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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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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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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APRIL 17, 2024

Slot machine makers files lawsuit against competitor, Phillippine Senate takes up site blocking and Reddit copyright bans skyrocket. The post 3 Count: Copyright Gamble appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

A famous AI-generated piece of art has been rejected by the US Copyright Office. The post Another AI Copyright Registration Rejected appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Here's why the decision matters and what it means.

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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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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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MAY 30, 2024

The post Copyright and Cheating in Video Games appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Bungie recently scored a significant win against a video game cheat maker. Here's what the law says about cheating in modern video games.

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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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JUNE 11, 2024

The post Success Kid: Copyright, Fair Use and Memes appeared first on Plagiarism Today. The Eighth Circuit has upheld a jury verdict finding that the commercial use of a meme was not fair use. However, it's not a complete win.

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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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DECEMBER 27, 2023

2023 was a banner year for copyright. The post The 5 Dumbest Copyright Stories of 2023 appeared first on Plagiarism Today. However, the past 12 months also featured some real missteps and obvious mistakes.

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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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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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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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MAY 1, 2024

The Copyright Claims Board has to strike a delicate balance between allowing for mistakes and preventing abuse. The post How the Copyright Claims Board Deals with Bad Faith Filers appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Here's how it does it.

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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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MAY 13, 2024

The post What the Latest Supreme Court Copyright Ruling Means for You appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Last week, the Supreme Court ruled that a music producer can collect over a decade of damages. What does it mean for you?

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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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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Registration of AI-Generated Works in the United States and Canada: A Comparison Credit: Shutterstock Human Creation The question of whether works that are generated in whole or part by Artificial Intelligence (AI) should enjoy copyright protection is a hot topic at the moment.

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MAY 21, 2024

A recent pair of Supreme Court decisions have addressed when one can file a copyright lawsuit. The post When is it Too Late to File a Copyright Infringement Lawsuit? So, how late is too late? appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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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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APRIL 8, 2024

The Copyright Claims Board has handed down a new final determination, this one dealing with music and the first sale doctrine. The post Copyright Claims Board Finds in Favor of Right of First Sale appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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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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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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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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Hugh Stephens Blog

MAY 4, 2024

Image: Shutterstock Two years ago, in April 2022, the US Copyright Office (USCO) appointed its first Chief Economist, Dr. Brent Lutes. Many national Intellectual Property Offices have such a position, e.g, UK IPO, IP Australia, EUIPO, and WIPO. Notably, Canada’s Intellectual Property Office–CIPO–does not).

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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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OCTOBER 2, 2023

Supreme Court to hear case over copyright statute of limitations, Writers hit back at Open AI response and RIAA targets pirate apps. The post 3 Count: Copyright Limits appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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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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JUNE 26, 2023

But how does copyright and trademark impact those flags? The post Copyright in Pride Flags appeared first on Plagiarism Today. June is pride month, and pride flags have long been crucial symbols during it.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Hosts often receive massive numbers of copyright notices, few of which turn out to be false. The post 5 Warning Signs a Copyright Notice May Be False appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Still, it's important to spot the fakes.

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

The post Copyright and The Bizarre World of Obituary Piracy appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Obituary piracy sites have long been a thing, but now YouTube channels are getting on the act. What is obituary piracy, and how can stop it?

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JANUARY 9, 2024

In a recent decision, the Copyright Claims Board ruled in favor of a respondent, even though the respondent was in default. The post Copyright Claims Board Sides with Defaulting Party in Judgement appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The Copyright Claims Board has handed down three more default determinations. The post Copyright Claims Board Issues Three More Default Determinations appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Here's how the board is determining damages.

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

A new study claims that AI systems can trivially reproduce hundreds of words from copyrighted works. The post Study Highlights AI Systems Printing Copyrighted Work Verbatim appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Here's what it means.

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OCTOBER 2, 2023

The Supreme Court has taken up a case that will determine how far back copyright damages can go. The post SCOTUS to Test the Limit of Copyright Liability appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Here's why the case is important to watch.

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