Judge Orders Trump Campaign to Cease Use of ‘Hold On, I’m Coming’
Isaac Hayes Family Files Lawsuit
Plaintiffs Allege Copyright Infringement
A federal judge has ordered the Trump campaign to stop using the song "Hold On, I'm Coming" at its rallies and events. The order came in response to a lawsuit filed by the family of Isaac Hayes, the late singer-songwriter who wrote the song.
The lawsuit alleges that the Trump campaign used the song without permission and that this constitutes copyright infringement. The family is seeking damages and an injunction to prevent the campaign from using the song in the future.
The Trump campaign has not yet commented on the lawsuit or the judge's order.
- The judge's order is a significant victory for the Hayes family.
- It sends a message that copyright infringement will not be tolerated.
- The lawsuit is a reminder of the importance of respecting the rights of artists.
The Hayes family is represented by the law firm of Fish & Richardson. The firm has a long history of representing artists and copyright holders in copyright infringement cases.
The lawsuit is expected to proceed to trial. A trial date has not yet been set.
Additional Information
For more information on copyright infringement, please visit the following resources:
- U.S. Copyright Office
- Nolo's Legal Encyclopedia: Copyright Infringement Remedies
- Electronic Frontier Foundation: Copyright