AXIS Media and Entertainment - Claims examples
Copyright infringement
1.
Insured advertising agency produced a spot with original music written to evoke the style of a famous rock band. The band sues alleging copyright infringement of one of their original compositions.
2.
Advertising agency sued for copyright infringement arising out of the unlicensed use of a font owned by the claimant. The font was used in major advertising campaigns. Fonts are subject to copyright protection.
3.
Advertising agency produces a spot where a car is filmed next to a wall adorned with graffiti. It turns out that the graffiti was painted by a well-know artist who has copyrighted the work. The location agreement is silent with respect to art that may appear in the piece. The artist sues the advertiser for copyright infringement and invokes the warranties and indemnities clauses of the agreement with the agency.
Claims examples may be based on actual cases, composites of actual cases or hypothetical claim scenarios and are provided for illustrative purposes only. Facts have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the parties. Whether or to what extent a particular loss is covered depends on the facts and circumstances of the loss, the terms and conditions of the policy as issued and applicable law.
