The IPKat

MAY 12, 2023

When one hears the claims of copyright infringement, confidential information and employment claims one can readily assume that this is an employer/ex-employee dispute. The Judge stated: " It is a theme of Mr Aughton's evidence that he feels a strong sense of ownership of the software that he wrote for PQ.

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Nelligan Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Today, tattoos serve as deeply intimate expressions of identity and selfhood, with each design narrating a unique tale and mirroring the innermost musings, sentiments, and escapades of the wearer. In the realm of tattoo artistry, the tango between creativity and copyright law is a delicate affair, riddled with complexities and nuances.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Today, we begin with developments in the copyright field. CPL Industries Limited , dismissed an appeal from the High Court in a copyright infringement, trademark infringement and passing-off suit between two pharmaceutical companies. In January , the Court of Appeal in Nigeria in Morison Industries Plc V.

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

In turn, this attracts interest from businesses ranging from fashion and sports brands, sport teams, designers, game developers, and other content owners. The purpose of copyrights is to protect creative works, including writings, from infringement. Ownership and Enforcement. Copyright Ownership.

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43(B)log

MAY 19, 2023

Roblox sued for copyright infringement, false advertising, trademark infringement, false association and false designation of origin, trade dress infringement, intentional interference with contractual relations, breach of contract, and false advertising and unfair competition under California law.

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Intepat

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This burgeoning genre is not only pushing the boundaries of artistic expression but also challenging the established norms of copyright ownership. This blog post embarks on a comprehensive journey to unravel the complex issue of copyright ownership in AI-generated art.

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CopyrightsWorld

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

For photographers and image creators, digital photos’ infringement is a cruel reality. Copyright infringement of digital photos differs in important ways from infringement in the markets of music and movies. Get proof of ownership by registering your copyright. Based on statistics , 2.5 Watermark your work.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 27, 2023

They all follow the same format, asking Google to remove links to copyright-infringing t-shirts from search results. Again, the takedown requests target several stores that sell clothing with a print of this meme, with ‘Musk’ claiming ownership of the memes themselves.

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CopyrightsWorld

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Copyright infringement and how to stop it is a question in the minds of most of us these days. Google’s Transparency report which is compliant with the DMCA is mentioning over 5 billion Urls being delisted due to copyright infringement. Copyright basics still apply in the digital world. Conclusion.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

National competent authority: The Protocol makes provisions for ARIPO Member State to designate a "national competent authority" that would be responsible for undertaking the registration of copyright at the national level or designate ARIPO to undertake that responsibility on its behalf. See Article 6.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 31, 2023

It provides an unmatched degree of design and layout possibilities. Not to mention, it allows for almost infinite expansion, allowing marketers to design apparel of any size. The players can collect up to 30 NFTs in the game, 10 of which are designed by the artist Beeple [i].

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IPilogue

JUNE 21, 2022

sued StockX LLC for trademark infringement, false designation of origin, trademark dilution, and related causes. NFTs are unique digital assets that are digital representations of ownership of real-world items. Anita Gogia is an IPilogue Writer and an incoming 2L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. The Nike Suit.

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CopyrightsWorld

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

This article is part of our series showcasing well-known copyright ownership cases from the music and film industries, technology, and more. This week’s post looks at three well-known copyright infringement cases involving tech giants battling each other over ownership rights. Apple vs. Microsoft.

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Copyright Lately

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

That order actually topped my list of the 5 Worst Copyright Decisions of 2020 because, by sending the case to a jury, the court effectively ruled that anyone with a tattoo is not in control of the uses to which his or her likeness is put. A plaintiff typically has the burden at trial to prove ownership of a valid copyright.

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43(B)log

JULY 20, 2022

CC has a recent trademark registration for a design mark “consist[ing] of the stylized wording ‘COLOR COPPER.COM”, [with] a diamond shape between the wording ‘COLOR’ and ‘COPPER’ made up of four smaller diamonds, each diamond having a pattern inside of it,” COPPER.COM disclaimed. There’s a similar copyright registration for this site.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The company was found liable for copyright infringement and breach of contract for using the actor’s photographs picture for advertisements between December 2014 and April 2015 without getting his permission or authorization. The photographer, Esther Umoh called this person out for copyright infringement on social media platform “X”.

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Traverse Legal Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Manuscripts, designs and art can all be classified as intellectual property. An NFT, or “non-fungible token” is a token added to a blockchain that links ownership to unique digital items (images, video files, audio files, artworks, etc.). An NFT shows proof of ownership for a digital object. Copyrighting vs Trademarking NFTs.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 6, 2024

The Holding Company, LLC, having the appropriate abbreviation “THC,” alleges ownership of intellectual property in a “lifestyle brand” that has “gained traction with young consumers. ” Some of THC’s intellectual property include designs of the terms WHOA!, by themselves.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2021

The plaintiffs claim copyright ownership in wedding dress designs. They also claim that knockoff retailers are infringing those rights. The issue is whether Cloudflare materially contributes to the infringement. The court says “Simply providing services to a copyright infringer” isn’t enough.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Publishers Hachette, HarperCollins, John Wiley, and Penguin Random House filed a lawsuit, equating IA’s controlled digital lending (CDL) operation to copyright infringement. Earlier this year a New York Federal court concluded that the library is indeed liable for copyright infringement.

