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A (More!) Problematic Plagiarism: Thinking About The Allegations Against UGC

SpicyIP

We’re pleased to bring you a guest post by Lokesh Vyas thinking through the implications of ‘authoritative’ bodies engaging in plagiarism or lifting of content, as he looks at the recent allegations of plagiarism against the University Grants Commission. You can find his earlier posts for us here. Lokesh Vyas.

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Parody under the Copyright Law

IP and Legal Filings

Since copying was for the purpose of criticism, it amounted to fair dealing and did not constitute infringement of the copyright. Anand case is the ultimate and all-encompassing test for copyright infringements involving films that are similar to original films in order to prove the levels of plagiarism or likeness.

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3 Count: Unlive PD

Plagiarism Today

Furthermore, they allege that Reelz has copied many elements from Live PD including the show’s format, the show’s hosts and the same catchphrase to name a few. 2: HC Directs Telegram to Disclose Details of Channels Violating Copyright Law. The post 3 Count: Unlive PD appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Exploring the Various Facets of Copyrights in Digital Spaces

IP and Legal Filings

Technology and copyright law. Copyright laws play a crucial role in protecting creative expressions such as literary works, artistic works and musical works. Through copyright enforcement, an exclusive right is granted to creators. International efforts to curb copyright infringement in the digital space.

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No Fair Use for Warhol Prince Photo

LexBlog IP

He gained notoriety because of how close he walked the line between outright plagiarism and transformative art. The Copyright Framework Copyright law is a legal framework that grants exclusive rights to creators and owners of original creative works.

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Weaponizing DMCA’s: How Copyright Systems are Being Abused to Restrict Speech

IPilogue

However, these were fraudulent claims that utilized a back-dating technique to fake plagiarism. Image Source: Lumen, Over thirty thousand DMCA notices reveal an organized attempt to abuse copyright law. Then, a company called UNFT News copied those articles and published them on their website but post-dated them.

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U.S. Copyright Holders Want Tougher Anti-Piracy Measures in China

TorrentFreak

The IIPA notes that China has made some progress recently, such as copyright law amendments introducing broadcasting and public performance rights for producers of sound recordings. In addition, the maximum punitive damages for copyright infringers in China was increased ten-fold.

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