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Tips for Avoiding Copyright Infringement

The IP Law Blog

Many find it surprising, but there is no requirement to include a copyright notice on a work for the work to be protected by copyright law. The lack of a copyright notice does not give you permission to use the work. Copyright infringement occurs when a person or company uses another’s copyrighted work without permission.

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“El TORO LOCO”: when a Monster truck show amounts to both trade mark and copyright infringement

The IPKat

This time, this Kat has found a recent decision issued by the Tribunal Judiciaire of Paris in a dispute concerning both copyright and trade mark infringement. is the organizer of televised motor sport events called "Monster Jam". El TORO LOCO can often be seen in those events. Feld Motor Sports Inc.

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Copyright Infringement? Jury to Decide Over Landmark Destiny 2 ‘Cheating’ Suit

TorrentFreak

Over the past several years, a wave of copyright infringement lawsuits has targeted alleged cheaters and cheat makers. In July, the game company submitted motions for summary judgment to resolve the copyright infringement dispute before trial. Instead, a jury would have to decide.

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Extreme Weather Videographer Faces Copyright Infringement Hurricane

TorrentFreak

The scale of infringements sounds pretty outrageous for an independent creator and we were blown away when Clement showed us his daily copyright infringement battle in action. There’s a never-ending stream of infringements across social media platforms that seems impossible to stop, much like the weather.

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Remedies for Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Infringement

CoCal IP Law Institute

Remedies for Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Infringement Patent The remedy statute for patent infringement states, “Upon finding for the claimant the court shall award the claimant damages adequate to compensate for the infringement, but in no event less than a reasonable royalty for the use made of the invention by the infringer, together with interest (..)

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All I Want for Christmas is.Everyone to understand what copyright infringement is (not)

The IPKat

Readers may have seen that the media have picked up on a claim made against Mariah Carey for copyright infringement by her infamous song " All I Want for Christmas is You ". This appears to be a case, not of copyright infringement, but of terrible legal advice. He could have at least filed in December.

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Triller Abandons Multi-Million ‘Jake Paul’ Fight Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

TorrentFreak

Jake Paul vs Ben Askren was one the most-hyped boxing events of recent years, despite the former having limited experience in the boxing ring and the latter having none. Askren was quickly knocked out in the Triller-promoted match, giving fans poor value for their PPV spend. Well, those who paid for it, at least.