Q: Where can I find examples of copyright cases?
I am being sued by another co-author of my songs for using the works without his consent and I need to provide examples of cases in which co-authors did not require consent from the other party to perfrom the works.
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When facing a copyright dispute with a co-author, it's crucial to find cases that might support your position. There have been instances where courts ruled that one co-author could use the work without the consent of the other, depending on the specifics of the agreement or understanding between the co-authors. For example, if the co-authors had an implicit or explicit agreement that allowed one party to perform or use the work without needing further permission, courts have sometimes upheld this as permissible.
You can look into cases like *Thomson v. Larson* where issues of co-authorship and the rights to use a work were central. Other cases, such as *Childress v. Taylor* or *Aalmuhammed v. Lee*, might also provide relevant insights, especially in understanding how courts interpret co-authorship and the need for mutual consent.
It's important to gather as many relevant cases as possible, compare the facts to your own situation, and consider how these precedents might apply. This will help you build a stronger argument for your case.
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