LexBlog IP

JANUARY 10, 2023

In other words, unless data was copied or exfiltrated by the attacker, there is not a breach. The reasonableness of a business’ safeguards, the adequacy of its investigation, and the speed of its remediation response could all be subject to scrutiny in the event of litigation or a regulatory investigation.

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The IPKat

JULY 20, 2023

What those references have in common is that both were made in the field of broadcasting and concern issues of private copying under Article 5(2)(b) of the InfoSoc Directive. In this specific case, the question is whether broadcasters are entitled to fair compensation for private copying of fixations of their broadcasts.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 29, 2022

When movies are recorded directly from cinema screens, the resulting pirate copy is known as a ‘cam’, regardless of the device used – camcorder or otherwise. Our report published late November provides more detail and last week an FDA/FCPA newsletter dated December 20 ( pdf ) confirmed events as reported.

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Plagiarism Today

MAY 19, 2022

2: Delhi HC Seeks Expert Help on Whether Event Firms Need License to Play Music at Weddings. Next up today, The Wire reports that the Delhi High Court is seeking an outside expert to assist in determining whether event firms in the country should be required to obtain a license to play music at weddings and other gatherings.

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Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Both books are non-fiction examinations of the story that inspired the book Doctor Zhivago, though Pasternak alleges that Prescott copied a significant portion of her selection, structure and arrangement in seven chapters from TSWK. 3: NitroTV Hit with $51m Piracy Damages.

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The gas station was a filming location for the 1974 film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and, since the film’s release, the station has played host to conventions, meet and greets and other events. According to the lawsuit, Apple and other tech companies were selling and distributing unlicensed copies of their songs.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Legitimate Request For Data Relating to Two Events ASSOProvider’s request seeks data connected to two reported overblocking events. Copies of blocking tickets sent to the Piracy Shield platform on Feb. Copies of blocking revocation tickets sent on the same days. 14, 15 and 24.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 11, 2024

The researchers used this ‘natural’ event to see if the takedowns impacted legitimate streaming activity of TV shows on iQIYI, one of China’s most popular subscription streaming platforms. The researchers analyzed whether the mass takedown event impacted demand for subscription-only ‘VIP’ shows in any way.

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

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. Russell Brown and Sandy Linzer, who claim that Levitating is a copy of two of their songs, 1979s Wiggle and Giggle All Night and 1980s Don Diablo.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Unauthorized views of UFC events have taken off in recent years. The problem isn’t limited to people who record or stream UFC events on their phones. This is a problem, since the value of UFC recordings and live streams diminishes quickly after the event is over.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 5, 2023

While no digital content is ever entirely immune from being copied and distributed illegally, photographs and other images are especially vulnerable. Tools enabling users to download, copy, share, and then ultimately mass distribute images exist in, or are accessible from, most phones, tablets, and computers.

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IP Law 360

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The organization that runs competitive cheerleading nationally is suing a pair of startups for alleged trademark infringement in Florida federal court, accusing the rivals of copying its logo and part of the name of its signature event.

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

And in the event that someone copies your brand, or there is litigation related to your trademark or brand, having that registration makes a tremendous difference. It generally is going to make your case stronger and easier and quicker to resolve if somebody copies your brand name. It gives you presumptions in court.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 31, 2023

If any other person makes an unauthorized copy of that work, the owner shall have a right of action against him. While direct copying can easily be proven by showing that the defendant produced an exact copy of the original, indirect copying is a more complex event since it involves a modification of the original work.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 28, 2024

Free Mickey On January 1, many people celebrated the public domain event by uploading “Steamboat Willie” to YouTube and elsewhere. We searched a few torrent and streaming sites for a copy of “Steamboat Willie”, both before and after it entered the public domain, without result.

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The IPKat

MARCH 12, 2024

Eleonora Rosati informed readers of the upcoming Fashion Law London event on AI in Fashion. The post evaluates whether a brand’s reproduction of a design comprised of an unauthorized use of their own trade mark in 3D form can be considered as design copying. The book can be purchased here with a special discount until 7 April 2024.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Most viewers will do so through authorized services but events like this draw massive pirate audiences as well. However, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see similar requests in the future for other sporting events. As previously reported, Canada does have some experience in tackling live event piracy.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

It’s also a special event for movie pirates. And in anticipation of the big day, pirated copies of award-screeners would often leak early. Last year, a high-quality copy of all Oscar contenders was available before the awards, and this year 88% leaked already. From 100% to 9%. Screeners are Rate, Leaks Aren’t.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

“The Service is advertised on the flyer as a subscription-based service providing more than 10,000 live channels, sports programs, movies, and pay-per-view events, among other content, all for a low price ranging from approximately $10 to $15 per month,” the lawsuit claims.

