Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 17, 2022

They too have a notice and takedown regime, part of their Electronic Communications and Transactions Act of 2002 (PDF), but the implementation of it is very different from that of the United States or the European Union. These types of questions aren’t necessary on a form for just reporting copyright infringement.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 19, 2022

However, Watch Tower is still pursuing a parallel copyright infringement lawsuit against McFree in another court. In 2002, the Supreme Court struck down a Stratton, Ohio, ordinance that made it a misdemeanor to canvass or solicit door-to-door without a permit. Watch Tower doesn’t care.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 14, 2023

SHOULD LEX LOCI PROTECTIONIS BE APPLIED BLANKETLY TO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT? It has been established that lex loci protectionis is the rule that is applied to all the IPR infringement cases, barring a few exceptions. Today, most of the copyright infringement happen through the Internet. Garimella and S. Jolly (eds.)2017)

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 11, 2023

80-82 Regulation (EC) No 6/2002 , each Member State (MS) of the European Union (EU) designated a limited number of first instance and second instance courts that are competent over infringement of Community designs. 8 Regulation 6/2002), not being new (Art. 5 Regulation 6/2002) and not having individual character (Art.

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The IPKat

APRIL 21, 2022

From former Guest Kat Peter Ling comes an interesting report on that most rare of copyright cases, a criminal complaint based on infringement. Rapidshare was an online file hosting service that operated between 2002 and 2015. Creating a download link and providing it to the Uploader is not relevant under copyright law.

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Copyright Lately

JULY 15, 2024

The Beastie Boys filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Chili’s over a ‘Sabotage’ parody, but is it a case of mistaken identity? By now, you’ve probably heard about the copyright infringement and false endorsement lawsuit filed by legendary hip-hop group Beastie Boys against Chili’s Grill & Bar.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Additionally, Technological Protection Measures (TPM) could also significantly contribute towards restricting the unauthorized use of copyrighted works. International efforts to curb copyright infringement in the digital space. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act. WIPO Copyright Treaty.

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IPilogue

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Background Banksy’s graffiti artwork Laugh Now first appeared in Brighton, England, in 2002. Typically, artists protect their artwork using only copyright law. However, artists are required to reveal their identity when claiming copyright infringement. street artist Banksy. Full Black Colour Limited , a U.K.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 30, 2022

DESIGNS The Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court (OLG Düsseldorf) sent a referral to the CJEU (Case C-684/21) on the role of alternative designs in the examination of Article 8(1) of Regulation 6/2002. Background, analysis and comments are provided by GuestKat Anastasiia Kyrylenko.

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SpicyIP

JULY 10, 2023

We featured a total of 5 posts discussing 2 significant orders from the Karnataka High Court on Twitter’s writ petition against blocking orders issued by the GOI, and on the copyright infringement complaint filed against the Indian National Congress. The 2017 rules make it directory and 2002 rules make it mandatory.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 30, 2024

Opull'ence's t-shirt Analysis Infringement of copyright The Paris Court of Appeal first ruled on the copyright infringement claim by Opull'ence. Consequently, no copyright infringement could be found. In a ruling dated 20 January 2022, the Paris Court of First Instance dismissed all the plaintiff's claims.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

This development is illustrated by the three different time periods relevant for the assessment of the sampling, which have emerged from the recent decisions of the BGH and the OLG Hamburg: Until 22 December 2002: Free use The CJEU has clarified that a “free use” provision such as then-Sect. 5 InfoSoc Directive.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

AUGUST 12, 2021

The so-called “conditional irresponsibility” of online content-sharing service providers (OCSSPs) with regards to copyright infringements is a never-ending, vexing, and daunting topic not only for scholars (see here , here , here and here ), but also for the European Court of Justice itself (CJEU). 147 ECL) and moral rights (art.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

And like McClenaghan’s fictional account of militant pursuit, the history of tension between copyright and user rights has been a tale of survival on the part of both. . Over time, Canadian courts also began to increasingly recognize the need for a careful balancing act to weigh the rights of copyright owners against those of the public.

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The IPKat

APRIL 27, 2024

"Fraisier" top Analysis To rule on this dispute, the court first analysed the alleged infringement of unregistered Community designs. The court then analysed the copyright infringement. Infringement of unregistered Community design rights Relying explicitly on a combined reading of articles 4, 5, 6, 10 and 11 of Regulation no.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

While not a precondition of ownership, both jurisdictions encourage registration in various ways: in the US, registration is required for domestic copyright owners to initiate copyright infringement actions; in Canada, registration is evidence of ownership in infringement cases.

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Copyright Lately

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

If you like your turkey with a side of copyright infringement, you’ve come to the right place. But before you enter your tryptophan-induced coma, feast your eyes on Copyright Lately ‘s platter of 5 Thanksgiving-themed copyright cases, all stuffed with a generous helping of legal fowl play. Ahh, Thanksgiving.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

As a result of this judgment, ARCOM, the French regulatory authority that fights online copyright infringement (see here ), can continue to fight unlawful downloading (see here ). More generally, this decision was very well received in France.

