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DECEMBER 6, 2023

Destiny 2 cheat case heading before a jury, Swiss music licensing agency sues X for infringement and the Australian government to talk AI. The post 3 Count: Destiny’s Jury appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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APRIL 16, 2024

Kidd Wes appeals This is American decision, Stephen Thaler appeals AI ruling and Global Music Rights settles with radio stations. The post 3 Count: This is America appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2022

1: The US Copyright Office Says an AI Can’t Copyright its Art. Copyright Office has declined to register the copyright of an AI-created image that it says did not include an element of “human authorship.” Copyright Office on the work. The post 3 Count: AI Copyright appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Universal Music Group ends partnership with TikTok, UK fails to reach AI consensus and Bored Ape Yacht Club wins more damages. The post 3 Count: Silent TikTok appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Lawsuit filed over Anne of Green Gables musical, South Park sparks titanic licensing battle and pirate couple gets caught a second time. The post 3 Count: Green Gables 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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AUGUST 5, 2021

1: York Can’t Be Sued for Copyright Fees Not Agreed To: Top Court. First off today, Leslie MacKinnon at iPolitics reports that the Canadian Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that York University cannot be held liable for its failure to pay a collective licensing fee that it did not agree to pay.

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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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NOVEMBER 30, 2022

1: T elegram Shares Users Data in Copyright Violation Lawsuit. 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.

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OCTOBER 13, 2021

1: Sinclair, Photographer Resolve Copyright Dispute Over Polar Bear Video. 2: Le Tigre’s Kathleen Hanna and Johanna Fateman Sue Over “Deceptacon” Copyright Infringement Accusation. 3: Back 4 Blood Streamers Will Have to Turn Off Licensed Music to Avoid Copyright Strikes. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?

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JANUARY 5, 2023

1: Copyright Royalty Board Officially Accepts New Rates that Will See Songwriters Paid More in the US Over the Next Five Years. In addition to those royalties, the agreement also allows publishers to be paid via a “total content costs” calculation, which pays songwriters based on each service pays for recorded music on the whole.

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MAY 18, 2022

2: Netease Cloud Music Officially Sues Tencent Music for Pirating Songs. Next up today, Efe Udin at Gizchina reports that NetEase Cloud Music has filed a formal lawsuit against Tencent Music, alleging that Tencent is illegally using music through a variety of their services.

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JANUARY 3, 2022

2: SoundExchange Royalties Dispute with Music Choice to be Referred to Copyright Royalty Board. The lawsuit was filed by SoundExchange after an audit alleged that Music Choice, which relies on a statutory license for the music it uses, had underpaid the royalties it owes. They are free of copyright.

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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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JANUARY 6, 2022

First off today, Otto Kratky at GameSpot reports that video game publisher Activision has filed yet another lawsuit against an alleged cheat distributor, this one citing violations of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). 2: China Bans Most Exclusive Copyright Deals for Digital Music Platforms.

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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 12, 2022

1: Triller Confirms Owing Sony $2Million, Vows to Pay Less for Music. First off today, Bruce Houghton at Hypebot reports that the video sharing and social networking service Triller has hit back in a lawsuit filed by Sony Music Entertainment, saying that it did nothing wrong even as it acknowledges a $2 million debt to the company.

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JANUARY 9, 2023

1: YouTube Wins Partial Summary Judgment in Maria Schneider Copyright Lawsuit. Schneider filed the lawsuit alleging her music was appearing on the site without her permission and that YouTube was not completing its obligations to expeditiously remove infringing material or ban repeat infringers. Copyright Lawsuit Over Facebook Ads.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

1: The Texas Chainsaw Copyright Infringement? Bastrop County Business Sued by Film Copyright owner. According to the lawsuit, the business also plays host to some 66 items that infringe upon the copyright of the original film. 3: ‘Servant’ Plagiarism Trial Against Apple Will Proceed with a Full Jury.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2022

1: Warner Music, Country Star Dwight Yoakam Settle Copyrights Dispute. First off today, Blake Brittain at Reuters reports that country music singer Dwight Yoakam has reached a settlement with Warner Music Group (WMG) that puts an end to their copyright termination battle. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

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AUGUST 23, 2022

An article by Adi Robertson at The Verge looks at a recent study by The Galaxy , which examines the top 25 most valuable NFT projects and examines what the buyer is obtaining in terms of copyright or other intellectual property rights. NFTs were never meant to address copyright issues, they had a different purpose altogether.

