Robert Clarida

October 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

This column explores the legal standing of a songwriter who objects to the use of his music in a political campaign.

By Thomas Kjellberg and Robert Clarida

10 minute read

October 01, 2008 | Corporate Counsel

A French court applies U.S. law in a copyright case against Google.

By Robert Clarida and Robert Bernstein

5 minute read

August 25, 2000 | Law.com

Bruce Springsteen made headlines with a song about the shooting of Amadou Diallo by New York City police. Journalists ran commentary about the song, quoting the lyrics extensively and using audio clips of Springsteen performing the song in concert. While the fair use doctrine under the Copyright Act probably protects use of the lyrics, the use of the audio clips is another story.

By Robert Clarida

1 minute read

November 28, 2000 | Law.com

Suppose your client wants to publish a striking old photograph of John Wilkes Booth. The client confidently assures you that the work must be in the public domain because, after all, "it's more than 100 years old!" Before you agree with this optimistic legal conclusion, be sure to determine at least these ten facts.

By Robert Clarida

5 minute read

November 10, 2000 | Law.com

Sound recordings first fixed before Feb. 15, 1972 -- which includes the recorded genius of the Beatles, Charlie Parker, Hank Williams and Elvis Presley -- are generally not eligible for federal copyright protection. These recordings must be protected, if at all, under the disparate laws of individual states, which raise issues of ownership and duration that must be examined on a case-by-case basis.

By Robert Clarida

4 minute read