Velocity of Content

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

In my first post in this series, after discussing the basics of good copyright practice for bloggers (and other creators whose distribution is primarily through social media sites), I went on to look at the DMCA and how it may be seen as a useful first-line-of-defense bit of IP protection for content first appearing on such sites.

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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). Overview of the Egyptian Copyright Law.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Emily Xiang is an IPilogue Writer, the President of the Intellectual Property Society of Osgoode (IPSO), and a 2L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. . For fifty years, the Copyright Society of the USA (CSUSA) has invited numerous esteemed figures to present the annual Donald C. Brace Memorial Lecture.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The UAE enacted a new Federal Law No. 38 of 2021 concerning copyright and neighboring rights (New Law) that replaced the old Federal Law No. 7 of 2002 (Old Law) and came into force in January 2022. The New Law provides a clearer framework in an increasing digital environment for businesses.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 29, 2021

In the past, those operating unlicensed torrent sites or streaming services in the UK needed to be aware of breaching civil copyright law, action that could result in a damages award but not a custodial sentence. From: TF , for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more. Times have changed.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 20, 2023

Bharat is a fourth-year student at the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru. IP Financing in India – Part I: Perfection of Security and (Non) Registration of Copyright Bharat Harne Image from here The 161 st Report of Rajya Sabha Parliamentary Committee on Intellectual Property observed (paragraph 11.1)

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Copyright Lately

MARCH 6, 2022

Just days after Dua Lipa was sued by a Florida reggae band, “Levitating” is the target of a second copyright infringement lawsuit, this time over the songs “Wiggle and Giggle All Night” and “Don Diablo.” ” Any moderately successful songwriter can be sued for copyright infringement.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Is there such a thing as “inducing” copyright infringement? The defendants had been retailing pre-loaded set-top boxes that gave viewers unauthorized access to television broadcast and cable programming in which the plaintiffs owned or controlled the copyright. Lieberman, Christopher G. I suggest not.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

When the German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) issued its fourth ruling in the “Metall auf Metall” copyright sampling case in April 2020, it seemed that the dispute would finally reach the top of the hill (see here ). Is Pelham’s sampling permitted by law under the “free use” (freie Benutzung) of then-Sect. 5 InfoSoc Directive.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In the wake of this event, one cannot help but wonder if Egypt is finally set to overhaul law no. 82 of the year 2002 on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights, otherwise known as Egypt’s first IP Code. The post then endeavours to highlight what this Strategy entails for the current governing copyright framework. .

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 14, 2022

Section 57 of the Copyright Act of 1957 covers authors’ special rights particularly, highlighting the importance of expanding such rights beyond solely economic grounds. This modification, however, was repealed as part of the 2012 update to the Indian Copyright Act. Amar NathSehgal vs. Union of India 2002 SCC OnLine Del 390.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 19, 2022

Someone on the internet has breached Watch Tower’s copyrights and, as a result, their true names and addresses should be handed over so that the group can seek remedy for infringement. However, Watch Tower is still pursuing a parallel copyright infringement lawsuit against McFree in another court. Watch Tower doesn’t care.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This Kat’s attention has recently been drawn to a Kat-focused ruling: that of design and copyright protection of a cat litter tray. Savic alleged that two of Plana’s products, Ella Comfort (see how it looks here ) and Ella Comfort Corner, were infringing its design rights and copyright in the Nestor and Nestor Corner. Pursuant to Arts.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 12, 2022

When Congress passed the Digital Millennium Copyright Act in 1998, section 1201 outlawed circumvention of technological protection measures controlling access to copyright works. When enacting these provisions, Congress understood that technological protection measures would support new ways of distributing copyrighted materials.

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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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SpicyIP

AUGUST 26, 2021

This post continues the discussion on Copyright Reform suggested by the Parliamentary Standing Committee Report on IPR, which Adyasha had discussed on the blog here. In 2002, in light of two progressive Supreme Court pronouncements ( Mohini Jain v. State of Karnataka and Ors. and State of HP v. It also noted that apart from S.52(1)(a),

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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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Kluwer Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The growing proclivity of issuing “dynamic injunctions” to block the online illegal diffusion and distribution of audio-visual copyrighted content has recently caught the attention of several scholars (see here , here and here ). Overview of Injunctive Relief Under Egyptian Law. 82 of 2002 ) itself.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

In the spring and summer of 2022, following the international sanctions imposed upon Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, Russia introduced several landmark changes to its IP law, most notably to patent, trademark and copyright laws. These provisions were further transferred into the Civil Code in 2006.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

AUGUST 7, 2023

Goldsmith et al sheds light on different perspectives of copyright law in common law and civil law countries. This brief post dives into this duality, as exampled by American and Brazilian law. Firstly, both Brazilian and American legislation stipulate that the creator of a work holds copyright over it.

