Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 20, 2024

Copyright Infringement. The court says “Plaintiffs’ express assent to 1 Hotel’s use of the photograph therefore created an implied license to use the Photograph on Defendant’s “social channels.”” If you plan to depict people in advertising, you need both copyright and publicity rights permissions.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 13, 2024

EURO 2024 Pirates With the EURO 2024 tournament starting in Germany tomorrow, the organization and its anti-piracy partners are on high alert. Systems are in place to detect and shut down pirate streams within minutes, and social media will be heavily monitored as well. EUIPO’s intentions are clear; however.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 4, 2024

Highlights of the Week Comments on the Draft Trade Marks (Holding Inquiry and Appeal) Rules, 2024 Comments on the Draft Trade Marks (Holding Inquiry and Appeal) Rules, 2024 Read on below for the comments on the draft Rules by Rishabh Deshpande, Praharsh Gour, and Swaraj Barooah. Anything we are missing out on?

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BYU Copyright Blog

JUNE 3, 2024

Logo,Pictorial Works,Work for Hire,University June 03, 11:35 AM June 03, 11:35 AM On May 15, 2024, Sophia Boyages (Plaintiff or Ms. Boyages) filed a Complaint against the University of Vermont and the State Agricultural College (Defendants or the University) alleging copyright infringement under 17 U.S.C. According to Ms.

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BYU Copyright Blog

APRIL 1, 2024

Private School Too Public With Photographs Joshua Potter April 01, 11:19 AM April 01, 11:22 AM In March 2024, professional photographer Mando Morlos ("Morlos") filed a Complaint alleging that St. Morlos also provided large complimentary promotional posters for the school to advertise with.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 4, 2024

LibGen Hoping for a better outcome, textbook publishers Cengage, Bedford, Macmillan Learning, McGraw Hill, and Pearson Education filed a similar copyright infringement lawsuit against LibGen last year. According to the plaintiffs, LibGen is responsible for “staggering” levels of copyright infringement.

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Corsearch

MARCH 13, 2023

The copyright for one of the first depictions of Mickey Mouse will expire in 2024. If and when the author’s name is shared with the US Copyright Office, the usual term of 70 years following the author’s death then takes effect[3]. So, why aren’t Disney concerned? The short answer is no.

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