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

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The Internet Archive is widely known for its Wayback Machine, which preserves copies of the web for future generations. The ‘ Great 78 Project ‘ received praise from curators, historians, and music fans but not all music industry insiders were happy with it.

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

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The ‘ Great 78 Project ‘ received praise from curators, historians, and music fans. However, not all music industry insiders were happy with it, as the copying took place without obtaining permission from all rightsholders. RIAA’s Cease and Desist The U.S. In a complaint filed at a U.S.

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Internet Archive Fails to Dismiss Record Labels’ Copyright Lawsuit

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The organization literally archives key parts of the Internet, copying older versions of websites to preserve them for future generations. IA’s archiving work is not limited to websites either; it also helps to permanently archive video, software, games, and music. In a complaint filed at a U.S.

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

TorrentFreak

The ‘ Great 78 Project ‘ received praise from curators, historians, and music fans. However, not all music industry insiders were happy with it, as the copying took place without obtaining permission from all rightsholders. RIAA’s Cease and Desist The U.S. In a complaint filed at a U.S.

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YTMP3 Wants Google to Identify Alleged DMCA Fraudsters

TorrentFreak

The site is regularly targeted by legitimate music industry groups, including the RIAA and BPI, who allege that the site violates the DMCA’s anti-circumvention provision. In an attempt to curtail the abuse, the site sent a cease and desist letter to Google in April, asking the search engine to begin verifying senders of DMCA notices.

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

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

” With respect to whether Babybus’ baby character infringed Moonbug’s baby, Babybus claimed that the alleged copying related to generic features found in nature. . Day to Day Imports. * Satirical Depiction in YouTube Video Gets Rough Treatment in Court. * 512(f) Preempts Tortious Interference Claim–Copy Me That v.

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Understanding Copyright, Trademark and Halloween Costumes

Plagiarism Today

This means, theoretically, that elements such as the Superman “S” can be protected by copyright because they are separate elements that are merely copied onto the clothing. Unique Industries , the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that masks broadly fall outside the “useful article” classification and do qualify for copyright protection.

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