SpicyIP

MARCH 29, 2025

We are very happy to announce the results of the 2024 Shamnad Basheer Essay Competition on Intellectual Property Law! In doing so, the essay highlights the paradoxical stance of companies on training other ML systems using the output generated by their own ML systems and discusses the copyrightability of ML system-generated output, if any.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

White created “beats” and got copyright registrations for them. He orally licensed the beats to Rivers for a 50% royalty and a promise to keep booking live performances for White. White alleges that Rivers stopped booking live performances and thereby abrogated the beats license. Ugh, so much going wrong here.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Yet, the rapid rise of podcasting has left many creators overlooking critical legal considerations specific copyright licensing. Without proper licensing, podcasters risk legal disputes that could undermine their creative efforts. The key aspects of a podcast that are covered by copyright include: 1.Music:

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TorrentFreak

MAY 10, 2024

While Nealy was doing time, his former partner licensed the Music Specialist catalog to Warner Chappell. The popular Flo Rida track was subsequently licensed to several TV-shows, while other works from Music Specialist ended up in recordings by the Black Eyed Peas and Kid Sister. According to U.S.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 15, 2023

law, online service providers need to respond to takedown notices and implement a meaningful policy to terminate the accounts of repeat infringers. ” The music companies say that while many online platforms have agreed to licensing deals, Twitter has shown little interest in compensating musicians. .” copyright law.

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 26, 2021

1: Arizona Beats Back Copyright Challenge to Car-Dealer Data Law. First off today, Blake Brittain at Reuters reports that the State of Arizona has beat back a copyright challenge to a new car dealer data law as the 9th Circuit has rejected an appeal from software developers. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

operating as Fortner Pest Control , for alleged copyright infringement. Over the years, he has filed multiple copyright infringement claims against various parties for unauthorized use of his work (See previous blog posts about these suits here , here , here , and here.). Copyright Office in December 2022.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 26, 2025

Nearly a decade ago, the US Navy was sued for mass copyright infringement and accused of causing hundreds of millions of dollars in damages. Court of Federal Claims in 2016, the German company accused the US Navy of mass copyright infringement and demanded damages for the alleged unauthorized use. Government disagreed.

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

First off today, Blake Brittain at Reuters reports that the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against an author in his battle against Texas A&M University, ruling that he cannot sue the school for copyright infringement but may be able to sue the school under the state’s constitution.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

MARCH 10, 2025

Plaintiff Morgan Howarth , through his legal counsel, filed a complaint against Defendant Premier Aquascapes LTD for copyright infringement under the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. copyright laws. Court documents claim the Photograph was registered with the United States Copyright Office (USCO) on January 19, 2017.

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 2, 2021

1: Manhattan Judge Rejects ‘Server Test’ for Internet Copyright Infringement. District Court Judge Jed Rakoff has issued a controversial ruling denying the “server test” of copyright law and ruling that embedding images can be an infringement of copyright law.

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 20, 2021

1: Pizza Companies Sued for Copyright Infringement of Advertising Photo. First off today, Kendall Heebink at Law Street reports that a pair of pizza companies have been sued by Prepared Food Photos, Inc. As such, the company to sue for copyright infringement. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 16, 2021

1: Man Files Copyright Lawsuit Against Nickelback Over ‘Rockstar’ First off today, Lauryn Schaffner at Loudwire reports that a musician named Kirk Johnston has filed a lawsuit against Nickelback, Roadrunner records and others involved with the band. 3: Saga Over Garment Design Copyright Infringement Ends with Ceremonial Fire.

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Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 19, 2022

1: Government Pauses Plans to Rewrite UK Copyright Laws After Authors Protest. The IPO has said that it will continue evaluating potential changes to copyright law but did not set a timetable. 2: Maryland Defends Its Library E-book Law, Seeks Dismissal of AAP Lawsuit. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

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Plagiarism Today

JUNE 28, 2022

1: BET Must Face Copyright Claim Over ‘House Party’ Web Show. First off today, Blake Brittain at Reuters reports that Black Entertainment Television (BET) will have to face a copyright infringement lawsuit by Walkie Check Productions over BET’s Instagram Live show House Party.

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In 1984, Lynn licensed one of her photographs of the musician Prince to be converted into a painting by Warhol for Vanity Fair magazine. Lynn sued allegiging that those prints were a copyright infringement. 2: Textile Designer Sues Zulily for Copyright Infringement.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 20, 2022

In recent years, game companies have filed copyright infringement lawsuits against alleged cheaters, cheat makers, and sellers. Liable for Copyright Infringement. One of the key rulings was handed down last year, with the Federal Court concluding that Anderson infringed GTA 5’s copyrights.

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

1: After Settling with Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande, Photographer Sues Miley Cyrus for Copyright Infringement. 2: China to Crack Down on Copyright Infringement Through NFTs. 3: Chris Brown ‘No Guidance’ Copyright Lawsuit Dropped By Accuser. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

First off today, Andy Maxwell at Torrentfreak writes that the team behind the H3 Podcast has asked for the lawsuit against them to be dismissed, saying that the lawsuit is incorrect as a matter of law as they did not commit any copyright infringement. 2: Discovery Extension Requested in Internet Archive Book Scanning Suit.

