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. Outfits that target blogs and other websites for using photos without permission, for example. The definition of the term ‘copyright troll’ is fluid.

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JIPL Online

APRIL 9, 2021

Thus, copyright enforcement mechanisms are out of their league, so to speak, with respect to their application in this new digital world. With this brief background in mind, this blog post explores the implications of copyright protection of memes. Costs Versus Benefits of Copyright Protection. LAW AND ECONOMICS.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Three cases have filed a “notice of settlement,” though some of the other dismissals may reflect undisclosed settlements. We believe this shows that understanding the law does not improve the perceived benefits of the CASE Act venue relative to traditional copyright infringement litigation.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 29, 2023

At an initial conference on January 23, 2023, the parties reached a settlement and asked to dismiss the claim. Oppenheimer’s attorney emailed me suggesting that we agree to present the claim to the copyright claims board in lieu of trial. Prutton claims that Oppenheimer was unreasonable in settlement negotiations.

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JD Supra Law

JUNE 17, 2022

In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo provide an update on the copyright infringement dispute between a paparazzo and Emily Ratajkowski, and discuss the settlement’s implications for Fair Use. By: Weintraub Tobin

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Granules India, the Delhi HC recorded a settlement after Granules’ undertaking for exemption under Section 107A a.k.a However, the provision which is an exception to patent infringement is often criticised for its broad scope. the Bolar provision. and others. Defendant No.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As digital ownership evolves, establishing clear guidelines for what constitutes copyright and how it is assigned in the metaverse is paramount. Issues of Counterfeit and Copyright Infringements The metaverses decentralized and user-driven environment provides fertile ground for counterfeiting and copyright violations.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 9, 2022

Several of these lawsuits have ended in settlements, where some VPNs services agreed to block notorious pirate sites or BitTorrent traffic on US-based servers. ” The complaint lists various examples including a blog post on the VeePN website where it recommends using a VPN in combination with Popcorn Time to stay out of trouble.

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JD Supra Law

JUNE 17, 2022

In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo provide an update on the copyright infringement dispute between a paparazzo and Emily Ratajkowski, and discuss the settlement’s implications for Fair Use. By: Weintraub Tobin

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Nelligan Law

MARCH 25, 2024

Reading Time: 2 minutes In a courtroom drama that could rival a Warholian masterpiece, the Andy Warhol Foundation and photographer Lynn Goldsmith have finally put their legal paintbrushes down, reaching a colorful settlement that’s sure to leave both sides seeing the world through a different lens. GOLDSMITH ET AL.,

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 11, 2022

A photo of the Indianapolis nighttime skyline has generated $825 in license fees & $135k in settlements. After 3+ yrs of litigation, court awards Bell $200 in statutory damages–but actually $0 due to a related settlement. A lawsuit over allegedly infringing music files uploaded to the iTunes store. [The 26, 2021).

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Velocity of Content

APRIL 12, 2023

Indeed.com recently posted a blog touting the benefits of remote work. The more third-party published content is shared, the higher the risk of copyright infringement. 1] so important to note? In one word – risk. Gaps in communication emerged and the data shows that users overcompensated.”

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 26, 2021

The CCB will be dominated by claims over alleged online infringement, so it’s a major development for online copyright law. Currently, all federal copyright infringement claims must be filed in federal court. The CCB is structured like a “small claims” court for low-value copyright infringement claims.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 1, 2025

In the blog below the author will analyse Kindles nature as a bookseller, why this reduces the rights of consumers, and why this spells out a dark future for eBooks, and the broader world of literature and knowledge. Thus the higher evidentiary standard of intention to infringe upon copyright must also be proved (p 588).

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Look no further as we present to you the SpicyIP Weekly Review, highlighting the discussions that took place on the blog along with other IP news. On one hand, they can lead to an amicable settlement between the parties and prevent lengthy litigations. Wondering what IP developments took place last week? Humans Of Bombay Stories Pvt.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

[I published this post initially on the Association of Research Libraries blog in celebration of Fair Use Week 2022. Publishing these materials can create substantial legal risk for research-focused bloggers, including the risk of copyright infringement. Prayers for Ukraine.]. For example, in Righthaven LLC v.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 12, 2022

In addition to the usual round up of our own blog posts in the last week, we also bring to you 20 case summaries and other important national and international IP developments this week. Highlight of the week from the Blog. Delhi High Court decreed the suit as per the terms settlement between the parties. Do you like it?

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

When the corporation is forced to bring a lawsuit, the “little guy” infringer cries poverty and seeks a settlement. In the Priddis case, the infringer (Priddis) had settled a copyright infringement suit related to a karaoke business. The case is In Re Richard L. Priddis , 2023 WL 2203562 (9th Cir. 2023) (Unpub.).

