California Lawyers Association

 

Intellectual Property Law Sectiom, Copyright Interest Group:

 

Copyright Protection – a Different Sort of Animal

 

Description:

 

This webinar will discuss two recent  copyright cases involving animals.

The first is Naruto v. Slater, otherwise known as the “monkey selfie” case, in which People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sued on behalf of Naruto, a crested macaque who had managed to snap a picture of himself using Slater’s camera.  PETA had attempted to establish that Naruto owned a copyright in the photo. The Ninth Circuit recently affirmed judgment in favor of Slater on the grounds that an animal cannot own a copyright.  

The second is Grumpy Cat Limited v. Grenade Beverage in which internet celebrity feline Grumpy Cat sued for copyright and trademark infringement and breach of contract over a beverage company’s improper use of Grumpy Cat’s image – the case led to a jury verdict in favor of the famous feline.

 

Faculty: 

 

Angela Dunning

Angela Dunning is a litigation partner at Cooley LLP in Palo Alto.  Her litigation practice spans a wide array of matters in federal and state court, including complex commercial disputes; trademark, copyright, trade secrets, and unfair competition cases; and representation of companies and their officers and directors in securities litigation, deal cases, and white-collar criminal matters. She has tried numerous cases to a jury verdict and has substantial experience in the federal appellate courts, including multiple arguments before the Ninth Circuit.

 

David Jonelis

David Jonelis is an associate at Lavely & Singer in Los Angeles.  He is a litigator and trial attorney representing clients in matters including entertainment litigation; commercial litigation; libel, slander and defamation; and copyright.

 

Marcus Peterson, Moderator

Marcus Peterson is a copyright and trademark litigator at Cooley LLP in Los Angeles. He offers practical advice and results-oriented solutions to maximize and defend his clients’ intellectual property rights, to clients ranging from start-ups and non-profits to those in the Fortune 100.  

 

Credit(s):	1 Participatory MCLE Credits
Course Number:	IP_6-5-18
Original Program Date:	June 5, 2018
Duration:	1 hour
Access:	Available for 3 months after purchase
Date:	June 5, 2018 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific)

 

Cost:

$55.00 

 

 

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