TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 31, 2022

According to the Authors Guild , Z-Library has emerged as a vastly popular, high-volume source of illegal ebook downloads in recent years. This growth is facilitated by users who openly advertise the site on social media, TikTok included. TikTok Responds. TikTok is not happy with this characterization.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Sites were overwhelmingly free and if MP3 files were spotted by an alert surfer, it was almost considered rude not to download them, bandwidth permitting. The belief that somehow everything is free on the internet was widespread in the late 1990s. ” From: TF , for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

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Fair Use Social Media Copyright Copyright Infringement 133

TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Clickable download links are displayed on the sites alongside copyrighted cover artwork displaying Nintendo trademarks. Nintendo informed the Court that the platforms are commercial in nature since they generate income from advertising via “click-through” arrangements with third parties.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 23, 2022

With 30 search and seizure warrants in hand, law enforcement officials blocked or seized the domains of 226 websites, 461 piracy apps, and 15 social media accounts. However, they stress that the apps alone had generated more than 10 million downloads. The authorities don’t mention any of the targets by name.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 14, 2022

On the flip side, today’s interconnected world has the ability to transform leaks into powerful advertising and hype, keeping message boards and social media alive with discussion of exciting new products, at zero cost to official marketing teams. Aggressive Promotion – Not Really a ‘Pirate’ Trait.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 23, 2024

In 2019, advertising that promoted games with cash prizes was outlawed on TV, radio, in print, on social media, and all other internet platforms. No downloads. Because, in a nutshell, Google’s advertising service can’t be considered passive. Safe and Secure.’

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TorrentFreak

JULY 21, 2022

. “This action seeks to stop the theft of music created by hundreds of musicians, songwriters, producers and vocalists, theft occurring knowingly, intentionally and brazenly by Meta on its Facebook and Instagram social media platforms on a daily basis,” the complaint begins. Alleged Direct Use of Infringing Content.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 11, 2023

Currently being spread via social media, the general premise of Russia’s anti-VPN campaign is that since no VPN service can be trusted with users’ private data, using a VPN is worse for privacy than not using a VPN at all. “VPN services can give users the wrong impression of their own anonymity on the Internet.

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Velocity of Content

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The following is an excerpt from Accessing and Analyzing Relevant Content in Today’s Information Chaos. As consumers, we experience personalization daily via targeted online advertising while browsing or in our social media accounts.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 20, 2024

Intermediaries are classified as follows: video players, domain name registries and registrars, hosting providers, payment processors, advertising networks, digital marketplaces, search engines, and social media. In any event, the additional information remains relevant.

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Social Media Reporting Intellectual Property Advertising 126

43(B)log

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Defendants allegedly copied key components of Trackman’s copyrighted software and falsely suggested, in promotions and advertisements, that defendants were authorized to use the well-known courses in their game. Although the court dismissed a contract claim, copyright and false advertising claims survived. 3d 1137 (9th Cir.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 20, 2024

Supreme Court held that social media platforms aren’t liable for ISIS terrorists who used their services to recruit and raise funds. New Precedents In addition to the alleged factual shortcomings, WOW also cites new precedents that favor a dismissal of the complaint. In that case, the U.S.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 5, 2024

Cloudflare Provides Infrastructure, Cloudflare Becomes a Target On the back of a court battle that ultimately required Cloudflare to stop providing DNS services to music download platforms in Italy , Cloudflare is now facing a legal complaint filed by top-tier football league, Serie A.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 24, 2023

It removes the restrictions on budget and print reproductions, enabling web distribution, copy printing and packaging, and out-of-home advertising impressions. With unlimited seat access, batch downloading and subaccounts with managed permissions, teams can collaborate seamlessly, enhancing workflow efficiency.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 25, 2024

98, 107 (2017) for the passage that social media has become the “modern public square.” — Justice Alito writes that “research suggests that social media are having a devastating effect on many young people, leading to depression, isolation, bullying, and intense pressure to endorse the trend or cause of the day.” .

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The TTABlog

MARCH 17, 2022

As the evidence indicates, viewers have enjoyed DOUBLE DARE over the years through a variety of media—from television and cable to downloading and streaming to live events. Clearly, DOUBLE DARE is still widely recognized as the mark of Opposer’s children’s game show.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Downloads declined after a 2015 peak. Facebook advertising for the 2014 app continued until 2016 or 2019 and remained available for download; even though the Pebble Watch was discontinued in late 2016, WCT’s principal testified that “there remains a loyal following among the Pebble Watch community.”

