In this article, Jen Neal discusses how vampires changed from ghastly ghouls of lore to the mysterious elites we think of today. The copyright journey of the archetypal vampire in literature, film, and beyond. Classic vampire tropes have permeated public perception to a point that they should be public domain.
In this article, Jackson Weist details an ongoing copyright infringement case between major music labels and Verizon, and how the law allows the labels to sue Verizon despite no direct copyright infringement.
In this article, Cassidy Serger discusses the recent domain seizure of a popular sports broadcasting site as (un)authorized by Copyright Law.
In this article, Jackson Weist details the history of music licensing for political campaigns and how artists have fought to have their songs removed from campaigns they disagree with.
In this article, Porter Richards examines the challenges of managing copyright in the digital age, including unclear ownership, high transaction costs, and unfair compensation for creators. He argues that blockchain offers a potential solution through its decentralized, transparent, and tamper-resistant structure, which could streamline licensing and ensure fair compensation through smart contracts.
In this article, Frances Small discusses the recent lawsuit filed by Tempo Music Investments, an owner of Bruno Mars’ music rights for the song, “When I Was Your Man” over Miley Cyrus’ use of numerous melodic, harmonic, and lyrical elements of the 2013 pop hit in her 2023 hit “Flowers.” This article explores the potential copyright challenges faced by Cyrus as well as the streaming services and retailers who have distributed Cyrus’ song.
The University of Cincinnati Intellectual Property and Computer Law Journal 