Do You Think It Was Fair Use?

We’ve all seen art at least once in our lives. Whether it’s at an art museum or whether it’s in a book, art is abundant and all around. But did you know that art can be copyrighted? Even if it’s a single painting, it can still be copyrighted under federal law. Paintings and other forms […]

8 things that can be Copyrighted

Copyright law can provide protection for several things. From complicated software to buildings, the scope of copyright protection seems to span pretty far. Moreover, federal law has articulated the categories of things that can qualify for copyright protection. Under federal law, the expressly enumerated categories eligible for copyright protection include:  (1) literary works; (2) musical […]

World Cup Trademarks

Congratulations to Spain for winning the World Cup in soccer. But the big money winner is the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) for the marketing of the event. The Hollywood Reporter said that 700 million people worldwide watched the World Cup 2010 yesterday. About 24 million Americans watched Spain win the World Cup over […]