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Software Downloads Netflix & Disney+ Videos to Make DRM-Free Copies

TorrentFreak

Long before the advent of legitimate online video streaming services, torrent sites and similar platforms allowed users to download and keep copies of movies and TV shows. Services like Netflix have sought to mimic some of these benefits by allowing content to be played on most devices and even downloaded for offline viewing.

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Judge Rakoff: Embedding Social Media Content is a “Display” Under the Copyright Act

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Nicklen “urged his social media followers to consider the ‘haunting’ and ‘soul-crushing scene’ and to take steps to mitigate the harms of climate change.” The court also notes that the server rule distinguishes between a copy “possessed by the infringer and showing a copy possessed by someone else.”.

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Russian Cinemas Are Showing Pirated Movies Downloaded From Torrents

TorrentFreak

Around the middle of April, posts on social media sites popular in Russia (VK, Telegram) suggested that cinemas in several regions would begin screening big Hollywood movies, including ones that should not be available. The pirated copy – complete with Russian dubbing – was downloaded from an unnamed torrent site.

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‘Valorant Mobile’ Leaks Excite Gamers But ‘Pirate’ Copies Are Bad News

TorrentFreak

On the flip side, today’s interconnected world has the ability to transform leaks into powerful advertising and hype, keeping message boards and social media alive with discussion of exciting new products, at zero cost to official marketing teams. Aggressive Promotion – Not Really a ‘Pirate’ Trait.

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‘Pirate’ Streaming Apps Beat Netflix and Disney in Brazil’s Play Store

TorrentFreak

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. 5M+ Downloads, 82K Reviews. These appear to be legitimate reviews and similar positive comments are regularly made on social media.

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Tips for Avoiding Copyright Infringement

The IP Law Blog

Posting copyrighted images or photos on your website or social media. Using a copyrighted song, or portion of a song, in a presentation, at an event, on your website, or on social media. Modifying an image or photo and using it in a presentation, brochure, on your website, or on social media.

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TikTok Blocks Z-Library Hashtag Pending Piracy Investigation

TorrentFreak

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. TikTok Responds. TikTok is not happy with this characterization.