Do you want to further develop your understanding of copyright law? This session will delve into the parody and satire defence in light of the recent Universal Music v Palmer decision. Come and listen to the lawyers from the firm that represented Universal Music in this matter and led this publishing giant to winning the case in court. 

Clive Palmer’s unlicensed use of Twisted Sister’s song We’re Not Gonna Take It in election advertising resulted in one of the highest awards of damages in a copyright case in Australia, and some further clarification about the parody or satire defence.  

Hear from the lawyers who successfully represented Universal Music in the case, including their insights on: 

• issues around the originality and similarity of musical works; 

• the scope of the parody and satire defence in the Copyright Act; 

• assessment of compensatory damages (including the application of the “user principle” in copyright cases); and 

• why the Court ordered one of the highest awards of additional damages ever for copyright infringement.