TorrentFreak

AUGUST 7, 2024

Many AI companies have simply been training their models on data scraped or downloaded from online resources, often without explicit permission. In response to the claims, Anthropic didn’t deny that it used lyrics to train its model but argued that this falls under fair use. ’ It is not.”

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Several record labels including Sony and UMG, sued the Internet Archive for copyright infringement in Manhattan federal court last year. According to the Archive, many of the claims are simply too late, as they supposedly point to infringements that occurred over three years ago. ” Fair Use?

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 28, 2023

Over the past several years, a wave of copyright infringement lawsuits has targeted alleged cheaters and cheat makers. Earlier this year, the lack of action prompted Bungie to request a default judgment for copyright infringement and the circumvention of Bungie’s technological protection measures under the DMCA.

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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. million additional books protected by valid copyrights. It also includes 3.6 For research.

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IP Intelligence

JUNE 7, 2023

Sy Damle, (2016-2018 General Counsel) testified that “the training of AI models will generally fall within the established bounds of fair use.” (S. The district court agreed, but was reversed by the Second Circuit, which found the degree of new expression insufficient to justify a finding of fair use. Goldsmith , 598 S.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Recent appellate decisions in the United States have recognized expanded grounds for personal jurisdiction in cases of internet-based copyright infringements; divided on the extent to which the three-year statute of limitations limits damage recoveries; and increased the occasions for motions to dismiss on the ground of fair use.

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BYU Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

University of Chicago Flies Too High With Aerial Photograph Joshua Potter February 21, 08:37 AM February 21, 08:37 AM On November 15 th , 2023, John Fielding (Fielding) filed a complaint against The University of Chicago (UChicago) for copyright infringement, alleging the unlicensed use of one of his photographs (the Work).

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

on text data mining and its interpretation as an exception to allegations of copyright infringement, SpicyIP Fellowship applicant Tanishka Goswami highlights the key findings of the Court and explores the probable lessons for Indian policymakers in harmonizing copyright with AI and innovation.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

But wait, shouldn’t the Fair Use Doctrine imputed under the First Amendment apply to an obviously parodied creative work? Table of Contents: Fair Use Under the Copyright Act How much risk are we talking here? Case Law: Instances Where Fair Use Was Not Upheld Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Napster was an online platform used to download and access compressed digital music files in MP3 formats, making it one of the most popular peer to peer services in 1999. operated a P2P (peer-to-peer) system which would allow its users to search, access and download MP3 music files on their own devices.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 14, 2021

Publishers Sue IA For Copyright Infringement. “Defendant IA is engaged in willful mass copyright infringement,” the complaint alleged. ” With claims including direct infringement on a sample of 127 books, the publishers demanded $150,000 in statutory damages per infringement.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 27, 2023

Most of these flash drives are tagged as “handmade” It’s not clear what that entails but it seems likely that these sellers downloaded the pirated goods by hand at some point, created curated selections of movies and TV-shows, then added them to USB drives.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 14, 2022

In the summer of 2020, publishers Hachette, HarperCollins, John Wiley and Penguin Random House filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Internet Archive (IA). “The only issue is whether Internet Archive’s massive infringement scheme is fair use under 17 U.S.C. § Publishers: IA’s Use is Not Fair.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 9, 2021

If the music that is streamed is not licensed out, then does it amount to Copyright Infringement ? had claimed to be the owner of the copyright in over 25,000 sound recordings. Giving on commercial rental/sale Tips’ Repertoire of songs by way of providing download services/features. Background. Court’s Decision.

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Velocity of Content

JANUARY 25, 2024

And would a user of Generative AI services be much assured by an AI tool created in a so-called “relaxed copyright jurisdiction?” For example, UK law explicitly does not permit text and data mining of copyright materials for commercial purposes without a license, while Singapore law does (where those have been lawfully accessed).

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

“We claim that our project falls under fair use: our goal is clearly not piracy or anything as you still need the original game. Copyright Infringement Complaint. Take-Two also wants a full accounting of “any and all sales or downloads of products or services” that infringe its rights.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 31, 2021

In September, the Federation Against Copyright Theft and West Midlands Police announced that they shut down a major illegal streaming operation in the UK. Two men and a woman were arrested on suspicion of copyright infringement and fraud-related charges. The Pirate Bay Can’t Be Stopped ,” Co-Founder Says (November).

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 8, 2023

When someone violates a creator’s exclusive rights to a piece of work, they are engaging in copyright infringement. Music as well as the movie industry are two common industries that face copyright issues on a day to day basis. emphasized the fair use and dealing of copyrighted matters under section 52(1)(a) of the Act.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 14, 2024

However, a quest by local parents, to raise public awareness of the nature of that instruction, has led to one of their group in Indiana being sued by LifeWise for copyright infringement. Copyright Complaint, Religious Controversy Filed in the Northern District of Indiana (Fort Wayne Division) on July 2, 2024, plaintiff LifeWise Inc.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 22, 2024

The crux of this debate is the argument that if the theft of restricted digital content is for the purpose of knowledge and research, it should be considered as an act done under ‘fair use’ and ‘fair dealing’ of the content. Digital Rights Management & Fair Use If everything is so well designed, then where is the issue?

