Copyright Lately

AUGUST 2, 2022

But this time, Netflix is the one doing the suing, and it’s targeting the creators of “ The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical ” with what I’ll call “The Official Bridgerton Musical Copyright Infringement Lawsuit” (read here). Okay, But What if Bridgerton Was a Musical?

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Music Derivative Work Fair Use Cease and Desist 105

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 16, 2023

14, 2023) BONUS: More 512(f) quick links from this year: * Cinq Music Group, LLC v. Create Music Group, Inc., Heldman * Another 512(f) Claim Fails–Ningbo Mizhihe v Doe * Video Excerpts Qualify as Fair Use (and Another 512(f) Claim Fails)–Hughes v. Weiner * Fair Use – It’s the Law (for what it’s worth)–Lenz v.

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Ownership Cease and Desist Fair Use Copyright 62

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 8, 2021

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. The Crony graphic also doesn’t qualify for fair use: Nature of Use. The court rejects Goodman’s motion to dismiss.

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Fair Use Television Cease and Desist Copyright 129

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 6, 2022

“Plaintiff’s takedown letters and supporting document establish facially plausible claims of infringement, and Babybus does not allege a plausible basis for a fair use defense.” Heldman. * Another 512(f) Claim Fails–Ningbo Mizhihe v Doe. * Video Excerpts Qualify as Fair Use (and Another 512(f) Claim Fails)–Hughes v.

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Fair Use Cease and Desist Copying Copyright Infringement 95

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 29, 2023

Heldman * Another 512(f) Claim Fails–Ningbo Mizhihe v Doe * Video Excerpts Qualify as Fair Use (and Another 512(f) Claim Fails)–Hughes v. New Destiny Church * ‘Reaction’ Video Protected By Fair Use–Hosseinzadeh v. Klein * 9th Circuit Sides With Fair Use in Dancing Baby Takedown Case–Lenz v.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Heldman. * Another 512(f) Claim Fails–Ningbo Mizhihe v Doe. * Video Excerpts Qualify as Fair Use (and Another 512(f) Claim Fails)–Hughes v. New Destiny Church. * ‘Reaction’ Video Protected By Fair Use–Hosseinzadeh v. Klein. * 9th Circuit Sides With Fair Use in Dancing Baby Takedown Case–Lenz v.

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Marketing Marketing Cease and Desist Fair Use 74

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Heldman. * Another 512(f) Claim Fails–Ningbo Mizhihe v Doe. * Video Excerpts Qualify as Fair Use (and Another 512(f) Claim Fails)–Hughes v. New Destiny Church. * ‘Reaction’ Video Protected By Fair Use–Hosseinzadeh v. Klein. * 9th Circuit Sides With Fair Use in Dancing Baby Takedown Case–Lenz v.

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Cease and Desist Fair Use Copyright Blogging 84

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 15, 2022

Heldman. * Another 512(f) Claim Fails–Ningbo Mizhihe v Doe. * Video Excerpts Qualify as Fair Use (and Another 512(f) Claim Fails)–Hughes v. New Destiny Church. * ‘Reaction’ Video Protected By Fair Use–Hosseinzadeh v. Klein. * 9th Circuit Sides With Fair Use in Dancing Baby Takedown Case–Lenz v.

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Copyright Cease and Desist Fair Use Litigation 126

Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Where copyright protects works of creative authorship, such as books, movies, music, etc., Besides, even if a rightsholder did decide to target such home uses (which would likely be against their self-interest), it is almost certain that it would be found to be a fair use. However, copyright is only half the picture.

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Copyright Trademark Cease and Desist Copying 235

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 18, 2022

Heldman. * Another 512(f) Claim Fails–Ningbo Mizhihe v Doe. * Video Excerpts Qualify as Fair Use (and Another 512(f) Claim Fails)–Hughes v. New Destiny Church. * ‘Reaction’ Video Protected By Fair Use–Hosseinzadeh v. Klein. * 9th Circuit Sides With Fair Use in Dancing Baby Takedown Case–Lenz v.

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Fair Use Cease and Desist Copyright Blogging 103

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Heldman * Another 512(f) Claim Fails–Ningbo Mizhihe v Doe * Video Excerpts Qualify as Fair Use (and Another 512(f) Claim Fails)–Hughes v. New Destiny Church * ‘Reaction’ Video Protected By Fair Use–Hosseinzadeh v. Klein * 9th Circuit Sides With Fair Use in Dancing Baby Takedown Case–Lenz v.

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Fair Use Cease and Desist Copyright Ownership 63

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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Fair Use Licensing Cease and Desist Derivative Work 130

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 1, 2023

Heldman * Another 512(f) Claim Fails–Ningbo Mizhihe v Doe * Video Excerpts Qualify as Fair Use (and Another 512(f) Claim Fails)–Hughes v. New Destiny Church * ‘Reaction’ Video Protected By Fair Use–Hosseinzadeh v. Klein * 9th Circuit Sides With Fair Use in Dancing Baby Takedown Case–Lenz v.

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Fair Use Cease and Desist Contracts Ownership 102

TorrentFreak

APRIL 27, 2022

In most cases involving pirate sites, for example, the unlicensed distribution of movies, TV shows, music and games is easily determined. But would that be illegal under US copyright law? Under the doctrine of fair use, the law allows people to use portions of a copyrighted work without first obtaining permission from the owner.

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Cease and Desist Copyright Infringement Fair Use Copyright 62

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 30, 2022

The Rusty Krab court expands upon these points in its subsequent section detailing findings of law, but its discussion is fairly conclusory, mainly comprising maxims about what a parody is and isn’t rather than specific discussion of the defendants’ use and why it fails to qualify.

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Blogging Social Media Television Fair Use 90

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The court also credits the self-serving claim by the successor licensee that it considered fair use by comparing the works and evaluating if the works were being sold commercially or for other purposes. Tierra Caliente Music Group SA v. New Destiny Church. * ‘Reaction’ Video Protected By Fair Use–Hosseinzadeh v.

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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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Fair Use Licensing Cease and Desist Derivative Work 52

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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Fair Use Licensing Cease and Desist Derivative Work 52

SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

International IP Developments US Copyright Office seeks public comments on Gen AI to assess whether legislative or regulatory steps in this area are warranted. Eminem sends cease and desist notice to Vivek Ramaswamy. Asks to stop rapping to his music. Notorious B.I.G.’s

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 13, 2022

2] Dash originally planned to use SuperFarm, an NFT website, to mint and sell the NFT of the album. [3] Following the announcement, Roc-A-Fella’s attorneys sent cease-and-desist letters to SuperFarm and Dash. However, Damon lacked any individual interest in the copyright. [2] As a result, SuperFarm cancelled the auction. [5]

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