The Substantial Similarity Standard in US Music Infringement Cases

Robert Clarida is widely recognized for his intellectual property expertise. He SPEAKER: Mr. Bob CLARIDA, lawyer is the author of the treatise “Copyright Law Deskbook”, and the principal Reitler Kailas & Rosenblatt (New York) author of the annual review of copyright decisions published each year by the “Journal of the Copyright Society of the USA”. DATE : Wednesday, May 20, 2015

We are excited to offer you a most interesting and dynamic presentation by PLACE : Cassels Brock Mr. Clarida on the application of the substantial similarity standard in recent 2100 Scotia Plaza, 40 King West, Toronto US cases of music infringement, including the recent jury decision in the “” dispute. Other notable decisions under TIME : discussion include the “My Sweet ” case against , several Lunch : 12:00 PM Beastie Boys and George Clinton sampling cases, and an ultimately Conference : 12:30 PM unsuccessful claim against a selection from Andrew Lloyd Weber’s “Phantom of the Opera". This presentation is intended for anyone who has an interest PRICE (includes tax) : Member : $ 35.00 in intellectual property rights, including all aspects of securing and enforcing Non-member : $ 55.00 those rights, and avoiding infringement risk. Creator & Student : $ 25.00

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