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SpicyIP

MAY 23, 2022

On the 20th of May, the Supreme Court, in M/s Knit Pro International vs The State of NCT of Delhi & Anr , held that offences under Section 63 of the Copyright Act, 1957 are cognizable and non-bailable offences. Jithendra Prasad Singh v State of Assam, 2002. High Court. Cognizable and Non-Bailable. Amarnath Vyas v State of A.P.,

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SpicyIP

MARCH 9, 2025

Case Summaries Abbott Healthcare Private Limited vs Vinsac Pharma on 17 February, 2025 (Delhi High Court) Abbott Healthcare sued two defendants for trademark and copyright infringement, claiming they deceptively copied its well-known LIMCEE Vitamin C tablets by selling LIMEECEE with similar packaging. Read the post for more details.

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Michael Geist

JULY 20, 2022

The Copyright Act uses various tools to achieve this balance. Fair dealing, for example, promotes this balance by allowing “users to engage in some activities that might otherwise amount to copyright infringement”: Bell, at para. 11; see also Access Copyright, at para.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

This case revisits the venerable topic of if, and when, cloning-and-revising a legal document can be copyright infringement. UIRC sued William Blair for copyright infringement. Copyright Protection for Legal Documents. 12, 2024) The post Cloned-and-Revised Legal Documents Aren’t Copyrightable–UIRC v.

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The IPKat

JUNE 20, 2024

After unsuccessfully trying to reach an amicable settlement, they sued Finapar for copyright infringement before the tribunal judiciaire of Lille. In a judgment dated 18 March 2002, the court ruled that Finapar had infringed the copyright of the plaintiffs. Finapar thus appealed.

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The IPKat

MAY 2, 2023

Background The dispute took off in 2022, when Lidl accused Tesco of trade mark and copyright infringement coupled together with an alleged claim of passing off. However, the case was not completely successful for Lidl, since the Court also found that Lidl had registered its figurative wordless mark in bad faith.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 7, 2022

This article covers copyright infringement and related rules for OTT platforms. Understanding copyright infringement issues on such platforms and the laws protecting them from infringement is crucial. Protection Under Copyright Act and Information Technology Act. Image source: Freepic]. Introduction.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

These included the presence of both the parties in Delhi markets, the prior copyright and trademark registration and long use of the mark by Lacoste, since 2002 and 1927, and 1983 and 1993 respectively, in India. On these grounds, the Court held that CIPL’s use of the similar logo infringed Lacoste’s trademark rights in India.

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IIPRD

JUNE 24, 2024

7] WIPO Treaties ‘The WIPO Copyright Treaty’ and the “WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty” became effective in 2002, [8] marking a notable milestone in enhancing copyright and related rights protection globally, showcasing substantial advancements and international collaboration. 9] “WIPO Copyright Treaty, Dec.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

Nevertheless, despite the swift response from the relevant authorities, Kurasov decided to sue Wali before the Egyptian courts seeking to ascertain his copyright over his original works.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 2, 2022

They may look to state hacking laws, trespass to chattel claims, or other causes of action “such as copyright infringement, misappropriation, unjust enrichment, conversion, breach of contract, or breach of privacy.”. __. case in 2002 to the Points Guy case in 2022. Verio, Inc.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

Nevertheless, despite the swift response from the relevant authorities, Kurasov decided to sue Wali before the Egyptian courts seeking to ascertain his copyright over his original works.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

One of the major governing legislations is Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002 which talks about rights of parties involved. Although there is no legislative action regarding trademark infringement over web but it has taken cognizance of role of intermediaries in safeguarding IPR. [24] 26, 2023, 11:00 AM), [link].

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Shades of Gray

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

2002) (affirming award of $2,308,000 in attorneys’ fees to defendant where plaintiff asserted groundless false advertising claim); Hartman v. 2010) (following eBay , finding of likelihood of success on the merits in copyright infringement case does not give rise to presumption of irreparable harm on preliminary injunction motion). [31]

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LexBlog IP

JULY 14, 2023

26] The Court’s Analysis The court began its analysis of the parties’ positions by articulating the elements a plaintiff must prove to succeed on a claim of copyright infringement: “(1) ownership of a valid copyright, and (2) copying of constituent elements of the work that are original.” 3d at 1143)). [70]

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SpicyIP

APRIL 13, 2025

The plaintiff alleged trademark and copyright infringement involving its registered marksAdidas, Three Stripe, Trefoil, and Performance Logoby the defendant who was found manufacturing and selling counterfeit goods. Accordingly, the impugned order was set aside and the appeal was allowed.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

When Bram Cohen released the first version of BitTorrent in 2002, it sparked a file-sharing revolution. “I hope that the project is immune from such issues, because the source code contains no copyright infringing material. BitTorrent not only thrived in that environment, the protocol remains effective even to this day.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

Is GitHub’s New Feature a Copyright Infringer? Copyright Confusion: Sony Upsetting Nintendo YouTubers by Natalie Bravo. The Supreme Court of Canada last considered the definition of “inventor” in 2002, but has yet to consider whether it would include non-human entities. Copyright Law. David Vaver.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 16, 2024

But half of the cases come from the 2002-2011 era, though that percentage is shrinking. Copyright Copyright Basics (Copyright Office Circular 1) Note About Fair Use Cartoon Network v. 512 [[link] Primer on Contributory and Vicarious Copyright Infringement Overview of Section 512(c) UMG v. CSC (2d Cir.)

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