Plagiarism Today

MAY 17, 2022

First off today, Thomas Claburn at The Register reports that the Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC) has won a key victory over Vizio as a judge has ruled that the open source GPL and LGPL licenses are not just copyright licenses, but contain an extra element covered by contract law rather than copyright law.

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 12, 2022

First off today, Chris Cooke at Complete Music Update reports that the Second Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a verdict against the concert streaming service Wolfgang’s Vault, including a meager damages award. The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Sony Music is accusing Gymshark of copyright infringement in using the label’s music in its ads without license, according to Reuters. Whatever cost they thought they might be saving in not paying licensing fees will have to be rendered many times over in legal costs.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 13, 2023

According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), the availability of unlicensed music “remains an issue for the whole music ecosystem.” It is now the most prevalent form of online music copyright infringement. Savefrom, for example, which received 113 million visits last month alone.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

However, one musical duo exceeded the fan-generated content standards. They later released a 15-song album based on the show’s characters and storylines, entitled “The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical.” This year, their album won a Grammy for “Best Musical Theatre Album?” Standing ovation for @abigailbarlow…”.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Introduction The media and entertainment industry is a broad and ever-evolving domain that includes several industries, including music, cinema, television, fashion, and more. It gives authors and artists the sole ownership rights to their original writings, music, films, and artwork.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear combined their talent with their love for the Netflix Original, Bridgerton , to create the 15-song “Unofficial Bridgerton Musical” album. Barlow and Bear went on to become viral sensations on social media and Grammy-winning artists (2022 Best Musical Theatre Album) for their production. 501 and 15 U.S.C.

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Intepat

MAY 24, 2023

The value of a business is now closely tied to its IP assets, which can be licensed, transferred, or used as capital in a joint venture. In a licensing agreement, the licensor grants the licensee the right to use their intellectual property in a specified manner, while also retaining a stake in it.

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The IPKat

MAY 20, 2024

The next day, LES is holding the full-day LES100 Training Course, “Commercialising IP through the Power of Licensing”, which is the introductory course in the Licensing Executives Society’s Intellectual Asset Management Series and it is designed for those who are relatively new to licensing. To sign up, click here.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 7, 2022

TikTok’s intellectual property issues arise largely from the music and choreography on the platform, despite their attempts to mitigate copyright infringement. As part of this agreement, NMPA members will be able to opt in to “a licensing framework that allows them to receive benefits for their work on TikTok.”

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IPilogue

AUGUST 3, 2021

Copyright Claims Earthbound content and music have remained mostly unscathed on YouTube for many years. Nintendo owns the game’s brand and composed its music, but licensed the first two Earthbound series soundtracks to Sony for album releases in Japan in 1989 and 1994.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 8, 2023

Image Sources : Shutterstock] Protection Under Copyright Act, Licensing & Contractual Issues for the Celebrities A celebrity is a well-known person. Copyright And Licensing Questions India’s film industry produces the most films in the world, with a national and international audiences.

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The IPKat

JULY 7, 2023

The last panel of the day explored the fact that the Metaverse could provide another hurdle in the rights linked to the music licensing process. Consequently, it would be necessary to build in creative tools for the musicians and artists that want to bring their music to virtual worlds.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Social media guru Steven Bartlett commented, ‘Isn’t social media just so powerful’, and with a following of 44k on the platform alone, it was clear that the duo are building and growing their brand via their social media presence. Logos, words, music and even colours can be protected and registered as a trade mark.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Trademarks: Trademarks safeguard brand names, logos, symbols, or phrases that distinguish a startup’s products or services from competitors’ Registering a trademark ensures exclusive usage and prevents others from causing confusion among consumers. Firstly, trademarks ensure brand exclusivity.

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 26, 2021

If the costume isn’t licensed, why is it not infringing regardless of the name change? Where copyright protects works of creative authorship, such as books, movies, music, etc., In short, Juice Demon is Juice Demon because he can’t be Beetlejuice, not without a license. Why did the company do this?

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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. Since the fashion industry is very versatile, there are bound to be the presence of counterfeits especially for famous clothing lines for both Indian and international brands.

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Traverse Legal Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Can NFTs Reflect Ownership License Rights or Other IP? Ownership and licensing ( copyrights & trademarks) vital when dealing in NFTs. Just as music artists protect how their music is sold and listened to, non fungible token creators have a right to protect how their work is sold and used. How are Copyrights Used?