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Nelligan Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Yet, with this newfound mainstream acclaim and popularity comes a slew of legal and ethical quandaries, as the demarcation between inspiration and infringement grows increasingly hazy. In the realm of tattoo artistry, the tango between creativity and copyright law is a delicate affair, riddled with complexities and nuances.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Look no further as we present to you the SpicyIP Weekly Review, highlighting the discussions that took place on the blog along with other IP news. Wondering what IP developments took place last week? Living Media India Ltd. Aabtak Channel.com(John Does) and Ors.

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BYU Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

In our June 6, 2021, blog post we reported on a lawsuit between two companies that guide prospective college students in their application process. Plaintiff Ivy Coach, Inc. (“Ivy”) Ivy”) filed a lawsuit against one of its competitors, Defendant Lehren Education, Inc.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JULY 20, 2021

Article 17 of the CDSM Directive has been hotly debated over the last few years (see contributions on this blog here ). Automated filtering with content-recognition technology not only effectively prevents copyright infringements, but potentially causes the preventive blocking of lawful uses.

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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. The case faced initial dismissal due to the U.S.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 16, 2022

After three years of legal dispute in that matter, in 2021 Watch Tower filed a parallel copyright infringement lawsuit against McFree for the same alleged infringements. McFree rejected Watch Tower’s proposed settlement and his defense went on the offensive. Big Win for McFree, No DMCA Subpoena For Watch Tower. .

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BYU Copyright Blog

MAY 20, 2024

Not Past the Post Yet Commercial Educational Materials,University May 20, 10:08 AM May 20, 10:07 AM In October 2021, we first published a blog post on a case filed by Post University against Course Hero. It appears that this may be a prolonged case that could extend further unless the parties agree to a settlement.

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Dear Rich IP Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Types of Creative Commons licenses Dear Rich: I reproduced a Creative Commons photograph on my blog. A few weeks later, I got an email from a company representing the photographer saying that I was infringing because I didn't list the photographer's name. The photographer posted the picture to use for free. They wanted $750 to settle.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

If the creator has greater leverage or financial means than the enforcement-targeted business, the result of these demands is often swift settlement. Plainly, predicting the merits of a copyright claim in this realm is extraordinarily difficult, and for many small businesses, settlement is the better part of valor. TVEyes, Inc.:

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 17, 2023

[viii] Spotify, Pandora and other companies also follow the principle of settlement rather than compliance in their regimes. ix] It is essentially a cheap get out of jail free card for companies like Spotify who use copyright litigation and time as a weapon to cede the music label into bowing down. [x] Magic Mantra Vision, CS (OS) NO.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 12, 2021

A point we’ve made on this blog and website is that you have to be careful when using anything on your website that you haven’t created yourself, or that you haven’t paid someone to create for you (while ensuring they sign over the rights.)

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BYU Copyright Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

Cases Update BYU Copyright Licensing Office,YouTube,Creative Commons January 08, 03:50 PM January 08, 03:50 PM Marenem v. As the case progresses, both parties continue to make amendments and participate in hearings, with the possibility of settlement discussions following an initial settlement conference held in October.

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Above the Fold

JANUARY 30, 2024

Copyright Office has issued a final rule amending the procedures for the still-new “small claims court” proceedings before the Copyright Claims Board (CCB) established last year that we previously blogged about here and here.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

This blog post is a scene-setter for the GFF/COMMUNIA conference “ Filtered Futures – Fundamental Rights Constraints of Upload Filters after the CJEU Ruling on Article 17 of the Copyright Directive ” taking place in Berlin on September 19, 2022. A live stream of the conference will be available here.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 11, 2022

Telemax, however, noted that because the Copyright Act grants rights in rem, it is not subject to arbitration. The question of whether a licence agreement for copyright infringement would be arbitrable was thus addressed by the Bombay High Court.

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

These disputes often arise from patent, trademark, or copyright infringement claims, which can lead to costly litigation and significant damages. It covers the legal expenses associated with defence, including attorney fees, court costs, and settlements or damages awarded by the court.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 14, 2023

Last week was full of exciting discussions on the blog. International IP Developments Prosecraft shuts down due to copyright infringment concerns. Bhutanese musical artists call for strict implementation of copyright laws. Tesla wins trademark infringement case against Tesla beer, in China.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Look no further as we present to you the SpicyIP Weekly Review, highlighting the discussions that took place on the blog along with other IP news. held that instituting a subsequent copyright infringement suit will render a suit against the groundless threats of legal proceedings u/s 60 infructous.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 8, 2024

Read the post for the co-authored comments and blog post with substantive and procedural suggestions on the Draft Rules. International IP Developments Nokia and Honor enter into an amicable settlement of their 5G SEP dispute in China. Associated Broadcasting Company Ltd. New roster of Delhi High Court IPD takes effect from January 3.

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