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Man files copyright law claim against Chicago Cubs over souvenir

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Oct 19, 2019 | Copyright Law

Artists and designers in New York of all kinds have a right to protect their work. Copyright law exists for the purpose of giving them a legal means to do so. If someone else uses an artist's creation without his or her permission, it often means that the person or...

Music and infringement: Sampling is a tricky concept

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Oct 18, 2019 | Copyright Law

In music, sampling is often done. It's when one party takes a portion of another sound recording and uses it as an element or instrument of a new song. Usually, a sampler is used to select the recording. Samplers are usually computer programs or specific pieces of...

Dollywood in copyright law lawsuit

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Oct 13, 2019 | Copyright Law

Music artists in New York and around the nation often dream of creating a classic song that people will love for generations to come. Those who have achieved such a feat not only feel a sense of accomplishment, they often take comfort in knowing that their artistic...

Understand how music copyrights work

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Oct 7, 2019 | Copyright Law

A copyright is an important protection for the person who creates a work of art. This work, in some cases, may be a new song, jingle or musical selection. For a work to be copyrightable, it needs to be in tangible form. That means that you can't just imagine a song...

Copyright law claim: Screenwriter says his script was stolen

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Oct 7, 2019 | Copyright Law

When artists create a piece of art, it is often precious to them. They are generally careful to protect their works and ideas so that other people cannot steal them and profit from them without proper compensation to the artist. Unfortunately, many New York artists...

FBI indicts streaming service for copyright law violation

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Sep 30, 2019 | Copyright Law

Artists of all mediums need to protect their work. Without copyright law, it would be much easier for others to profit off of New York artists' creations without giving those artists proper financial compensation. Recently the FBI seized a streaming website for airing...

Exercise company Peloton accused of violating copyright law

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Sep 23, 2019 | Copyright Law

Many exercise enthusiasts in New York and elsewhere say that nothing propels them through a workout like music. Generally, this means they are listening to music they have purchased and use only for personal benefit. They do not financially profit off of using music...

Attorneys must follow the rules of professional conduct

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Sep 20, 2019 | Legal Malpractice

Attorneys have a set of rules of professional conduct that they are expected to follow. The rules, created by the American Bar Association, were adopted in 1983. Professionally known as the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, these rules are the model for...

Are street artists protected by copyright law?

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Sep 16, 2019 | Copyright Law

Many artists here in New York understand that copyrighting their work helps protect their intellectual property. Copyright law exists to help artists make a legal claim if a person or company misuses or steals their artistic work. It's used by artists of all types,...

Ariana Grande accuses Forever 21 of intellectual property theft

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Sep 9, 2019 | Intellectual Property

Many people might assume that famous celebrities don't need to protect their artistic works, but that is not the case. It is vital for artists of all mediums and at all levels to ensure that their creations have copyright protection to deter others from profiting off...

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