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The Lockpicking Copyright Fight

Plagiarism Today

JULY 7, 2025

The Long Haul Stock Letters Your Copyrights Online 1. What is a Copyright? Limitations of Copyright 3. Proven Industries, the manufacturers of Proven Locks, have filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against YouTuber and lockpicker Trevor McNally, better known as McNally. Finding the Host 4. Contacting the Host 5.

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Are New Copyright Registrations Valid?

Plagiarism Today

JUNE 5, 2025

With the chaos at the United States Copyright Office, alarms have been raised about potential issues with its certificates. The post Are New Copyright Registrations Valid? appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Using Copyrighted Content to Train AI: Can Licensing Bridge the Gap?

Hugh Stephens Blog

MARCH 1, 2025

Image: Shutterstock The struggle between authors (writers, artists, musicians) and AI developers over the unauthorized and uncompensated use of copyrighted works to train AI applications continues, both in the courts (here is a summary of the current state of play in the US where most of the litigation is taking place) and in the political … (..)

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Copyright Litigation in China: Some Interesting AI-Related Decisions from Chinese Courts

Hugh Stephens Blog

JUNE 1, 2025

This characterization of China is reinforced by … Continue reading "Copyright Litigation in China: Some Interesting AI-Related Decisions from Chinese Courts" The narrative is along the lines of China is an adversary with deliberately lax IP laws who has stolen and continues to steal our IP, etc..

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Mustangs, Batmobiles, and Copyright-Protected C(h)aracters

Plagiarism Today

MAY 28, 2025

The 9th Circuit has ruled that Eleanor, the Mustang from the "Gone in 60 Seconds" films, is not a copyright-protected character. The post Mustangs, Batmobiles, and Copyright-Protected C(h)aracters appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Here's why.

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Copyright, Yearbooks and the Internet

Plagiarism Today

MARCH 10, 2025

A school photographer has filed a pair of claims with the Copyright Claims Board over alleged infringement of his yearbook photos. The post Copyright, Yearbooks and the Internet appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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AI-Scraping Copyright Litigation Comes to Canada (CANLII v Caseway AI)

Hugh Stephens Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

After all the lawsuits in the US (and some in the UK) pitting various copyright holders against AI development companies alleging the AI platforms were infringing copyright by reproducing and ingesting copyrighted materials without authorization to train their algorithms to produce outputs based on the ingested content–outputs … Continue (..)

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Copyright, Cultural Issues and Canada’s General Election, 2025

Hugh Stephens Blog

MARCH 29, 2025

Image: Shutterstock (AI generated) As we complete the first few days in what is the shortest election campaign in Canadian history, the minimum 37 days required by law, where do the copyright and cultural industries stand with respect to electoral platforms and public consciousness?

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My Comments to the US Copyright Office on the Copyright Claims Board

Plagiarism Today

MAY 7, 2025

In March, the US Copyright Office asked for feedback regarding the Copyright Claims Board. The post My Comments to the US Copyright Office on the Copyright Claims Board appeared first on Plagiarism Today. These are the comments that I have filed.

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Will AI Copyright Claims Keep Standing After New Ruling?

Copyright Lately

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Why a new court win for OpenAI and a tough Supreme Court standard could leave AI copyright claims on shaky ground. A relatively obscure Supreme Court case involving the Fair Credit Reporting Act might seem like an odd fit for the high-stakes world of copyright in the age of artificial intelligence.

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The 5 Worst Copyright Decisions of 2024

Copyright Lately

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Many rulings missed the mark, but these five went the extra mile to secure their spots as the year’s worst copyright disasters. Hello and welcome to Copyright Latelys fifth annual countdown of the years biggest copyright misfires from coast to coast. Only one way to find out. On with the countdown! Netflix, Inc.

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Patent, Trademark, and Copyright: Definitions and Distinctions

Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The following is an edited transcript of my video Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Definitions and Differences. The following is an edited transcript of my video Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Definitions and Differences. Copyrights cover creative expressions and works, such as film, literature, art, photography, or music.

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If AI Tramples Copyright During its Training and Development, Should AI’s Output Benefit from Copyright Protection? Part One: Stephen Thaler

Hugh Stephens Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2024

” A Recent Entrance to Paradise”, Stephen Thaler (not protected by copyright) One of the ongoing debates about works made with generative AI is whether they qualify for copyright protection. Let’s consider the essence of copyright. Should they? What is its raison d’être? Part One: Stephen Thaler"

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Telegram Shuts Down Z-Library & Anna’s Archive Channels Over Copyright Infringement

TorrentFreak

JANUARY 15, 2025

Z-Library previously had some of its messages removed due to copyright infringement. The same copyright awareness was visible at Anna’s Archive , a popular shadow library search engine. After all, sharing or uploading copyrighted books would undoubtedly lead to trouble. What Copyright Infringements?