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MAY 19, 2022

First off today, Pamela Chelin at Variety reports that the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has granted a significant victory so singer Toni Basil, granting her sole copyright in her 1981 debut album, which included the hit song Mickey. The case dates back to 2013 when Basil filed a notice of copyright termination on the album and her song.

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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. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

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OCTOBER 26, 2021

As we’ve discussed in the past , copyright has played an oddly oversized role in our modern Halloween festivities. However, one of the areas that is generally less talked about is copyright’s impact on Halloween costumes. If the costume isn’t licensed, why is it not infringing regardless of the name change? Copyright Office.

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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. 3: Fashion Nova Names Rival in Copyright Lawsuit Over “Stolen” Product Images.

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JUNE 15, 2023

Music publishers filed a $250 million lawsuit against Twitter. The post Why Twitter is Being Sued for $250 Million appeared first on Plagiarism Today. But despite the large numbers, the case is actually fairly mundane.

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OCTOBER 24, 2022

1: Cardi B Wins California Jury Trial in Art Copyright Infringement Case. Brophy claimed that this was both an infringement of his copyrights and his likeness. ” 3: In Japan, Music Schools Don’t Need to Pay Copyright Fees for Students to Learn Music, the Supreme Court Rules. However, the jury disagreed.

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AUGUST 24, 2022

1: George Lopez Joins Growing Group of Comedians Suing Pandora for Copyright Payments. The lawsuits were filed earlier this year and featured comedians alleging that, though Pandora paid royalties for the recorded version of their routines, they did not pay royalties on the composition, something Pandora does for music that is streamed.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

1: Music Labels Win $46.7 First off today, Blake Brittain at Reuters reports that the internet service provider Astound Broadband has been ordered to pay a group of music labels $46.7 million over their alleged contributory infringement of some 1,400 copyright-protected works. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

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JULY 26, 2023

Oracle wins key victory against Rimini Street, South Korean music org fined for unfair practices and Quad9 blocks pirate site globally. The post 3 Count: Quad 9 Injunction appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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JULY 21, 2022

1: Lofi Girl Disappeared from YouTube and Reignited Debate Over Bogus Copyright Claims. First off today, Kai Mcnamee and Michael Levitt at NPR reports that the popular YouTube channel Lofi Girl was briefly taken offline due to what is being described as false copyright claims. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

1: Roblox, Music Publishers Settle Copyright Licensing Dispute. First off today, Blake Brittain at Reuters reports that Roblox has settled its lawsuit with the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) over Roblox’s alleged use of music in its service without proper licenses.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2022

1: YouTuber Hit With Ungodly Number Of Anime Copyright Strikes Gets A Win For Everyone. 2: Nintendo Music YouTuber Who Received 4,000 Copyright Strikes is Closing Their Channel. The GilvaSunner account is dedicated to the music from Nintendo video games. 3: Music Piracy has Plummeted in the Past 5 Years.

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APRIL 27, 2022

1: Top EU Court Rejects Polish Complaint Over Copyright Law. First off today, John Silk at Deutsche Welle reports that the highest court in the European Union, the European Court of Justice (ECJ), has rejected a Polish challenge to the latest EU copyright directive. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. Next up today, K.J.

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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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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. However, the U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

1: Meta Criticizes Epidemic’s Copyright Lawsuit Over “Vague Assertions and Glaring Omissions”. However, Meta is hitting back alleging that Epidemic’s case is short on details and, though it claims over 950 of its music tracks have been infringed, that there are no specific claims in the lawsuit itself.

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