Plagiarism Today

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

1: Sony Music Ends Copyright Fight with Gymshark Over Social Media Posts. First off today, Blake Brittain at Reuters reports that Sony Music and UK fitness apparel brand Gymshark have settled their lawsuit over Gymshark’s alleged use of Sony’s music in social media posts.

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Corsearch

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Counterfeiting is but one threat that consumers and brands face. Brands now face a rising tide of phishing and brand impersonation designed to mislead and defraud consumers. Background Almost on daily basis brands receive reports on phishing email or websites.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 30, 2021

It is also an increasingly popular medium for infringers to illegally source and share copyrighted materials. Losing control over you work is not only frustrating, it can damage your business or brand. Fortunately, copyright law prohibits the unauthorized reproduction of a work. How is Copyright Infringed?

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Corsearch

AUGUST 24, 2023

Whether you’re looking to safeguard your established presence on Facebook or just want to prevent intellectual property infringement by third-party sellers and profiles, it’s critical to actively identify and remove counterfeits. In this blog, we outline the tools you can use to protect your brand reputation and prevent consumer confusion.

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IPilogue

AUGUST 16, 2022

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. However, the Court ultimately dismissed August’s case because they failed to prove all the necessary elements of copyright infringement.

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JIPEL Copyright Blog

APRIL 26, 2021

In this case, via alleged copyright infringement. Danielle Bernstein is a 28-year-old New York City influencer and founder of the brand We Wore What (“WWW”). Perhaps the most infamous of the above scandals was the allegation of copyright infringement by The Great Eros (“TGE”). The account and its 2.6

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Corsearch

AUGUST 14, 2023

By following a series of steps, you can safeguard your brand reputation and prevent consumers from being misled. Counterfeiting is one form of trademark infringement, where exact copies of registered trademarks are used to deceive customers and pass off as your brand. Send the NOCI to vero@ebay.com or fax (801) 757-9521.

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Corsearch

JULY 18, 2023

Millions across the globe have flocked to Instagram Threads – the newest social media platform on the block. But, just how safe is it for consumers and brands? What threats do brands face on Instagram Threads? How can brands protect their IP and consumer safety on Instagram Threads? billion- strong user base [1].

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Corsearch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Within the realm of trademark infringement, counterfeiting emerges as a specific violation, wherein individuals or enterprises replicate registered trademarks verbatim to deceive customers, masquerading these imitations as genuine products from your brand.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

AstraZeneca’s brand protection journey is one of close collaboration, ‘learning by doing’, and adaptation in the face of new threats. Table of contents : • The start of AstraZeneca’s brand protection journey • Illegally diverted medicines, scams, and counterfeits – where does AstraZeneca focus its efforts? •

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Corsearch

AUGUST 2, 2023

Your business has likely collectively spent countless hours and resources to build a strong brand presence on Amazon. However, counterfeiters will continuously undermine these efforts by listing counterfeit products and passing them off under your brand name. Copyright infringement as the unauthorized use of a protected work.

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Corsearch

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

If you were told 15 years ago that a personal post on your social media could be worth millions of dollars, would you believe it? With brands continuing to explore the opportunities offered by the digital world, do NFTs present a new type of commercial opportunity or a threat? Or is the answer somewhere in between?

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Corsearch

JANUARY 23, 2024

Authentic products are being diverted from authorized channels and sold outside of the manufacturer’s control, posing significant challenges for brands, retailers, and consumers alike. Consumers may perceive the brand as less exclusive or high-quality if they can easily find authentic products at significantly lower prices.

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JIPL Online

APRIL 9, 2021

Brands have recently begun to co-opt this form of communication in an attempt to capitalize on the prevalence and effectiveness of memes. [ii] ii] Existing copyright law is ineffective in its application to new forms of digital media. iv] First, it must identify which of the competing uses is more socially valuable.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Branding has become more important than ever, particularly in developing an online presence through search engines, various online platforms, and social media. Further, the rise of the “influencer” has opened additional opportunities to deliver brands and products to targeted demographics.

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The IP Law Blog

MARCH 12, 2021

We recently discussed a new trend in celebrity copyright litigation on our YouTube channel and podcast ( The Briefing on YouTube ). Specifically, we discussed celebrities taking a stand and defending copyright claims brought by photographers against celebrities who reposted photos on their social media accounts.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Fans expressed their love for the show various ways on social media. Netflix is now suing Bear and Barlow for stealing “ valuable intellectual property ” to build their global brand. The song writing duo seemed to have crossed the line when they began profiting off the Bridgerton brand.

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43(B)log

MAY 19, 2023

WowWee’s Vice President of Brand Development & Creative Strategy, Sydney Wiseman, used her WowWee email address to create a Roblox user account and used her Roblox account to promote My Avastars dolls on social media, including videos on her TikTok account. This was enough survive the motion to dismiss.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 7, 2022

TikTok, a video-sharing platform, has quickly become one of the most popular social media platforms to date. 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. were copyright related. .”