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Plagiarism Today

APRIL 13, 2022

It was how many famous comedians broke out onto the national stage, and many of its characters, segments and events are among the most widely recognized in the world. Karen tries to claim that they might have copied her paper, but the teacher doesn’t fall for it and gives her an “F”. Understanding the Plagiarism.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 19, 2022

That symbol helps warn others that you are protected, that this is valuable to you, that there is likely to be a problem if they copy it. But in the event that you do have to go to court to enforce your trademark rights, having that registration again provides tremendous value because it allows you to seek more damages.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

An event organized by Spanish football league LaLiga took place at the Museum of Arts and Sciences of Valencia yesterday. While it may well have restricted the availability of dozens of apps, LaLiga is in no position to do anything about the copies that have already been downloaded and installed on users’ phones.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Unauthorized Copies and Derivatives. “To the extent these services, or their partners, are training their AI models using our members’ music, that use is unauthorized and infringes our members’ rights by making unauthorized copies of our members works.

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 3, 2021

However, some 25 years later, new attention would be drawn to the song due to events taking place thousands of miles away, in Tokyo, Japan. First, it might seem bold to copy from a national anthem. Even if unattributed copying flies under the radar for an extended period of time, there’s still many ways it can be found out.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 20, 2023

The basic facts don’t appear to be in dispute; Nintendo informed 1fichier that it had found pirated copies of its games on the service, but 1fichier refused to take them down. Nintendo has been locked in a legal battle with French file-hosting service 1fichier for the past five years. Why Would 1fichier Deliberately Expose Itself?

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 17, 2022

In any event, pressing the button takes the user straight to Sci-hub where the corresponding paper may be downloaded for free (rather than a minimum of £127.50 In any event, Wierenga advises users to be cautious, depending on the law in their region. for the book in the example above). . Please contribute new websites!”

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The limitation with an unregistered design is that it merely confers the right to prevent third parties from using a design only when it occurs as a consequence of the copying the protected design. Unfair competition may protect your fashion items against copying in two scenarios.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 28, 2023

Their events attract millions of viewers and are monetized through multi-billion dollar licensing deals and expensive PPV events. When it takes several hours before an online service provider (OSP) responds to a DMCA notice, that’s practically useless as the live event has already ended by then. Whether U.S.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 7, 2021

In May, Triller filed a lawsuit against the H3 Podcast, claiming that by showing a portion of the Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren fight event on YouTube, the defendants breached the company’s rights. ‘Unlisted’ Video Was a “Bootlegged” Copy. In its opposition, Triller moves directly to the core of its new focus.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In a matter of weeks, the controversial Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren PPV boxing event will turn three years old and still be remembered for all that went wrong. In summary, H3 says that when it showed the fight along with biting commentary on YouTube, that was fair use, even though the video shown was sourced from a pirated copy of the PPV event.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 3, 2023

However, the court denied these motions, as there is no hard evidence that any game code was copied. This is the first time that a case like this will go before a jury, making it a landmark event. Defendants did not have access to the software Bungie accuses them of copying,” defendants note in a pretrial statement.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 8, 2023

Adjusted for inflation, imported Japanese N64s changed hands for the equivalent of $1,400 in today’s money; a copy of Super Mario 64? According to Nintendo’s take on events, not much can be done short of removing all functionality. A snip at $165. An emulator reference, presumably.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 10, 2023

When a video goes viral, thousands of copies are made without permission, even by mainstream news outlets, other licensing companies, and some of the world’s largest copyright businesses. In addition to thousands of smaller accounts, mainstream companies including ESPN also copied the clip, as shown above. Of Course not.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Hollywood believes that these ‘cam’ copies cause significant damage to the cinema industry, an opinion shared by the UK’s Film Distributors’ Association. Events during the summer seem to have taken everyone by surprise. Movies Were Shared on TorrentGalaxy. FDA & FCPA Call For Backup.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 26, 2022

Founded more than 16 years ago, Rojadirecta is one of the oldest and most popular linking sites for sports streaming events. Italy’s largest broadcaster argued that the streaming portal facilitates mass infringement of several sports events, causing substantial damages to rightsholders.

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The IPKat

JULY 23, 2023

Copyright Eleonora Rosati analyzed the recent Advocate General Collins's Opinion in Seven.One , C-260/22, a referral on private copying. Other & Events Henry P Yang reported that the valedictory ceremony for Lord Kitchin of the UK Supreme Court will be held on Tuesday 25 July 2023.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

For popular live-streaming broadcasts, such as the Super Bowl, UFC events, and World Cup football matches, pirates often generate websites in advance to announce their unauthorized streams. “Rightsholders are able to pre-notify us of web pages that advertise they will illegally stream a live event in the future,” Google writes.

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