Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Missouri

As a Franchise Attorney I can say the following. The U. S. Supreme Court decision in 1994 regarding 2 Live Crew's parody of Roy Orbison's song Pretty Woman was a major ruling in this area. The court established that parody is a defense against copyright infringement claims. However, a review of parody cases give no bright line rules and results differ. Rather, they appear to be a barometer of both the presiding judge's sense of humor and sense of fairness. So, if you want to take a chance, get sued, raise the parody defense, and hopefully prevail - then go for it. Consult with a good intellectual property or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.

Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.

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