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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

1: Appeals Court Sides With ACT in Court Battle Over Copyright. According to the court, ACT would be unlikely to prove copyrightability in the phrasing of a every definition but that, in aggregate, they deserved protection. 2: Earthlink Reaches ‘Tentative’ Settlement with Filmmakers to End Piracy Liability Lawsuit.

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

1: Miley Cyrus Settles Paparazzo Copyright Dispute. Though Cyrus was the subject of the photo, Barbera, as the photographer, held the copyright to it and that prompted the lawsuit. Despite being filed just last month, the two sides have now reached a settlement, averting any significant analysis of the case by the court.

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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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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

1: After Settling with Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande, Photographer Sues Miley Cyrus for Copyright Infringement. 2: China to Crack Down on Copyright Infringement Through NFTs. 3: Chris Brown ‘No Guidance’ Copyright Lawsuit Dropped By Accuser. The post 3 Count: Paparazzi Lawsuit appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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JANUARY 24, 2022

First off today, Kim Lyons at The Verge reports that American Airlines has filed a lawsuit against the travel tips website The Points Guy alleging that the site has violated their copyrights, trademarks and the terms of service of their frequent flyer program. 2: Nintendo Copyright Strikes That Pokemon First Person Shooter.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

1: Trio Of Radio Groups Sued By GMR Challenge Copyright Infringement Claims. Global Music Rights (GMR) is a performing rights organization (PRO) similar to ASCAP and BMI in that they license the rights to compositions to third parties, including radio stations. The post 3 Count: Radio Trio appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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JULY 26, 2022

1: Court of Appeals Rules That a Timely Filed Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Can Recover All Damages, No Matter How Long Ago They Occurred. With that, they began pushing for a settlement. 3: Authors Advised to Lodge Police Complaints on Copyright Violations. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

1: Tarantino, Miramax settle copyright suit over ‘Pulp Fiction’ NFTs. First off today, Jack Queen at Reuters reports that Miramax and director Quentin Tarantino have reached a settlement in their dispute over Pulp Fiction-based NFTs. The two sides have now reached a settlement and the terms have not been disclosed.

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MARCH 22, 2022

1: Lizzo Settles Truth Hurts Copyright Battle with Former Collaborators. First off today, Chris Cooke at Complete Music Update reports that Lizzo has reached a settlement with her former collaborators over her hit song Truth Hurts. However, now the sides have reached a confidential settlement that brings the case to an end.

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JUNE 29, 2022

1: Appellate Court Affirms Oprah Winfrey’s Victory in Memoir Writer’s Copyright Lawsuit Over ‘Greenleaf’ Show. Now, the appeals court has upheld that decision, noting that the works involved are very different and none of the alleged overlaps can be protected by copyright. The terms of that settlement were not disclosed.

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APRIL 19, 2022

The move comes at the behest of Disney, who claimed that the site was infringing their copyright by operating the unauthorized clone. 2: Newsweek Settles Copyright Fight Over Instagram Embedding. The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed. The post 3 Count: Clubbed Penguin appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

They alleged that ISPs were not doing enough to stop piracy, most notably refusing to terminate accounts of repeat infringers and not responding adequately to copyright infringement notices. However, Voltage has now moved to dismiss those lawsuits, citing a settlement that has been reached.

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MARCH 14, 2022

1: Katy Perry Wins in Dark Horse Copyright Appeal. copyright law. However, Genius, not the copyright holder on the lyrics, opted to sue claiming breach of contract and unfair competition laws. However, Genius, not the copyright holder on the lyrics, opted to sue claiming breach of contract and unfair competition laws.

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JANUARY 13, 2022

1: Krafton Sues Garena, Apple, and Google over Free Fire Copyright Infringement. First off today, Aaron Orr at Pocket Gamer reports that the developer of the battle royale game PUBG has filed a lawsuit against competitor Garena after alleging that Garena’s mobile game Free Fire is a copyright infringement of PUBG.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2022

1: Sony Music Ends Copyright Fight with Gymshark Over Social Media Posts. 3: Marks & Spencer and Aldi Settle Colin the Caterpillar Copyright Dispute. The case began in April of last year when M&S accused Aldi of copyright infringement. The post 3 Count: Free Cuthbert appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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AUGUST 23, 2021

1: 11th Circ Ends Drama Over Venezuelan Network in Telenovela Copyright Case. The lawsuit actually began in 2012 when LaTele sued Telemundo over alleged copyright infringement of a telenovela. 2: Pepe the Frog’s Creator Nuked a $4 Million NFT Collection Over Copyright. Settles ‘Focus’ Copyright Infringement Lawsuit.

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JANUARY 26, 2022

1: Music Archive Wolfgang’s Vault Resolves Copyright Fight Over Concert Recordings. With that defeat, the two sides began settlement negotiations and have now agreed to dismiss the lawsuit with prejudice, meaning that it cannot be refiled. 2: Google Drive Flags Text Files Containing ‘1’ as a Copyright Infringement.

