TorrentFreak

MARCH 13, 2022

Over the past few years, we have seen copyright holders take several ISPs to court, accusing them of failing to disconnect repeat copyright infringers. In one of these cases, the filmmakers accused Torguard of being involved in widespread copyright infringement. Filmmakers sued Torguard. Settlement & U.S.

Settlement 145

Settlement Copyright Infringement Privacy Confidentiality 145

TorrentFreak

AUGUST 21, 2021

After the apparent demise of Area 51 but in advance of the settlement being finalized, it’s alleged that Tusa launched a close copy of Area 51 called SingularityMedia, which scooped up Area 51’s customers. In response, ACE contacted Tusa again and demanded that the new service was shut down. It later disappeared.

Cease and Desist 145

Cease and Desist Settlement Copyright Infringement Copyright 145

TorrentFreak

APRIL 5, 2023

Take-Two Files Copyright Lawsuit In September 2021, Take-Two filed a lawsuit against the programmers, claiming that the aim of the projects was to create and distribute pirated versions of GTA 3 and Vice City. For good measure, Take-Two also demanded damages for alleged misrepresentations in the defendants’ DMCA counternotices.

Copyright Infringement 145

Copyright Infringement Settlement Reporting Fair Use 145

The IPKat

MAY 12, 2023

When one hears the claims of copyright infringement, confidential information and employment claims one can readily assume that this is an employer/ex-employee dispute. The issues (1) are the copyright and confidential information in ProSPC owned by PQ? (2) 296-297).

Copyright Infringement 68

Copyright Infringement Copyright Confidentiality Copying 68

TorrentFreak

MAY 7, 2023

lawsuit against DataCamp, claiming that it failed to deal with copyright infringing customers. DISH said it sent “hundreds of notices” requesting removal of content under the DMCA, along with copies of lawsuits and judgments relating to pirate IPTV services. In February 2022, U.S. broadcaster DISH Network filed a $32.5m

Settlement 136

Settlement Confidentiality Reporting Copyright Infringement 136

TorrentFreak

JULY 4, 2024

That basically allows one party to request evidence from the other, to properly support or refute the copyright infringement claims that form the basis of the lawsuit. OpenAI Seeks NYT ‘Source’ Material In its quest for evidence, OpenAI is particularly interested in the copyrights of the New York Times’ works.

Copyright 141

Copyright Public Domain Reporting Copyright Infringement 141

TorrentFreak

JULY 14, 2024

Just before the weekend, dozens of record labels including UMG, Warner, and Sony, filed a massive copyright infringement lawsuit against Verizon at a New York federal court. “The scope of repeat infringement on Verizon’s network is staggering. Verizon Services Corp.,

Copyright Infringement 141

Copyright Infringement Music Copyright Copyright Notice 141

The IP Law Blog

MARCH 14, 2024

In 2023, several authors, including the comedian Sarah Silverman, filed putative class action lawsuits alleging various copyright infringement claims. The OpenAI defendants moved to dismiss all causes of action alleged by the author plaintiffs with the exception of the first cause of action for direct copyright infringement. (It

Derivative Work 112

Derivative Work Copying Copyright Infringement Copyright 112

TorrentFreak

MAY 4, 2023

In 2017, the company was sued by several RIAA-backed labels, including Sony, Warner, and UMG, which accused the company of massive copyright infringement. The music companies requested rulings to establish that Spinrilla is liable for direct copyright infringement and that the DMCA safe harbor doesn’t apply.

Music 142

Music Copyright Infringement Settlement Copyright 142

TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 15, 2024

law, rightsholders have an option to identify alleged copyright infringers, without directly having to file a lawsuit. Specifically, they allow rightsholders to obtain the personal details of anonymous alleged infringers through third-party service providers. Instead, they can request a DMCA subpoena.

Privacy 120

Privacy Copyright Infringement Copyright Confidentiality 120

TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

leaves them with few other options, since the ISP refuses to terminate repeat infringers based on repeated copyright infringement notices. — A copy of the filmmakers’ opposition to the motion to dismiss is available here (pdf) and the joint motion for the entry of a protective order can be found here (pdf).

Confidentiality 144

Confidentiality Copyright Infringement Music Copyright 144

TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Ever since it’s been technically possible to distribute pirated copies of movies and TV shows online, the Motion Picture Association has been attempting to stop it. Indeed, the groups do seem to prefer confidential settlements and controlled shutdowns when it is deemed appropriate.

