TorrentFreak

JUNE 16, 2022

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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The IP Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

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

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Copyright Lately

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Internet Archive (read the opinion here) , the court dealt a decisive blow to the Internet Archive, ruling that its practice of scanning and lending digital copies of books doesn’t qualify as fair use under the Copyright Act. When the electronic book is “checked out,” the physical copy is removed from circulation.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Traditionally, that includes prominent torrent sites, download portals, cyberlockers, and streaming services that offer copyrighted content without obtaining permission from rightsholders. For example, we have seen hosting companies, advertisers, and social media platforms being added.

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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. . IFPI Flags Top Piracy Problems. This also applies to Twitter.

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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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TorrentFreak

APRIL 16, 2023

In the hours that followed, tens of thousands of fans used the torrent link to download a copy of the playtest release. Shortly after the torrent link was posted to Twitter, ‘someone’ sent a DMCA notice to the social media platform, requesting its removal. “Thank you for your patience!

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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 4, 2023

. “The trial record is replete with evidence about how Rightscorp reliably detected infringement by Grande’s subscribers, sent Grande more than one million notices of infringement, and downloaded copies of infringing files directly from Grande’s subscribers.”

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

There are dozens of recognizable brands in the illegal streaming market, all jostling for position in a chaotic market where trademarks are copied even more readily than movies or live TV streams. In Latin America, one brand stands out more than most, and not just because it has a bright orange logo.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 17, 2022

On social media platforms and elsewhere, Z-Library users openly discussed what to do next. Apparently, this article was copied by other sites, which prompted Rationalinsurgent to request the takedowns. “This Website is copying my client’s content daily without any consent. Z-Library Aftermath.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

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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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. Firstly, take the example of social media. With the advent of social media, anyone can post anything on it. Kind of Copyright Infringement. Indian Scenario.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

These allow pirates to play copies of games on their consoles. — A copy of IIPA’s submission to the US Trade Representative, which also covers a wide range of other IP-issues, is available here (pdf). ” Baidu. The same applies to manufacturers and distributors of circumvention devices such as mod-chips.

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43(B)log

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Defendants allegedly copied key components of Trackman’s copyrighted software and falsely suggested, in promotions and advertisements, that defendants were authorized to use the well-known courses in their game. And they allegedly copied golf courses created on Perfect Golf’s course design platform.

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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. A copy of the European Commission’s third Counterfeit and Piracy Watch List is available here (pdf). Unlicensed download sites. Social media. and Fembed.com. Cyberlockers.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 24, 2023

It removes the restrictions on budget and print reproductions, enabling web distribution, copy printing and packaging, and out-of-home advertising impressions. Similar to the Standard License, it offers printing up to 50,000 total copies and ensures proper attribution while preventing other users from licensing the same content.

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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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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Among other things, it argued that an IP address is not sufficient to prove that subscribers downloaded or shared any infringing material. — A copy of the filmmakers’ motion to compel is available here (pdf) and WOW!’s liable for these pirating activities, which could lead to millions of dollars in damages.

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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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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 16, 2021

22, 2021): companies now pay so-called “influencers” to issue posts on social media touting their products or services. Advertising/E-Commerce. Ariix, LLC v. NutriSearch Corp., 2021 WL 221878 (9th Cir Jan. Wired : How Covid Gums Up the Court System. * Les Giblin LLC v. La Marque, 2021 WL 1997376 (D. Once again, the Court disagrees.

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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. Targeting Opponents’ Strengths The first relates to the chosen arena.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 20, 2024

Supreme Court held that social media platforms aren’t liable for ISIS terrorists who used their services to recruit and raise funds. — A copy of WOW’s motion to dismiss the second amended complaint, filed at the U.S. This includes last year’s ‘ Twitter vs. Taamneh ‘ Supreme Court decision.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 21, 2022

. “This action seeks to stop the theft of music created by hundreds of musicians, songwriters, producers and vocalists, theft occurring knowingly, intentionally and brazenly by Meta on its Facebook and Instagram social media platforms on a daily basis,” the complaint begins. Copyright Infringment Claims.

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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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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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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Downloads declined after a 2015 peak. Facebook advertising for the 2014 app continued until 2016 or 2019 and remained available for download; even though the Pebble Watch was discontinued in late 2016, WCT’s principal testified that “there remains a loyal following among the Pebble Watch community.”

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 7, 2022

Be aware that an unsolicited email with a request to download an attachment or click on a URL could appear to come from someone that you know like a friend, work colleague or tax professional if their email has been spoofed or compromised. Never download “security” software from a pop-up ad. Keep sensitive data safe.

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CopyrightsWorld

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Along with Google, most social media have their own services for copyright infringement and takedown requests. Remember that visual and text based work is easily infringed since users don’t need to log into a peer-to-peer file-sharing they can simply copy paste or right-click to download. What is a take down notice?

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Copyright Lately

MARCH 16, 2022

But Course Hero, along with its much larger competitor Chegg , are also used by students who regularly post questions, answers and even full-blown essays, which are then downloaded and copied wholesale by fellow students. Shoot me a note in the comments section or on one of the Copyright Lately social media accounts @copyrightlately.

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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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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 17, 2023

ii] This unreported judgement helped bring the grievances on the table for the others to see that copyright law has deficiencies in terms of music sharing and copying along with royalty issues. 2008)13SCC30 [xxi] Angelina Sanchez, Copystrikes and Meme Bans: Social Media and Copyright Protections in the Digital Age , 47 BROOK.

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Copyright Lately

OCTOBER 25, 2021

As the story goes, they provided him with a copy of a few scenes from “Ghostbusters” in which the theme would appear. You can judge for yourself by downloading a copy of “Jap Herron” here. This prompted a lawsuit by Don Post Studios, which asserted that the Cinema Secrets mask was a copy of its own mask.

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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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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 19, 2022

In addition, social media intermediaries must appoint a Chief Compliance Officer in accordance with the Act and IT Rules. A violating copy of the work, whether brief or extra storage, should be owned by the complainant and not indicated under Section 52 or any other section of the Copyright Act [1957].

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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. Thus, intermediate copying for reverse engineering of software is now a rule. Where permission wasn’t sought it was either due to disregard or ignorance.

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