IP litigation.

Are Hit Songs Under Attack? What a Top Music Industry Attorney Thinks About the Rise In Copyright Trolling — Our Latest Podcast

Paul Resnikoff

August 26, 2019

In the wake of the $2.78 million copyright infringement decision against Katy Perry's "Dark Horse," the industry is getting very, very concerned. Here's what one industry attorney is doing about the scary ri... Read More...

“Baby Shark” Owner Pinkfong Faces a Copyright Infringement Lawsuit — Based on a Public Domain Song

Marsha Silva

August 26, 2019

Yet another hit song is the subject of a copyright infringement lawsuit. This time it's the children's song "Baby Shark" created by the South Korean brand Pinkfong, which has garnered more than 3.3 billion v... Read More...

Cardi B Faces $5 Million Infringement Lawsuit for Using a Tattoo on a Mixtape Cover

Marsha Silva

August 25, 2019

Copyright infringement lawsuits against music stars seem to get stranger with each passing day. Though it's hard to believe that any could be stranger than the lawsuit Kevin Brophy Jr. has filed against famed... Read More...

Pan European Collecting Societies Agree on Standards for Digital Royalty Processes

Drake Slapped with a Massive Copyright Infringement Lawsuit — For Stealing a Beat

Paul Resnikoff

August 24, 2019

Producer Samuel Nicholas III — aka Sam Scully — filed a federal lawsuit in Louisiana against superstar rapper Drake this week. Drake, alongside various collaborators and several record labels, is accused of ... Read More...

Google Now Has 16 Million Paid Music Subscribers — Here's Why That Doesn't Matter

In the Wake of a DMCA Copyright Extortion Plot, YouTube Takes Legal Action

Marsha Silva

August 20, 2019

Copyright infringement lawsuits are nothing new. But one recently filed by YouTube against one of its users isn't your typical copyright infringement lawsuit. YouTube is suing Christopher Brady, b... Read More...

Apple Music, Pandora, and Google Hit with Massive Patent Infringement Lawsuits

Marsha Silva

August 19, 2019

Apple Music, Pandora, and Google/Alphabet are being targeted in a series of major patent infringement lawsuits related to music streaming functionality. Post Media Systems, LLC, an obscure company that's bes... Read More...

The U.S. Government Backs Led Zeppelin In Its ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Copyright Infringement Case

Marsha Silva

August 16, 2019

More than 120 artists and industry organizations have lent their support to Led Zeppelin in the ongoing copyright infringement case over 'Stairway to Heaven'. Now, Zeppelin's got another unexpected ally. Ov... Read More...

Cyndi Lauper Settles Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over ‘Kinky Boots’

Ashley King

August 12, 2019

The music industry is no stranger to copyright infringement lawsuits, and the latest one to make headlines is the case filed by songwriter Benny Mardones against Cyndi Lauper. Mardones and his writing partner... Read More...

Lady Gaga Accused of Copyright Infringement on ‘Shallow’ — Based on 3 Notes

Marsha Silva

August 12, 2019

A little-known singer-songwriter named Steve Ronsen is threatening to sue music superstar Lady Gaga, saying that her award-wining hit song "Shallow" was copied in part from a song he posted on SoundCloud in 2... Read More...

Old Spice Faces Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over Its Whistle Theme

Ashley King

August 7, 2019

A composer is accusing Procter & Gamble of using his iconic whistle tune — then stealing it for later use. A lawsuit filed Monday in a California federal court by H. Scott Salinas alleges that P&... Read More...

Following Spotify Complaint, European Union Formally Launches Investigation Into Apple's Business Practices

Kraftwerk Wins Its 20-Year Copyright Infringement Battle — Over a 2-Second Sample

Marsha Silva

July 30, 2019

20 years later, Kraftwerk is handed a copyright-infringement win; the decision could affect countless EU musicians. Kraftwerk, the legendary electronic-pop band based out of Germany, has just won a 20-year-l... Read More...

Katy Perry Found Guilty of Copyright Infringement In ‘Dark Horse’ Trial — Faces Millions In Damages and Lost Royalties

Paul Resnikoff

July 29, 2019

Katy Perry has lost a massive copyright infringement lawsuit involving 'Dark Horse'. A California federal court jury has ruled that Katy Perry's "Dark Horse" was stolen from Christian rapper Marcus Gray, who... Read More...

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Are Hit Songs Under Attack? What a Top Music Industry Attorney Thinks About the Rise In Copyright Trolling — Our Latest Podcast

“Baby Shark” Owner Pinkfong Faces a Copyright Infringement Lawsuit — Based on a Public Domain Song

Cardi B Faces $5 Million Infringement Lawsuit for Using a Tattoo on a Mixtape Cover

Drake Slapped with a Massive Copyright Infringement Lawsuit — For Stealing a Beat

In the Wake of a DMCA Copyright Extortion Plot, YouTube Takes Legal Action

Apple Music, Pandora, and Google Hit with Massive Patent Infringement Lawsuits

The U.S. Government Backs Led Zeppelin In Its ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Copyright Infringement Case

Cyndi Lauper Settles Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over ‘Kinky Boots’

Lady Gaga Accused of Copyright Infringement on ‘Shallow’ — Based on 3 Notes

Old Spice Faces Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over Its Whistle Theme

Kraftwerk Wins Its 20-Year Copyright Infringement Battle — Over a 2-Second Sample

Katy Perry Found Guilty of Copyright Infringement In ‘Dark Horse’ Trial — Faces Millions In Damages and Lost Royalties