The IPKat

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union ( DG TAXUD ) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office ( EUIPO ) recently released the first joint annual report on EU enforcement of intellectual property rights: results at the EU border and in the EU internal market 2020.

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Plagiarism Today

MARCH 22, 2022

1: Lizzo Settles Truth Hurts Copyright Battle with Former Collaborators. First off today, Chris Cooke at Complete Music Update reports that Lizzo has reached a settlement with her former collaborators over her hit song Truth Hurts. However, now the sides have reached a confidential settlement that brings the case to an end.

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Plagiarism Today

JUNE 29, 2022

1: Appellate Court Affirms Oprah Winfrey’s Victory in Memoir Writer’s Copyright Lawsuit Over ‘Greenleaf’ Show. First off today, Adam Lasfeld at Law & Crime reports that the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of Oprah Winfrey in a lawsuit dealing with her TV series Greenleaf. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?

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BYU Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

In our June 6, 2021, blog post we reported on a lawsuit between two companies that guide prospective college students in their application process. Lehren”), claiming that Lehren copied “significant portions” of its website.Since then, Lehren has responded to these allegations. Plaintiff Ivy Coach, Inc. (“Ivy”)

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

1: The Texas Chainsaw Copyright Infringement? Bastrop County Business Sued by Film Copyright owner. According to the lawsuit, the business also plays host to some 66 items that infringe upon the copyright of the original film. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

“Plaintiffs’ Channels are retransmitted to users of the Service by circumventing the DRM technology that Plaintiffs use to protect the Channels from unauthorized access and copying. The stars predict a settlement, however) The complaint can be found here (pdf) From: TF , for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

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Plagiarism Today

MAY 11, 2022

Josh Hawley’s Move to Strip Disney’s Copyrights Called ‘Blatantly Unconstitutional’. He claims that it aims to revoke Disney’s “special” copyright protections though the law would rewrite copyright law for all creators. million settlement in 2018. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Over the past several years, a wave of copyright infringement lawsuits has targeted alleged cheaters and cheat makers. Two years ago, Bungie filed a complaint at a federal court in Seattle, accusing AimJunkies of copyright and trademark infringement, among other things. AimJunkies argued that cheating isn’t against the law.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 21, 2022

Last Thursday, the US Copyright Claims Board went live. Through this venue, hosted at the Copyright Office, copyright holders can try to recoup alleged damages outside the federal court system. The Copyright Claims Board put several safeguards in place to prevent this, but it’s certainly worth keeping an eye on.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 11, 2022

Over the past several years a wave of copyright infringement lawsuits have been filed against alleged cheaters or cheat makers. In a complaint filed at a Seattle federal court last June, Bungie accused AimJunkies.com of copyright and trademark infringement, among other things. Initially, the parties entered settlement discussions.

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JIPL Online

MARCH 15, 2021

With more content comes the increased possibility that Netflix is engaging in copyright infringement and on the receiving end of copyright infringement claims. [1] 1] This blog will briefly summarize a few of the notable copyright infringement cases Netflix has defended against in the United States. SETTLEMENT CASES.

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Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 8, 2022

1: Trio Of Radio Groups Sued By GMR Challenge Copyright Infringement Claims. First off today, Inside Radio reports that a trio of radio organizations have hit back at a lawsuit filed by Global Music Rights, saying that the claims are an example of “shotgun pleading” and are bound by the statute of limitations.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 9, 2023

Under US copyright law, Internet providers must terminate the accounts of repeat infringers “in appropriate circumstances.” Exploring a Potential Settlement RCN initially responded to the allegations with a counterattack. Specifically, they are considering a potential settlement.

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Plagiarism Today

JUNE 22, 2022

1: Ed Sheeran and Co-writers Awarded £900,000 in Costs Over Copyright Case. First off today, PA Media at The Guardian reports that Ed Sheeran and his co-authors has been warded more than £900,000 ($1,100,000) in court costs and fees over a failed copyright claim that targeted the song Shape of You. Copyright Damages Judgment.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

It’s also one of the few groups that systematically tracks copyright infringers on Usenet, one of the oldest file-sharing systems which still has millions of users. BREIN Settles with Usenet Pirates This week, BREIN reports that it settled with two members of a relatively new Usenet community. In hindsight, this was a costly decision.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 5, 2023

Take-Two Files Copyright Lawsuit In September 2021, Take-Two filed a lawsuit against the programmers, claiming that the aim of the projects was to create and distribute pirated versions of GTA 3 and Vice City. The joint stipulation of dismissal can be found here ( pdf ) From: TF , for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 28, 2022

Over the past several years a wave of copyright infringement lawsuits has targeted alleged cheaters and cheat makers. In a complaint filed at a Seattle federal court last June, Bungie accused AimJunkies.com of copyright and trademark infringement, among other things. Initially, the parties entered settlement discussions.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 12, 2021

In recent years, adult entertainment outfit Malibu Media has often been described as a copyright-trolling operation. courts, collecting millions of dollars in settlements. We haven’t witnessed the hearing ourselves but copyright attorney and YouTuber Leonard J. Accused Pirate Fight Back.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 3, 2022

Adult entertainment outfit Malibu Media has often been described as a copyright-trolling operation. courts, collecting millions of dollars in settlements. — A copy of the email, signed by both Mrs. Pelissier and Mr. Field, is available here (pdf). From: TF , for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 18, 2022

Triller alleged willful copyright infringement (for distributing, uploading, copying, and publicly displaying the fight), violations of the Federal Communications Act (interception/misuse of a satellite broadcast), and vicarious copyright infringement in respect of the infringing acts of those who allegedly viewed the fight on FilmDaily.

