On a ClearPlay, You Can See Whatever: Copyright and Tradmark Issues Arising from Unauthorized Film Editing

Authors

Gail H. Cline

Abstract

A growing number of companies are offering "E-rated" versions of motion picture VHS tapes and DVDs-that is, versions which have been edited to remove nudity, sexual situations, and offensive or graphic language. These third-party editors do not own the copyrights or trademarks for the motion pictures they edit, nor do they have the permission of the owners. This article explains the processes that the thirdparty editors use to create the edited versions, as well as the copyright and trademark laws that apply, and analyzes the activities of the third-party editing companies actions in light of current copyright and trademark laws.

Recommended Citation

Gail H. Cline, On a ClearPlay, You Can See Whatever: Copyright and Tradmark Issues Arising from Unauthorized Film Editing, 27 UC Law SF Comm. & Ent. L.J. 567 (2005).
Available at: https://repository.uclawsf.edu/hastings_comm_ent_law_journal/vol27/iss3/4