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jberryhill

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9. The letter implies that the relevant copyright license has been obtained

Reply to gratuitous (Reply #5)

Wed Aug 22, 2018, 12:13 PM

Aug 2018

....since the letter isn't making a copyright claim.

“Mr. Trump is creating the false impression that our client has given his consent for the use of his music, and even that he endorses the presidency of Mr. Trump,” the letter reads.

One could claim that the use of a particular piece was so prominent and closely associated with the appearances that it conveyed an endorsement by the artist. On the facts here, I doubt a jury would get there.

This is a tired topic:

https://upload.democraticunderground.com/12512341055

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IANAL, but I don't think that works. mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2018 #1

According to the quoted part of the latest cease-and-desist letter, Trump hasn't done that gratuitous Aug 2018 #5

The letter implies that the relevant copyright license has been obtained jberryhill Aug 2018 #9

Most large venues have an ASCAP license or similar. forgotmylogin Aug 2018 #6

The licenses that convention centers, arenas, etc. often exclude campaign events onenote Aug 2018 #14

Who thinks trump volstork Aug 2018 #8

FINALLY!! C'mon, Mick. You can do it too. nolabear Aug 2018 #2

Agreed. n/t Different Drummer Aug 2018 #10

Just use Happy Birthday it's been public domain since 2016 Corvo Bianco Aug 2018 #3

I'd assume they didn't. Aerosmith's legal team must know. nolabear Aug 2018 #4

Numerous letters certainly does sound symbolic jberryhill Aug 2018 #7

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