Copyright Infringement 141

Copyright Infringement Social Media Reporting Television 141

TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The “repeat infringer” issue remains a hot topic in US courts and over the years several ISPs have been sued because of them. These Internet providers stand accused of not doing enough to stop copyright infringers on their networks, even after receiving multiple ‘copyright infringement’ notifications from rightsholders.

Copyright Infringement 140

Copyright Infringement Music Settlement Copyright 140

TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Russia began cracking down on VPNs in 2017 to help deter copyright infringement. Unlike in Russia, China’s anti-VPN stance has little to do with copyright infringement. — A copy of ACT’s trade barrier submission for the US Trade Representative’s 2023 NTE report is available here (pdf).

Government 144

Government Privacy Copyright Infringement Confidentiality 144

TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 8, 2021

According to the rightsholders, the hosting provider indirectly contributed to the infringing activities of the VPNs’ subscribers. The movie companies alerted Sharktech about this piracy activity through various copyright infringement notices, which allegedly had little impact. “Pursuant to 17 U.S.C.

Copyright 145

Copyright Settlement Confidentiality IP 145

TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In addition, it refuted the copyright infringement allegations; these lacked any substance and were ungrounded because some of the referenced copyrights were registered well after the cheats were first made available. In an amended complaint the game developer added more copyright infringement details.

Copyright Infringement 120

Copyright Infringement Copyright Copying Licensing 120

IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Employment or cooperation agreements must ensure confidentiality and include proper non-compete-clauses to avoid risk of theft by employees or other unauthorized parties. Litigating in China is a viable option and there are competent and experienced Specialized IP courts that can handle very complex patent and copyright infringement matters.

Intellectual Property 113

Intellectual Property Due Diligence Ownership IP 113

TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

In addition, it refuted the copyright infringement allegations; these lacked substance because some of the referenced copyrights were registered well after the cheats were first made available, AimJunkies said. As a result, the copyright infringement dispute is currently ongoing and progressing to trial.

Cease and Desist 132

Cease and Desist Copyright Infringement Copyright Intellectual Property 132

TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Telegram doesn’t permit copyright infringement and generally takes swift action in response to complaints. This includes the removal of channels dedicated to piracy but for some copyright holders that’s not enough; they also want to know who the copyright-infringing users are. Rightsholders Request User Data.

Privacy 98

Privacy Copyright Infringement Confidentiality Copyright 98

TorrentFreak

APRIL 27, 2022

The poster noted that while it appeared the information had multiple sources, several people might have copied existing information. Post Removed By Reddit For Copyright Infringement. Spoilers: Are They Copyright Infringement? According to AMC, significant spoilers can be considered copyright infringement.

Cease and Desist 96

Cease and Desist Copyright Infringement Fair Use Copyright 96

TorrentFreak

MAY 21, 2024

Cox alleges that the copyright infringement damages should be covered by the policies, which relate to claims from its ‘media activities’ The Hiscox policy has a limit of $15 million and includes legal defense costs, with a $500,000 per claim retention. — A copy of the complaint, filed by Cox at the U.S.

Settlement 120

Settlement Contracts Music Confidentiality 120

TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Telegram doesn’t permit copyright infringement and generally takes swift action in response to complaints. This includes the removal of channels dedicated to piracy but for some copyright holders that’s not enough; they also want to know who the copyright-infringing users are. Rightsholders Request User Data.

Privacy 98

Privacy Copyright Infringement Confidentiality IP 98

TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The names, emails, and addresses of the subscribers are marked as “highly confidential” and can only be viewed by attorneys acting for the music companies. to block copyright infringing content. can use the information to deter further infringement of those files via its goods and services, RIAA wrote at the time.

Music 89

Music Copyright Infringement Copyright Notice Confidentiality 89

Kashishipr

JUNE 16, 2021

Theft of Copyright: Generally, Copyright Infringement happens when an original film or artwork or musical work, or software code is reproduced (in whole or part) bearing similarity to the original work or has multiple and identifiable elements copied in a derivative work.

Intellectual Property 98

Intellectual Property IP Confidentiality Registering Trademarks 98

SpicyIP

JANUARY 20, 2025

Deepak Gupta & Ors Do trade secrets/confidential information need to have economic or commercial value? Enforcing Criminal Remedies Against IP Infringement in India: A Long Road to Justice? In a recent order, a Mumbai Magistrate Court acquitted an accused in a copyright infringement case after 37 years!

