Big Wins, Big Losses: Authors, Disney, Napster, and the Future of Copyright

The past few weeks have been packed with huge developments in entertainment, copyright, and AI law. In this episode, we’re breaking down the biggest stories: ✔︎ Anthropic’s $1.5 billion copyright settlement with authors — what it really means (and why Judge Alsup may not approve it). ✔︎ Disney back in hot water over VFX software — the Ninth Circuit revives Rearden’s copyright claims. ✔︎ Jimmy Kimmel vs. George Santos — why parody and fair use won in the Second Circuit. ✔︎ Supertramp royalty fight — the Ninth Circuit says old publishing deals last as long as the songs earn. ✔︎ Napster loses its blanket license — and gets hit again in court. ✔︎ The F-word as a trademark? The Federal Circuit isn’t satisfied with the USPTO’s reasoning. ✔︎ Canada’s “right to de-listing” — edging toward a European-style “right to be forgotten.” ✔︎ Plus: updates on Kim Dotcom’s extradition and the D.C. Circuit reinstating the Register of Copyrights. For more insights, visit: 🔗 Gordon Firemark’s blog: https://firemark.com 🔗 Tamera Bennett’s blog: https://createprotect.com