Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 20 hours ago
This is just an initial peek at this lawsuit. I don’t work in copyright, but I did take a class in law school taught by a federal judge who drafted major portions of the DMCA, and did obtain a preliminary injunction for trademark infringement in federal court, and a few other issues regarding infringement which I resolved to my client’s satisfaction. DMA’s lawyer is asked in this video to address some of my questions, including whether Youtube’s Terms of Service (“TOS”) has time-barred this suit, whether a license already existed that prevents alleged infringement, and whether Google is forced to be brought into the case, as a necessary party. This lawsuit looks ripe for attack on Rule 12b6 (statute of limitations) and 12b7 (failure to join an indispensable party) grounds.
I don’t have all of the details, so I put together what I had, and will allow DMA’s lawyer to answer my questions if he wishes, since he has already heavily publicized the case.
I am expecting to be told I am wrong. If I get a response - and I think I will - I can delve further into any of his points.
None of this is legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for any legal advice that is licensed in your area. This video and the views expressed herein are protected by California's anti-SLAPP statute regarding a public issue and public matter of interest. All rights reserved. Nothing herein can be relied upon, and no attorney-client relationship is formed. This video is for entertainment value only. My comments are mine alone, and do not imply or express any views on counsel's performance.
This is just an initial peek at this lawsuit. I don’t work in copyright, but I did take a class in law school taught by a federal judge who drafted major portions of the DMCA, and did obtain a preliminary injunction for trademark infringement in federal court, and a few other issues regarding infringement which I resolved to my client’s satisfaction. DMA’s lawyer is asked in this video to address some of my questions, including whether Youtube’s Terms of Service (“TOS”) has time-barred this suit, whether a license already existed that prevents alleged infringement, and whether Google is forced to be brought into the case, as a necessary party. This lawsuit looks ripe for attack on Rule 12b6 (statute of limitations) and 12b7 (failure to join an indispensable party) grounds.
I don’t have all of the details, so I put together what I had, and will allow DMA’s lawyer to answer my questions if he wishes, since he has already heavily publicized the case.
I am expecting to be told I am wrong. If I get a response - and I think I will - I can delve further into any of his points.
None of this is legal advice. Always consult a lawyer for any legal advice that is licensed in your area. This video and the views expressed herein are protected by California's anti-SLAPP statute regarding a public issue and public matter of interest. All rights reserved. Nothing herein can be relied upon, and no attorney-client relationship is formed. This video is for entertainment value only. My comments are mine alone, and do not imply or express any views on counsel's performance.
