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IT’S THE COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT FOR ME: WHY CLAIMS AGAINST MEME CONTENT SHOULD NOT MATTER

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Memes utilize pop culture content, such as movies, television shows, and other various forms of media, often in a parodic way. 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] By: Taylor Bussey.

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Why Netflix’s “Bridgerton” Lawsuit is Good for Fan Fiction

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The full story behind Netflix’s copyright infringement lawsuit against Barlow & Bear, and why it’s actually a win for the fan fiction community. When it comes to copyright cases, Netflix has seen stranger things. First, as far as copyright cases go, this one’s easy.

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Bankruptcy Trustee Sues Over “Muppet Babies” Reboot

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Nearly a year after a screenwriter’s lawsuit over Disney’s “Muppet Babies” reboot was dismissed, the trustee of Jeffrey Scott’s bankruptcy estate has filed a new complaint alleging copyright infringement in a production bible and scripts from the original series. Does the Bankruptcy Trustee Have a Case?

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With Friends Like These: Copyright Implications Of Novelists Drawing Inspiration From The Real Lives They Cross

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Larson also sought a declaration that she owns the copyright to The Kindest and that the letter in the short story does not infringe Dorland’s copyright. Dorland counterclaimed for copyright infringement, claiming that Larson’s use of Dorland’s letter was a violation of intellectual property law.

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Ninth Circuit Reaffirms the “Server Test” for Direct Infringement of the Public Display Right — Hunley v. Instagram, LLC (Guest Blog Post)

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How are photographers supposed to get the attention of those publishers without displaying samples of their work? In other words, the gist of the case is whether the photographers surrender their right to exclude others by voluntarily posting their own photos to social media. This case concerns only the public display right. “To

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Tattoo Artist’s Trial Win is a Loss for Bodily Autonomy, Free Speech

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In addition, in granting Alexander’s motion for partial summary judgment, the court found that Alexander held valid copyrights in the tattoo designs at issue and that defendants copied those works. Some of Randy Orton’s tattoos from Catherine Alexander’s copyright applications. What Happened. Skull arm design.

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NFT Update:  5 Recent Lawsuits Show a Glimpse into Future Legal Battles Involving NFTs 

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Although none has reached a resolution, these private civil actions highlight various legal theories of liability that could arise when participating in the NFT market, including claims for copyright infringement, trademark infringement, breach of contract and violations of securities laws. Damon Dash. Roc-A-Fella Records Inc.