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January 2006
Volume 27 Number 8

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ABC did not infringe copyrights to 1960s science fiction films, despite broadcasting clips on “Good Morning America” without a license

 

Widow of jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie defeats lawsuit by Gillespie’s alleged daughter claiming co-ownership of renewal term copyrights to his compositions

 

NASCAR owns copyright to trophy designed for it by Franklin Mint’s independent contractor

 

Freelance photographer was estopped from asserting copyright infringement claims against New York Times, complaining of unauthorized Internet use of his photos, because he continued to accept assignments on pre-Internet terms

 

Reverse engineering of Blizzard’s Battle.net to permit online play of pirated software violated DMCA's anti-circumvention and anti-trafficking provisions

 

Federal court enjoins Michigan law banning the sale of “ultra-violent” video games to minors without parental consent

 

New York City may not prohibit artists from painting graffiti on mock subway cars

 

Record label trademark “M2 Entertainment” did not confuse consumers about the source of origin of “M2” music management software

 

Major League Baseball may continue using term “opening day,” despite trademark objections of merchandise marketing firm

 

Internationally famous college swimmer who was declared ineligible for NCAA competition was not deprived of due process under Texas Constitution, because opportunity to swim is not a constitutionally protected interest

 

Dallas Soundstage did not violate the Americans with Disabilities Act by restricting handicapped access to the second floor of a television studio tour

 

Painter did not violate photographer's VARA rights by using photographs without attribution, but may have infringed his copyrights

 

Nevada’s license requirement for talent agents does not apply to agent who arranged for client to lease hotel venue for “Dr. Naughty” comedy stage show, so agent’s claim for commissions was not barred

 

DirecTV wins Communications Act cases against users and distributor of signal piracy devices

 

Gibson Guitar's trademark for design of "Les Paul single cutaway guitar" was not infringed by design of Paul Reed Smith Guitars' "Singlecut" guitar, because there was no evidence of point-of-sale confusion

 

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