Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The Twilight Zone is a Halloween favorite, but what is its copyright history? Let's look at two episodes in a different copyright dimension. The post Copyright and the Twilight Zone appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Creative Law Center

JUNE 30, 2023

If you use AI technology to create work, you can claim copyright protection for your contribution to that work. Here's how to file your application for copyright registration. The post AI-generated Content and Copyright Registration appeared first on Creative Law Center.

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 31, 2023

The US Copyright Office has announced a new public comment period on the subject of AI and copyright. The post US Copyright Office Seeks Comment on AI appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Here's how to participate.

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Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Christmas and copyright go together as often gingerbread cookies and milk. Here's just five ways that copyright has changed Christmas. The post 5 Ways Copyright Has Changed Christmas appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 10, 2024

So who owns the copyright to these works? The post Copyright and the Rankin/Bass Christmas Specials appeared first on Plagiarism Today. The Rankin/Bass holiday specials are a Christmas tradition. Also, is Rudolph public domain?

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 31, 2023

It's Halloween, so let's take a look at 9 copyright stories that show how intellectual property has shaped the spookiest holiday. The post 9 Spooky Copyright Stories for Halloween appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The post NASA: Copyright and Trademark in Space appeared first on Plagiarism Today. While it's well known that NASA images and videos are public domain, there are still some restrictions to be aware of before using them.

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Thousands of open-access studies feature images that may have copyright restrictions. The post Why Thousands of Studies May Be in Copyright Limbo appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Here's how that happened.

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Plagiarism Today

MAY 8, 2024

For most creators, copyright registrations aren't practical. The post Why AI Makes Copyright Registration More Important appeared first on Plagiarism Today. However, AI may give some a reason to change their mind.

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Plagiarism Today

MAY 7, 2024

The post Yet Another NFT Copyright Failure appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Yuga Labs announced a new commercial NFT venture. However, the works involved were already placed in the public domain.

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Plagiarism Today

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

A case before the Copyright Claims Board tests the boundaries of public domain and artistic creativity when it comes to tarot cards. The post The Copyright Battle Over a Tarot Card Deck appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Plagiarism Today

JUNE 18, 2024

Two cases before the Copyright Claims Board raise an interesting question: What does copyright protect in a dumpster fire? The post A Copyright Fight Over a Dumpster Fire appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Plagiarism Today

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The Copyright Claims Board has handed three more determinations, including one fair use issue and two questions on damages. The post 3 New Copyright Claims Board Decisions appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Plagiarism Today

MARCH 12, 2024

In a case involving clips from an Andrew Dice Clay comedy special, the Copyright Claims Board has found a documentary was a fair use. The post Copyright Claims Board Finds Documentary was Fair Use appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Figure skating, gymnastics, artistic swimming, cheerleading and other choreography sports are facing a new challenge: Copyright The post Why Figure Skating, Gymnastics Face Unique Copyright Issues appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Plagiarism Today

JUNE 3, 2024

Here's how it handles basic copyright questions. The post Grading Google’s AI on Copyright Questions appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Google's AI-powered search has become equal part pariah and laughingstock.

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Plagiarism Today

APRIL 22, 2024

The Copyright Claims Board is a powerful tool for resolving copyright disputes, but only in certain situations. The post The 5 Best Uses of the Copyright Claims Board appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Here are five to remember.

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Plagiarism Today

JULY 15, 2024

We've seen dozens of copyright lawsuits against AI companies. The post Why Copyright Won’t Kill AI appeared first on Plagiarism Today. However, that's not the biggest threat AI faces.

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Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Facebook and Instagram have become rife with copyright infringement notice scams. The post How to Avoid Facebook/Instagram Copyright Scams appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Here's how they work and how to avoid them.

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Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The post Copyright Claims Board Awards Photographer Minimum Damages appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Last week, two photographers won very different awards for their work. One got $6.3 million, the other less than $2,500. Here's why.

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Plagiarism Today

JUNE 12, 2024

The Copyright Claims Board is about to turn two. The post 3 New and Interesting Cases Before the Copyright Claims Board appeared first on Plagiarism Today. As such, we're taking a look at three new and interesting cases being heard by it.

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Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

But how is it on matters of copyright and content protection? The post Copyright and Content Protection on Bluesky appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Bluesky has reached over 20 million users and is adding more every second.

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Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Here's what copyright and trademark law say about what is next. The post Copyright, Trademark and the Future of Zero Punctuation appeared first on Plagiarism Today. The long-running YouTube series Zero Punctuation has come to an abrupt end.

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Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 11, 2024

The United States Copyright Office has proposed a new registration process for news sites. The post US Copyright Office Proposes New Collective Registration for News Sites appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Here's why many should be wary.

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Hugh Stephens Blog

MARCH 10, 2024

Compared to some of its neighbours in the region, it has been a pillar of respect for … Continue reading "Japan’s Text and Data Mining (TDM) Copyright Exception for AI Training: A Needed and Welcome Clarification from the Responsible Agency"

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Plagiarism Today

MAY 14, 2024

The Copyright Claims Board has issued a final judgement in its longest-running case, favoring Disney over a smaller book publisher. The post Disney, Books and the Copyright Claims Board appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Plagiarism Today

MAY 22, 2024

The myth of Poor Man's Copyright has been with us for decades. The post Where Did the Poor Man’s Copyright Myth Start? But where did the (bad) idea get its start? appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Hugh Stephens Blog

JUNE 24, 2024

While not top of mind for everyone, part of that history relates to copyright! This year, 2024, marks a couple of milestones … Continue reading "Two Hundred Years of Copyright History in Canada: What a Journey!"

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Hugh Stephens Blog

JULY 17, 2024

Image: Shutterstock (AI Assisted) Last month I wrote about the 200 year history of copyright in Canada, (Two Hundred Years of Copyright History in Canada: What a Journey!), drawing on a recent book by copyright scholar Dr. Myra Tawfik, “For the Encouragement of Learning: The Origins of Canadian Copyright Law”.

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Plagiarism Today

JULY 29, 2024

The Copyright Claims Board has issued another final determination. The post Copyright Claims Board Rules Against Petco appeared first on Plagiarism Today. This one finds against Petco, though the claimant isn't a victor either.

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Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 18, 2024

The Copyright Claims Board is seeing a sharp rise in contested cases, here's four of the latest and most interesting to receive a response. The post 4 More Contested Cases Before the Copyright Claims Board appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 29, 2024

With Halloween coming up, we are taking a look at five copyright battles fought over masks, in particular Halloween masks. The post 5 Copyright Battles Over Halloween Masks appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Those who win damages at the Copyright Claims Board can now get certified final determinations to have them enforced in court. The post Copyright Claims Board Now Offers Certified Final Determinations appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The post Understanding The JerryRigEverything/Casetify Copyright Battle appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Zack Nelson, the man behind JerryRigEverything, claims that Casetify copied his and dbrand's work. And he has significant proof.

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Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 24, 2024

The post Printed Minis and the Power of the Copyright Claims Board appeared first on Plagiarism Today. In September, Games Workshop filed 12 claims against a user offering copied 3D models online. Now the user is finally shutting down.

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Plagiarism Today

MAY 28, 2024

The Copyright Claims Board (CCB) has handed down its two largest damage awards, including it's first five-figure decision. The post Copyright Claims Board Awards It’s Highest Damages Ever appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A recent decision by the US Copyright Office makes it easier to repair ice cream machines. The post What Does Copyright Have to Do With McFlurries? But how did that happen? appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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