LexBlog IP

JULY 13, 2021

This article will try to explain just what an NFT is and, because of their relationship to the creative arts, some of the intellectual property issues surrounding them. So where does intellectual property crop up in this? Usually, the intellectual property rights in a piece of creative expression remain with the creator.

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IIPRD

APRIL 28, 2023

Changing Relation of IPR Law and Competition Law The laws governing intellectual property (“IPR Law”) and competition are frequently perceived as being in opposition to one another. Additionally, the court noted in one of the most significant cases, Radio Telefis Eireann and Independent Television Publications Ltd.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

One of the most important forms of intellectual property is copyright. A copyright is a set of rights available to any person or entity responsible for the creation of an original authored work. Under Singapore’s Copyright Act , it is a criminal offense for a person or company to conduct wilful copyright infringement.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 22, 2023

Harmonization With EU Copyright Law Under the EU-Moldova Association Agreement of 2014, Moldova was required to reform copyright law to meet EU standards. ” The establishment of “an efficient system” for the collective management of copyright and related rights was also mentioned.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It is always interesting to see how the protection afforded by the various intellectual property rights fits together. Copyright and design rights are often invoked in parallel, particularly in relation to works of applied art [ e.g. IPKat here ]. is the organizer of televised motor sport events called "Monster Jam".

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Welcome to the third trimester of the 2022 round up of EU copyright law! In this series, we update readers every three months on developments in EU copyright law. RTL Television, Court of Justice, C-716/20. RTL Television, Court of Justice, C-716/20. On 8 September 2022, the CJEU issued its judgment in RTL Television.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 13, 2021

With the increasing sale, offer for sale, distribution, and/or supply of television boxes or illicit streaming devices (ISDs), the Intellectual Property High Court in Kuala Lumpur has ruled such sale and distribution as illegal observing that such activities enable copyright infringement and unauthorized access to copyright content.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 12, 2022

alleging infringement of federally registered copyrights and trademarks in violation of 17 U.S.C. § Barlow and Bear went on to become viral sensations on social media and Grammy-winning artists (2022 Best Musical Theatre Album) for their production. On July 29 th 2022, Netflix sued the TikTok stars Barlow and Bear in the U.S.

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The IP Law Blog

JUNE 25, 2021

The Briefing from the IP Law Blog – What’s in a Name: Clearing Titles for Film and Television. In this week’s episode, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss the complex process of clearing titles for Film and Television. They discuss recent high-stakes litigation around entertainment titles, including Stouffer v.

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IPilogue

MAY 18, 2022

Lawmakers are playing catch up by addressing what non-human authorship means for intellectual property as we know it. If so, should those works be protected by copyright? And who would own that copyright? . Response from Copyright-granting bodies. Pina D’Agostino. Can AI produce original works?

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 15, 2023

In the case at hand there was a conflict due to the use of a work of art in the famous Spanish television programme “El Hormiguero” without the corresponding authorisation of the author. The work was used in a humorous section of the programme in the context of the apartment of a dirty and untidy person.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Welcome to the first trimester of the 2023 round up of EU copyright law! In this edition, we report on an AG Opinion that came out late in 2022 and update you on what has happened in the first trimester of 2023 in EU copyright law.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 20, 2022

” The need for spring cleaning, and a sense of coming out of hibernation, seems especially acute this April for this intellectual property lawyer. Some say that to ‘spring clean’ means to wake up from a melatonin-induced slumber of spirit and mind.” ’ (Op. Neither Marano [v. at 24-28, Dissent at 15-17.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MAY 28, 2024

Furthermore, the AI Law Proposal introduces some dedicated provisions on copyright and media-related matters, which are the focus of this post. AI Law Proposal and provisions relevant for copyright In Article 24 of the AI Law Proposal, amendments are proposed to Article 1 of the Italian Copyright Law ( Law 22 April 1941, n.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Music is an artistic work which falls into the purview of copyright protection. However, if such streaming of copyrighted music is done without obtaining license from the copyright holder, then it amounts to copyright infringement. Copyright involves the exclusive right to reproduce and distribute the original work.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

3136-IX The reference to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) concerns the WIPO Alert ‘blacklist’ , a centrally-maintained database of piracy platforms nominated by rightsholders in participating countries. From: TF , for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more. Law of Ukraine No.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

May Was a Busy Month For Bulgarian IP Protection Matters International Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property units (ICHIP) are compromised of attorney advisors, computer forensic experts, and law enforcement agents who provide assistance to U.S. foreign partners to combat intellectual property crime.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Here's what Jørgen writes: Universal Copyright Convention – RIP by Jørgen Blomqvist On December 9, 2021, WIPO announced that the Kingdom of Cambodia has joined the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, with effect from March 9, 2022.

