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Copyright Infringement Case Concerning Photos of Jennifer Lopez Gets Dismissed: An Overview of the August Image LLC v AirG Inc Decision

IPilogue

On April 5 th 2022, the Federal Court released its decision for August Image LLC v AirG Inc , a copyright infringement action concerning images of singer-actress, Jennifer Lopez. in damages, which is the total license fee for the photos. According to the Copyright Act RSC 1985, c. They sought $22,412.45 v AirG Inc.

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Role of Intellectual Property in Entertainment Industry

IIPRD

While trademarks protect movie titles, important characters, and other film components, copyright protects content from infringement and recognizes the rights of authors. But as the sector grows, so does the problem of intellectual property rights infringement, cybercrimes, copyright infringement , and trademark infringement.

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Can We Reexamine the Role of Blockchain in Copyright Now?

Plagiarism Today

Though some artists did manage to capitalize, NFTs quickly became a haven for selling pirated and infringing works. The issue got so bad that Cent, one of the largest marketplaces for NFTs, shut down nearly all NFT sales over “rampant” issues with copyright infringement and plagiarism.

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Authorship of photographs and ownership of image rights in Nigeria: Banire v NTA-Star TV Network Ltd

The IPKat

The Federal High Court dismissed the suit holding that the Respondent/Defendant’s use of the Appellant/Plaintiff’s image was not a violation of her right under the Copyright Act or the tort of passing off. Consequently, the appropriate defendant in this case was either the person directly involved with/in the taking of the photograph (i.e.

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Non-fungible Tokens: Commercializing Exclusive Digital Art- A Companion Piece

IPilogue

The sale of an NFT also includes a smart contract. Therefore, the purchaser of an NFT will only receive the underlying copyright when the smart contract accompanying the NFT expresses this. Of course, unless waived by the artist, the moral rights associated with the artistic work remain with the artist.

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Shielding Innovation: Understanding Copyright Protection for App Developers and Their Software

Intepat

Hence, the purpose of this blog is to delve into the significance of copyright protection, the limits of protection and the remedies against infringement. What is copyright protection? In the context of the Copyright Act, computer software is categorized as a ‘literary work’. Who owns the copyright?

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Protection of Copyrights in China

IP and Legal Filings

Once a work is created, in most cases, the creator will automatically enjoy copyright protection in all 164 member countries of the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works including all European Union countries and China. Voluntary registration for your copyright is available in China.