TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

It targeted an individual who had deployed cheats in Destiny 2 and as a result, now faced claims of breaching security mechanisms controlling access to a copyrighted work. For modifying the Destiny 2 game, thereby creating an unauthorized derivative work, Bungie was able to demand another $150,000.

Cease and Desist 96

Cease and Desist Derivative Work Copyright Infringement Copyright 96

JIPL Online

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Mods are beneficial for the video game industry, [3] but mods can threaten a company’s copyright exclusivity because of their status as derivative works. [4] Section 106 of the Copyright Act grants copyright holders an exclusive right to make or license derivative works based upon a previously copyrighted work. [11]

Derivative Work 59

Derivative Work Cease and Desist Blogging Litigation 59

TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Other claims in the complaint include the unlawful reproduction of copyrighted artwork and game files, plus inducing and contributing to the copyright-infringing acts of Ring-1 customers, who allegedly create unauthorized derivative works when they deploy Ring-1 cheats. Defendants Picked Off, One By One.

Settlement 111

Settlement Cease and Desist Confidentiality Social Media 111

Copyright Lately

AUGUST 2, 2022

Netflix could have sent Barlow & Bear a cease and desist letter hand-delivered by Regé-Jean Page. performances of “The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical”) or other derivative works that might compete with Netflix’s own planned live events,” including the multi-city “ Bridgerton Experience.”

Music 104

Music Derivative Work Fair Use Cease and Desist 104

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Under copyright protection, startups have the exclusive right to reproduce their works and distribute them to the public. Copyrights also provide startups with the authority to create derivative works based on their original creations. This means that no one else can copy or distribute their creations without permission.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Cease and Desist Invention Branding 52

Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

You don’t want to spend money on marketing and development only to find later that you did not receive trademark approval or received a cease and desist from another company because you were infringing on their trademark and didn’t know it.

Intellectual Property 67

Intellectual Property Invention Intellectual Property Law Design Patent 67

Intellectual Property Law Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

When Goldsmith issued a cease and desist letter claiming copyright infringement, AWF brought a declaratory judgment action asserting that its use of Goldsmith’s photograph in Orange Prince was protected under the Copyright Act’s fair use doctrine. Goldsmith was not paid or credited for this use.

Fair Use 130

Fair Use Licensing Cease and Desist Derivative Work 130