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Why Bots Shouldn’t Decide Copyright Cases

Plagiarism Today

This case clearly illustrates how, with copyright, two different cases with nearly identical facts can have wildly different outcomes depending on the court and the litigators involved. Songwriting and Litigation. There’s not much doubt that there is more litigation around songwriting.

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Tattoos and Copyright: A Potent Combination

Plagiarism Today

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. Instead, this case was litigated for over four years in regular federal court, at great expense to both sides. That board has a maximum total damages of $30,000.

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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. This case involves a pseudonymous Twitter account, “@ CallMeMoneyBags.” The account tweeted some remarks, including photos, critical of billionaire Brian Sheth.

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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). We will continue to monitor this litigation. 6] The banana is ripe for adjudication. Cattelan’s Motion to Dismiss.