It (probably) isn’t what you think The "public domain" refers to a body of creative works, inventions, and knowledge that is not...

The Public Domain is a real legal concept with significant consequences for those who mistakenly rely on the many myths and...

Even Mickey Mouse isn't immune to the Public Domain. Yesterday, January 1, 2024, Mickey Mouse entered the "public domain" essentially...

As you’ve probably already read, The New York Times has filed a civil lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft in Federal District Court in...

In one of the least surprising court rulings of 2023, the estate of the late writer J.R.R. Tolkien and the entertainment and consumer...

Let it know what you think about AI model training, artist permission and compensation, infringement liability, and likeness or imitation...

It (probably) isn’t what you think The "public domain" refers to a body of creative works, inventions, and knowledge that is not...

He couldn’t afford litigation, so creator Bill Willingham put Fables in the public domain In an unexpected twist, Bill Willingham, the...

Competitor Upper Deck has filed suit and tried to prevent the release In a fascinating legal battle that has caught the attention of the...

7-Eleven's Slurpee gets new cup design If you’ve visited a 7-Eleven, then you’re almost certainly familiar with the Slurpee. The Irving,...

British geeks ecstatic over recognition of favorite fantasy wargames In the U.S., we’re well-acquainted with toys, games, and hobbies...

There’s another “Lord of the Rings” lawsuit on file. [INSERT CLICHED JOKE ABOUT GOLLUM AND PRECIOUS HERE] The fellowship of the ring...

When Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, she left behind a legacy that many in Great Britain believe to be one of the single greatest...

After a three year pandemic absence, San Diego Comic con returned live and in person to the San Diego Convention Center in July. For the...

It seems like we’ve been reporting on this case for years. And it seems like we’ve been reporting on this case for years because we have...

In today’s story, Winnie the Pooh is no longer scheming ways to get Rabbit’s stockpiled honey. Today, Pooh is an ax wielding mass...

Locked on! Top Gun: Maverick targeted by federal court lawsuit. While actor Tom Cruise has been doing an excellent job of avoiding the...

Netflix and Dark Horse Comics have settled a copyright lawsuit filed by comic book artist Kevin Atkinson who had claimed that the idea...

With the much-anticipated return of an in-person version of San Diego Comic-Con, it was disappointing to learn that Marvel Studios likely...

Do you ever forward memes to your coworkers and social media friends? It might be a picture of a kitten hanging from a branch and being...