TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

In its yearly “Out-of-Cycle Review of Notorious Markets”, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) lists a few dozen websites said to be involved in piracy or counterfeiting. The music industry nominated several stream-rippers as notorious markets and FLVTO.biz, 2Conv.com, and MP3Juices.cc Music, Games, Books, and Science.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MAY 11, 2023

The most modern instalment of this long history comes in the form of another kind ‘copy’, less richly decorated, yet more relevant and politically sensitive for a country that has established a long-term foreign investment “partnership” with the tech and communication industry: the transposition of Directive 2019/790 into Irish law.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 4, 2022

Despite a reported development and marketing budget in excess of $100m, Genshin Impact is free to play but is monetized via gacha game mechanics. Mid-December a new release appeared on the forum titled ‘Genshin XYZ’, a piece of software that works with open-world action role-playing game Genshin Impact.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 24, 2022

The USTR publishes a similar annual report that operates along broadly the same lines and shares similar goals. It’s not uncommon for industry-commissioned reports to face skepticism; they exist to support lobbying efforts, tighter legislation, and if all goes to plan, an increase in profits. Other Providers. Or maybe Morocco.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In 2019, the EU’s Copyright in the Digital Single Market Directive (CDSMD) was adopted. In a report published in September 2022, I undertook research into the national implementations of these two provisions in 11 Member States : Austria, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands and Spain.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 13, 2021

In response to a request from the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR), the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has submitted a list of so-called ‘Notorious Markets’ to the US government. However, the ESA highlights the importance of the site to the Nintendo Switch piracy market. “As the U.S.

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Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Earlier today, video game critic and prominent YouTuber James Stephanie Sterling posted a video calling out a marketing firm working for Activision Blizzard in the run-up to the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. . A journalist who does this is not a journalist, but another marketer for the company, and they aren’t disclosing it.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The Entertainment Software Association ( ESA ) has submitted its latest overview of “ Notorious Markets ” to the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR). These submissions serve as input for the USTR’s yearly overview of piracy ‘markets’ which helps to shape the U.S. Government’s global copyright enforcement agenda going forward.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 26, 2021

This post continues the discussion on Copyright Reform suggested by the Parliamentary Standing Committee Report on IPR, which Adyasha had discussed on the blog here. 52 to allow for such copying only in government-owned institutions. 52 to allow for such copying only in government-owned institutions.

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Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 6, 2022

1: Freeplay Sues CNN Over Music Used in News Reports. First off today, Chris Cooke at Complete Music Update reports that the music production company Freeplay music has filed a lawsuit against CNN, alleging that the news organization used their music in news segments without a license. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?

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Velocity of Content

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The report card on last year’s US trade book sales is now available, and it makes very happy reading for booksellers and publishers. Book Sales Report Card A++. “So The NPD BookScan figures are based on direct reporting from all major retailers, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Target, and independent bookstores.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Here’s what Felicia writes: Archival Authenticity or Iconic Copies? It also suggests that copying might have some effect on our understanding of what is and is not iconic. Assuredly, Dolce & Gabbana may not be able to prevent copies on the U.S. In this negative space of copyright law in the U.S., In the U.S.,

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Make copies. Selling Copies: If you want to publish or sell copies of the book, royalties or licensing fees may apply. Fair use allows limited use for purposes such as: Criticism or commentary, News reporting, Educational purposes (e.g., Market Impact: If your use reduces the book’s sales, it’s less likely to be fair use.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In 2019, the EU’s Copyright in the Digital Single Market Directive (CDSMD) was adopted. In a report published in September 2022, I undertook research into the national implementations of these two provisions in 11 Member States : Austria, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands and Spain.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 28, 2023

Plus, DPIAs pose potential security risks due to the sensitive and confidential nature of the information contained within the reports. However, this safeguard is insufficient in practice as not all DPIA-required information falls under this privilege, and judges can choose to waive-in certain privileged information for discovery purposes.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 14, 2022

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. Copyright Complaint Targets Just One Video.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JANUARY 20, 2022

At the end of 2021, YouTube’s first Copyright Transparency Report 2021 (“Report”) was published. It is interesting to look at this Report against the background of the 2019 EU rules for the liability of platforms like YouTube through the famous Art. It is the first ever report by YouTube on copyright actions.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 29, 2024

According to reports, karaoke in the West may be set for a resurgence but in Asia, karaoke (’empty orchestra’) never went away. With a global market reported to be worth around $5 billion, karaoke may make people smile but for investors it’s a serious business. million (US$140,820),” Customs reports.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 7, 2023

1) Specifically, in its regulation of the public performance of musical works incorporated in legitimately released sound carriers, stores, and undertakings, article 24 of Law 4481/2017 introduced a reporting obligation for users. What is the reporting obligation? When does the reporting obligation apply? Emphasis added.)

