Plagiarism Today

APRIL 11, 2022

Earlier this month, the ecommerce site Etsy announced that they are launching a new intellectual property portal that they hope will make it easier for brands, creators and other rightsholders to report listings that are infringing on their rights. Users login with their Etsy account and then first register their brand.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

JANUARY 6, 2025

Delta Faucet Company , a prominent manufacturer of kitchen and bathroom fixtures, alleges that Justin and Andrew Bundrick engaged in unauthorized sales of Delta-branded products via Amazon storefronts SummitMerch (previously BunjiSolutions) and A.B.Sales . Test purchases indicated improper packaging and the absence of Deltas warranty.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

RIAA Reports Hellshare and Hellspy. Later in 2012, the RIAA submitted its regular report to the United States Trade Representative, requesting various sites to be branded notorious pirate markets. According to Google’s Transparency Report, all three domains are regularly reported for carrying infringing content.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2024

On 19 November 2024, the Institute of Brand and Innovation Law (IBIL) at UCL Laws hosted a closed doors roundtable on academic publishing. In order to engage in text and data-mining (TDM) some tech companies are reported to have approached different publishers , hoping to secure access to their catalogues on reasonable terms.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

As reported here earlier, ACE previously tracked down the operators of 2embed and zoro.to, who appeared cooperative after they were paid a visit. was reportedly ‘ acquired ‘ by a new team, who kept the site online under the Aniwatch brand. That’s well above the global average.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Yet media reports published by DDAY.it Is it feasible that they independently decided to report instances of collateral damage, against innocent web entities, without evidence or regard for the truth? Whether the two publications mentioned above now consider their reporting debunked seems unlikely.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

There are dozens of recognizable brands in the illegal streaming market, all jostling for position in a chaotic market where trademarks are copied even more readily than movies or live TV streams. In Latin America, one brand stands out more than most, and not just because it has a bright orange logo.

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Plagiarism Today

MAY 17, 2022

First off today, Thomas Claburn at The Register reports that the Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC) has won a key victory over Vizio as a judge has ruled that the open source GPL and LGPL licenses are not just copyright licenses, but contain an extra element covered by contract law rather than copyright law.

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The IPKat

APRIL 10, 2025

While the Chatham House rule did not expressly apply to the event, this report anonymises the views expressed. Panel 1: It looks like lookalikes are no longer liked: has the Court of Appeal moved the dial in favour of brand owners? Overall, there was a strong sense that the dial has shifted in favour of trade mark owners and brands.

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Plagiarism Today

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

First off today, Blake Brittain at Reuters reports that Sony Music and UK fitness apparel brand Gymshark have settled their lawsuit over Gymshark’s alleged use of Sony’s music in social media posts. However, now it is being reported that the two sides have reached a confidential settlement in the matter.

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Plagiarism Today

APRIL 13, 2022

First off today, Nancy Dillon at Rolling Stone reports that Post Malone has lost a bid to have a lawsuit against him tossed, with the judge strongly indicating that the case is heading toward a May 17th trial date. 3: Omi in a Hellcat Sued Again, This Time Over Pirate IPTV Brand ‘Reloaded’. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

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Nelligan Law

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Intellectual property rights, including trademarks, are vigilantly protected, and trademark agents work tirelessly to safeguard the identity and uniqueness of brands. When Haribo’s branding is replicated on cannabis-infused gummies, it violates trademark rights and raises serious safety concerns.

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Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 13, 2022

First off today, Aaron Orr at Pocket Gamer reports that the developer of the battle royale game PUBG has filed a lawsuit against competitor Garena after alleging that Garena’s mobile game Free Fire is a copyright infringement of PUBG. 2: Designer for Poler Branding Sues the Outdoor Apparel Brand’s New Owner.

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Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 11, 2023

First off today, Michael Nattoo at DanceHallMag reports that Steely & Clevie Productions has expanded its lawsuit against Luis Fonsi to include dozens of performers in the Reggaetón genre. 3: Zara Sues “Responsible” Brand Thilikó for “Passing Off” Zara Wares, Photos as its Own. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Over the past few years, copyright holders have reported more than seven billion copyright-infringing URLs to Google. Top Offenders The two top-reported domain names, daft.sex and dsex.to, are relatively new. Overall, we can say that the majority of the five million reported domains are only flagged incidentally. federal court.

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The IPKat

MARCH 19, 2025

Oliver Fairhurst reported on a UK court's decision in a trade mark case, focusing on the implications for brand owners and the interpretation of trade mark law. St Atilla explained how the "Game of Thrones" brand's prior use led to the disqualification of a conflicting trade mark application.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 1, 2022

A year after Megaupload was shut down, Kim Dotcom launched a brand new file-hosting service called Mega. Twice a year Mega publishes a transparency report that reveals the volume of copyright complaints. These users were all reported to the appropriate authorities. 1,187,646 Takedown Requests. 1,187,646 Takedown Requests.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 20, 2024