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Copyright Lately

APRIL 3, 2023

The future of “controlled digital lending” is in doubt after a court rules that the Internet Archive’s online library is not protected by fair use. IA’s Open Library project includes millions of public domain books that users can download and read without restriction. It also includes 3.6

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Velocity of Content

MARCH 16, 2023

I speculated that this was an attempt to avoid a messy fair use dispute. As I also mentioned, Microsoft’s lawyers seem to think that fair use excuses copying for AI purposes everywhere, so I would expect Microsoft to try that defense here, given its lack of other arguments. is being used as code.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 12, 2021

Fair use : The court also grapples with fair use. Citing to Barcroft and McGucken , the court says that the “photograph itself is the subject of the story” so this weighs in favor of fair use. The third factor cuts against fair use since the entirety of the video was used. United Sports.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 7, 2023

Sy Damle, (2016-2018 General Counsel) testified that “the training of AI models will generally fall within the established bounds of fair use.” The district court agreed, but was reversed by the Second Circuit, which found the degree of new expression insufficient to justify a finding of fair use. ” (S.

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Velocity of Content

AUGUST 13, 2024

As such, there is very little material of current relevance that can be introduced in the classroom without reviewing the copyright status of that material and, when necessary, obtaining permission to store, duplicate, or distribute that material. While uncommon, publishers have sued school districts for copyright infringement.

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IIPRD

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Laws that apply to the internet have been established either by legislation or the courts; copyright laws are among them. A standard myth about the Internet is that anything posted online can be copied or downloaded. The definition of ‘fair use varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Image source:Gettyimages].

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 6, 2021

People who post copyrighted videos to sites like YouTube need to ensure they have the necessary rights to do so. This can include uploads with appropriate licensing or content posted within the guidelines of ‘fair use’, including criticism or parody, for example. ” Why the Videos Are Of Interest to IWUF.

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IP Intelligence

JUNE 6, 2023

Sy Damle, (2016-2018 General Counsel) testified that “the training of AI models will generally fall within the established bounds of fair use.” (S. The district court agreed, but was reversed by the Second Circuit, which found the degree of new expression insufficient to justify a finding of fair use. emphasis original).

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43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

A USA Today 2 producer downloaded the BTO ad from YouTube and then took a high-resolution screengrab from the commercial that comprised the Sowers photo. He uploaded the high-resolution screengrab of the Sowers photo and the downloaded video into Presto, Gannett’s content management system, and added tags including “USA TODAY” and “Ad Meter.”

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 29, 2023

As part of those changes I believe I may have downloaded a photo of the federal courthouse in Oakland, California and put it on his website. I do know that the photo I downloaded from the internet of the federal courthouse did not have any copyright information visible on the image. Prutton, 22-CCB-0045 , February 28, 2023.

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JIPEL Copyright Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

While it is technically possible to distill a ROM from the game’s original disk, most players opt for the easier route of finding the file online and illegally downloading it. TOs have no practical means of checking how individual ROMs were downloaded, but are certainly aware that most players obtain the ROM illegally.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 19, 2022

It was recently uncovered that numerous internet platforms are posting infringing content on their websites without the approval of the copyright owners. Copyright infringement cases on the internet have increased because the internet has become more widely available. Legal Framework governing take down notice.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 23, 2022

In addition to damages relating to the fraudulent notices, the company piled on with additional claims for copyright infringement, false designation, business defamation, breach of contract, and violations of consumer protection law. The purchase came with a bonus download link for an emblem, sent to the buyer via email.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 11, 2023

There is no question of fair use as although it is not commercially beneficial but it is neither limited to private use. However, the US Court has held Napster [2] , which was a file-sharing platform as well, guilty of infringing copyrighted materials and was denied the defence of fair use.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 21, 2022

However, copyright laws were enacted with necessary exceptions and limitations to ensure that a balance is maintained between the interests of the owners and of the community. The most universal limitations to the rights of the owner are the right to copy insubstantial parts and the right of fair dealing or use.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 4, 2023

June 2022 marked the end of a legal battle that despite modest roots, went on to become one of the most interesting copyright cases in recent years. After paying just $47, a shadowy business entity hoped to obtain a DMCA subpoena that would compel Twitter to hand over the personal details of an alleged copyright infringer.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

ShutterStock pre-reviews contributor-uploaded photos for image quality, “obvious” copyright infringement, and hate speech/pornography before they are made available for licensing. “Defendant also has implemented a policy for repeat infringers that complies with the DMCA. ” Standard Technical Measures. .”

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