Article: NPG Records Brings Action for the Artist Formerly Known as Prince Against Internet & Publication Pirates.

NEW YORK--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--March 4, 1999--This week, NPG Records and Paisley Park Enterprises on behalf of the world-renowned musical composer and performer The Artist Formerly Known as Prince will serve nine Internet sites and two publications relating to a lawsuit filed in federal court for the unlawful appropriation on the Internet of his copyrighted musical compositions and the copyrighted "symbol" which The Artist uses as his name. The Artist is the first musical artist who has attempted on his own to attack Internet piracy and to protect copyright owners.

The series of complaints was filed last week in New York against the following Internet outlets:

...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!