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The "Showgirl" Showdown: What The Taylor Swift Lawsuit Reveals About Creative Expression, Trademarks, And Commercial Identity
When Taylor Swift released her album 'The Life of a Showgirl,' she faced a trademark infringement lawsuit from Maren Flagg, who claimed the title violated her registered trademark CONFESSIONS OF A SHOWGIRL. The case explores the critical boundary between artistic expression and commercial trademark use, particularly when musical artists transform album releases into merchandise-driven business ventures.
United States IP
KG
K&L Gates LLP
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Supreme Court Reverses Fourth Circuit In $1 Billion Copyright Case: What ISPs And Digital Service Providers Need To Know About Secondary Liability After Cox v. Sony Music
On March 25, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States reversed the Fourth Circuit’s judgment upholding contributory copyright liability in Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment, 607 U.S. ____ (2026), and remanded the case, in which a jury had awarded $1 billion in statutory damages.
United States IP
BB
Baker Botts LLP
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