Copyright Registration First, then Sue

Copyright Registration First, then Sue

United States Supreme Court ruled copyright owner must first have a copyright certificate before filing an infringement claim. According to Law 360, A LexisNexis Company, the high court ruling puts to rest the circuit court split on the case Fourth Estate Public Benefit Corp. v. Wall-Street.com LLC, 17-571. Note: SCOTUS Opinion can be found here .…

MEL

March 4, 2019

1–2 minutes

media law, writing

United States Supreme Court ruled copyright owner must first have a copyright certificate before filing an infringement claim. According to Law 360, A LexisNexis Company, the high court ruling puts to rest the circuit court split on the case Fourth Estate Public Benefit Corp. v. Wall-Street.com LLC, 17-571.

Note: SCOTUS Opinion can be found here . Law360 is a subscription website.

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August 5, 2020 at 10:07 am

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