I apologize for my absence today-it was unexpected. The quiz has been rescheduled to tomorrow. Your work for today is below.
1. Read the following article.
http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2013/11/beastie-boys-write-open-letter-to-goldieblox-over.html
2. Provide a brief summary of the issue.
3. Under what circumstances can someone use copyrighted material legally?
4. Based on what you know about copyright law and the facts of this case, did GoldieBox infringe upon The Beastie Boy's copyrights?
5. Read the following article.
http://www.wptv.com/news/science-tech/apple-aapl-and-samsung-face-off-in-court-again-over-patent-disputes
6. Provide a brief summary of the issue.
7. What is a patent?
8. In this case, what does Apple need to prove in order to win their case?
9. Finish any notes you want to add to your document for tomorrow.
*All posts can be done as a comment to this post. Keep all of your posts together and sign them with your first initial and last name. Have a good day!
1.) A toy company for girls called GoldieBlox had put an ad out for one of their products using one o one of the Beastie Boy’s songs. The members have long since made it known that their music should ever be used for commercials or ads. In 2012 MCA Adam Yauch passed away. His will contained a statement that any Beastie Boy songs would be used for commercial used. The company didn’t even asked the remaining members of the band for their permission to use the song.
ReplyDeletea.) Someone can use copyrighted material for educational use and any other use where the party using the copyrighted material doesn’t make any money, And also the party that owns the copyrighted material shouldn’t lose money.
b.) Yes this company did because the music used was copyrighted and Adam Yauch even had a clause in his will regarding the music.
2.) Samsung and Apple are accusing each other of taking each other’s designs and features. The last case between the two, the jury found Samsung to be infringing the patent rights of Apple. Samsung was then ordered to pay $900 million. Samsung is still trying to appeal and has been allowed to sell their products.
a.) A Patent is a licence conferring a right or title for a set period of time.
b.) Apple needs to prove that Samsung has similar are even the same features on their products. They also need to prove that they had patents on these products before Samsung did.
2. Basically, a commercial used a parody of the Beastie Boys song "Girls" playing in the background. Beastie Boys write to GoldieBox for using their song illegally in a commercial. As stated in Adam Yauch's will, none of their music can be used in commercials.
ReplyDelete3. You can ask for it. If you know who the copyright owner is, you may contact the owner directly. If you are not certain about the ownership or have other related questions, you may wish to request that the Copyright Office conduct a search of its records or you may search yourself.
4. No, they did not infringe upon the Beastie Boys' copyright because it was a parody of the song, therefore it was not there's.
6. Basically, Samsung and Apple are suing each other for stealing and using each other's ideas when they were patents in their companies.
7. A patent is the grant of exclusive right to make, use, and sell a novel or new, non-obvious, useful product or process.
8. Apple needs to prove the fact that Samsung has stolen many ideas from their products for their own and selling them. Also, they need to prove that they had the patents on their products way before samsung did.
Alex Dietsch
ReplyDeleteFirst Article:
1. A girl's toy company called GoldieBlox parodied a Beastie Boys song in one of their commercials for their product. The Beastie Boys have always said that their songs can not be used in any commercials, so when they saw the GoldieBolx ad, they were angry at GoldieBlox. GoldieBlox sued the Beastie Boys
because they said they had a right to parody the song in their commerical.
2. Copyrighted material can be used for educational purposes or anywhere where the user doesn't make money.
3. They did not infringe on the copyright because it was a parody, and not the original song, so the copyright wouldn't apply to GoldieBlox's ad.
Second Article:
1. Apple is claiming that Samsung is infringing on certain Apple patents, while Samsung is claiming Apple is infringing on Samsung's patents. If Samsung loses, they stand to lose 2 billion dollars, and if Apple loses, they might lose 6 million dollars.
2. A patent is the exclusive rights to use a new product or idea. It protects other people from stealing your ideas and using them for their own profit.
3. Apple needs to prove that Samsung stole Apple's patented ideas and used them in their own products. If they win, Samsung would have to pay an estimated 2 billion dollars.
1.) A toy company for girls called GoldieBlox had put an ad out for one of their products using one o one of the Beastie Boy’s songs. The members have long since made it known that their music should ever be used for commercials or ads. In 2012 MCA Adam Yauch passed away. His will contained a statement that any Beastie Boy songs would be used for commercial used. The company didn’t even asked the remaining members of the band for their permission to use the song.
ReplyDeleteYou can ask for it. If you know who the copyright owner is, you may contact the owner directly. If you are not certain about the ownership or have other related questions, you may wish to request that the Copyright Office conduct a search of its records or you may search yourself.y did not infringe upon the Beastie Boys' copyright because it was a parody of the song, so the beastie boys didnt not have rights.
Samsung and Apple are suing each other for stealing and using each other's patent ideas.
A patent is the grant of exclusive right to make, use, and sell a novel or new, non-obvious, useful product or process.
Apple need to prove that their idea was taken from Samsung also they ned to prove they had patented the idea before Samsung did
1. A toy company called GoldieBlox used one of the Beastie boys songs in an ad for a toy. the Beastie Boys have let it be known that they didn't want their music used for commercial purposes. when the beastie boys tried to find out, GoldieBlox sued them.
