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Record Labels: ‘Hisses & Crackles’ Are No License to Copy & Digitize Old Records

TorrentFreak

The Internet Archive is widely known for its Wayback Machine, which preserves copies of the web for future generations. Several record labels including Sony and UMG, sued the Internet Archive for copyright infringement in Manhattan federal court last year. ” Fair Use?

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Internet Archive Fails to Dismiss Record Labels’ Copyright Lawsuit

TorrentFreak

The organization literally archives key parts of the Internet, copying older versions of websites to preserve them for future generations. However, not all music industry insiders were happy with it, as the copying took place without obtaining permission from all rightsholders. — A copy of U.S.

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Music Labels ‘Vinyl’ Copyright Lawsuit Comes Too Late, Internet Archive Says

TorrentFreak

However, not all music industry insiders were happy with it, as the copying took place without obtaining permission from all rightsholders. However, the Internet Archive (IA) sees things differently, believing that the ‘Great 78 Project’ is fair use. RIAA’s Cease and Desist The U.S.

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Another 512(f) Claim Fails–Moonbug v. Babybus

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Babybus runs a competitive channel that Moonbug believes infringes its copyrights. An example: Moonbug submitted takedown notices to YouTube covering at least 70 videos and sued Babybus for copyright infringement. Babybus counterclaimed for 512(f). The court dismisses Bbybus’ counterclaims. Alper Automotive v.

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Music Labels ‘Gramophone’ Copyright Lawsuit Comes Too Late, Internet Archive Says

TorrentFreak

However, not all music industry insiders were happy with it, as the copying took place without obtaining permission from all rightsholders. However, the Internet Archive (IA) sees things differently, believing that the ‘Great 78 Project’ is fair use. RIAA’s Cease and Desist The U.S.

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Satirical Depiction in YouTube Video Gets Rough Treatment in Court

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

The Television Academies sued Goodman for copyright infringement, trademark infringement and dilution, and defamation. Copyright Infringement/Fair Use. The Crony graphic appeared as the video’s thumbnail image and in the video’s first 10 seconds, so it was not a de minimis use.

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Anti-Circumvention Takedowns Aren’t Covered by 512(f)–Yout v. RIAA

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

But if they want to be double-sure, send a takedown notice on any grounds other than copyright infringement and voila! Day to Day Imports. * Satirical Depiction in YouTube Video Gets Rough Treatment in Court. * 512(f) Preempts Tortious Interference Claim–Copy Me That v. You know how this claim went. 512(f) disappears entirely.