Can a copyright holder give an implied license to another copyright holder?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Stevens v. CoreLogic, Inc., 194 F.Supp.3d 1046 (S.D. Cal. 2016):
A copyright holder may give implied license to another "where the copyright holder engages in conduct from which [another party] may properly infer that the owner consents to his use." Field v. Google, Inc. , 412 F.Supp.2d 1106, 1115 (D.Nev.2006). "Silence or lack of objection may also be the equivalent of [implied consent] especially where the plaintiff
[194 F.Supp.3d 1054]
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
Does a co-owner of a copyright have to account to other co-owners for any profits they earn from licensing or use of the copyright? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the difference between a copyright holder's right to use a copyrighted work without permission? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is a copyright holder entitled to sue the owner of an exclusive right under copyright? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for determining whether a portion of a copyrighted work can be used without the consent of the copyright owner? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the impact of copyright protection and the need for copies of copyrighted material to be deposited promptly? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does implied bias need to be considered as an implied bias? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
In what circumstances will a court find that a state law right of publicity claim against a copyright holder be preempted? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a motor vehicle license need to be registered as a valid license? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is a driver's failure to produce a license presumptive evidence that he was not duly licensed? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for establishing that a copyright is not a "tenant in common" with the co-owners of the copyright? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
