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An Analysis Of The Fair Use Defense In Dr. Seuss Enterprises V. Penguin, Mary L. Shapiro
An Analysis Of The Fair Use Defense In Dr. Seuss Enterprises V. Penguin, Mary L. Shapiro
Golden Gate University Law Review
This note sets forth the facts and procedural history of Dr. Seuss Enterprises v. Penguin, which is the most recent Ninth Circuit copyright decision presenting the affirmative fair use defense. Section III provides a brief background of copyright law and the fair use defense. Section III also presents a historical view of the fact-sensitive, case-by-case analysis of the four statutory fair use defense factors codified in 17 U.S.C. § 107. Section IV examines the Ninth Circuit's decision in Dr. Seuss Enterprises v. Penguin, focusing on Seuss Enterprises' copyright infringement claim. Section V critically analyzes the Ninth Circuit's holding, focusing on …
Intellectual Property Law - New Kids On The Block V. News America Publishing, Inc.: New Nominative Use Defense Increases The Likelihood Of Confusion Surrounding The Fair Use Defense To Trademark Infringemen, Derek J. Westberg
Golden Gate University Law Review
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Intellectual Property - Sega Enterprises Ltd. V. Accolade, Inc.: Setting The Standard On Software Copying In The Computer Software Industry, Julie Aguilar
Golden Gate University Law Review
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Galoob V. Nintendo: Derivative Works, Fair Use & Section 117 In The Realm Of Computer Programs Enhancements, Christopher A. Kesler
Galoob V. Nintendo: Derivative Works, Fair Use & Section 117 In The Realm Of Computer Programs Enhancements, Christopher A. Kesler
Golden Gate University Law Review
This Note will analyze the holding in Lewis Galoob Toys, Inc. v. Nintendo of America. First a background of copyright law relevant to computer technology and video games will be developed. Emphasis will be placed on the issues surrounding exceptions to a copyright holder's exclusive rights and the enhancement of computer programs.
Renaming That Tune: Aural Collage, Parody And Fair Use, Alan Korn
Renaming That Tune: Aural Collage, Parody And Fair Use, Alan Korn
Golden Gate University Law Review
Although the unauthorized use of sound recordings in derivative collage compositions may in some instances infringe on the copyright of a given composition or sound recording, such use may be protected under a fair use analysis typically accorded works of parody. Therefore this Comment will first provide some historical context for understanding aural appropriation as an evolving 20th century art form with parallels and antecedents in the visual arts. Next comes a discussion of how certain collage-based compositions may violate applicable copyright laws under the 1976 Copyright Act. This Comment will then explore whether the appropriation of pre-existing sound recordings …
Copyright Law, Suheil Joseph Totah
Copyright Law, Suheil Joseph Totah
Golden Gate University Law Review
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