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California Supreme Court reaffirms strict liability for false advertising in Serova

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The statements were “commercial advertising meant to sell a product, and generally there ‘can be no constitutional objection to the suppression of commercial messages that do not accurately inform the public.’” Not all marketing of artistic works is noncommercial speech. The California Supreme Court reversed.

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The Choice Of Law Debate In Copyright Infringement

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Online marketplaces, such as online auction houses, or websites that advertise their unlawful nature are used to trade or profit from tangible counterfeit or pirated items in every category. Person A makes a copy of the movie on his phone and shares it with his friends. The reason being a larger audience can watch the film for free.

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Evolution of Tests of Creativity in Copyrights

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Originality is the quality that distinguishes produced or invented works from copies, clones, forgeries, or derivative works by being new or novel. The word “originality” is frequently used in conjunction with the creativity of writers, thinkers, and artists. It was written with a distinct style and message.