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UPDATE: Success for “Success Kid” before the Eighth Circuit in Copyright Dispute

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A few months’ back, the TMCA wrote about a copyright dispute between the campaign committee of former Iowa Congressman Steve King and Laney Griner, the owner of the photograph used in the popular “Success Kid” meme. The...more

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Will “Success Kid” Owner Continue to Succeed on Appeal in Copyright Dispute?

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Years ago, Laney Griner took a picture of her then toddler son, Sam, at the beach clenching his fist in what appeared like a celebratory gesture. The photo went viral, and later became a widely used meme on the internet known...more

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What do you Meme I can Reduce my Risks of Re-Posting Trending Content on my Brand Site?

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Some of my favorite requests come from brands that want to dive into a cultural moment and stop to ask their lawyers for advice. The week leading up to the “Barbie” premiere was so much fun (and check out Sarah’s “Barbie”...more

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