Registering Trademarks 102

Registering Trademarks Trademark Registration IP 102

Copyright Lately

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Model Gigi Hadid defaults in a copyright lawsuit over an Instagram post, leading to a judgment of only $3,000 in damages. Gigi Hadid’s post of sister Bella resulted in the fourth copyright infringement lawsuit filed against her. Gigi Hadid is no stranger to copyright lawsuits. So what do you think?

Copyright 81

Copyright Settlement Social Media Confidentiality 81

IPilogue

MAY 25, 2022

Linkletter defended his actions, admitting to the tweets but denied copyright infringement or breached confidence. Proctorio did not dispute the fact that the ongoing debate of the impact of its software was of public interest; rather, it focused on Linkletter’s supposed malicious intent and sharing of confidential links.

Confidentiality 92

Confidentiality Copyright Copyright Infringement Litigation 92

IP and Legal Filings

MAY 15, 2024

Main Blog Unlicensed use of any content registered under the Copyright Act, 1957 , violates the exclusive rights of the owner and amounts to copyright infringement. It includes reproduction, the preparation of derivative works, distributing copies by sale or rental, and public performance or display.

Licensing 98

Licensing Intellectual Property Ownership IP 98

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The Lenz case got a lot of press, but it ended with a confidential settlement. The precedent work is “a set of replacement stickers for the dashboard climate controls for certain GM vehicles”: The Copyright Office registered this design. As a result, we’ve seen very, very few successful 512(f) enforcements.

Registration 132

Registration Fair Use Copyright Design 132

LexBlog IP

MARCH 14, 2024

In 2023, several authors, including the comedian Sarah Silverman, filed putative class action lawsuits alleging various copyright infringement claims. The OpenAI defendants moved to dismiss all causes of action alleged by the author plaintiffs with the exception of the first cause of action for direct copyright infringement. (It

Derivative Work 52

Derivative Work Copying Copyright Infringement Copyright 52

SpicyIP

MARCH 20, 2023

The plaintiff alleged that the defendant, who is in the same business as the plaintiff of providing market research, was copying substantial parts of its reports and was thus infringing its copyrights and trade secrets. Delhi High Court forms a confidentiality club to facilitate access to commercially sensitive documents.

Art 104

Art Invention Patent Application Marketing 104

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Delhi High Court] On August 9, the Delhi High Court devised a judicial mechanism to combat novel ways of copyright infringement and issued the first-ever Dynamic+ injunction in favour of Universal City Studios LLC., Universal City Studios LLC and Ors v. DotMovies.Baby and Ors. Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., HULM Entertainment v.

IP 124

IP Copyright Trademark Intellectual Property 124

TorrentFreak

MARCH 11, 2024

ASPAC also filed an access to information request through which it hoped to obtain “copies of all documents involving the MPA and the use of the Ether platform.” The agreement allowed ANCINE to use that data for enforcement purposes, including against infringers directly and in support of site-blocking measures.

Cinema 117

Cinema Reporting Copyright Government 117

LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Employment or cooperation agreements must ensure confidentiality and include proper non-compete-clauses to avoid risk of theft by employees or other unauthorized parties. Litigating in China is a viable option and there are competent and experienced Specialized IP courts that can handle very complex patent and copyright infringement matters.

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Due Diligence Ownership IP 52

IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 24, 2023

Any member of public can take inspection of the records and obtain a certified copy of the entry. In the previous Act, there was a 2-year confidential period post registration, which prohibited taking inspection/certified copy of any entry in the records.

Designs 97

Designs Design Registration Law 97

IIPRD

JANUARY 24, 2023

On the same hand, Fintech companies must stay clear of any copyrights belonging to third parties like source codes or software elements because doing so could result in copyright infringement lawsuits. Digital locks can be used by FinTech businesses to offer an extra layer of security to copies of their works.

IP 52

IP Invention Intellectual Property Due Diligence 52

IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 19, 2022

Databases and the Need for Protection: Nowadays, database thieves can use a variety of electronic tools to copy any database and distribute it globally, and they can do so for a fraction of the high cost associated with producing such products. Picture Credit: Shutterstock]. The courts have ruled in numerous cases including Govindan v.

Copyright 52

Copyright Database Right Privacy Technology 52