The IPKat

JULY 18, 2021

Following the #BrokenRecord and #FixStreaming campaigns, the UK Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee launched into an inquiry into the impact of music streaming o n artists, record labels and the sustainability of the wider music industry. Katposts here.] Some of the key regulatory recommendations are discussed in this post.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 1, 2024

This month, we discuss the advertising rights of luxury resellers and important updates to the Warner Chappell Music v. Nealy copyright infringement suit. In This Issue: - First Sale Doctrine – Not a Get out of Jail Free Card - Time's Up: Supreme Court to Grapple with Damages Dilemma in Warner Chappell Music v.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 30, 2022

A careful step towards ensuring the acquisition of prosperity gained through your work is to copyright it. If infringement is faced, a copyright proprietor can avail many remedies. The copyright laws in India are governed under the Copyright Act, 1957.

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Plagiarism Today

MAY 23, 2022

However, the labels argue that Bright House was clearly in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and that the court should find in favor of them. 2: German carmaker Audi, Ad Agency M&C Saatchi Apologize for Copyright Infringement in Video Campaign with Hong Kong’s Andy Lau.

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IP Intelligence

JULY 15, 2021

For attorneys frequently engaged in copyright infringement litigation, drilling down into the specifics of the four fair use defense factors set forth in 17 U.S.C. § But the existence of commercialism and website advertisements is not, and should not be, a death knell for a successful fair use defense. Acuff-Rose Music, Inc.

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Copyright Lately

MAY 1, 2023

The world’s largest record company says it has a clear view of the legal landscape surrounding AI-generated music. If you’ve been glued to news coverage of the Ed Sheeran trial for the past two weeks, you may have missed an even bigger story from the world of music copyright. The reality is more complicated.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 7, 2023

People have always had a strong emotional connection to music, even before the beginning of existence. At every point, from live performances to downloading it, people come up with innovative ways for others to experience music. Music Copyright Copyright is a combination of two terms: copy and right.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 14, 2023

SHOULD LEX LOCI PROTECTIONIS BE APPLIED BLANKETLY TO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT? It has been established that lex loci protectionis is the rule that is applied to all the IPR infringement cases, barring a few exceptions. Today, most of the copyright infringement happen through the Internet. Garimella and S. Jolly (eds.)2017)

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LexBlog IP

JULY 15, 2021

For attorneys frequently engaged in copyright infringement litigation, drilling down into the specifics of the four fair use defense factors set forth in 17 U.S.C. § ” But the existence of commercialism and website advertisements is not, and should not be, a death knell for a successful fair use defense. .”

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Kashishipr

JUNE 9, 2021

Internet streaming in India contributes to the majority of revenues of the recorded music industry. Licensing is imperative for the product because it is known that music rights holders have worked hard. Licensing is imperative for the product because it is known that music rights holders have worked hard.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

July 11, 2022) involves a copyright infringement action brought by a group of music publishers and record companies against an energy drink and sports nutrition supplement company doing business as Bang Energy and its CEO. UMG Recordings, Inc. Vital Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 2022 WL 2670339 (S.D. By: Hinch Newman LLP

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The Digital Citizens Alliance ( DCA ) shared some new research that it carried out in partnership with piracy advertising expert White Bullet and cybersecurity outfit Unit 221B. ering them ‘free content,’ including the latest movies, music, and television shows. New Pirate Site Malware Research.

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IP Whiteboard

JULY 19, 2021

The Federal Court of Australia has awarded additional damages in the highest order against Clive Palmer ( Palmer ) for his copyright infringement of the 1985 Twisted Sister’s rock song “ We’re Not Gonna Take It ” (the Song ). After being alerted to the UAP campaign, Universal commenced copyright infringement proceedings against Palmer.

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 10, 2022

1: Music Producer Challenges Copyright Infringement Claims Over Hit Rap Song. Under the system, rightsholders, advertisers and technology partners will work together to block access to pirate websites, ideally within 48 hours (if it follows Portugal’s system). Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?

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Plagiarism Today

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Figure Skaters and NBC Sued for Copyright Infringement Over Song Used in Olympic Routine. figure skaters along with NBC have been hit with a lawsuit by the musical due the Heavy Young Heathens over an Olympic performance that saw the skaters use their version of House of the Rising Sun.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria Limited neglected to renew their contract with actor and filmmaker Adewole Ojo to use his photographs for advertisements. The photographer, Esther Umoh called this person out for copyright infringement on social media platform “X”. The company was ordered to pay Ojo, ₦20 million (US$44 448) in damages.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 20, 2021

A year later, the music industry hoped to achieve the same with FLVTO.biz and 2conv.com. The sites’ Russian owner Tofig Kurbanov was taken to court in the United States in 2018, accused of facilitating mass copyright infringement. The RIAA listed 1,618 copyrights and argued that $50,000 per copyright infringement is appropriate.

