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Copyright Challenge to 'We Shall Overcome' Proceeds

As 2017 commences, political protest against injustice is as relevant as ever in the United States. At the same time, a lawsuit concerning the copyright rights to the powerful anthem We Shall Overcome may proceed to trial. In November 2016, the case survived a motion to dismiss the copyright infringement claims.

8 minute read February 01, 2017 at 12:02 AM
By
Kyle-Beth Hilfer
Copyright Challenge to 'We Shall Overcome' Proceeds

As 2017 commences, political protest against injustice is as relevant as ever in the United States. At the same time, a lawsuit concerning the copyright rights to the powerful anthem We Shall Overcome may proceed to trial.

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