Friday, September 23, 2011

Sixth Circuit -- Severe Records, LLC v. John Rich

Sending of a cease and desist letter triggers potential federal jurisdiction under the Copyright Act and the Declaratory Judgment Act.

Artist's transfer of shared copyright interest to new management does not constitute infringement claim for other rights holders in the composition/recording.

Severe Records, LLC v. John Rich
Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

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