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NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Life Music Inc, representing songwriters Gloria Parker and Barney Young, filed a lawsuit against Disney and others involved in the film alleging that the Disney version of Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious violated the copyright of their 1951 song Supercalafajalistickespeealadojus. Why It’s Worth Remembering. Bottom Line.

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MARCH 23, 2024

Music lawyer Tamera Bennett and TV lawyer Gordon Firemark discuss: Was “Over The Rainbow” copied; Was the script of “The Holdovers” copied; This month a “loyalty certificate” is original enough for copyright protection compared to the case we discussed in Episode 165; Legal strategies are shifting in AI cases toward removal of copyright management (..)

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MAY 23, 2022

However, the labels argue that Bright House was clearly in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and that the court should find in favor of them. 2: German carmaker Audi, Ad Agency M&C Saatchi Apologize for Copyright Infringement in Video Campaign with Hong Kong’s Andy Lau.

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AUGUST 11, 2022

1: Microsoft Sues “Black Market” Software Distributor for TM and Copyright Infringement. First off today, Christina Tabacco at Law Street reports that Microsoft has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against The Search People Enterprises over allegations that the company distributed pirated copies of Microsoft products.

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DECEMBER 6, 2022

1: Freeplay Sues CNN Over Music Used in News Reports. First off today, Chris Cooke at Complete Music Update reports that the music production company Freeplay music has filed a lawsuit against CNN, alleging that the news organization used their music in news segments without a license.

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AUGUST 5, 2021

Furthermore, since a copyright lawsuit can only be brought by a rightsholder, not a licensing agency, it will be up to authors and/or publishers to file a copyright infringement lawsuit against the university. 2: Now Sony Music Sues Energy Drink Brand Bang Over Unlicensed Music in Social Media Videos.

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MARCH 25, 2024

Tennessee passes ELVIS Act, Spanish judge blocks 8 million Telegram users and Universal settles copyright termination dispute. The post 3 Count: ELVIS Impersonation appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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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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NOVEMBER 30, 2022

First off today, Manish Singh at TechCrunch reports that the messaging platform Telegram has disclosed names, phone numbers and IP addresses of administrators that are accused of operating copyright-infringing channels on the service. The post 3 Count: Public Telegram appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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JULY 25, 2022

1: Ninth Circuit Boosts Efforts to Sue Overseas Copyright Infringers. First off today, Edvard Pettersson at Courthouse News Service reports that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has revived a copyright infringement lawsuit that was filed against the Vietnamese company VNG Group.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

First off today, Andy Maxwell at Torrentfreak writes that the team behind the H3 Podcast has asked for the lawsuit against them to be dismissed, saying that the lawsuit is incorrect as a matter of law as they did not commit any copyright infringement. The post 3 Count: Quad 9 appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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MARCH 7, 2022

First off today, Bill Donahue at Billboard reports that pop musician Dua Lipa has been hit with a second lawsuit over her hit song Levitating , as a pair of different accusers have accused her of copyright infringement. The post 3 Count: Pop Trio appeared first on Plagiarism Today. This news lawsuit was filed by songwriters L.

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AUGUST 31, 2022

1: Sony Music sues Triller Claiming Copyright Infringement, Alleging it is Owed Millions. Though the lawsuit lists less than 100 songs, Sony alleges that Triller has withheld payments for royalties on music that they stream over their service. The post 3 Count: Triller Fight appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

First off today, Blake Brittain at Reuters reports that the musician Cher has filed a lawsuit against Mary Bono, the widow of Cher’s late music partner Sony Bono, to try and prevent the Bono estate from terminating her rights to the duo’s music. 3: KLF Assert Justified and Ancient Copyright Claim to Block Documentary.

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JUNE 28, 2022

1: BET Must Face Copyright Claim Over ‘House Party’ Web Show. First off today, Blake Brittain at Reuters reports that Black Entertainment Television (BET) will have to face a copyright infringement lawsuit by Walkie Check Productions over BET’s Instagram Live show House Party.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Olivia Rodrigo rose to stardom this year when her song Drivers License dominated pop music charts across the world. Rodrigo has come under fire for copyright theft and plagiarism for her songs Deja Vu and Good 4 U. Despite the similarities, some are arguing it’s questionable if Rodrigo committed copyright theft.

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APRIL 25, 2022

1: Dan + Shay, Justin Bieber Sued for ‘10,000 Hours’ Copyright Infringement. First off today, Mathew Lemkuehler at The Tennessean reports that a new lawsuit claims the song 10,000 Hours , performed by Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber, is a copyright infringement of an earlier work.

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OCTOBER 13, 2022

Lynn sued allegiging that those prints were a copyright infringement. 2: Textile Designer Sues Zulily for Copyright Infringement. The move also comes after new for-profit PROs were launched, including SESAC and Global Music Rights. The post 3 Count: Warhol Battle appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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MARCH 10, 2022

First off today, Ryan Naumann at Radar Online reports that photographer Al Pereira has filed a lawsuit against the rapper Nas claiming copyright infringement over a post on social media. 2: Banilla Games Sues Copyright Infringers. The post 3 Count: iTunes DRM appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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OCTOBER 24, 2022

1: Cardi B Wins California Jury Trial in Art Copyright Infringement Case. ” 3: In Japan, Music Schools Don’t Need to Pay Copyright Fees for Students to Learn Music, the Supreme Court Rules. The post 3 Count: Cardi Be Victorious appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?

