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jojo	08-31-2012 05:40 PM

Songwriter Wins Copyright Case In Spite Of Herself

Throwing a bone to the lawyer types on the board:

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In the end, it's entirely possible that there was infringement here. Certainly the judge -- despite all of the problems with Harley's actions in the case -- felt the songs were similar enough to grant summary judgment. But if you're looking for a guide in how not to go about a lawsuit, this seems to be it.

http://www.techdirt.com/articles/201...-herself.shtml

:fineprint:

Screwball

08-31-2012 07:09 PM

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Hilarious. This reads like something out of a good sitcom:

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JUDGE: I will not entertain questions. Your motion also indicated that the manner of the removal of the reference also indicated some sort of bias. Everything that has been done in this matter has proceeded according to the routine practice for all matters that have come to me.

MS. HARLEY: Objection.

JUDGE: That is it, counsel. We are adjourned on this matter. Thank you.

MS. HARLEY: Objection.

THE CLERK: All rise.

wolfboy

08-31-2012 08:48 PM

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Thanks for the link jojo. I'm going to check out the docket. Curious to see what actual damages she proved. As the article notes, very unusual to opt for actual damages over statutory damages.

dougdirt

08-31-2012 08:50 PM

Re: Songwriter Wins Copyright Case In Spite Of Herself

Objection! (I received my law degree from Columbia.... turns out the BAR requires one from THIS country)

Yachtzee

09-02-2012 04:03 PM

Re: Songwriter Wins Copyright Case In Spite Of Herself

Intellectual property law (patents and copyrights) in this country is broken.

jojo	09-02-2012 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Yachtzee (Post 2724740)

Intellectual property law (patents and copyrights) in this country is broken.

I agree completely.

dougdirt

09-02-2012 05:33 PM

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66 people read this and no one got my reference? I am now sad for Redszone.

wolfboy

09-03-2012 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Yachtzee (Post 2724740)

Intellectual property law (patents and copyrights) in this country is broken.

I practice in this area and I couldn't agree more.

Razor Shines

09-03-2012 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dougdirt (Post 2725070)

66 people read this and no one got my reference? I am now sad for Redszone.

I know that Jeff Winger said something similar on Community.

dougdirt

09-03-2012 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Razor Shines (Post 2725400)

I know that Jeff Winger said something similar on Community.

You have restored my faith in Redszone.

Knightro28

09-05-2012 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dougdirt (Post 2723413)

Objection! (I received my law degree from Columbia.... turns out the BAR requires one from THIS country)

Do you mean Colombia?

dougdirt

09-06-2012 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Knightro28 (Post 2727226)

Do you mean Colombia?

NO! (yes)

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