Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 13, 2024

sued Bright Data for trespass to chattels, breach of contract, tortious interference with a contract, violation of California Business and Professions Code Section 17200, and misappropriation. — For the claims related to illegal selling of scraped data, the court dismissed those because they were preempted by copyright.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 18, 2023

Moritz College of Law The copyright – contract tension Stewart Brand famously said that information wants to be free. We know, however, that many laws limit free access and use of information goods, most prominently copyright law (and IP law generally). Guy Rub , The Ohio State University Michael E.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

by guest blogger Kieran McCarthy Many characterize the law of copyright preemption of contracts as a circuit split. But that undersells the level of inconsistency in courts’ interpretations of the law of copyright preemption. But fair use isn’t a defense to a breach of contract claim.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

We will examine the fundamental ideas and rules of copyright, trademark, and patent laws as well as how they relate to various entertainment business sectors in this extensive book. Copy Right Law in the Entertainment Industry The cornerstone of intellectual property protection in the entertainment sector is copyright law.

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JIPEL Copyright Blog

APRIL 23, 2021

To get around the tangle of copyright law. There are two types of copyright registrations available for music: composition rights, which can cover lyrics and sheet music, and sound recording rights, which cover the actual recording of the song. It’s hard to understate how critical these recordings are to the industry.

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The IPKat

APRIL 15, 2024

The prompt used by the claimant in this case had been: “ Create a visual representation of two parties signing a business contract in a formal setting, such as a conference room or a law firm office in Prague. The Image was not therefore a copyright work, let alone a copyright work owned or authored by the claimant.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

With California’s unique laws on classifying independent contractors, including how “work made for hire” language is interpreted in California, businesses should pay attention to best practices for a successful partnership. The difference between employees and independent contractors is critical in California.

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IPilogue

JUNE 14, 2022

Tanzim Rashid is an IP Innovation Clinic Fellow and a 2L JD/MBA Student at Osgoode Hall Law School & the Schulich School of Business. Taylor Swift’s dispute with Big Machine Records shines a spotlight on the legal and business considerations artists should keep in mind when making decisions about how to manage their catalogue. .

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

In August 2022, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research and Innovation published a study on EU copyright and related rights and access to and reuse of scientific publications, including open access. Current EU copyright framework. The post is published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Background analysis.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 18, 2024

that allows a contracting party to limit the rights of a broadcasting organization from another contracting party when that contracting party provides fewer rights. More from our authors: International Cybersecurity and Privacy Law in Practice, Second Edition by Charlotte A. No amendment offered in public session.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 29, 2022

circles that usually contend with the type of info in question; (b) has business worth as a result of its secret; and. (c) Contract Law- the supply regarding restraint of commerce in Section 27 of the Indian Contract Act makes this clear. Copyright Law- Trade secrets are also enclosed in works protected by copyright.

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IPilogue

APRIL 5, 2022

With a SOCAN license, businesses comply with copyright laws and may play songs that are part of SOCAN’s repertoire while supporting the creators of that music. After reading the title you might be wondering, what does the cobra pose have to do with copyrights?

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

Photo by Christian Wiediger from Unsplash Part I of this annual post reporting on the copyright case law of the German Bundesgerichtshof covered decisions in the areas of copyright protection and exploitation rights, as well as exceptions and limitations. IV. Copyright contract law (Sections 31 et seqq.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

The media and entertainment (M&E) industry, comprises of a diversified range of businesses, which are frequently engaged in dissemination of creative expression and information. Or whether the agencies should be provided royalties for the same if the idea is used for marketing purposes after their contract has ended? Introduction.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 5, 2021

As previously discussed , the Copyright (Rights and Remuneration of Musicians, Etc.) Bill proposed new laws for equitable remuneration for streaming, contract adjustment, right of revocation and transparency. to modernise the law so it reflects the reality of the music industry." This bill is not about anarchy in the UK.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 2, 2023

Bungie listed six causes of action including copyright infringement, trafficking in circumvention devices contrary to the DMCA, trademark violations, and unfair competition. With Ring-1 still in business today, Bungie now appears ready to finish the job. Other defendants made poor choices too. Bungie claims that defendant Jacob W.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

The purpose of copyright, at its very basic level, finds its normative implementation in the interplay between access to protected works and the protection of the moral and material interest of creators (see Geiger, 2017 ). The purpose of copyright, its social and innovation function, is thereby seriously undermined.

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Velocity of Content

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Fast-paced organizations that rely on and invest heavily in R&D should not only regard published content as the heart of innovation, but also possess a deep appreciation of the system of copyright protecting this intellectual property. Success is dependent on collaboration, networking, and sharing information.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MARCH 14, 2024

Part I covers decisions in the areas of copyright protection and exploitation rights, as well as exceptions and limitations. Part II will focus on copyright contract law and claims under copyright law. I. Copyright protection 1. This follows from the LG’s Berlin decision in The Unknowable.

