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Major Record Labels Sue Youtube-dl’s Hosting Provider

TorrentFreak

The RIAA cited the anti-circumvention provisions of the DMCA, claiming that the tool could be used to download their artists’ musical works from YouTube, in breach of copyright. “YouTube has measures to prevent users from downloading specific content, which they make use of for YouTube Movies and Music: DRM.

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Does Copyright Notice Protect a Website?

Dear Rich IP Blog

Dear Rich: Does putting "Copyright 2023" at the bottom of page pages protect it from site visitors who download an image or narrative content? Placing a copyright notice on your website is like sticking a "Keep off the grass" sign on your front lawn. Include a method for contacting you if someone wants to license content.

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3 Count: LEGO Jacket

Plagiarism Today

1: LEGO is Being Sued for Copyright Infringement Over Leather Jacket Design. As a result, he sent a cease-and-desist letter to LEGO. However, he claims that LEGO responded claiming that they had an implied license to use the jacket as part of their set. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?

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Record Labels Hit Internet Archive With New $400m+ Copyright Lawsuit

TorrentFreak

As the Internet Archive continues to deal with an adverse ruling in a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by the world’s largest publishing companies, late Friday some of the world’s largest record labels launched similar legal action in the United States. named as defendants. .”

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3 Count: Less Invincible

Plagiarism Today

Next up today, Ernesto Van der Sar at Torrentfreak writes that the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has hit back against Yout.com, alleging that the site’s bid to be declared legal is nothing but “wordplay” Yout is one of many stream ripping websites that allow users to download videos or audio tracks from YouTube.

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

TorrentFreak

Several record labels including Sony and UMG, sued the Internet Archive for copyright infringement in Manhattan federal court last year. The record labels were aware of this, they allege, as the RIAA sent a cease and desist letter on their behalf but took no further action at the time.

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Two DJ Music Piracy Cases Five Years Apart, Two Very Different Outcomes

TorrentFreak

In the last year alone, BREIN conducted 479 investigations which resulted in the shutdown of 466 illegal sites and services, including torrent and streaming sites, IPTV providers, and platforms that distribute music without an appropriate license. The service was fairly comprehensive. Operation Shut Down, Settlement Reached.

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