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IIPRD

MAY 9, 2024

The Indian statutory provisions pertaining to intellectual property are the Patents Act of 1970 [1] , the Trademarks Act of 1999 [2] and the Copyright Act of 1957 [3]. These laws establish the backbone of safeguarding all the rights accrued to various kinds of intellectual property. Vs. Competition Commission of India and Ors.,

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Through mechanisms like patents, copyrights, and trademarks, the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) framework ensures creator recognition and rewards while fostering an environment conducive to creativity and progress. As per the definition, the computer program comes under copyright law. It is given for 60 years.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

It was a historic milestone in the area of rights related to copyright. Up to now, only sound fixations enjoyed this protection (see the WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty – WPPT – approved in 1996 and in force since 2002). A look to the past before planning for the future. by Tito Rendas. € by Martin Senftleben. €

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 14, 2023

Copyright is a more complicated problem. Per Article 5(2) of the Berne Convention [9] , copyright is established without the need for any further procedures. Since copyright is “universal”, some argue that the lex originis should be utilised to determine who owns works that have been plagiarised.

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IIPRD

JUNE 24, 2024

From patents to copyrights, Trade Marks to trade secrets, the Berne Convention to TRIPS, knowing these accords is critical for individuals, corporations, and policymakers navigating the complexity of ‘intellectual property’ protection in the twenty-first century.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

Indeed, in a world where “ nothing is lost, nothing is created, everything is transformed “, it is a rather daunting exercise for any court to draw the line between inspiration and imitation in copyrighted works, let alone in copyrighted art works. Commentary & Conclusion Kurasov v.

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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. Protection Under Copyright Act and Information Technology Act.

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Intepat

APRIL 19, 2023

SCOPE OF PROTECTION UNDER COPYRIGHT LAW The Copyright Act, of 1957 defines “ literary work ” under section 2(o), to include computer programs, tables and compilations including computer databases. Copyright can protect certain kinds of CRIs, mainly computer software inventions.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

Indeed, in a world where “ nothing is lost, nothing is created, everything is transformed “, it is a rather daunting exercise for any court to draw the line between inspiration and imitation in copyrighted works, let alone in copyrighted art works. Commentary & Conclusion Wali v.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Both the e-platforms and sellers have to take initiatives wherein the sellers need to register their products for trademark, copyrights and patents while the platforms have to exercise strict no-tolerance policy in case of infringements. 4Published by : Indian Law Institute Stable URL : [link] , 28 497 (1986). 5] Kirsty Phillips et al.,

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IP Intelligence

JUNE 10, 2022

Should copyright protection be given for AI-generated inventions? In 2018, Thaler filed an application to register a copyright for an AI-generated work produced by one of his AI systems, the Creativity Machine. Copyright Office denied Thaler’s application on the grounds that the work lacked human authorship. The Complaint.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 10, 2022

Should copyright protection be given for AI-generated inventions? In 2018, Thaler filed an application to register a copyright for an AI-generated work produced by one of his AI systems, the Creativity Machine. Copyright Office denied Thaler’s application on the grounds that the work lacked human authorship. The Complaint.

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Intepat

MAY 16, 2023

However, Indian law has indirect references for the protection of publicity rights. Through various case laws, the scope of publicity rights has been expanded by the Indian judiciary. Specific IP statutes such as the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and the Copyright Act, 1957 provide guidance on the matter. Additionally, Sec.

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IPilogue

JANUARY 14, 2022

This article summarizes the top developments reported on our blog and in patents, trademarks, and copyright law in 2021. Keep Calm and Fandom On: Copyright in Cosplay, Fanfiction and Fanart by Sabrina Macklai & Emily Chow. Ad-hear to the Law: My Top Ten IP-Related Podcast Episodes by Claire Wortsman. Trademark Law.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 16, 2024

I added a summary of contributory and vicarious copyright law principles from the Frontier Communications case. 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. CSC (2d Cir.)

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

Ginsburg began by noting that in 2002 Professor Bill Cornish delivered the Horace S. Manges Lecture at Columbia Law School titled “The Author as Risk-Sharer”. Jane Ginsburg’s lecture – “Author as Revenue Sharer” Prof. Ginsburg’s lecture took place on 3 May 2023. The full lecture is available on YouTube. A summary is offered below.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 13, 2023

Highlights of the Week Learning from India’s Disastrous Experience in Protecting Itself against Biopiracy In light of the upcoming WIPO Diplomatic Conference on Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge, Prashant Reddy brings us a post highlighting India’s sub-par experience with its own Biological Diversity Act, 2002.

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