Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Motions in Capitol v. Thomas-Rasset: one granted, one denied

Motion of defense to require that the sound recordings placed in evidence be certified copies of the deposit copies placed with the copyright office denied.

Motion to exclude exhibit 4 (chains of title for corporations, name changes-mergers-etc) granted.

June 16, 2009, Order, sustaining objection to registration documents, overruling objection to uncertain sound recordings and parol evidence

Keywords: lawyer digital copyright law online internet law legal download upload peer to peer p2p file sharing filesharing music movies indie independent label freeculture creative commons pop/rock artists riaa independent mp3 cd favorite songs intellectual property portable music player

3 comments:

Eric said...

So, where does it leave the plaintiffs? They have no proof that they own the copyright.

Marc W. Bourgeois said...

Plaintiffs will have to attempt to prove ownership with testimony. We will see how this goes and whether or not the defense objects.

Anonymous said...

Is there any chance Defence won't object?

XYZZY