[Arryn]

Originally posted by atul:
Anyone else noted that the original topic has gained some heat on itself also, by the way?

I'm not a lawyer (though I might occasionally play-act as one around here), but to my understanding of copyright law, Woody's statement quoted in the article's Last paragraph on page 2 should invalidate any attempt to enforce the copyright by the new copyright holder. Woody, in effect, says "the song is mine, I'm claiming credit for it, but the use of the song is in the public domain". Of course, our legal system favors those with money and power over the rights of the public at large, so despite what I think is a clear-cut issue, I have little doubt some moron of a judge will rule against Jibjab and in favor of the anal-retentive music company.

EDIT: typo

[ July 29, 2004, 16:25: Message edited by: Arryn ]