ReplyDelete3. People can use copyrighted material for education but they cant make any profit off of it.
4. Yes because their music was copyrighted and they requested it not be used in that way but GoldieBlox did it anyway.
6. samsung and apple are simply accusing each other of stealing patents. apple says samsung is infringing on 5 patents and samsung accuses a number of phones as well.
7. A patent is a license conferring a right or title for a set period of time.
9. in this case apple will need to actually prove that samsung is infringing upon one or more of the patents they have a license for.
Article 1:
ReplyDelete1. A company used one of the Beastie Boys' songs for an advertisement when it is known that they had requested their music never be used for commercials. GoldieBox (the company) proceeded to sue the Beastie Boys.
2. You can use copyright information for educational purposes and purposes that do not give you monetary gain.
3. GoldieBox used their music without their permission therefore they infringed on the Beastie Boys' copyright.
Article 2:
1. Samsung and Apple are butting heads over the fact that Apple accused Samsung of stealing patents they have on certain devices. Samsung is doing the same to Apple.
2. A patent is a license that gives you the title of something for a certain period of time.
3. Apple needs to prove that Samsung has infringed on their patents.
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ReplyDelete2)GoldieBlox used a parody of a Beastie Boys song in their product selling commercial. Beastie Boys didn’t want any of their music to be used for advertising purposes, and they were not asked permission of for the song use.
3) If they are given permission
4)Parodies are legal, but If they used similar words they are likely in the wrong.
5)✔
6)Apple and Samsung are going to court again each claiming the other is stealing their patents.
7) A patent is used to prevent another company from making products the same way as another company.
8)Apple must prove Samsung products are made using the same process as their products.
9)✔
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ReplyDelete1.) A toy company used one of the songs from the Beastie boys, in one of their Commercials to advertise there product. The Beastie boys told everyone that they did not want anyone using any of their songs, But in 2012 one of their members passed away and put in their will that there songs can be used without asking any of the other members.
ReplyDeletea.) You can only use a copy right when it is being used for educational purposes, or if they will not be making any money off of the product
b.) Yes, Because there things were protected and they used the song to advertise and product which they will be making money off of
2.) Samsung and Apple are accusing each other of stealing each others logo's, Before Samsung lost to apple and had to pay 900 million dollars to apple, But Samsung is still allowed to sell their product.
a.) Patent is a licence conferring a right to tittle for a certain amount of time
b.) Apple needs to have facts and proof that Samsung has stolen their idea's, And have proof that apple even has a Patent on these items
ReplyDelete1. A company used one of the Beastie Boys' songs for an advertisement when it is known that they had requested their music never be used for commercials. GoldieBox (the company) proceeded to sue the Beastie Boys.
2. You can use copyright information for educational purposes and purposes that do not give you monetary gain.
3. GoldieBox used their music without their permission therefore they infringed on the Beastie Boys' copyright.
1. Samsung and Apple are butting heads over the fact that Apple accused Samsung of stealing patents they have on certain devices. Samsung is doing the same to Apple.
2. A patent is a license that gives you the title of something for a certain period of time.
3. Apple needs to prove that Samsung has infringed on their patents.
2. GoldieBlox, a company that prides itself on providing alternative, science-themed toys for young girls, recently released an ad attacking gender stereotypes in the marketplace. A campaign was an instant hit, garnering over 8 million views in the span of a week. The video parodies Beastie Boys' "Girls." The company's clause prohibits the use of their material on commercials and product ads. Beastie Boys presses charges against GoldieBlox for illegal usage of their song.
ReplyDelete3. GoldieBlox could have asked Beastie Boys for permission to use their work on a commercial or product ad.
4. GoldieBlox did infringe upon Beastie Boys' "Girls" because it was against the clause in Beastie Boys' policy. GoldieBlox didn't ask for permission to use any of Beastie Boys' work.
6. The fiercest rivalry in the world of smartphones is heading back to court this week in the heart of the Silicon Valley, with Apple and Samsung accusing each other, once again, of ripping off designs and features. Just recently, Apple demanded $900 million from Samsung for infringing on their products. As a counterclaim, Samsung accuses Apple for infringing on their products. This is between Samsung's Galaxy smartphones and tablets against Apple's iPhones and iPads.
7. A patent is when someone creates something new that no one has ever seen or done before.
8. Apple needs to prove that Samsung has infringed on their products.
First Article
ReplyDelete1.) A toy company for girls called the GoldieBlox advertised a product using the Beastie Boys song when long ago they said that they didn't want their work or names being used for advertisement without their permission and when they tried to ask they why they did that the sued the Beastie Boys and claimed that they were making fun of their song and tried to reach their goal for girls to challenge their intellect.
2.) Copyrighted work can be used for educational things or where the user doesn't get money off the copyrighted work.
3.) They didn't go against copyright because it was a parody and not the original song of the Beastie Boys so it wouldn't apply to their ad.
Second Article
1.) Apple is claiming that Samsung is causing issues for Apple patents, while Samsung is claiming the same thing on Apple of their patents. If Samsung were to lose then they would lose 2 billion dollars, and if Apple lost then they could lose 6 million dollars.