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

1: Megan Roup Seeks Dismissal in Fitness Routine Copyright, Contract Lawsuit. First off today, The Fashion Law reports that trainer Megan Roup has filed for the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by fellow trainer Tracy Anderson over allegedly copyright-infringing exercise routines. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

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Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 14, 2021

1: Can’t Shake This: Taylor Swift to Face Copyright Lawsuit. First off today, Reuters reports that a lawsuit accusing Taylor Swift of copyright infringement in her 2014 hit single Shake it Off has been allowed to move ahead, setting the stage for a possible trial. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

The issue is, what is (the copyright implication of retweeting a photo of) chicken? head nod to Judge Friendly ). * * * The plaintiff licenses a photo database to grocery stores for $12k/yr. Instagram ), where embedding isn’t an infringement. Instead, citing possibly deprecated law from Goldman v.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This Kat is pleased to host the following guest contribution from Katfriend Lilliana Swainson (student in the Faculty of Law, Bond University) to provide a summary of the recent Australian case on the subject of copycat products, Hampton Holdings IP Pty Ltd v Aldi Foods Pty Ltd [2024] FCA 1452.

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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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Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 6, 2021

2: Movie Studios Sue Free Streaming Website Primewire For ‘Mass Online Copyright Piracy’. Next up today, Christina Tabacco at Law Street Media reports that a half dozen movie studios have filed a lawsuit against the free streaming service Primewire alleging that the service is engaged in widespread piracy.

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Plagiarism Today

JULY 13, 2021

First off today, Reuters reports that France’s anti-trust watch dog has fined Google €500 million ($591 million) for failing to conduct talks with the country’s news publishers and secure rights under a new European Union (EU) law. 2: Man Sentenced to 12 Months Prison For Copyright Infringement & Tax Evasion.

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Traverse Legal Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Somewhat related to a claim of copyright infringement (and often preempted by such a claim – more on that later), is the claim for Right of Publicity. Enforced by Law: Individuals can take legal action against those who violate their right of publicity. State Variations: The right of publicity is recognized in most U.S.

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Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

First off today, Manish Singh at TechCrunch reports that the messaging platform Telegram has disclosed names, phone numbers and IP addresses of administrators that are accused of operating copyright-infringing channels on the service. Telegram has now indicated that it has complied with the order.

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Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 6, 2022

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. Freeplay has previously sued Ford over the use of their music in various promotional videos.

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Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

1: Instagram Once Again Seeks Dismissal of Derivative Liability Copyright Infringement Suit. 2: Hong Kong to Revive Bill Bolstering Copyright Law as Minister Warns Satire, Parodies Must Toe National Security Line. The law would also increase criminal penalties for those that commit copyright infringement.

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Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

1: Miramax Hits Tarantino With Copyright Suit on ‘Pulp Fiction’ NFTs. First off today, Samantha Handler at Bloomberg Law reports that the film studio Mirimax has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against director Quentin Tarantino over Tarantino’s plans to release of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) related to the film Pulp Fiction.

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Plagiarism Today

MARCH 21, 2022

District Court has ruled against former Prenda Law attoney Paul Hansmeier and both dismissed a series of cases he brought while in prison and barred him from filing any further copyright infringement lawsuits. Hansmeier was one of the attorneys behind the disgraced Prenda Law firm.

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Plagiarism Today

APRIL 5, 2022

Specifically, they accuse the musician of copying a key hook from their song, which made the two works, in their mind, substantially similar under the law. He filed a lawsuit alleging both copyright infringement by YouTube and “illegal tying”, a breach of anti-trust laws.

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Plagiarism Today

JUNE 27, 2022

Bungie is suing for the maximum allowed under the law, $150,000 for each of the works implicated. 2: Michael Che Wins Copyright Suit Over TikToker’s “HomeGirl” Sketch. Manno filed a lawsuit claiming copyright infringement, both in the structure of the sketches and characters involved.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Over the past several years, a wave of copyright infringement lawsuits has targeted alleged cheaters and cheat makers. Two years ago, Bungie filed a complaint at a federal court in Seattle, accusing AimJunkies of copyright and trademark infringement, among other things.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 4, 2023

Under copyright law, platforms can limit liability for the actions of their users provided they respond to DMCA takedown notices in a timely fashion and suspend or terminate users who repeatedly infringe copyright. Backgrid seeks a declaration that Twitter infringes its copyrights and an injunction under 17 U.S.C. §

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Plagiarism Today

APRIL 28, 2022

2: Court Dismisses Bungie’s Copyright Claims Against Cheat Seller AimJunkies, For Now. Next up today, Ernesto Van der Sar at Torrentfreak writes that a federal court in Seattle has dismissed a copyright infringement claim filed by video game maker Bungie against a website that sold cheats for its games.

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