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Ed Sheeran Wins Copyright Appeal: 5 Things to Know

Copyright Lately

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

In a copyright battle over pop music’s building blocks, the Second Circuit delivers a win for Ed Sheeran—and for future creativity. In a decision issued Friday, the court ruled that Ed Sheeran’s 2014 song “Thinking Out Loud ” didn’t infringe the copyright in “Let’s Get It On.”

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2 Live Crew Reclaims Copyrights in Iconic Rap Hits

Copyright Lately

OCTOBER 16, 2024

A Florida jury has handed 2 Live Crew a big win, allowing them to reclaim copyrights in classic rap tracks in a long-running legal battle with Lil’ Joe Records. The post 2 Live Crew Reclaims Copyrights in Iconic Rap Hits appeared first on Copyright Lately.

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Skiplagged, American Airlines and a Bizarre Copyright Verdict

Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 17, 2024

A battle over the practice of skiplagging has created a bizarre copyright verdict that could impact the use of logos online. The post Skiplagged, American Airlines and a Bizarre Copyright Verdict appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Copyright and Realistic Baby Dolls

Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 12, 2024

You can't copyright a baby, but as one company proves, you can copyright a very specific rendition of a baby, if the copy is close enough. The post Copyright and Realistic Baby Dolls appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Why Thousands of Studies May Be in Copyright Limbo

Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Thousands of open-access studies feature images that may have copyright restrictions. The post Why Thousands of Studies May Be in Copyright Limbo appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Here's how that happened.

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Copyright and the Rankin/Bass Christmas Specials

Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 10, 2024

So who owns the copyright to these works? The post Copyright and the Rankin/Bass Christmas Specials appeared first on Plagiarism Today. The Rankin/Bass holiday specials are a Christmas tradition. Also, is Rudolph public domain?

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5 Copyright Stories to Watch in 2025

Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 2, 2025

2025 is shaping up to be a banner year for copyright news. The post 5 Copyright Stories to Watch in 2025 appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Here are five stories to watch over the next 12 months.

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Blockchain Evidence Accepted in Copyright Case

Plagiarism Today

MARCH 27, 2025

The post Blockchain Evidence Accepted in Copyright Case appeared first on Plagiarism Today. In France, a court ruled that blockchain-based evidence was compelling. However, it's not a breakthrough moment for blockchain in this space.

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How Old Bay Seasoning Sparked a Copyright Battle

Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 16, 2025

In another case before the Copyright Claims Board, a dispute that began over an Old Bay Seasoning bottle became incredibly heated. The post How Old Bay Seasoning Sparked a Copyright Battle appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Hold the Champagne: The Two AI Training/Copyright Decisions Released in the US Last Week Were a Mixed Bag for AI Developers

Hugh Stephens Blog

JULY 1, 2025

This is quite apart from whatever … Continue reading "Hold the Champagne: The Two AI Training/Copyright Decisions Released in the US Last Week Were a Mixed Bag for AI Developers"

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ICYMI: AI-Related Copyright Issues Heat Up at End of June

Copyright Alliance

JUNE 30, 2025

But the weather was not […] The post ICYMI: AI-Related Copyright Issues Heat Up at End of June appeared first on Copyright Alliance. That heat wave we recently experienced in DC was brutal—it seems like it’s all everyone was talking about (besides the so-called One Big, Beautiful Bill).

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Potential Concerns With Copyrighted Characters Entering the Public Domain

JD Supra Law

JANUARY 2, 2025

Celebrated on the first day of every year, Public Domain Day marks the day works with copyrights that expired the year prior enter the public domain. 1, 2025.

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Part Two: Copyright Office AI Report Says Creative Prompting Doesn’t Constitute Authorship

IP Watchdog

JANUARY 29, 2025

Copyright Office has released Part 2 of its multi-part artificial intelligence (AI) report, this one focusing on copyrightability of works made by or using AI. Part 1 of the report was published in July 2024 and addressed digital replicas created by AI.

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Maybe Now, Copyright Critics Know What Censorship Looks Like

The Illusion of More

APRIL 22, 2025

Twelve years ago, when I first engaged in copyright advocacy, I was surprised to discover how many critics argued that copyright rights conflict with the speech right. It would […] The post Maybe Now, Copyright Critics Know What Censorship Looks Like appeared first on The Illusion of More.

