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Instagram and Facebook Users Are Engaging in Copyright Infringement?!

IPilogue

If you have ever incorporated music into your Instagram or Facebook videos, you may have committed copyright infringement. In the official pleading , they argued that Meta violated the US Copyright Act 17 USC ยง 501 for direct, induced, and contributory copyright infringement. Raenelle Manning is an IPilogue Writer and 2L J.D

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Infographic | Influencers: what you need to know about IP

Olartemoure Blog

In the world of content creation, your originality is your superpower. Provides Stronger Defense: Registration helps defend your creations better in case of disputes. Build Trust: Registered content builds trust and credibility, making content more trustworthy for followers and brands.

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3 Count: Dance Dance Lawsuit

Plagiarism Today

According to the lawsuit, Hanagami created and received a copyright registration for a dance he choreographed to Charlie Puth’s song How Long. The companies have joined together to tackle a series of sites that stream Israeli content illegally. 3: BBB Warns of Instagram Account Scam Through Fake Copyright Email.

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NASCAR Fan-Friendly Copyright Claims Needed Extra Boost to Pacify Fans

TorrentFreak

Recurring news that another established and popular content creator faces copyright issues on YouTube is something the world will have to get used to. Two screenshots, featuring copyright claims against a long list of his older videos, were headed by, “I’m getting too old for this.” What About Fair Use?

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IFRRO International Conference: Moving RROs Beyond Text

Velocity of Content

On December 2 at noon CET, CCCโ€™s Chris Kenneally will moderate, โ€œ Moving RROs Beyond Text โ€, the third of three 60 minutes symposia programmed under the overall theme, Copyright & Collective Licensing: New Demands in the Decade, as part of the IFRRO International Conference.

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OTT Platforms and Digital Piracy

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

The potential flow of advertisement traffic for this content makes them lucrative assets for any commercial establishment. The producers have broadened monetization prospects with separate licensing agreements with traditional broadcasters and OTT platforms. Most of the content on these platforms is subscription-based.

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Social Media Giants and Copyright: Instagramโ€™s Ninth Circuit Win Sets Precedent Against Photographers

The IP Law Blog

By: Weintraub Tobin Summer Associate Josh Concepcion The Ninth Circuit recently revisited the issue of โ€œembeddingโ€ content by a website and its implication for copyright infringement claims. the website displaying that copyrighted image cannot be held liable for infringement.