Copyright & Social Media
Communications Law
Brian Alcaide
“Use your Illusion” – A lesson in overcoming the potential legal hurdles of proving Joint Authorship in musical collaborations
Have you ever wondered what the legal implications are for a band and its individual members when they decide to split up? How do we know which band members own authorship and performance rights to the songs? The answer may or may not be as straightforward as you initially think. During the creation process a […]
McDowell’s not McDonald’s – Classic Passing Off/Trademark Infringement Scene
Hi all, I came across this classic Eddie Murphy in “Coming to America”. Judging on how confident the restaurant owner was in proclaiming his brilliance, you would think he shelled out for some billable hours at his local IP law firm. Enjoy:) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXgx7Uzislo (IP content lasts around 1 minute)