Plagiarism Today

MARCH 8, 2022

If you follow copyright news, you likely have been seeing countless stories of popular musicians being sued for alleged copyright infringement in their work. . That says nothing about the myriad of cases over the past few months or years that have been grabbing headlines, both inside and outside copyright circles.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 6, 2023

By attaching settlement demands to DMCA notices sent to ISPs, Rightscorp hoped these would be forwarded intact to subscribers. In an announcement this week, Rightscorp said that it had joined A2IM (American Association of Independent Music), a non-profit trade organization representing the independent music industry in the United States.

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IP Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

On September 27, the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) and online game platform provider Roblox announced that the two parties had settled ongoing copyright litigation in the Central District of California over Roblox’s unauthorized use of copyrighted music on its online gaming platform.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 4, 2023

Music fans love to share mixtapes and have done so for decades but sharing these ‘tapes’ over the Internet is not without risk. In 2017, the company was sued by several RIAA-backed labels, including Sony, Warner, and UMG, which accused the company of massive copyright infringement.

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The IPKat

APRIL 4, 2024

The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by Katfriend Desmond Oriakhogba (University of the Western Cape) on one of the important but largely overlooked aspect of South Africa’s Copyright Amendment Bill: provisions aimed at ensuring fair remuneration for South African creators and performers.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 23, 2021

In the last year alone, BREIN conducted 479 investigations which resulted in the shutdown of 466 illegal sites and services, including torrent and streaming sites, IPTV providers, and platforms that distribute music without an appropriate license. Operation Shut Down, Settlement Reached.

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Copyright Lately

MAY 6, 2024

Amazon and MGM Studios raise the stakes in a copyright termination fight over the Road House reboot, claiming that writer Lance Hill’s use of a loan-out corporation prevents him from recapturing the copyright in the original screenplay. Copyright Office that Hill was the screenplay’s “author.”

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 18, 2022

The Copyright Claims Board (CCB), better known as the “copyright small claims court”, became a part of U.S. copyright law in December 2020 with the signing of the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act (CASE Act). . To date only one case, which ended in a settlement, has actually been concluded.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

In a recent installment in the series of intellectual property disputes in the music industry, electronic artist Four Tet, also known as Kieran Hebden, has won a royalty lawsuit against his independent British record label, Domino Record Label, over how much he is paid every time one of his songs is downloaded or streamed. Sales vs Licences.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Over the past several years we’ve covered dozens of copyright troll cases against tens of thousands of alleged copyright infringers. The definition of the term ‘copyright troll’ is fluid. The definition of the term ‘copyright troll’ is fluid. They intervened in the Warner Chappell Music v.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As I’ve previously written, for many years after the DMCA passed, everyone assumed that 17 USC 512(a) completely shielded Internet access providers from liability for subscribers’ copyright infringements. If 512(a) provided full immunity, the Copyright Alert System was unnecessary and pernicious to both IAPs and their subscribers.

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Plagiarism Today

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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IP Law 360

MARCH 23, 2023

Sony Music's U.K. arm fought to flip a London judge's decision not to pause proceedings over a copyright challenge over recordings of Jimi Hendrix songs, saying the case should wait for the New York court to rule on the meaning of settlement releases the musicians signed in the 1970s.

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Plagiarism Today

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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Plagiarism Today

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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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 29, 2021

On September 27, 2021, the National Music Publishers’ Association (“NMPA”) issued a press release stating that it had settled its claims against video game company Roblox, bringing an end to the copyright infringement case its members filed against Roblox in the Central District of California on June 9, 2021.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Historical lookback The amendment to the existing copyright law act of 1957 was carried out owing to the sensitization of issue of copyright management and revenue sharing structure that is fair and reasonable to all owners and writers of filmed and recorded works. [i] from the copyright holder) licencing or compulsory licencing (i.e.,

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

This Kat always eagerly awaits decisions from the French Cour de Cassation, so he was delighted to find out about an important recent decision on copyright (Cour de cassation, 1st Civil Chamber, 15 November 2023, n° 22-23.266). The judgment focuses on a procedural aspect, namely the limitation period for an action for copyright infringement.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

copyright law, Internet providers must terminate the accounts of repeat infringers “in appropriate circumstances.” This legal requirement remained largely unenforced for nearly two decades but a series of copyright infringement liability lawsuits, including a billion-dollar damages award against Cox, have shaken up the industry.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 9, 2023

Under US copyright law, Internet providers must terminate the accounts of repeat infringers “in appropriate circumstances.” Music Companies sued RCN Internet provider RCN is one of the providers targeted by this legal campaign. Music Companies sued RCN Internet provider RCN is one of the providers targeted by this legal campaign.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 21, 2024

BMG Rights Management and Round Hill Music sued Internet provider Cox Communications for failing to terminate the accounts of pirating subscribers. Without mentioning any figures, BMG said that it was “extremely happy” with the “substantial settlement.” 25 Million Piracy Damages The BMG lawsuit is no longer active. Internet providers.

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Plagiarism Today

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.

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 20, 2022

1: Miley Cyrus Settles Paparazzo Copyright Dispute. First off today, Chris Cooke at Complete Music Update reports that Miley Cyrus has settled a lawsuit filed by photographer Robert Barbera over a photograph that Barbera took of Cyrus. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed. Copyrighted Film.

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Plagiarism Today

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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Plagiarism Today

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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Plagiarism Today

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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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

A Kat thinking about synchronisation The past few years have been marked by major copyright disputes involving musical works [ IPKat here , here or here ]. This time the dispute focused on the impact on moral rights of synchronising a musical work with a TV show about drug cartels. Facts Mr M. Facts Mr M.

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Copyright Lately

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Trump is actively litigating a copyright infringement lawsuit over the Eddy Grant song “Electric Avenue” while trying to keep relevant deposition testimony in the case permanently under seal. ” So much for Trump having a basic understanding of copyright law. You can ·9· ·hardly hear the music.· 19· · · · · Q.·

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Copyright Lately

MARCH 16, 2023

In a long-awaited decision, the court allows Cher’s royalty lawsuit to proceed despite copyright termination notices from Sonny Bono’s heirs. Per the agreement, Sonny assigned Cher a 50% interest in musical composition and record royalties in the songs he had written or acquired during their marriage.

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Intepat

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This burgeoning genre is not only pushing the boundaries of artistic expression but also challenging the established norms of copyright ownership. This blog post embarks on a comprehensive journey to unravel the complex issue of copyright ownership in AI-generated art. Copyright laws are designed to safeguard the rights of creators.

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Plagiarism Today

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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Plagiarism Today

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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Plagiarism Today

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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Plagiarism Today

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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Plagiarism Today

MARCH 14, 2022

1: Katy Perry Wins in Dark Horse Copyright Appeal. However, the judge in the lawsuit overturned that, saying that the lawsuit was dealing with the basic building blocks of music and not any original content. copyright law. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. million in damages.

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Plagiarism Today

MARCH 28, 2022

1: Supreme Court to Hear Copyright Dispute Over Andy Warhol’s Images of Musician Prince. Million Copyright Lawsuit Over Red Rat’s Song. Next up today, Dani Mallick at DancehallMag reports that Chris Brown and Sony Music have responded to a $1.5 3: Renowned Saint Luke’s Cardiologist Sues Epic Systems Over Copyright.

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The IP Law Blog

AUGUST 26, 2021

Calling it a “ball of confusion,” the Ninth Circuit recently considered a case involving the music of the Turtles, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, and whether royalties are owed under California copyright law for music dating prior to 1972. In a lawsuit that was originally filed in 2013 titled, Flo & Eddie, Inc.

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