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In mid-July 2020, Apple released a new operating system that introduced a bug; in September, he reported this bug to Apple. All of Peloton’s marketing materials that mention the term ‘Bike+’ are also branded with the [Peloton] mark.” Actual confusion: none, despite market coexistence since September 2020; favored Peloton.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 21, 2024

While that may be the case, Webtoon’s first quarterly earnings report on August 8 wasn’t well received. This was a disappointment to many investors and the stock price fell by more than 40%, ‘evaporating’ a billion dollars in market cap. A copy of the signed DMCA subpoena can be found here (pdf).

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 7, 2024

Last Thursday, June 27, 2024, the Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its largest shareholder, Microsoft, in the U.S. District Court of Southern District of New York, claims that Starbuds has intentionally copied Starbucks’ iconic logo and brand name to confuse the public.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 18, 2023

It lists a few hundred URLs that allegedly point to pirated copies of titles such as DAHMER, Cable Girls, Cursed, and Bridgerton. This includes URLs that point to pirated copies of Clarkson’s Farm, Britannia, and Bosch: Legacy. Looking at Google’s transparency report we see that Amazon and Netflix are not alone.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Case Citation : Digital Marketing Advisors v. Day to Day Imports. * Satirical Depiction in YouTube Video Gets Rough Treatment in Court. * 512(f) Preempts Tortious Interference Claim–Copy Me That v. The post 512(f) Plaintiff Must Pay $91k to the Defense–Digital Marketing v. McCandless Group, LLC, 2022 WL 17403067 (C.D.

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 11, 2022

1: Microsoft Sues “Black Market” Software Distributor for TM and Copyright Infringement. First off today, Christina Tabacco at Law Street reports that Microsoft has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against The Search People Enterprises over allegations that the company distributed pirated copies of Microsoft products.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The conclusion of that lawsuit declared that an emulator like Yuzu, that circumvents Nintendo’s technical measures, decrypts Switch games using unauthorized copies of Switch cryptographic keys, allowing games to be played on anything other than a Switch, violates copyright law. “In fact, Defendant has posted links to copies of [.]

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 1, 2022

First off today, Chris Cooke at Complete Music Update reports that the case between the major record labels and the now-former internet service provider Bright House is heading to a trial this week as the judge has ruled on some last-minute pre-trial motions. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 29, 2022

When movies are recorded directly from cinema screens, the resulting pirate copy is known as a ‘cam’, regardless of the device used – camcorder or otherwise. Our report published late November provides more detail and last week an FDA/FCPA newsletter dated December 20 ( pdf ) confirmed events as reported.

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Plagiarism Today

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Though he clarified that they were not “direct copies”, he claimed there were similarities in style, color choices and techniques used that were overwhelming to him. According to reports, Hirst’s cherry blossom paintings sold for up to £2.5 This market has been described repeatedly as a scam. million ($3.41

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 27, 2024

“Operation 404 is a model for effective and efficient criminal enforcement measures against piracy sites and services and should be replicated by other markets within the Western Hemisphere,” MPA writes. This, despite a report earlier this year, suggesting that web-based piracy is declining in the Latin American country.

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Plagiarism Today

MAY 11, 2022

First off today, Gene Maddaus at Variety reports that Senator Josh Hawley has introduced a bill that aims to drastically rewrite copyright law in the United States, rolling back the term of copyright to just 28 years with the option for renewal for another 28. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

As reported last week, an order published in Argentina dated September 13, 2024, revealed that local ISPs are now required to block dozens of Magis TV-linked domains for violating intellectual property law. On Friday, dozens of local media reports linked those arrests to Magis TV. Source: YouTube Two other suspects, Roberto V.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 24, 2024

Two Targets, Two Lawsuits The RIAA announced not one, but two copyright infringement lawsuits on Monday, filed against two of the most impressive services in the generative AI music market. Udio owner Unchartered Labs was sued in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, while Suno, Inc.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MAY 17, 2023

The mapping of national legal sources of copyright flexibilities and their comparative analysis provided a detailed overview of the state of the art of copyright flexibilities in all the 27 Member States, organized in 27 national reports which illustrated national provisions using the same taxonomy applied to EU sources.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Every year, the US Trade Representative (USTR) asks interested stakeholders to identify ‘notorious’ foreign piracy markets. Responses typically list the Pirate Bays of this world, but they also mention websites and services that don’t see themselves as pirate markets. Polish video-on-demand (VOD) platform CDA.pl “Cda.pl

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 4, 2024

For good measure, they also marketed them as such. “The reported repositories offer and provide access to unauthorized copies of cryptographic keys that are used to circumvent Nintendo’s Technological Measures and infringe Nintendo’s intellectual property rights. .

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 19, 2022

LaLiga Reports ‘Empty’ IPTV Players to the EC. In support of its case for a crackdown on this ‘IPTV’ app, LaLiga provides the following screenshot: That was captured when the ‘IPTV’ app was available at its previously-available Google Play URL ( copy here via Wayback Machine ).

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