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ivi TV: transmission in the second degree or theft in the first?

Arent Fox LLP
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USA
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October 12 2010

ivi, Inc.’s new service, offering live television broadcasts on computers and mobile devices may soon be a thing of the past

Pom’s battle for truth, justice, and the pomegranate way

Arent Fox LLP
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USA
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October 12 2010

Pom Wonderful has added another suit to its already busy docket

Federal court finds journal article not entitled to trademark protection

Arent Fox LLP
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USA
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March 30 2010

A US District judge in Pennsylvania recently reinforced the distinction between federal trademark and copyright protections by holding that the Lanham Act - the United States' federal trademark law - protects against the misrepresentation of the origin of goods, but does not reach communicative products such as books or articles

Professional sports: which rules apply when the action moves to the courtroom?

Arent Fox LLP
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USA
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January 6 2011

Professional athletes and the organizations that employ them are accustomed to dealing with referees, umpires, and other officials who apply the rules and blow their whistles when infractions occur

Decision.... sporting event ticket holders lack standing to sue based on alleged cheating by coach, team

Arent Fox LLP
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USA
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June 25 2010

On May 19, 2010, the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued its opinion in Mayer v. Belichick, 605 F.3d 223 (3rd Cir. 2010), affirming the dismissal of Carl Mayer’s lawsuit against the NFL, the New England Patriots and head coach Bill Belichick, arising out of “Spygate.”

In the courts

Arent Fox LLP
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USA
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June 28 2010

On June 23, 2010, the US District Court for the Southern District of New York granted summary judgment in favor of YouTube and Google and against Viacom and various other copyright holders who claimed that YouTube and Google are liable for their users' acts of copyright infringement

Former college athlete’s suit over use of likeness in video game moves closer to trial

Arent Fox LLP
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USA
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April 6 2010

Inclusion of the likeness and biographical data of college athletes in a video game is potentially a violation of those athletes' publicity rights under California law

Heirs of comic book author challenge Marvel’s rights to copyrights

Arent Fox LLP
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USA
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April 6 2010

In September 2009, the heirs of comic book artist Jack Kirby filed termination notices with the US Copyright Office for 45 Marvel characters and stories

Americans with Disabilities Act does not require video game manufacturer to modify its products

Arent Fox LLP
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USA
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April 6 2010

The Americans with Disabilities Act (the "ADA") does not require video game manufacturer Sony Corporation ("Sony") and its subsidiaries to make accommodations for disabled players, a California federal judge recently determined

Upcoming events

Arent Fox LLP
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USA
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January 24 2011

The Federal Communications Bar Association is hosting a luncheon with Commissioner Michael Copps on February 15, 2011

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