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DC Circuit Affirms Human Authorship Required for Copyright

The Illusion of More

MARCH 19, 2025

Copyright Act, are human beings and not machines that can autonomously generate works. I say unsurprising because nothing in history or statute should have led the court to any other conclusion, and indeed the […] The post DC Circuit Affirms Human Authorship Required for Copyright appeared first on The Illusion of More.

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EFF Sides with Cox to Protect Piracy-Accused Internet Users from ‘Copyright Trolls’

TorrentFreak

JANUARY 9, 2025

‘Copyright Trolls’ This more cumbersome path was not ignored. courts targeting alleged BitTorrent ‘pirates’ The associated account holders were still identified through a subpoena but this time within a proper copyright action. Every year, many thousands of copyright lawsuits are filed in the U.S.

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The Growing Ambiguity in AI Copyright Law: One Question, Three Different Answers

Velocity of Content

JULY 2, 2025

Generative AI has caused a legal earthquake that has sent shockwaves through the world of copyright. He wrote, “The upshot is that in many circumstances it will be illegal to copy copyright-protected works to train generative AI models without permission.”

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Danish Court Greenlights Copyright Protection for Live Sports in Landmark Blocking Case

TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 27, 2024

In addition, the site successfully fought off copyright holders in court. In addition, it stressed that users were required to tick a box, indicating that submitted streams were not infringing any copyrights. Are Live-Streams Copyrighted? In addition, the court confirmed that Rojadirecta infringed these copyrights.

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Ethan Klein Files Copyright Lawsuits Over ‘Lazy’ Reaction Videos

Copyright Lately

JUNE 22, 2025

Now he’s back in court, this time as a copyright plaintiff, arguing that bong rips, blank stares, and off-camera bathroom breaks don’t quite meet the same standard. Klein , a federal judge ruled that their h3h3Productions takedown video mocking Matt Hoss’s pickup artist persona was fair use under the Copyright Act.

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How will Mark Carney’s Cabinet Appointments Impact Canada’s Cultural and Copyright Industries?

Hugh Stephens Blog

MAY 17, 2025

The cultural and copyright industries have a number of legitimate concerns, which were well articulated in a pre-election brief published by the Coalition for the … Continue reading "How will Mark Carney’s Cabinet Appointments Impact Canada’s Cultural and Copyright Industries?"

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SpicyIP Tidbit: Delhi High Court Issues Notice to OpenAI in the ANI Copyright Infringement Case

SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As reported by Bar and Bench, ANI sought an interim injunction against the unauthorised use and storage of its copyright work by Open AI to train its large language models (LLMs) -ChatGPT. ANI alleged that such use constitutes copyright infringement and thus filed the present suit against OpenAI.

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Nhentai Operators Ordered to Expose Themselves in U.S. Copyright Lawsuit

TorrentFreak

APRIL 15, 2025

According to the publisher, Nhentai shares copyrighted material without obtaining permission. The anonymous operators said there were several grounds for the court to end the lawsuit prematurely, including insufficient copyright registrations.

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Architect Sues Pinterest Over Scraping

Plagiarism Today

JULY 9, 2025

The Long Haul Stock Letters Your Copyrights Online 1. What is a Copyright? Limitations of Copyright 3. All totaled, the original claim makes four allegations: Direct Copyright Infringement: Alleges Pinterest makes unauthorized copies that are displayed and distributed on the Pinterest site. How to Find Plagiarism 2.

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[Guest post] The Afe Babalola-Dele Farotimi saga: Copyright royalties for defamation?

The IPKat

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by Katfriend Seun Lari-Williams (University of Antwerp) on the ongoing legal battle between Chief Afe Babalola and Dele Farotimi, which raises the question whether it might be appropriate to seek copyright royalties as a remedy for defamation.

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[Guest post] The UK’s AI and copyright consultation – will data protection law render any commercial TDM exception ineffective?

The IPKat

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Heres what they write: The UKs AI and copyright consultation will data protection law render any commercial TDM exception ineffective? For example, a vocal recording in a musical performance is likely to be protected under copyright law and constitute personal data. What does this mean for the AI and copyright consultation?

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AI Legal Research Tool Infringes Copyrights in Westlaw Case Law Headnotes and Editorial Content, District Court Finds

JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

In a highly watched copyright case, a federal district court has ruled that an AI companys unauthorized copying and use of original case annotations and editorial content from a leading legal research platform to train and develop a competing legal research tool runs afoul of U.S. copyright law. Ross Intelligence Inc.,

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SDNY Order Renews Possibility of Digital Millenium Copyright Act as Legal Recourse for News Organizations in the Age of AI

JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 24, 2024

recently failed to convince the court to dismiss allegations that it improperly removed copyright management information from news articles used to train its large language models. In a pending lawsuit in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), OpenAI Inc.