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FEBRUARY 2, 2022

1: Sony Music Ends Copyright Fight with Gymshark Over Social Media Posts. First off today, Blake Brittain at Reuters reports that Sony Music and UK fitness apparel brand Gymshark have settled their lawsuit over Gymshark’s alleged use of Sony’s music in social media posts.

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JANUARY 26, 2022

1: Music Archive Wolfgang’s Vault Resolves Copyright Fight Over Concert Recordings. 2: Google Drive Flags Text Files Containing ‘1’ as a Copyright Infringement. The post 3 Count: Leaving the Vault appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?

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MAY 24, 2022

2: Copyright Infringement: Court Fixes May 25 to Hear Motion for Injunction Against Transcorp Hilton. million) in damages for the alleged copyright infringements. 3: PokerPaint Copyright Thief Brett Butz Called Out as WSOP Beckons. The post 3 Count: Fast Movies appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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IP.com

MARCH 12, 2024

To put that in perspective, the music industry was valued at $19.1 That means the gaming industry is making more than eight times as much money as the music industry and almost four times as much as the movie industry. This includes revenue from console games, PC games, mobile games, and e-sports. billion with an estimated $583.69

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AUGUST 26, 2021

1: Tommy Vext Sued by Bad Wolves’ Label for Copyright Infringement. First off today, Philip Trapp at Loudwire reports that the battle between the Bad Wolves and their former lead singer Tommy Vext has taken an additional turn, with the band’s label suing Vext for copyright infringement.

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MARCH 21, 2022

1: US Senators Introduce SMART Copyright Act of 2022. First off today, Buddy Iahn at The Music Universe reports that U.S. Senators Thom Tillis and Patrick Leahy have introduced the SMART Copyright Act, a bipartisan bill that aims to reform the notice and takedown system. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

1: The Texas Chainsaw Copyright Infringement? Bastrop County Business Sued by Film Copyright owner. The judge in the case recently agreed that Apple could be held liable for recordings available in the iTunes Store, but said that Apple was not a willful infringer, greatly limiting potential damages.

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AUGUST 2, 2021

1: Manhattan Judge Rejects ‘Server Test’ for Internet Copyright Infringement. District Court Judge Jed Rakoff has issued a controversial ruling denying the “server test” of copyright law and ruling that embedding images can be an infringement of copyright law. ” As such, Warner Bros.,

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

That prompted the lawsuit for copyright infringement. However, a judge has dismissed the lawsuit, arguing that one of the key issues in the case is whether Bundy holds the copyright in question. 3: Music Publishers Propose Higher Streaming Payments.

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JULY 21, 2022

3: Lewis Black sues Pandora for $10 Million Over Copyright Infringement. The issue is that, according to Black, recorded comedy is similar to music in that it has two copyrights, one on the composition and one on the recording. The post 3 Count: Back in Black appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The post 3 Count: Stranger Dancing appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Sam Smith and Normani escape Dancing with a Stranger lawsuit, ACE shuts down three Egyptian pirate networks and more!

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APRIL 27, 2022

2: Kanye West’s King Crimson Sample in ‘Power’ Sparks Lawsuit Against Universal Music. Yossman at Variety reports that Kanye West’s 2010 song Power has drawn a lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over a sample the song contains of the King Crimson’s song 21st Century Schizoid Man. Next up today, K.J.

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OCTOBER 5, 2021

3: Bad Bunny, Tainy, and More Sued for Copyright Infringement Over “Safaera”. Finally today, Matthew Ismael Ruiz at Pitchfork reports that a music rightsholder has filed a lawsuit against Bad Bunny along with several collaborators on the track Safaera claiming that the rapper failed to license several samples that he used.

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IPilogue

MAY 6, 2022

Dua Lipa’s 2020 pop hit “Levitating” is facing copyright infringement lawsuits as of March 2022. Copyright infringement proceedings are the best course of action for instances of song stealing, but are often expensive and difficult to win, as a complainant must demonstrate more than ‘alike sounds’ or ‘similar vibes’.

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

1: RIAA Flags ‘Artificial Intelligence’ Music Mixer as Emerging Copyright Threat. Those recommendations include a slew of familiar names, but also a new one, “AI-based” music mixers and extractors. The post 3 Count: Noisy Hill appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?

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MARCH 9, 2022

1: Cox Moves to Overturn $1 Billion Music Suit. Back in 2019, a jury verdict found that Cox was not doing enough on its network to deter piracy and, as such, awarded a group of some 53 music publishers a $1 billion judgment for some 10,000 instances of copyright infringement by Cox customers.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Figure Skaters and NBC Sued for Copyright Infringement Over Song Used in Olympic Routine. figure skaters along with NBC have been hit with a lawsuit by the musical due the Heavy Young Heathens over an Olympic performance that saw the skaters use their version of House of the Rising Sun.

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