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Corsearch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Intellectual property rights are defined as legal rights that protect the ownership of artistic, literary, and other creative works. You should prepare links and screenshots as evidence for your claims of copyright, or trademark, patent, or design right infringement on Alibaba.

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Olartemoure Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The virtual universe Decentraland hosted in March 2022, the first Metaverse Fashion Week which was a success, as it featured more than 70 brands, artists and designers. Companies are filing new trademark applications for their metaverse names (words), phrases, logos, and designs before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Dorland’s copyright infringement claims were allowed, while her claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress was denied.? . In order to prove copyright infringement , Ms. Dorland will need to show: (1) ownership of a valid copyright, and (2) copying of constituent elements of the work that are original.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 4, 2023

In turn, this attracts interest from businesses ranging from fashion and sports brands, sport teams, designers, game developers, and other content owners. The purpose of copyrights is to protect creative works, including writings, from infringement. Ownership and Enforcement. Copyright Ownership.

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 27, 2021

However, that is just the latest in a decade-long history of discussing copyright, plagiarism and other authorship issues as they pertain to Halloween and horror. So, this year we’re going to take a look back at the various tales of copyright infringement and/or plagiarism that we’ve looked at over the years.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 13, 2024

Image Sources: Shutterstock] Basic understanding of Copyright Copyright is a legal theory that provides artists complete ownership over their creative works, preventing unauthorised use and copying. A linguistic model lacks the kind of human imagination required to develop logos or designs.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 14, 2022

Earlier this year, the RIAA went after NFT marketplace HitPiece, describing it as a scam site designed to lead fans to believe that they had bought artist-endorsed collectibles. In a Variety op-ed published in March, RIAA CEO Mitch Glazier wrote that the problem is much bigger as many more sites are selling ‘infringing’ NFTs.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 7, 2024

” The Premier League is particularly scathing in its commentary, noting that Host Palace “takes no action whatsoever to cease the copyright infringement that it is well aware occurs across its network every week.” law enforcement in a sweep designed to protect the FIFA World Cup. tv, it remained operational.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Copyright protects the producers of any original work, and is relevant to almost all businesses, not just those in the creative industry. Adequate copyright protection can form an important part of an IPR protection strategy. Businesses regularly create articles, photographs, drawings, designs, models, websites, computer software, etc.,

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Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2021

T he creator of Donkey Kong, now-legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto , says he picked the name “Donkey Kong” because he wanted a name that conveyed the idea of a “stupid ape.”

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 19, 2023

AI tools offer unprecedented assistance in content creation, from automated editing to graphic design, and push the boundaries of creativity. This article explores the intricate world of AI and copyright, providing insights and guidance for those at the forefront of digital content creation. Understanding the U.S.

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Traverse Legal Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2023

AI tools offer unprecedented assistance in content creation, from automated editing to graphic design, and push the boundaries of creativity. This article explores the intricate world of AI and copyright, providing insights and guidance for those at the forefront of digital content creation. Understanding the U.S.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The email doesn’t mention Byrne by name (a red flag in itself) but attempts to achieve the same goals: link to a site, credit the ‘source’, and Byrne won’t get sued for copyright infringement. The image referenced in the email as being the original, copyrighted image, is suspiciously hosted on Imgur.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 6, 2022

Babybus runs a competitive channel that Moonbug believes infringes its copyrights. An example: Moonbug submitted takedown notices to YouTube covering at least 70 videos and sued Babybus for copyright infringement. Ozimals. * Another Copyright Owner Sent a Defective Takedown Notice and Faced 512(f) Liability–Rosen v.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In all cases, whether on physical cartridges or supplied as digital downloads, Switch games contain security measures designed to prevent copying or being run on unauthorized devices. Instead, users of Yuzu need to obtain Nintendo games from elsewhere, in most cases those pre-ripped by others and placed online for download.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 17, 2022

Recently, this Kat reported on Beyoncé’s decision to remove a sample from her song, after Kelis took to social media to complain, even though the rights had been cleared and there was no copyright infringement. As I explained in the Guardian : “It doesn’t matter that Beyoncé didn’t actually infringe Kelis’s rights.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 28, 2023

As such, we will not have definitive answers on ownership and protection of AI-generated works for years to come. In the legal context, however, plagiarism is more properly referred to as “copyright infringement.” This can help avoid any disputes over copyright ownership down the line.

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