Copyright
Fun Rogue Fact:
Most of us know that if we wait too long to sue another for damages, such as copyright infringement, we lost the right to damages. in the Copyright world, this time period is three years. But what if we learn about an infringement on Day X and sue within 3 years, but the infringement has been going on for well over 10 years? Are we blocked from receiving payment for infringement that occurred a long time ago? On May 9, 2024, the Supreme Court answered this question, and the answer is no. Specifically, a copyright owner possessing a timely claim for infringement is entitled to damages, no matter when the infringement occurred.
What is copyright?
Copyright is the right a creator has over his/her literary and artistic works. This can include books, music, paintings, sculptures, and films, as well as things most people don’t consider, like software code, databases, advertisements, maps and technical drawings. Regarding the second group above, it is the artistic assimilation or approach, not the information itself that may be subject to copyright.
Just like the name implies, copyright is intended to protect the creator from having works copied without permission. Many who create something awesome suddenly find their product splashed all over the web, and this is where online enforcement comes in. Rogue.law can assist by removing knock-off ads from online platforms and, in some cases, even force the bad actors to transfer their domains to you, the rightful trademark owner. Yes, sharp reader, we mention trademark in this copyright section, because there is a lot of overlap between trademark infringement and copyright infringement.