Nike Files Trademark Lawsuit Against 31 Companies Allegedly Infringing Iconic...
Nike is tired of the kids these days wearing “off-brand” Chuck Taylor’s, and has decided to take the matter into its own hands. The design of the Chuck Taylor Sneaker, originally made popular by...
View ArticleHomemade Copyright Infringement: Examining Etsy’s Copyright Policy
Etsy, a website founded by iospace in 2005, serves primarily as an online marketplace for homemade, handmade goods. Anyone who makes goods at home can use Etsy to open a “shop” and sell those goods on...
View ArticleThicke vs. Gaye: Copyright Suit over “Blurred Lines” Proceeding to Trial
Back in 2013, Beyond Clause 8 ran a short post on the copyright battle involving Robin Thicke’s mega-hit “Blurred Lines” and Marvin Gaye’s “Got to Give it Up.” Now it appears that the case is finally...
View ArticleCopyright gets Comical
While copyright laws can be confusing and difficult to navigate, Duke University has recently taken a step to make copyright laws easier to interpret. The University, through its Center for the Study...
View Article“They’ve got the Golden Arches, Mine is the Golden Arcs”
McDonald’s has officially gone to war with Irish restaurant Supermac’s as the fast-food chain successfully stopped Supermac’s from registering its trademark in Australia. McDonald’s argues that the...
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