You’ve finally perfected that note on the French horn. According to the U.S. District Court of the Central District of California though, the sound you make when you blow it probably isn’t sufficiently original and non-trivial to warrant copyright protection. Or at least that was the case on November 18, 2013, when Judge Beverly Reid […]
I Am, I Said: Cease and Desist Letters, Declaratory Judgments, and Legal Black Eyes
by John Seay, Atlanta Entertainment Lawyer: The Seay Firm LLC (@TheSeayFirmLLC) Note: although I only refer to trademarks in this blog post, declaratory judgment actions are also a potential response to alleged copyright violations. If you need a refresher course on cease and desist letters, then feel free to consult my posts on what to […]
Atlanta Entertainment Lawyer John Seay Discusses Aereo Decision on Channel 2 Action News
By John Seay, Atlanta Entertainment Lawyer: The Seay Firm LLC (@TheSeayFirmLLC) On Thursday, May 16, 2013, John Seay was interviewed by Channel 2 Action News reporter Craig Lucie on the recent Aereo decision out of the Second Circuit. While probably fortunately for the viewers, the technical basis for John’s opinions on the Aereo decision was […]
How to Send a Cease and Desist Letter
by John Seay, Atlanta Entertainment Lawyer: The Seay Firm LLC (@TheSeayFirmLLC) This is Part 2 of a two-part series on cease and desist letters. This Part discusses what to do if you need to send a cease and desist letter. Part 1 discusses what to do if you receive a cease and desist letter. Please […]