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In an effort to connect with a younger, tech-savvy consumer base, more and more firms are deciding to debut their products and advertise them electronically through the Metaverse. A misstep in the metaverse is likely to have instantaneous negative effects for the company, just like it does on social media right now.

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Copyright Lately

OCTOBER 25, 2021

You can judge for yourself by downloading a copy of “Jap Herron” here. affirmed the district court’s grant of summary judgment for the advertisers. Let me know in the comments below or on any social media platform you want, as long as it’s Twitter , Instagram , LinkedIn or Facebook.

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Intepat

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The conventional internet and social media, as we know it, is referred to as the Web2.0 Content-based industries such as music, advertising, movies, gaming, luxury, clothing, etc., while the metaverse belongs to a more recent category or iteration of the internet known as the Web3.0. are all prevalent in the metaverse as well.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 19, 2022

In addition, social media intermediaries must appoint a Chief Compliance Officer in accordance with the Act and IT Rules. Information on the person who commits the offence by downloading the owner’s work and so infringing on their Copyright. The complainant is the sole Copyright owner of the work, according to the details.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

vs Acko General Insurance on 10 November, 2023 (Delhi High Court) The dispute pertains to the use of the plaintiff’s artistic work “Humanity” by the defendant in one of its advertisement hoardings. Google sues five unidentified scammers for tricking people looking for Bard AI into downloading malware.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 7, 2022

Be aware that an unsolicited email with a request to download an attachment or click on a URL could appear to come from someone that you know like a friend, work colleague or tax professional if their email has been spoofed or compromised. Never download “security” software from a pop-up ad. Keep sensitive data safe.

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Social Media Copying Business Advertising 40

LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

In doing so, the TTAB will consider: (i) The duration, extent, and geographic reach of advertising and publicity of the mark, whether advertised or publicized by the owner or third parties. (ii) Spotify AB , 2022 USPQ2D 37 at *13–14. Yankees P’ship, 114 USPQ2d at 1502 (quoting 15 U.S.C. § § 1125(c)(2)(A).

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Influence of law, desire to contract, social norms. Industries: advertising, merchandising, movies/TV, and video games. Even where permission not legally required, thought was better results due to advances in technology—social media influencing: the advertiser wants customized content.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

However, in case such a use does amount to an infringement, the Court clarified that Google, the concerned platform here, will be held accountable and will not be able to claim protection as an intermediary under Section 79 of the IT Act since it effectively sells these marks to the advertisers. Makemytrip (India) Pvt.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 9, 2024

A second and increasingly popular option is to buy a device with an embedded subscription, either from a friend, a friend-of-a-friend, or from those prepared to sell them via websites or openly on social media. You can download Tang TV directly from the “TAStore” app without downloading through links.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 8, 2022

According to the MPA, content stored on these sites is also made available via apps, social media, forums, blogs and email. On top of that, many cyberlockers and video hosting services do not respond at all to takedown notices,” the MPA adds, noting that many generate revenue from advertising and pay uploaders via reward schemes.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

The plaintiffs asserted products liability and related claims against Snap, on the premise that Snap “is an inherently dangerous software product that Defendants deceptively advertise and promote in a way that facilitates sex crimes against children.” a poor fit to prevent sexual grooming on Snapchat.” Citing Doe v. Craigslist ).

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 4, 2021

In this recent case, Epic sought to register this design for "downloadable video game software"—the Loot Llama in Fortnite, which serves as a resource cache for players. failure to function can be significant in ordinary cases with uncontroversial subject matter.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This “regulate conduct, not content” distinction is a go-to argument for folks trying to censor social media, and it even worked in part in the social media addiction cases. There is evidence to support Plaintiffs’ position that TikTok is not interchangeable with other social media applications.

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43(B)log

APRIL 7, 2023

Demands to control social media—take down posts from political rivals, block full services—are common around the world. I wonder what other Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking and Francophone countries think of this.] Commission powers: mitigation measures for risks the platforms may create; crisis protocols.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 13, 2024

These images can be downloaded, used, and shared for free. Instead, the site is aimed at people who want instant stock images for their websites, social media, or any other type of presentation. Advertising would be one option, but more advanced subscription-based services are too.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This is one of the many AG enforcement actions against social media for [reasons]. Statutory Application to “Free” Exchanges The lower court held that the state consumer protection statute didn’t apply to TikTok because the app was downloadable for free, so there was no statutorily regulated “sale.”

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