A recent decision from the District of Massachusetts demonstrates the difficulties that can arise when attempting to protect copyrighted works displayed on the internet. The July 29, 2015 order issued by the Honorable Patti B. Saris, granted defendants Orgill, Inc. (“Orgill”) and Farm & City Supply, LLC (“FSC”) a split ruling on their summary judgment motions, disposing of many of the asserted claims. The plaintiff, Photographic Illustrators Corporation (“PIC”) asserted three chief claims against the defendants, including: (a) copyright infringement under 17 USC § 501, (b) mishandling of copyright management information under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”), and (c) false designation of origin and false advertising under the Lanham Act...