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

First off today, Winston Cho at The Hollywood Reporter reports that A&E Television Networks has filed a lawsuit against Reels over the latter channel’s new hit series On Patrol: Live. However, A&E contends that the new series is an infringement of Live PD and, as such, are suing for both copyright and trademark violations.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Welcome to the fourth and final trimester of 2021 round up of EU copyright law! In this series, we update readers every three months on developments in EU copyright law. The rapporteur is very well-known to all copyright enthusiasts – Mr Axel Voss. UK Parliament, Copyright (Rights and Remuneration of Musicians, Etc.)

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 30, 2021

Recently, the Copyright Society of China (CSC) launched its blockchain copyright services platform “China Copyright Chain.” The CSC has been established under the National Radio and Television Administration of China as a professional institution. Image Source: gettyimages]. Blockchain Technology.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

“This is a ruling that fully upholds our allegations, and we believe that it should be a great deterrent against copyright infringement in the future,” a joint CODA and JVA statement reads. “Compared to other copyright infringement cases in recent years, the amount of compensation awarded in this case is large.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 20, 2022

SWA is the registered Trade Union of screenwriters of the Film, Television and OTT industry. SWA also addresses members’ complaints against producers, directors, broadcasters, studios or even other writers, regarding violation of their contracts, or infringement of their copyright, credit denial, etc. Responsibilities. Compensation.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The federal district court in Providence, Rhode Island, correctly determined that heirs of toy developer Bill Markham could not reacquire copyrights to the boardgame “The Game of Life” from Hasbro, Inc., and the heirs of the late radio and television personality Art Linkletter, the U.S. Court of Appeals in Boston had held.

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Nelligan Law

OCTOBER 31, 2023

However, beneath the suspenseful exterior, the Chucky franchise has a captivating history related to intellectual property (IP), specifically involving trademarks, copyrights, and a myriad of creative extensions. Over time, the Chucky franchise has expanded, with various characters and elements protected by copyright.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 5, 2022

Welcome to the first trimester of the 2022 round up of EU copyright law! In this series, we update readers every three months on developments in EU copyright law. We report here on one case, issued late in December 2021, which may be of interest to our copyright readers, despite its focus on private international law.

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The IP Law Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

By: Weintraub Tobin Summer Associate Josh Concepcion The Ninth Circuit recently revisited the issue of “embedding” content by a website and its implication for copyright infringement claims. the website displaying that copyrighted image cannot be held liable for infringement. The concept of “embedding” content is not a new phenomenon.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 2, 2023

The Court clarified that Member States are not obliged to allow collective management organisations (CMOs) to bring, in their own name, actions for copyright infringement on behalf of the rightholders. In the national proceedings, a local CMO, Kopiosto, opposed an operator of cable television network, Telia.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In a decision issued [1] November 27, 2023, a Chinese court ruled that AI-generated content can enjoy protection under copyright law. copyright law and may have far-reaching implications. The plaintiff sued for copyright infringement in May 2023. Background of Case The plaintiff used a U.S.-based

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The IP Law Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Trump claims that Woodward did not have his permission to release these audiotapes as a separate audiobook, and sued Woodard and his publisher for, among other claims, copyright infringement. Does Trump have a claim, or is his copyright claim “trumped up”? The basis of this finding is the Copyright Act’s lack of protection for ideas.

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IPilogue

JULY 23, 2021

The IP law blog, published by Weintraub Tobin and hosted by intellectual property attorneys Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo, delves into IP issues in the news. D on’t be Tardy for this Lawsuit: Copyright & Bad Claims ” by The Bravo Docket. It is hosted by Cesie and Angela, two practicing attorneys and reality television fans.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

During the summer the UK government announced a new inquiry to investigate what needs to be done to “maintain and enhance” the UK’s position as a global destination for film and television production. Once again, the term ‘gold standard’ is used. Source submissions: Warner Bros.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Additionally, the Covid-19 epidemic has sped up the process of digitization and renewed debate over online copyright. Through the Internet Protocol, the growing idea of intellectual property has successfully adapted the law over time to the online community. Image source: Freepic]. Introduction.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Recent appellate decisions in the United States have recognized expanded grounds for personal jurisdiction in cases of internet-based copyright infringements; divided on the extent to which the three-year statute of limitations limits damage recoveries; and increased the occasions for motions to dismiss on the ground of fair use. VNG Corp. [1]

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JIPL Online

APRIL 9, 2021

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] INTRODUCTION.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Copyright law protects the expression not the idea. But the fact is, copyright law only protects the expression of an idea, not the idea itself. But the fact is, copyright law only protects the expression of an idea, not the idea itself. Lots of films and television shows have similar concepts. Read more here.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

While these developments have certainly made our lives easier, it has also led to many concerns regarding intellectual property right protection. Given the fact that the copyright law was originally framed to protect literary and artistic works, it needs to be seen how much the law has evolved to grant protection to digitalized works.

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