United States of America: Lawsuit concerning copyright ownership following statutory termination and renewal (Vetter v Resnik)
Progress
Current status
in force
12 Jan 2026 in force
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Intellectual property
Policy Instrument
Copyright protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
streaming service provider
other service provider
Government Branch
judiciary
Government Body
court
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued ruling in Vetter v Resnik clarifying worldwide scope of copyright termination and renewal rights
On 12 January 2026, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld a district court's ruling, thereby confirming that Cyril E. Vetter and Vetter Communications Corporation are the sole proprietors of the copyright for the song "Doub…
SourceEvent type
civil lawsuit
Action type
ruling
Government branch
judiciary
Government body
court