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Given the fact that the copyright law was originally framed to protect literary and artistic works, it needs to be seen how much the law has evolved to grant protection to digitalized works. Kind of Copyright Infringement. Copyright infringement can take place in various forms in this digital era. Indian Scenario.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 3, 2023

” However, Wallshoppe does not allege Defendant knew of the specific acts of infringement at issue here—Sienna Lewis selling products featuring the Palm Design on Defendant’s website. Buzzfeed’s use of screenshots, which include all the elements of the Post, such as the Instagram branding and Ms. Verizon Media, Inc.,

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TorrentFreak

JULY 12, 2023

PornEZ Doing Business in the United States On January 18, 2023, MG Premium, the adult entertainment giant behind brands including Reality Kings, Brazzers, MOFOS, Babes.com, and Twistys, filed a copyright complaint at a California federal court. social media platforms did so via U.S.-based Building on the site’s U.S.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Her inability to control social media accounts referencing her reminded me of the Hayley Paige Gutman litigation , and I will say more about this issue when I blog the JW Dant bourbon case. Why Are Pizzerias Arguing Whether Web Browsing Is Copyright Infringement?–Imapizza Food Tastes Better When Branded “McDonalds”.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 31, 2021

and Greenpeace Australia Pacific regarding the dispute between alleged trademark and copyright infringement by Greenpeace. Meanwhile, Greenpeace contended that the use of the logo was only for “fair dealing” because the use was for criticism and not for a trade secret, and as per the copyright law, this comes under fair dealing.

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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. It might not all be as perfect as all that, however, at least from the legal side of things. But Gymshark is a company valued at over $1 billion, far too large to escape anyone’s notice.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

A confidential settlement was reached in October 2020 but it’s claimed that the defendant then launched Digital UniCorn Media and another service called Altered Carbon. “A complete accounting of the scope of Tusa’s infringement would undoubtedly run to thousands of Copyrighted Works,” they write.

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Corsearch

MARCH 13, 2023

If and when the author’s name is shared with the US Copyright Office, the usual term of 70 years following the author’s death then takes effect[3]. Why Mickey Mouse is still protected The copyright on Steamboat Willie is set to expire in January 2024. The short answer is no. References [1] [link] [2] [link] [3] [link]

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

SpicyIP Tidbit: Acquiesce, Copyright Infringement, and Pending Suits in Trial Courts: Highlighting SC’s Recent Remarks The Supreme Court while dealing with passing off and acquiescence in a copyright matter, urged the members of the Bar to cooperate with trial courts which are struggling with a huge pile of pending cases.

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Corsearch

DECEMBER 4, 2023

” The World Health Organization The challenges facing Reckitt Benckiser Reckitt Benckiser (RB) is a FMCG company with a large and diverse brand portfolio. Marilyn states that there are several key changes in the way infringers operate that pose unique brand protection challenges for the business: 1.

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Corsearch

DECEMBER 4, 2023

” – The World Health Organization The challenges facing Reckitt Reckitt is a FMCG company with a large and diverse brand portfolio. Marilyn states that there are several key changes in the way infringers operate that pose unique brand protection challenges for the business: 1.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Over the years, rightsholders have reported many thousands of apps, often for copyright infringement. Many of these promise free music, MP3 download functionality, and the option to download videos and music from social media sites. The RIAA is one of the entertainment industry outfits keeping an eye on Google Play.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 9, 2021

This may become tricky in the context of social media, as memes only become popular by copying and reposting. However, while memes reference and communicate with one another, any changes beyond the trivial and mechanical may meet the originality threshold, even if the later work infringes the earlier. 29 of the Copyright Act ).

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Brands are often targeted by bad actors looking to make a quick profit by stealing intellectual property and exploiting consumers. In this guide, we walk through the manual steps you can take to remove counterfeits and other infringements from both the most prominent global marketplaces and the regional powerhouses.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 24, 2023

PAP Targets Local ISP PAP describes itself on social media platforms as a “multi-sectoral Coalition, of local and international Associations, Societies & Companies, representing Thousands of Creatives in Kenya and the World.”

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

copyright law, Internet providers must terminate the accounts of repeat infringers “in appropriate circumstances.” Many ISPs have been reluctant to take such drastic measures, which triggered a wave of copyright infringement lawsuits in recent years. Internet provider RCN is among the targeted providers.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 28, 2021

In other words, one cannot avoid copyright infringement by merely reproducing a copyrighted work on a shirt or other “useful article.” While this may not apply to most costumes, this can prevent retailers from replicating images of Disney princesses and other copyrighted characters onto their clothing.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Fashion Week season is the chance for fashion brands to show their flair and dynamism by launching new creations, ready to be devoured by buyers, influencers, journalists, consumers, and unfortunately, also by competitors. Was it a tribute to Alexander McQueen or copyright infringement? Fashion show: a work of art?

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