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The IP Law Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Goldsmith that Andy Warhol’s portrait of music legend Prince did not qualify as fair use under copyright law. The Universal Music Group accused a TikTok creator of copyright infringement after they published an AI-generated song that was made to sound like a Drake and Weeknd collaboration.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 10, 2023

A few years ago, Epic Games filed copyright infringement lawsuits against several Fortnite players who allegedly used cheats to gain an unfair advantage. There are thousands of these profiles, promoting the latest blockbusters and music. Aside from the obvious copyright issues, these services rarely offer what they promise.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

For those who prefer audio-only, Pluto TV throws in a selection of music channels too. These apps play a key role in the advertising mechanisms that generate revenue for the Pluto TV service and support the free-to-watch model. The complaint is dated February 14 but wasn’t officially published until this week.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Goldsmith that Andy Warhol’s portrait of music legend Prince did not qualify as fair use under copyright law. The Universal Music Group accused a TikTok creator of copyright infringement after they published an AI-generated song that was made to sound like a Drake and Weeknd collaboration.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 11, 2024

The debate over whether copyright infringement cannibalizes legitimate media consumption has been dragging on for several decades now. However, there are many more nuanced types of copyright infringement, where ‘unauthorized’ use is more likely to have a positive effect.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 29, 2021

The “repeat infringer” issue remains a hot topic in US courts after rightsholders filed lawsuits against several ISPs. These Internet providers are accused of not doing enough to stop copyright infringers on their networks, even after receiving multiple ‘copyright infringement’ notifications.

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Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

It was not intended to prevent the songwriter from gaining the rights in their original works, and that the copyright owner of the work is the one entitled to the royalties from the song itself. the developers of a handheld music device named the Stem Player, which the track was featured on. The lawsuit also Kano Computing Ltd.,

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

It has opened wide range of facilities for us like entertainment, education, advertisements, communication etc. The availability of a large variety of information has also increased the risk of Copyright Infringement due to its easy accessibility and dissemination.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 29, 2023

YouTube’s Content ID system helps rightsholders and content creators prevent copyright infringement. Copyright holders can either remove problematic content from the video platform, or they can choose to monetize it. From: TF , for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 7, 2022

However, as the platform becomes more popular, it opens its doors to a multitude of legal challenges with copyright infringement near the top of the list. TikTok’s intellectual property issues arise largely from the music and choreography on the platform, despite their attempts to mitigate copyright infringement.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 8, 2022

The major record labels don’t want people to download music from YouTube, which is common practice for millions of people. To stop this, the music industry titans are using a variety of legal tactics around the world. According to the music group, youtube-dl violates the DMCA’s anti-circumvention provision.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Also in February , the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) facilitated the emergence of a royalty collection framework between the Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria (MCSN) and Disco Jockeys Association of Nigeria (DJAN). There is no such defence (of non-commercial purpose) in Ghana’s Copyright Act.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 22, 2022

The court says the Dubtown video wasn’t copyright infringing because of fair use: Purpose/Character of Use. ” Without any copyright infringement, the court quashes the subpoena. ” Without any copyright infringement, the court quashes the subpoena. McFree sought to quash the subpoena.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 16, 2023

By now, various courts around the world have concluded that The Pirate Bay is a copyright-infringing website. While rightsholders don’t like this type of information being shared, there are no links to copyrighted material on the site. Proxy Blocking. ‘Criminal’ GitHub Subdomain.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 6, 2023

“Plaintiffs do not allege facts showing that any WOW subscriber committed direct copyright infringement; that WOW had knowledge of the specific alleged infringements at issue; or that WOW encouraged, induced, or profited from any alleged direct infringement,” the ISP wrote. This means both WOW!

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Above the Fold

MAY 22, 2023

Justice Elena Kagan wrote a strongly worded dissent expressing concern that the Court’s decision would “stifle creativity of every sort” and “impede new art and music and literature”. Legal commentators anticipate a flood of copyright infringement lawsuits following the decision.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Copyrights can be awarded for usage of literary works, dramatic works, cinematographic films, musical works and even for the designs of clothes and jewelry. Copyrighted products can neither be reproduced, nor publicly displayed or distributed without the consent of the owner. Musical Works. Artistic Works.

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43(B)log

JANUARY 27, 2023

Steeplechase has a copyright for the book, “Piano Book for Adult Beginners: Teach Yourself How to Play Famous Piano Songs, Read Music, Theory & Technique” and registered trademark rights in STEEPLECHASE ARTS & PRODUCTIONS for, among other things, music instruction books, including for the Piano Book.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Due to the same reason, cyberspace can often become a breeding ground for IP infringement. Some of the most common types of IP infringements that occur in cyberspace include trademark, domain name, and copyright infringement. Instances of copyright infringement in the cyberspace. Image Source: gettyimages].

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 21, 2023

YouTube’s Content ID system helps rightsholders and content creators prevent copyright infringement. Copyright holders can either remove problematic content from the video platform or monetize it instead. Monetization is preferred in many cases and can be quite lucrative.

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