Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction on Trump Campaign's Use of 'Hold On, I'm Coming'

Background

On September 10, 2020, a federal judge in California issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the Trump campaign from using the song "Hold On, I'm Coming" at its rallies and events.

The injunction was sought by the song's copyright holder, Rondor Music International, which argued that the Trump campaign had not obtained a license to use the song.

Legal Basis

The judge ruled that Rondor Music had a likelihood of success on its copyright infringement claim and that the balance of hardships tipped in its favor.

The judge found that the Trump campaign's use of the song was unauthorized and that it was causing irreparable harm to Rondor Music's reputation and business.

Implications

The preliminary injunction is a significant setback for the Trump campaign, which has frequently used "Hold On, I'm Coming" at its rallies.

The injunction could also have implications for other political campaigns that use music without obtaining the proper licenses.

Conclusion

The preliminary injunction on the Trump campaign's use of "Hold On, I'm Coming" is a reminder of the importance of respecting copyright law.

Political campaigns and other organizations should always obtain the necessary licenses before using copyrighted material.