2.) A patent is the rights to a new idea or product and protect others from taking your idea and using it for themselves.
3.) Apple needs to prove that they stole their idea and if they win then Samsung will have to pay about 2 million maybe more.
The toy company called Goldie Blox used one of the Beastie boys songs in a ad for a toy. The Beastie Boys let it be known that they didn't want their music used for commercial purposes. When the beastie boys tried to find out that GoldieBlox used their song, they sued them.
ReplyDelete3. People can use copyrighted material for education but they cant make any profit off of the product
4. Yes because their music was copyrighted and they requested it to not be used in that commercial but GoldieBlox did it anyway.
6. samsung and apple are simply accusing each other of stealing patents. apple says samsung is infringing on 5 patents and samsung accuses a number of phones as well.
7. A patent is a license conferring a right or title for a set period of time.
9. in this case apple will need to actually prove that samsung is infringing upon one or more of the patents they have a license for.
2. In this article a company used an advertisement to promote breaking down gender stereotypes and to encourage young girls to engage in activities that challenge their intellect but they used a Beastie Boys' song in their commercial. Long before this issue, the band made it known that their music was never to be used in product ads and the recent MCA’s (Adam Yauch) will contained a clause ensuring that no Beastie Boys song would ever be used for commercial purposes. The band liked the commercial but the company did not ask for permission to use their song. The company sued them because they wanted answers.
ReplyDelete3. School purposes and if it isn't being used for making money
4. Yes, GoldieBox infringe upon The Beastie Boy's copyrights
6. Apple and Samsung accusing each other of ripping off designs and features. Apple Inc. accusing Samsung of infringing on five patents on newer devices, including Galaxy smartphones and tablets. In a counterclaim, Samsung says Apple stole two of its ideas to use on iPhones and iPads.Samsung countered that it has broken technological barriers with its own ultra-slim, lightweight phones.Apple claims Samsung stole a tap-from-search technology that allows someone searching for a telephone number or address on the web to tap on the results to call the number or put the address into a map. In addition, Apple says Samsung copied "Slide to Unlock," which allows users to swipe the face of their smartphone to use it. Samsung countered that Apple is stealing a wireless technology system that speeds up sending and receiving data. Apple demands that Samsung pay a $40 royalty for each Samsung device running software allegedly conceived by Apple
7. Patent: is the grant of exclusive right to make, use, and sell a novel or new, non-obvious, useful product or process
8. They need to prove that Samsung stole their ideas and are making money off of them
K. McLaughlin
2. GoldieBlox made a video and in the video a parody of the Beastie boys song "Girls" is playing. However, the Beastie did not want their songs playing in product ads. Though the ad was an attempt to end gender stereotypes, the will of Adam Yauch states "image, music and any art he created [can] not be used for advertising".
ReplyDelete3. one can use copyrighted material for educational purposes, and for non profit use.
4. The copyrights of the Beastie Boys were not infringed upon because the ad was not for a profitable use.
6. Apple is suing Samsung for copyright infringement yet again. Apple believes
Samsung stole features of the Apple's iPhone and used it for their smartphones. two years ago Samsung was successfully sued for $900 million for copyright infringement.
7. A patent is protection over ones inventions.
8. They need to prove that they were the only ones to patent the idea, and it is not a used for common use.
D.Sabol
Article 1:
ReplyDelete1. A company for girls called GoldieBox had put out an ad for one of their products using one of the Beastie Boys songs. The members have made it known that their music should ever be used for commercials or ads. In 2012 MCA Adam Yauch passed away. His will contained a statement that any Beastie Boy song would only be used for commercial use. The company never asked the following boys if they could use their work. If you know who the copyright owner is, you may contact the owner directly. If you are not certain about the ownership or have other related questions, you may wish to request that the Copyright Office conduct a search of its records or you may search yourself.y did not infringe upon the Beastie Boys' copyright because it was a parody of the song, so the beastie boys didnt the have rights.
1.) A toy company for girls called GoldieBlox had put an ad out for one of their products using one o one of the Beastie Boy’s songs. The members have long since made it known that their music should ever be used for commercials or ads. In 2012 MCA Adam Yauch passed away. His will contained a statement that any Beastie Boy songs would be used for commercial used. The company didn’t even asked the remaining members of the band for their permission to use the song.
ReplyDeletea.) Someone can use copyrighted material for educational use and any other use where the party using the copyrighted material doesn’t make any money, And also the party that owns the copyrighted material shouldn’t lose money.
b.) Yes this company did because the music used was copyrighted and Adam Yauch even had a clause in his will regarding the music.
2.) Samsung and Apple are accusing each other of taking each other’s designs and features. The last case between the two, the jury found Samsung to be infringing the patent rights of Apple. Samsung was then ordered to pay $900 million. Samsung is still trying to appeal and has been allowed to sell their products.
a.) A Patent is a licence conferring a right or title for a set period of time.
b.) Apple needs to prove that Samsung has similar are even the same features on their products. They also need to prove that they had patents on these products before Samsung did.