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17 Copyright and/or Plagiarism Stories for Halloween

Plagiarism Today

However, that is just the latest in a decade-long history of discussing copyright, plagiarism and other authorship issues as they pertain to Halloween and horror. So, this year we’re going to take a look back at the various tales of copyright infringement and/or plagiarism that we’ve looked at over the years.

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3 Count: Italian Shutdown

Plagiarism Today

The case is widely expected to test India’s more liberal fair dealing copyright exemptions against Sci-Hub’s practices. 3: Repudiation of Ownership Costs Pulp Fiction Photographer Copyright Claim. However, Miramax claimed that he reasonably should have been aware of the alleged dispute by at least 2015.

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Tattoos and Copyright: A Potent Combination

Plagiarism Today

This prompted Alexander to file a lawsuit against Take-Two, claiming copyright infringement of her work. However, the important thing to know is that there was no doubt that Take-Two did copy the tattoos in question and there was no question of Alexander’s ownership of them. Blurred Tattoo Lines.

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Africa IP highlights 2023: Copyright

The IPKat

The company was found liable for copyright infringement and breach of contract for using the actor’s photographs picture for advertisements between December 2014 and April 2015 without getting his permission or authorization. The company was ordered to pay Ojo, ₦20 million (US$44 448) in damages.

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The Narrative of One’s Life: A Sneak Peek Into the “Who is the Bad Art Friend?” Controversy

IPilogue

A literary controversy surrounding a copyright claim has taken over the North American online writing community, and it involves a kidney donation, a private Facebook group, and a short story.? . On June 24, 2015, Ms. Dorland to prevent publication of The Kindest at a book festival, and an onslaught of plagiarism allegations.

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Court Quashes 512(h) Subpoena on First Amendment Grounds–In re 512(h) Subpoena to Twitter

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Soon after, an entity called Bayside asserted copyright ownership of the photos and sent 512(c)(3) takedown notices to Twitter followed by a 512(h) subpoena to unmask CallMeMoneyBags. ” Thus, “even if Bayside had made a prima facie showing of copyright infringement, the Court would quash the subpoena in a heartbeat.”

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Copyright Goes Bananas: District Court Rejects Maurizio Cattelan’s Motion to Dismiss Copyright Claim Against His Taped Banana

LexBlog IP

Cattelan moved to dismiss Morford’s infringement and plagiarism claims on three grounds: [7]. Morford cannot claim ownership over a natural element (a fruit) and a functional component (duct tape). 6] The banana is ripe for adjudication. Cattelan’s Motion to Dismiss. Cattelan lacked access to Morford’s work. [10]