JIPL Online

MARCH 15, 2021

With more content comes the increased possibility that Netflix is engaging in copyright infringement and on the receiving end of copyright infringement claims. [1] 1] This blog will briefly summarize a few of the notable copyright infringement cases Netflix has defended against in the United States.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

A settlement proposal included a clause that Tusa couldn’t launch or be involved with any similar services. While Area 51 was shut down before the proposed settlement was signed, the plaintiffs claim that Tusa then launched a clone service called SingularityMedia which took on Area 51’s customers. It later disappeared.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Tusa had been on the radar of the studios for some time and had previously shut down Area 51 after reaching a settlement agreement with anti-piracy coalition Alliance For Creativity and Entertainment. Tusa then signed a settlement agreement but went on to launch Digital UniCorn Media but denied he had anything to do with it.

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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. Settlement & U.S. Torrent Blocking.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

At the Texas federal court, the jury found Grande contributorily liable for willful infringement of 1,403 copyrighted works. For willful copyright infringement, a jury can award between $750 and $150,000 per work and here it decided that $33,333 is appropriate. The guilty verdict comes with a hefty damages award.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 29, 2021

While many of these lawsuits have resulted in private settlements, Strike 3 also encountered pushback from some of the people it sued. Judge Pym also reviewed Strike 3’s offer but concluded that this isn’t sufficient to protect the defendant’s privacy and confidentiality rights. federal courts. — A copy of U.S.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 21, 2021

A pending settlement agreement included a clause that Tusa couldn’t launch or be involved with any similar services. 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.

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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. Settlement Reached.

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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.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 11, 2024

Catching IPTV Pirates In 2017, BREIN booked a prominent victory at the European Court of Justice, which ruled that it’s illegal to sell devices that are pre-configured to access copyright-infringing content. The man also agreed to pay an undisclosed settlement fee and 7,500 euros per day if any future infringements occur.

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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.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 21, 2024

Without mentioning any figures, BMG said that it was “extremely happy” with the “substantial settlement.” The ruling motivated many ISPs to change or refresh their repeat infringer policies while Cox turned to its insurance companies to pick up the bill. After the court initially awarded $25 million in damages, plus $8.5

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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.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

. “The Internet Investigator is primarily responsible for contributing to the global Internet strategy and protecting the motion picture and television industry’s business activities by investigating and reporting on individuals and organizations engaged in (the facilitation of) copyright infringement,” a new MPA job listing reads.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

In May 2018, a massive copyright infringement lawsuit targeted PrimeStreams, one of the most recognizable pirate IPTV brands ever to hit the market. Two Copyright Infringement Lawsuits The foundations of the complaint were straightforward. Filed in a Kentucky court, the complaint saw U.S.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 15, 2023

The Madras High Court, vide judgment dated 17 November 2022, held that the pre-institution mediation and settlement under Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act is mandatory and rejected the plaint for injunction against the release of Tamil movie ‘Yugi’ Brief Facts. The petitioner, V. Section 12A states as follows: ‘ 12A.

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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.

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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.

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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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Copyright Lately

AUGUST 22, 2021

Recent decisions suggest courts are losing patience with those who bring dubious copyright infringement claims as part of their business models. Back in May, I wrote about an overzealous copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Rachel Dolezal , the woman best known for mispresenting her racial background.

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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.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The court however, clarified that the Bombay High Court order pertained to the suit regarding trademark infringement, and was separate from the claim before the Regional Director, which concerned rectification of the name of the company, thereby dismissing the writ petition. Copyright infringement claims in Kantara Vaha Roopam case dismissed.

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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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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. Conclusion.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

Zydus Lifesciences Limited, on 13 March 2024 (Delhi High Court ) The case centered on the establishment of a confidentiality club in a biosimilar litigation dispute. It viewed the application as a proactive measure to facilitate a swift decision, ensuring that the confidentiality club could promptly access relevant information when needed.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The alleged operator was tracked down by ACE and agreed to a settlement deal. As part of this confidential agreement, the domain names were signed over to ACE. The person has cooperated, and details of the settlement remain confidential.” were operated by the same person, a Moroccan resident. We Will Find You!

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TorrentFreak

JULY 19, 2023

Over the past several years, adult entertainment company Strike 3 Holdings has filed thousands of copyright cases in U.S. These lawsuits target people whose Internet connections were allegedly used to download and share copyright-infringing content via BitTorrent. federal courts.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 1, 2022

Companies that file hundreds even thousands of copyright infringement lawsuits with the intention of seeking settlements to avoid trial, are often labeled ‘copyright trolls’ In the United States, the undisputed leader in this space is adult video company Strike 3 Holdings, the owner of brands including Blacked, Tushy, and Vixen.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

In addition to the permanent injunction, the Court imposed damages worth INR 15 Lakhs in favor of the plaintiff, relying on an earlier settlement between the parties, a plethora of precedents, and Rule 20 of the IPD Rules. X wins copyright infringement case against 17 music publishers.

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Copyright Lately

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Trump is actively litigating a copyright infringement lawsuit over the Eddy Grant song “Electric Avenue” while trying to keep relevant deposition testimony in the case permanently under seal. Trump, have either you or any of your 15· ·entities been plaintiffs in copyright infringement 16· ·actions?

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