Matt Heart
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Matt Heart | |
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| Born | Matthew Smith |
| Citizenship | American |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter, author, publisher |
| Years active | 2000s–present |
| Known for | Smith v. Summit Entertainment LLC |
Notable work | Purpose |
Matt Heart (born Matthew Smith) is an American singer-songwriter, author, and independent publisher. He founded the independent publishing imprint Cold Fever Books. He was the plaintiff in the federal copyright case Smith v. Summit Entertainment LLC, which addressed alleged misuse of Digital Millennium Copyright Act takedown notices.[1][2]
Career
Heart began releasing music in the early 2000s. In 2006, he and collaborator John Davis were profiled by The Blade, which documented the formation of their band Purpose and reported that their debut album helped them win the “Best Alternative Performer” honor at the Black Music Awards in Los Angeles.[3]
Heart later founded the independent horror imprint Cold Fever Books and continues releasing music as a singer-songwriter.
Legal case
In 2010, Heart filed suit against Summit Entertainment after the studio issued a DMCA takedown notice against one of his original songs. The case, Smith v. Summit Entertainment LLC, has been cited in legal commentary concerning wrongful copyright claims and Section 512(f) liability.[4][5]
References
- ↑ "Musician sues after 'Twilight' tribute shutdown". Reuters.
- ↑ "Musician Sues After Studio Shuts Down 'Twilight' Tribute". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ Lockwood, Rod (March 8, 2006). "Pair found their Purpose by accident". The Blade.
- ↑ "Songwriter Wins Round in Legal Battle With Summit". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ "Smith v. Summit Entertainment LLC". Loeb & Loeb.
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