Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

People have become less dependent on print media and more likely to use a digital medium such as computerized documents of soft copies. Given the fact that the copyright law was originally framed to protect literary and artistic works, it needs to be seen how much the law has evolved to grant protection to digitalized works.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 16, 2022

App store operators Apple and Google clearly state that copyright-infringing apps are against their terms and conditions, but some still get through. The apps in question, which include “MegaFlix”, stream pirated copies of movies and TV shows. This can be quite lucrative, as some of the apps have millions of downloads.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Drawing on input from copyright holders, the report includes a non-exclusive overview of sites and services that are believed to be involved in piracy or counterfeiting. For example, we have seen hosting companies, advertisers, and social media platforms being added. In recent years, the scope of the report has broadened.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 4, 2023

A Texas federal jury found Grande guilty of willful contributory copyright infringement, and the ISP was ordered to pay $47 million in damages to the record labels. $47 This view was supported by several telecom industry groups, who all object to disconnecting subscribers’ internet access based on copyright claims.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 16, 2023

The detailed takedown notices accused Ironmace of copyright infringement and stealing trade secrets. In the hours that followed, tens of thousands of fans used the torrent link to download a copy of the playtest release. From: TF , for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 31, 2022

According to the Authors Guild , Z-Library has emerged as a vastly popular, high-volume source of illegal ebook downloads in recent years. This growth is facilitated by users who openly advertise the site on social media, TikTok included. From: TF , for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 30, 2021

It is also an increasingly popular medium for infringers to illegally source and share copyrighted materials. Fortunately, copyright law prohibits the unauthorized reproduction of a work. Copyright disputes do not need to escalate into costly and time-consuming litigation. What is Copyright? How is Copyright Infringed?

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 5, 2022

Not surprisingly, the list of problematic sites and services includes YouTube rippers, direct download sites, cyberlockers, and torrent sites. According to IFPI, a group of social media platforms and messenger services have become increasingly problematic. . Copyright infringement is a problem on Reddit too, according to IFPI.

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Copyright Lately

MARCH 16, 2022

The currently-unidentified students are accused of uploading copyrighted exam questions to Course Hero in order to cheat during tests. How about being liable to your professor for willful copyright infringement damages of up to $300,000? Copyright Office. Exam Questions and Copyright. Failing the class?

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 16, 2024

TB of WorldCat® data available for public download through its torrents,” OCLC wrote in its complaint. The complaint mentioned that Matienzo describes herself as an “archivist” and uses the handle “anarchivist” on social media. — A copy of the full motion to dismiss, filed yesterday at the U.S. Who’s Anna?

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 17, 2022

On social media platforms and elsewhere, Z-Library users openly discussed what to do next. “This website keeps stealing our works with full copyright. is behind this request but it’s definitely unusual, as pirate sites generally don’t hold copyrights to the content they host. Z-Library Aftermath.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 19, 2022

The author or creator of any theatrical, literary, creative, or musical work has an exclusive right to copyright. It was recently uncovered that numerous internet platforms are posting infringing content on their websites without the approval of the copyright owners. Image Source: gettyimages]. What are takedown services?

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 5, 2024

Pirates are well known for their ability to obtain and copy content, but before the streaming boom, distribution was mostly the work of consumers, via P2P networks like BitTorrent. How Cloudflare responds, if at all, could have implications for its global policy on copyright protection.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 20, 2024

In 2021, Colorado-based Internet provider WOW was sued by a group of movie companies, including Millennium Media and Voltage Pictures. The filmmakers accused the ISP of failing to terminate the accounts of subscribers who were repeatedly flagged for sharing copyrighted material. In that case, the U.S.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 8, 2022

These include YouTube downloader Snappea.com and the popular streaming portal Fmovies.to, both of which have millions of regular users. Unlike most pirate sites, Mega has a fully functional and transparent copyright takedown system. Thousands of users also had their accounts suspended for repeat copyright infringements.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The filmmakers accuse the ISP of failing to terminate the accounts of subscribers who were repeatedly flagged for sharing copyrighted material. Among other things, it argued that an IP address is not sufficient to prove that subscribers downloaded or shared any infringing material. . They want to hold WOW!

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

.” “In the face of these obvious facts, Yout brought an unreasonable suit to achieve a legally unjustified result: publicity for its illegal service and prolonging its ability to offer its users a circumvention device to illegally rip downloads of record companies’ valuable copyrighted works.”

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 19, 2022

VEGAP also requested the Court to enjoin the defendant from creating NFTs and order them their withdrawal, along with damages compensation.