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 19, 2023

This becomes evident from the following amendments: Patents: Reduced penalty for failure to file or refusal to file Form 27 (working requirements) : As per Section 84(c), patents need to be ‘worked’ in India failing which competitors can obtain compulsory licenses to make and sell the patented invention.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Seyfarth Synopsis : Collaborations with athletes, actors, and singers have always been a great way for companies to grow their brand recognition and create profitable products. With the Super Bowl (and, of course, its famed commercials) last weekend, we saw new collaborations between celebrities and brands.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Major brands such as Coca-Cola, Disney, Nike, and Ubisoft were quick to jump on the bandwagon, for example. Some of the same brands have also been exploited by third parties who created unauthorized NFTs. While some of these NFTs are bound to become irrelevant, the underlying technology has plenty of potential.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 4, 2022

The reason for this is that copyright encompasses all types of original literary, artistic, musical, theatrical, cinematographic, and other works. So, whether it’s your original reel, a musical composition, a YouTube video, a painting you shared, or a write-up you wrote as a social media influencer, everything is copyright protected.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 4, 2022

The brands need to identify the Class under which they can register their trademark, and this is done through the NICE Classification adopted by India. This trademark was obtained with the objective of protecting and highlighting the distinctiveness of the brand. IP Branding: Certification marks and GI.

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The IP Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

Companies rely on intellectual property (“IP”) rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding. Copyright Office explains, copyrights protect “original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture.”

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IIPRD

JUNE 9, 2024

Any literary work, text, music, videos, 3D paintings, images, software programs, avatar designs, art, or literature will get protection under copyright in the metaverse. The Judicial POV There have been various representative cases that are widely known for utilizing third-party content about copyright without genuine permission or license.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

We have previously written about key steps for brand owners to consider for their trade mark strategy in the metaverse and since then, earlier this year, the 12 th edition of the Nice Classification came into force. The case also brings to light the potential for third parties to capitalise on the goodwill of reputable brands using NFTs.

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The IPKat

MAY 22, 2023

This post is brought to you by Oprah Nwobike , who is a lawyer and doctoral researcher at Brunel University London focusing on copyright and artificial intelligence in the music industry, under the supervision of IPKat's Dr Hayleigh Bosher. AI companies take music created by humans and generate ‘new’ AI music based on what has been trained.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 6, 2024

But a combination of federal copyright registration and state trademark registration for these goods and services may provide an opportunity for cannabis companies to protect the substantial investments made in their brands and offerings. in relation to urban music and the hemp/cannabis industry.”

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Also, if the features of the trademark have changed, if new graphic elements have been added or modified, or if a re-branding proceeding has occurred, among other situations, it is advisable to apply for new registrations to cover the newly adopted features of the brand.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 29, 2024

Tech giants Nokia and Oppo enter into a cross-licensing agreement ending their patent disputes across multiple jurisdictions! The court held that the exclusive copyright of the plaintiff has been established in a previous suit and thus, the defendants do not have independent right to telecast the music videos.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 1, 2022

It operates many domains in various jurisdictions under multiple brandings, and isn’t confined to the mainstream movie and TV show ‘niches’ either. Sony Music certainly hopes that will be enough. Image Credit: Jimmy Nilsson Masth ( Unsplash License ). Quad9 DNS Resolver Dispute. And momentum is building.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

It seeks to address questions of how copyright generates income and how distributions of profits are allocated in the publishing, film and music industries. The role of celebrity, women and consumer markets in the music industry’ looks at the role of intellectual property in the rise of a technology company.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 6, 2021

William Patry studied music and then law. University College London | CPD Courses for Winter & Spring 2022 UCL’s Institute of Brand and Innovation Law is delighted to present its online courses for Winter & Spring 2022. (Montreal time), the new ALAI Canada Conference will be held on Zoom. The role is based in London (West End).

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 18, 2024

Companies rely on intellectual property (“IP”) rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) states, ” a trademark protects brand names and logos used on goods and services. As the U.S. Copyright Office. A patent protects an invention.

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The TTABlog

OCTOBER 29, 2021

November 3, 2021 - 2 PM: In re Danica Patrick Brands, LLC , Serial No. November 2, 2021 - 10 AM: In re Garan Services Corp. 88674888 [Section 2(d) refusal of MATCH STUDIO for "clothing, namely, tops and bottoms," in view of the mark MATCH in standard character and design form for overlapping clothing items.]

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JUNE 16, 2022

As major fashion brands launch their own non-fungible tokens, others are testing the limits of trademark enforcement in the digital realm, say Cynthia Walden and Sarah Kelleher of Fish & Richardson. Now, luxury brands and other apparel and consumer goods companies are diving in. NFTs are H ere to Stay. To File or Not to File.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

If you see fair use as a statutory license to use the old work under conditions that justify the use, then some of those conditions are about use of copy. That should constrain use and licensing of the works if market separation into strata by value matters. Q: Is Prince selling a work or a brand? Prince is work plus embodiment.

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