TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

‘Fast Cinema’ Uploader Speaks With The Media. In the wake of these arrests, 48-year-old YouTuber Yukio Takasugi, who uses the name ‘Fast Cinema’ online, was approached by local media outlet MBS. In June 2021, three people were arrested for uploading these 10-minute edits. Suspect Denies Wrongdoing.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 10, 2021

In his answer to the complaint filed with the court Thursday, the film legend’s lawyers begin by emphasizing not only his contribution to cinema, but also to the success of Miramax. As expected, Tarantino isn’t backing down. Affirmative Defenses and Relief.

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Copyright Lately

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The judge rejected BMG’s fair use defense, holding that the defendants took more elements from the “Nightmare on Elm” street films than they needed to accomplish any parodic purpose. The case is New Line Cinema v. Cinema Secrets (2000). Check it below and see what you think. BMG (1988).

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TorrentFreak

JULY 26, 2023

A clear definition for the word “knowingly” was sought to establish mens rea while the reference to recording a movie “or a part thereof” raised questions over punishing behavior that should be protected under fair use exceptions.

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SpicyIP

JUNE 26, 2024

Under the current copyright framework, although fair use permits the creation of accessible copies, authors and publishers remain cautious due to concerns about potential copyright infringement. However, it’s important to note that technological measures like DRMs can effectively manage distribution.

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The IPKat

JULY 15, 2023

If you ever considered how legally film characters use phones with a bitten apple logo or drink from a perfectly frozen Coca-Cola can without infringing IP, the webinar organised by EUIPO is an answer to your questions. Goldsmith Opinion [case no. 21–869, full opinion available here ] for the Oxford University Press Law blog.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

The Delhi High Court to decide whether and how street art in general is subject to the Copyright Act and can fair use be sought against unauthorized commercial exploitation of the same in St Art India Foundation v. Acko General Insurance. Delhi High Court passed an interesting order in Anubhav Jain v.

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