Tag: copyright law
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Man or Canvas? The Question of Bodily Autonomy in Tattoo Copyright and Entertainment Law
Writer: Aidan Larkin Article Editor: Cassandra Torres Copyright law is the core of artistic representation in a capitalist society. It is “an inherent aspect of the most individual and valued of democratic rights: creativity. It protects the rights of the creative, provides art to the public, and promotes further development of society.” Copyright law, a…
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Copyright Law’s Blurred Lines in Music
Williams v. Gaye shows how music’s subjectivity complicates copyright law. Establishing a bright-line test for music-related copyright cases would help prevent wrongful infringement claims and protect artists’ creative freedom.
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Creative or Copycat? The Legal Risks of Copyright Violations in Advertising
The lines between inspiration and infringement in advertising are often confusing and have legal consequences. Cases like Beastie Boys v. Monster Energy highlight the growing need for copyright law to adapt.
Undergraduate Law Review at Florida State University 