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MAY 25, 2022

1: Federal Oracle-HP copyright fight kicks off in Silicon Valley. However, Terix has already been found liable for copyright infringement and has been ordered to pay $58 million to Oracle. The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2022

First off today, Ernesto Van der Sar at Torrentfreak writes that George Bridi, a Cyprus man convicted of criminal copyright infringement for his role in the SPARKS scene group, has been sentenced to 22 months for his role. 2: Danish Court Ups Fine for Little Mermaid Copyright Violation. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

1: Pearson Education Sues Chegg, Alleging ‘Massive’ Copyright Infringement. They claim that it’s a violation of the copyright not only of those textbooks, but of any answer keys that the companies does or will provide. The post 3 Count: Pulp Non-Fiction appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

However, now Mary Bono and the Bono estate are attempting to terminate that divorce agreement, using the copyright termination clause that allows creators and their heirs to reclaim transferred rights after 35 years. She is also requesting $1 million in damages for breaching the divorce settlement.

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AUGUST 10, 2022

1: Music Producer Challenges Copyright Infringement Claims Over Hit Rap Song. Two of the defendants, Bennett and the label, reached a settlement with Campbell. 3: Jeff Koons Sued for Copyright Infringement in ‘Made in Heaven’ Series. Despite the sale, he claims he retained all copyrights in the work.

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

1: Nirvana Beats T-Shirt Copyright Lawsuit Involving Dante’s ‘Inferno’ First off today, Bill Donahue at Billboard reports that members of the band Nirvana have emerged victorious in a battle over their iconic Dante’s Inferno shirt, even if it is likely not the final word on the case.

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AUGUST 9, 2022

First off today, Ernesto Van der Sar at Torrentfreak writes that internet service provider Charter Communications has reached a second settlement with the major record labels over allegations that it failed to do enough to stop piracy on its service. 2: Artists to Cash in When Work is Resold with Update of Copyright Laws.

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MARCH 31, 2022

Though most complied, TekSavvy argued that it was a violation of freedom of expression and was a misapplication of the Copyright Act. 2: LiquidVPN Ordered to Pay Filmmakers $14m in Copyright Damages. The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

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MAY 2, 2022

1: US Government Publishes its Latest Copyright Watch Lists. Next up today, Andy Maxwell at Torrentfreak writes that Jason LaBossiere, the former operator of the pirate IPTV service SetTV has hit back at DISH Network, accusing the satellite giant of attempting to bully him into a settlement to help their bottom line.

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JUNE 22, 2022

1: Ed Sheeran and Co-writers Awarded £900,000 in Costs Over Copyright Case. First off today, PA Media at The Guardian reports that Ed Sheeran and his co-authors has been warded more than £900,000 ($1,100,000) in court costs and fees over a failed copyright claim that targeted the song Shape of You. Copyright Damages Judgment.

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AUGUST 15, 2023

The post 3 Count: Non-Final Judgement appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Judgement entered in Internet Archive case, Netflix settles Stranger Things lawsuit and Sony settles its case with Triller.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2022

1: Appeals Court Revives Copyright Lawsuit Over ‘Servant’. 3: Nykaa Settles Copyright Infringement Litigation With L’Oreal, Stocks Rally Post News. This prompted claims of both copyright and trademark infringement. The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

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JULY 29, 2021

1: Cox Settles Dispute with BMG, Rightscorp Over Copyright Notices. First off today, Blake Brittain at Reuters reports that Cox Communications has settled its dispute with BMG and Rightscorp over allegedly false Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) filed by Rightscorp on BMG’s behalf. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

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APRIL 7, 2022

It deals with whether Amazon and/or CCA infringed FDN’s copyrights by scraping descriptions from their website for use as part of Amazon’s product listings. It’s a confusing question with no easy answer, but it’s an issue that puts the copyright registration of every website at risk. The Registration Wrinkle.

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APRIL 5, 2022

When it comes to copyright, the photography space has been especially fraught with litigation and legal threats over the past decade plus. Getty Images, along with several other stock photography companies, engaged in a massive copyright campaign that began in the 2000s. It’s a grim landscape. How LicenseGuard Works.

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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. Copyright Infringement / Repeat Infringer Lawsuit. 3: Judge Rules in Favor of Ford on AirPro Contract, Copyright, Trademark violations. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? 2: Twitter Hit With $228.9m

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MARCH 3, 2022

1: Dua Lipa Sued for Alleged Copyright Infringement Over Hit Single Levitating. First off today, Murray Stassen at Music Business Worldwide reports that musician Dua Lipa has been hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit that claims her 2020 hit Levitating is an infringement of an earlier song. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?

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MARCH 28, 2022

1: Supreme Court to Hear Copyright Dispute Over Andy Warhol’s Images of Musician Prince. She licensed the photo to Vanity Fair magazine for use as an artist reference. Million Copyright Lawsuit Over Red Rat’s Song. 3: Renowned Saint Luke’s Cardiologist Sues Epic Systems Over Copyright.

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DECEMBER 13, 2022

1: Supreme Court Asks for Biden Administration’s Views in Google Copyright Case. But both the district court and the appeals court ruled against Genius, saying that their claims were preempted by copyright law. 2: DaBaby Facing Copyright Lawsuit Over His No. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? 1 Hit “Rockstar”.

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OCTOBER 13, 2021

1: Sinclair, Photographer Resolve Copyright Dispute Over Polar Bear Video. However, both sides have now reached a settlement, bringing the case to a close before that happens. 2: Le Tigre’s Kathleen Hanna and Johanna Fateman Sue Over “Deceptacon” Copyright Infringement Accusation. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?

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