YouTube Studio has been updated with trim tools to assist with the YouTube copyright claim process. The Assisted Trim tool lets creators remove the offending portion of the video, releasing the claim. The assisted trim tool does have a few limitations,…
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George Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody In Blue’ Enters the Public Domain
“Rhapsody in Blue” by George Gershwin is entering the public domain, along with other works from 1924. Not everyone is happy about it. With the coming of the new year, many of Gershwin’s compositions are now freely available to adapt,…
Multiple Rock Documentaries Slapped with Copyright Infringement Lawsuits
A set of companies that control the rights to a slew of popular songs are suing those that they accuse of using some of this music in documentaries without permission. The plaintiffs in the case include the following: Universal Music Group (UMG) Polygr…
Multiple Rock Documentaries Slapped with Copyright Infringement Lawsuits
A set of companies that control the rights to a slew of popular songs are suing those that they accuse of using some of this music in documentaries without permission. The plaintiffs in the case include the following: Universal Music Group (UMG) Polygr…
Rare, Unreleased Rolling Stones Recordings Surface on YouTube
On New Year’s Eve, a collection of around 75 unreleased Rolling Stones songs were temporarily posted onto YouTube, in an apparent attempt to extend the term of the songs’ copyrights. According to Variety, the songs included outtakes that th…
Katy Perry Battles Serious Interest Charges Following $2.8 Million ‘Dark Horse’ Verdict
After getting slapped with a $2.789 million copyright infringement penalty over ‘Dark Horse,’ Katy Perry is now battling to avoid years of interest penalties. Attorneys for Christian rapper Flame are on the attack once again — with Katy Per…
YouTube Update Makes It Easier To Deal with Copyright Claims
YouTube has updated its Studio platform to allow video creators the ability to more easily deal with copyright disputes. Creators now can directly respond to copyright claims in the platform’s interface. They will see the following information th…
Kanye West Seeks To Limit ‘Ultralight Beam’ Lawsuit
Rapper Kanye West and his label UMG are seeking to limit a lawsuit relating to West’s use of a sample on his 2016 song “Ultrabright Beam.” The song, which was recorded for the rapper’s The Life of Pablo album, includes the voice…
Michael Jackson Estate, Disney Settle Their Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
A federal court in Los Angeles has approved a settlement in a dispute between Disney and the estate of Michael Jackson, which related to the use of the late singer’s songs, music videos and live footage in a documentary. In 2018, Jackson’s …
Katy Perry Slapped With a $20,000 Court Bill Following $2.78 Million Copyright Infringement Loss
After getting hit with a massive, $2.79 million copyright infringement fine for stealing the work for Christian rapper Flame, Katy Perry is now getting stuck with a $20,000 bill for court costs. If $2.78 million was the injury, the legal team of Christ…