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CopyrightsWorld

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Copyright infringement and how to stop it is a question in the minds of most of us these days. The law that is our reference for answering this question is the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). It also criminalizes the act of circumventing an access control, whether or not there is actual infringement of copyright itself.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 18, 2022

It encompasses all intersecting IT industries and might affect anything from social media use to surveillance, e-commerce, and technological innovation. An NFT and the corresponding permission to use, copy, or display the asset can be bought and sold in digital markets. Conclusion.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JUNE 16, 2022

PDF copy available. Ralph Lauren also filed for other software related goods in class 9 such as downloadable multimedia files containing artwork, all authenticated by non-fungible tokens, and downloadable computer software for use as a cryptocurrency wallet in class 9. Read the full article on World Intellectual Property Review.

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Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 14, 2021

1: Can’t Shake This: Taylor Swift to Face Copyright Lawsuit. First off today, Reuters reports that a lawsuit accusing Taylor Swift of copyright infringement in her 2014 hit single Shake it Off has been allowed to move ahead, setting the stage for a possible trial. 2: Sonny Bono’s Widow Strikes Back in Cher Copyright Fight.

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 11, 2021

Earlier this week, independent fashion designer Bailey Prado took to Instagram to call attention to a different fashion label that, according to her, copied her “whole life.” For example, items that may sell on Prado’s website for up to $300 typical appear as copies on Shein’s app for less than $20.

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Copyright Lately

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Here are some of the greatest copyright horror stories, featuring such classics as “Nightmare on Elm Street,” “Halloween,” “Dracula,” “Ghostbusters” and … a creepy McDonalds character? You can judge for yourself by downloading a copy of “Jap Herron” here.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Historical lookback The amendment to the existing copyright law act of 1957 was carried out owing to the sensitization of issue of copyright management and revenue sharing structure that is fair and reasonable to all owners and writers of filmed and recorded works. [i] from the copyright holder) licencing or compulsory licencing (i.e.,

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 30, 2023

According to Strike 3, it is clear as day that the man downloaded and shared 36 of Strike 3’s porn videos without permission. In addition, the defense asked the court to exclude evidence taken from Doe’s social media profiles and comments from his neighbors, who testified on the strength of his WiFi signal.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 20, 2022

These lawsuits target people whose Internet connections were allegedly used to download and share copyright-infringing content via BitTorrent. The case has plenty of nuances but, in essence, the main question is whether John Doe downloaded and shared 36 of Strike 3’s porn videos without permission. federal courts.

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Copyright Lately

APRIL 3, 2023

book publishers, rejecting the Internet Archive’s argument that its practice of scanning and lending digital copies of books qualifies as fair use under the Copyright Act. When the electronic version is “checked out,” the physical copy is taken out of circulation. ” What is Controlled Digital Lending?

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TorrentFreak

JULY 21, 2022

Faced with the prospect of copyright strikes, Content ID claims and potential account loss, thousands of YouTubers, TikTok users, and other content creators use music provided by Epidemic Sound. Massive, Rampant Copyright Infringement. “Defendant Meta is not merely aware of this infringement. .

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JIPEL Copyright Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

This means that TOs have been tasked with getting enough GameCubes, Wiis, copies of the game, and clunky CRT TVs to play on. Players rallied against Nintendo’s actions, causing #FreeMelee to trend across social media and throughout the gaming world. Players, for most of the game’s competitive existence, have played in person.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 27, 2023

This Kat has been receiving numerous inquiries from colleagues and friends, particularly well-versed in copyright law, about an AI-generated image copyright case in China. AA selected and downloaded specific model packages, e.g., ‘AsiaFacemix-pruned-fix.safetensors’; 2. Does the image constitute a work? The Court: Yes.

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Copyright Lately

APRIL 17, 2023

Serial copyright plaintiffs beware: the discovery rule may not excuse late-filed infringement claims brought by “seasoned litigators.” ” If you pay any attention to new copyright filings, you’re probably used to seeing the same names repeated over and over again as often as the refrain in a Daft Punk song.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Even where permission not legally required, thought was better results due to advances in technology—social media influencing: the advertiser wants customized content. Justin Hughes The Sub Rosa Rules of Copyright Fair Use Two competing descriptions of fair use: (1) Vague, unpredictable, ad hoc. (2) Was there no overlap at all?

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

The decisions in the first category, i.e., Top 10 IP Cases/Judgements (Topicality/Impact) reflect those that we thought were important from a topical point of view and were covered by the media in some way owing to the importance of parties litigating or the issue being considered or for impact on industry and innovation/creativity ecosystem etc.

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Copyright Lately

MARCH 6, 2023

The copyright owner in Runt is seeking to enjoin director William Coakley from releasing a behind-the-scenes project about alleged on-set bullying and sexual harassment that it claims he fabricated. The case involves an interesting interplay between copyright law, entertainment contracts and the First Amendment.

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