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Velocity of Content

APRIL 12, 2023

Half of all respondents reported a hybrid work arrangement; 30% an exclusively remote arrangement; and 20% reported being entirely on-site. To put that in perspective, 60% of employees reported working entirely on-site in 2019. Across job roles and verticals, employees reported that weekly access to at least 7.5

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BYU Copyright Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

Cases Update BYU Copyright Licensing Office,YouTube,Creative Commons January 08, 03:50 PM January 08, 03:50 PM Marenem v. Following that report, the legal process unfolded with multiple hearings and subsequent amendments to filings. On May 23, 2023, Springdale responded to Marenems allegations by submitting an answer. Oppenheimer v.

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BYU Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Over the last few years, we have posted about a number of cases that have reached quiet settlements or otherwise come to an end without us acknowledging them here. William Penn UniversityWe previously reported on this case in January of 2021. Here, we round up final updates on a few more of these cases:Yesh Music, LLC v.

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BYU Copyright Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

In her attempt to amend her complaint, Woodson argued that she was unaware of any communication notifying her about the schools intention to publish her report. Woodson responded to this email by attaching her report, which was subsequently published. ( Each party agreed to bear their own attorneys fees. Pearson Education, Inc.

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BYU Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Over the last several years, we have reported on a number of cases that have reached quiet settlements or otherwise fizzled out without us acknowledging their end. Higbee et alWe previously reported on this case here. Carrington CollegeWe previously reported on this case in late 2018. Pearson Education, Inc.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Copyright holders have tried a wide variety of legal options to tackle online piracy, including lawsuits. The settlement didn’t end the lawsuit completely as the anonymous operators of Popcorntime.app were targeted in the same case. The Report and Recommendation is not final yet and still has to be approved by the court.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

They are seeking to establish that they have an ownership stake in both the copyrights and performers’ property rights in the tracks which the band recorded between 1966 and 1970, and that they are owed unpaid royalties from Sony as a result. While likely to be of some frustration to his client, this reasoning is correct.

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IP Tech Blog

MAY 17, 2023

And the WGA has said that its writers’ using AI as a tool is acceptable: There would essentially be a robot in the writers’ room with writers supplementing their craft with AI-generated copy, but without AI wholly usurping their jobs. The Copyright Office has equivocated somewhat in its determination that AI-generated art is not protectable.

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Copyright Lately

AUGUST 10, 2021

In a 91-page report and recommendation, a magistrate judge finds that the new version of the Philadelphia Phillies’ mascot falls within the “derivative works exception” to copyright termination. Overall, the report is a bit of a mixed bag for the team. But questions still remain. 3D Mascot Turnaround of New Phillie Phanatic.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 24, 2022

When copyright holders observe an IP address sharing unauthorized content in a BitTorrent swarm, they need to match that IP address to a real-life name and physical address if they want to take things any further. Voltage Pictures, Millenium Funding, and LHF Productions regularly appear in our reporting due to their litigious nature.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Copyright law states that ISPs must terminate the accounts of subscribers repeatedly flagged as copyright infringers. An early case saw record company BMG take on Cox Communications, with the former eventually walking away with a “substantial” settlement. Potential damages could exceed a billion dollars.

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Plagiarism Today

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Though he clarified that they were not “direct copies”, he claimed there were similarities in style, color choices and techniques used that were overwhelming to him. According to reports, Hirst’s cherry blossom paintings sold for up to £2.5 million ($3.41 This raises a simple question: How is this possible.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 16, 2021

According to the movie companies, Grande knew that its customers used its service to routinely download and upload their copyrights work in breach of copyright. To support this claim, the movie companies turn to evidence handed to them as part of a settlement deal with the operator of the YTS torrent site.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Companies that own copyrighted works have the option to monetize them in any way they see fit. In some cases, people will opt to pay a settlement fee, which over hundreds or even many thousands of threats, can amount to a significant new revenue stream for the movie company. Warning Signs Appeared a Few Months Ago.

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JIPL Online

APRIL 9, 2021

Such uses are often methods of social commentary regarding the user’s own life, or more broadly, current events; they also often utilize copyrightable material. [i] ii] Existing copyright law is ineffective in its application to new forms of digital media. i] Memes are also a form of communication that distinguishes generations.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 7, 2023

Rather than terminating the accounts of persistent copyright infringers, the Internet provider looked away, they argued. As for your settlement offer, Reddit respectfully declines,” Reddit’s attorney adds. Ironically, the contested discovery date wasn’t mentioned in our reporting or that of Ars Technica.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 14, 2023

That led to an announcement last month that broadcasters, including KBS, MBC and JTBC, the Korea Film and Video Copyright Association (film producers and distributors), plus streaming platforms TVING and Wavve, were forming a coalition to fight piracy. tv and beyond, when we reported on the site last month noonoo32.tv

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