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The curious rise of pop music copyright litigation

The curious rise of pop music copyright litigation

Ever since the estate of Marvin Gaye was awarded $5.3 million by a jury in 2015 after it determined that Robin Thicke, Pharell, and T.I.’s smash 2013 hit song “Blurred Lines” was too similar to Gaye’s 1977 “Got To Give It Up”, the world of pop music has been reshaped...

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Can Companies Trademark a Color?

Can Companies Trademark a Color?

"Trattore John Deere" by Dake, licensed under CC Attribution Share Alike 3.0 Unreported. Trademarks can be an effective measure to protect a business or brand; they provide greater legal protection by granting ownership and exclusive rights to a mark. Traditionally...

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