In the report, the group lists various pirate sites that enable the public to download games for free. These repacks are in high demand and, as one of the most famous repackers, FitGirl became a brand in and of itself. FitGirl Repacks The most notable newcomer in ESA’s overview is FitGirl-Repacks.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Meanwhile, new sites and new brands, sporting multiple new domains, continuously vie for attention, as the illegal content continues to flow. Seemingly able to rebrand almost at will, it’s not uncommon for sites to reappear with new names and a new coat of paint, without any significant damage to existing traffic.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 9, 2024

said its platform had been effectively taken offline following a “bogus phishing report” that resulted in the disabling of its domain by the platform’s domain registrar. We have no other abuse reports from iwantmyname other than this one. Domain Suspension Prevents Itch.io

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 8, 2025

The report is largely based on input from copyright industry groups, including the RIAA and MPA. The listed torrent sites are identical to those listed in last year’s report. The e-commerce platforms also remain completely unchanged in the latest report. A follow-up reportedly remains unanswered too.

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 12, 2021

First off today, Robert Moran at The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that a federal judge has recommended that the Philadelphia Phillies be allowed to continue to use their modified version of the famous Phillie Phanatic mascot even though the changes were relatively minor. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 3: Advertising Fuels $1.34

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

While this team is not likely to use the same brand in the future, others might still hijack it to lure former users. Last year, Braflix was added to the ever-growing list of flix-inspired pirate streaming sites. The site had no obvious connections to other large streaming cabals, such as the massive Fmovies operation. Whack-a-Flix?

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

First off today, Winston Cho at The Hollywood Reporter Esquire reports that three major ISPs, Comcast, Verizon and AT&T, have settled lawsuits filed by a group of filmmakers that claimed the companies were not doing enough to combat piracy on their networks. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 24, 2023

112 days before the start of the program, brands are rushing to secure a space in the most watched house in Brazil, even with sponsorship quotas for the [Globo] program costing up to 32% more than in previous series,” it reads. “Advertising on Big Brother Brasil will become more expensive in 2023.

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Intepat

MARCH 25, 2025

INTRODUCTION A distinct scent has immense recall value and the potential to become a powerful identifier of a brand. Several luxury brands, including Tom Ford, Chanel, and Dior, annually invest millions into developing and marketing their signature perfumes. billion in 2025.

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 5, 2021

First off today, Leslie MacKinnon at iPolitics reports that the Canadian Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that York University cannot be held liable for its failure to pay a collective licensing fee that it did not agree to pay. 2: Now Sony Music Sues Energy Drink Brand Bang Over Unlicensed Music in Social Media Videos.

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Plagiarism Today

MAY 5, 2022

First off today, Blake Brittain at Reuters reports that the estate of Hugo Peretti, the songwriter that co-wrote the Elvis Presley hit Can’t Help Falling in Love , has lost an appeal to try and reclaim their rights to the composition. 2: Kanye West Sued By Texas Pastor Over Sermon Sample In ‘Donda’ Track.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 31, 2025

These marks include popular adult entertainment brands including Pornhub, Youporn, Brazzers and Reality Kings, which fall under the umbrella of Aylo, the empire formerly known as MindGeek. Licensing IP alleged that the defendant intentionally registered these domains to profit from consumers’ brand recognition of these trademarks.

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Trademark monitoring is a tremendous tool in the toolkit for brand owners. Once you have an established, protected brand, there are benefits to staying on top of it and dealing with any infringement that might come up as quickly as possible. Monitoring is a regular check for possibly infringing brands.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 14, 2025

Latin America is no exception to this trend but unlike other regions, one pirate streaming brand clearly stands out, MagisTV. While some of these might be related, the name is also used by unrelated entities, simply because the brand has become synonymous for pirate IPTV. Last week, the Office of the U.S. This includes magistv.la

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 12, 2022

First off today, Chris Cooke at Complete Music Update reports that the Second Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a verdict against the concert streaming service Wolfgang’s Vault, including a meager damages award. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 2: Bookie Operators Sued Over Alleged Sports Broadcast Copyright Infringement.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 3, 2024

” whack-a-Mole While reporting in UK media can be dramatic and overblown at times, there’s indeed a real threat, as is exemplified by the many convictions over the years. Finally, it’s worth noting that FACT repeatedly targets Amazon’s Firestick brand in their headlines. It appears to be an endless whack-a-mole.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 17, 2021

This income isn’t just coming from shady businesses either, major brands are involved as well. Major Brands Fund Pirates. Fortune 500 companies, defined as ‘major brands’ in the research, paid the operators of pirate operators $100 million over the past year. This shift to apps comes after a concerted e?ort

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 12, 2024

For well over a decade, Cuevana has been a dominant piracy streaming brand in Latin America. However, the problem didn’t go away, as new sites with the same brand continued to surface time and again. This certainly isn’t the first time that a Cuevana site has been reported to the USTR. “[T]he Cuevana[.]biz/Cuevana3[.]eu

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 10, 2024

As shown in the short clip below posted to X.com, some visitors to DDaY were redirected to a page operated by telecoms regulator AGCOM which explained the blocking by effectively branding DDaY a pirate site. DDaY would like an apology , but history shows us they probably shouldn’t hold their breath.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”). While the Report is comprehensive, it does not recommend any new action to address IP issues with NFTs.

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