TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Several record labels including Sony and UMG, sued the Internet Archive for copyright infringement in Manhattan federal court last year. According to the Archive, many of the claims are simply too late, as they supposedly point to infringements that occurred over three years ago. ” Fair Use?

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IP Tech Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

18, 2023) , the plaintiff brought a lawsuit alleging copyright infringement because a photograph flashed on the screen during the “Tiger King 2” documentary depicted a tattoo of the now famous “Tiger King” (a/k/a “Joe Exotic”), that the plaintiff tattoo artist had inked. In Cramer v. Netflix, Inc. , 3:22-cv-131 (W.D. Koons , 467 F.3d

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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. With that, any state or common law claim that is equivalent to copyright must therefore be preempted.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 6, 2022

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. New Destiny Church. * ‘Reaction’ Video Protected By Fair Use–Hosseinzadeh v.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 8, 2021

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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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2022

One weird piece: the court implies that a copyright owner can enforce violations of access control limits deployed by third parties, i.e., RIAA could sue Yout for Yout’s violation of YouTube’s access control technology. It sought a declaratory judgment that it did not violate 17 USC 1201(a)(1) or 1202. 512(f) disappears entirely.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

18, 2023) , the plaintiff brought a lawsuit alleging copyright infringement because a photograph flashed on the screen during the “Tiger King 2” documentary depicted a tattoo of the now famous “Tiger King” (a/k/a “Joe Exotic”), that the plaintiff tattoo artist had inked. In Cramer v. Netflix, Inc. ,

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 27, 2022

Over the years we’ve published thousands of articles on copyright law, from how it works in theory to its application in full-blown lawsuits. But other copyright disputes, where infringement isn’t so obvious, can trigger new complexity and polarized legal opinions. Post Removed By Reddit For Copyright Infringement.

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The IPKat

JULY 9, 2023

This is a review of “ Copyright in the street. As its title suggests, this book focuses on the relationship between US copyright law and street art and graffiti. This book should not be perceived as a classic manual on the application of copyright to these art forms.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 30, 2022

Remember the Fifth Circuit case from 2018 holding that a real restaurant’s name could infringe trademark rights in the name of a fictional restaurant from the TV show SpongeBob SquarePants, the Krusty Krab? I predict a cease and desist letter”; “I WILL DEFINITELY BE CONTACTING NICKOLODEON TO ASK IF THIS GHETTO PLACE HAVE THE RIGHTS.”.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

A refresher: in 1998, Congress created a notice-and-takedown scheme for user-submitted items that allegedly infringe copyright. Copyright owners send takedown notices, and service providers either remove the items or lose the safe harbor. 512(f) is a cause of action for abusive takedown notices.

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Copyright Lately

AUGUST 2, 2022

The full story behind Netflix’s copyright infringement lawsuit against Barlow & Bear, and why it’s actually a win for the fan fiction community. When it comes to copyright cases, Netflix has seen stranger things. Netflix could have sent Barlow & Bear a cease and desist letter hand-delivered by Regé-Jean Page.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

s (AWF), [1] in a long-awaited decision impacting fair use under Section 107(1) of the Copyright Act. Goldsmith and, as a result, did not constitute fair use. [2] Goldsmith was not paid or credited for this use. 107), “when it conveys a different meaning or message from its source material.”

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 5, 2023

’s (AWF), [1] in a long-awaited decision impacting fair use under Section 107(1) of the Copyright Act. Goldsmith and, as a result, did not constitute fair use. [2] Goldsmith was not paid or credited for this use. Section 107 of the Copyright Act provides that “fair use of a copyrighted work.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 26, 2023

’s (AWF), [1] in a long-awaited decision impacting fair use under Section 107(1) of the Copyright Act. Goldsmith and, as a result, did not constitute fair use. [2] Goldsmith was not paid or credited for this use. Section 107 of the Copyright Act provides that “fair use of a copyrighted work.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

SpicyIP Tidbit: CGPDTM Calls for Comments and Suggestions on Different IP Manuals and Guidelines The office of the Controller General of Patents, Design and Trademarks (CGPDTM) is inviting comments from stakeholders to revamp the Patents, Designs, Trademarks, GI and Copyright Manuals and Guidelines. Deadline- October 15, 2023. Star India Pvt.

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JIPEL Copyright Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

scene in the past, things seemed to come to a head in November 2020 when Nintendo sent a cease-and-desist letter to the Tournament Organizers (TOs) of the Big House, an upcoming streamed Melee tournament, and subsequently forced them to cancel the event. Melee , know this better than anyone. The second issue comes from Slippi itself.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 13, 2022

Although none has reached a resolution, these private civil actions highlight various legal theories of liability that could arise when participating in the NFT market, including claims for copyright infringement, trademark infringement, breach of contract and violations of securities laws. Damon Dash. Roc-A-Fella Records Inc.

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