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 […]
What Is Fair Use: Baby Don’t Sue Me, Don’t Sue Me, No More
by John Seay, Atlanta Entertainment Lawyer: The Seay Firm LLC (@TheSeayFirmLLC) Progressive content creators and copyright scholars alike rejoiced on April 25, 2013, when the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued its opinion in Cariou v. Prince.[1] That decision, by reversing and remanding the decision of the district court, reaffirmed or […]