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US Copyright Office Releases Highly Anticipated Report on Generative AI Training – Here’s What It Actually Says

Velocity of Content

MAY 14, 2025

Copyright Office (USCO) recently released its highly anticipated Report on Generative AI (the third and final part in the USCOs AI and copyright series) in a pre-publication format. CCC has long emphasized that the future of AI is not anti-copyright. Its built on copyright. These industries are the backbone of U.S.

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Navigating User Lawfulness in European Copyright Law: From Lawful Use to Lawful Access

Kluwer Copyright Blog

MARCH 19, 2025

Image created by AI The concept of lawfulness in relation to user status or user acts has been gradually established in EU digital copyright law as a condition for the enjoyment of certain copyright exceptions. However, the concept has proliferated inconsistently, lacking a clear normative content and shape. of the Infosoc Directive ).

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The Lockpicking Copyright Fight

Are New Copyright Registrations Valid?

Trending Sources

Using Copyrighted Content to Train AI: Can Licensing Bridge the Gap?

Copyright Litigation in China: Some Interesting AI-Related Decisions from Chinese Courts

Mustangs, Batmobiles, and Copyright-Protected C(h)aracters

Copyright, Yearbooks and the Internet

AI-Scraping Copyright Litigation Comes to Canada (CANLII v Caseway AI)

Copyright, Cultural Issues and Canada’s General Election, 2025

My Comments to the US Copyright Office on the Copyright Claims Board

Will AI Copyright Claims Keep Standing After New Ruling?

The 5 Worst Copyright Decisions of 2024

Patent, Trademark, and Copyright: Definitions and Distinctions

If AI Tramples Copyright During its Training and Development, Should AI’s Output Benefit from Copyright Protection? Part One: Stephen Thaler

Telegram Shuts Down Z-Library & Anna’s Archive Channels Over Copyright Infringement

Ed Sheeran Wins Copyright Appeal: 5 Things to Know

2 Live Crew Reclaims Copyrights in Iconic Rap Hits

Skiplagged, American Airlines and a Bizarre Copyright Verdict

Copyright and Realistic Baby Dolls

Why Thousands of Studies May Be in Copyright Limbo

Copyright and the Rankin/Bass Christmas Specials

5 Copyright Stories to Watch in 2025

Blockchain Evidence Accepted in Copyright Case

How Old Bay Seasoning Sparked a Copyright Battle

Hold the Champagne: The Two AI Training/Copyright Decisions Released in the US Last Week Were a Mixed Bag for AI Developers

ICYMI: AI-Related Copyright Issues Heat Up at End of June

Potential Concerns With Copyrighted Characters Entering the Public Domain

Part Two: Copyright Office AI Report Says Creative Prompting Doesn’t Constitute Authorship

Maybe Now, Copyright Critics Know What Censorship Looks Like

DC Circuit Affirms Human Authorship Required for Copyright

EFF Sides with Cox to Protect Piracy-Accused Internet Users from ‘Copyright Trolls’

The Growing Ambiguity in AI Copyright Law: One Question, Three Different Answers

Danish Court Greenlights Copyright Protection for Live Sports in Landmark Blocking Case

Ethan Klein Files Copyright Lawsuits Over ‘Lazy’ Reaction Videos

How will Mark Carney’s Cabinet Appointments Impact Canada’s Cultural and Copyright Industries?

SpicyIP Tidbit: Delhi High Court Issues Notice to OpenAI in the ANI Copyright Infringement Case

Nhentai Operators Ordered to Expose Themselves in U.S. Copyright Lawsuit

Architect Sues Pinterest Over Scraping

[Guest post] The Afe Babalola-Dele Farotimi saga: Copyright royalties for defamation?

[Guest post] The UK’s AI and copyright consultation – will data protection law render any commercial TDM exception ineffective?

Top Noteworthy Copyright Stories from June 2025

AI Legal Research Tool Infringes Copyrights in Westlaw Case Law Headnotes and Editorial Content, District Court Finds

SDNY Order Renews Possibility of Digital Millenium Copyright Act as Legal Recourse for News Organizations in the Age of AI

US Copyright Office Releases Highly Anticipated Report on Generative AI Training – Here’s What It Actually Says

Navigating User Lawfulness in European Copyright Law: From Lawful Use to Lawful Access

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