In a recent development which highlights the intricacies of copyright law within the digital age, owners of the theme song for the popular 1996 film “Space Jam,” performed by Quad City DJ’s, have launched a copyright infringement lawsuit. The suit, filed on Monday in a Wisconsin federal court, targets a Minor League Baseball team for allegedly using the song in a Facebook video that dates back to 2017.
The contentious Facebook video, and the ensuing lawsuit, further emphasises the need for corporations, not-for-profit organisations, and even sporting teams, to be particularly cautious in their use of copyrighted material, particularly in a digital space. To avoid such a lawsuit, legal professionals will need to ensure their respective entities have the necessary permissions in place for use of copyrighted material.
To understand more about this unfolding legal action, you may want to review the full report on the case.