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Olartemoure Blog

AUGUST 10, 2021

While preparing a slideshow on Business Affairs and Clearance for a conference we gave to some colleagues at the beginning of this year at the Interamerican Association for Industrial Property, ASIPI, we came across with the task of putting together some tips gathered from our experience in the business.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Meme Culture Meets Copyright Law: A Guide for Businesses & Creators Memes, often humorous media fragments that spread rapidly through online sharing, are a global phenomenon that have made their way into mainstream culture. Table of Contents: Fair Use Under the Copyright Act How much risk are we talking here?

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 2, 2022

However, those familiar with copyright law, immediately began to point out flaws in the plan. Back in November 2021, copyright non-repudiation service Safe Creative announced a new system that would affix copyright information to NFTs. This, in turn, is why pirate NFTs became such big business.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 23, 2021

Copyright comes into the picture since the law safeguards the computer software and programs that are used to collect and analyze big data. Also, the European Union has a Database Directive in place as an initiative to harmonize Copyright Protection offered to databases in all Member States alike.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 13, 2022

Companies in many sectors suspended or terminated business in Russia, including prominent entertainment industry players. Sony, Universal, and Warner, for example, aren’t releasing new movies or music but existing contracts are being honored, meaning that older content is still licensed and legally available.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 11, 2023

Uberspace Responds to Court Verdict For starters, Pasche still doesn’t believe that it’s clear that youtube-dl violates copyright law. More importantly for his own business, however, is the court’s finding that a hosting company can be held liable for doubting the validity of a takedown request.

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Barry Sookman

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

no implied term of non infringement in design contract, what about an implied condition of title? Orders In Council – implementing term extension to Copyright Act now in force. McCarthy Tétrault’s expertise recognized in Lexpert’s Litigation Special Edition and Top 10 Business Decisions | M… [link] 2022-11-23.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

4] Copyright Act 1957 [5] Sports.ndtv.com/football/bastian-schweinsteiger-sues-hong-kong-company [6] Indiatoday.in/sports/singapore-billionaire-acquires-ronaldo-image-rights ii] 2003 VIIAD Delhi 405, 2003 (26) PTC 245 Del, 2004 (1) RAJ 10 [iii] The Trademarks Act, 1999.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 5, 2023

A growing number of daily releases makes India’s copyright laws particularly important in. The contract makes a significant difference when it comes to the right in respect to works utilised in films, even though the music composers in the example above may still assert a royalty claim for non-film works. Introduction.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Your trademark identifies your company as the source of goods and services related to your NFTs and digital assets (the pictures linked to your NFT smart contracts). The image of the Crypto Punk linked to the NFT placed on to the blockchain is copyright protected. The art inside the gallery is protected by COpyright law.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Copyright is a form of intellectual property that protects a creator’s exclusive right to control who reproduces or alters the product of their original creative effort. Copyright protects the producers of any original work, and is relevant to almost all businesses, not just those in the creative industry.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Welcome to the fourth and final trimester of 2021 round up of EU copyright law! In this series, we update readers every three months on developments in EU copyright law. The end of 2021 has been particularly busy. Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash. We started this rubric in the beginning of 2021. CJEU judgments.

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CopyrightsWorld

MARCH 30, 2021

If you ask any professional working on digital marketing what is the most valuable online asset for a business, you’ll get pretty the same answer. The second one is to get ownership of their copyright, know their rights under the copyright laws and how to protect them. Writers/Copywriters will certainly be an answer.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

The Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances (BTAP, hereinafter the “Treaty”) came into force on 28 April 2020 in the first thirty contracting parties (the minimum number required). It was a historic milestone in the area of rights related to copyright. A minimum but asymmetric protection. by Tito Rendas. € by Martin Senftleben. €

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Intangible assets may only make up a small fraction of a company’s total value for some businesses. These businesses must explain to lenders and investors the worth of their intellectual property and other intangible assets. Others may derive the majority of their worth from their intellectual property. Image Source: Istock].

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In that apology, Butz admitted he was “clearly ignorant about copyright laws and got defensive when it was brought to my attention.” Personally, I’m very willing to believe that Butz walked into this business with a limited understanding of copyright and that much of this was not malice on his part.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 18, 2023

Since then, Meta has been technically liable for copyright infringement whenever its users upload content reproducing Italian songs, in accordance with the new regime of direct liability as per Art. 102- septies of the Italian Copyright Law). 17 of the CDSM Directive (implemented in Italy through Art.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 19, 2022

A lot of electronic databases’ creators are willing to accept the risk and obligation of gathering a lot of raw data and then having to use it, despite the fact that the need for databases like phone directories is expanding in the business world as a whole. They are a powerful search engine that makes information easily accessible.

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