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BTS’ ‘Butter’ Hit with Multiple Plagiarism Allegations

Plagiarism Today

JULY 27, 2021

The reason is that the track has faced not one, but two separate allegations of plagiarism, with many fans and critics alike wondering if the band may have run afoul of copyright law. However, this turned out to be more of a licensing than a traditional plagiarism issue. My practice is primarily in text-based works. Bottom Line.

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When Should Plagiarism Disappear?

Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Following a plagiarism scandal in a popular magazine, an anticipated manga has been removed from distribution. The post When Should Plagiarism Disappear? appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Is that what's best?

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3 Count: Bridgerton’s Musical

Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 2, 2022

1: Netflix Slams Unofficial ‘Bridgerton’ Musical Creators in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit. First off today, Larisha Paul at Rolling Stone reports that Netflix has filed a lawsuit against a duo of musicians alleging that they violated an agreement and staged live performances of their album the Unofficial Bridgerton Musical.

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17 Copyright and/or Plagiarism Stories for Halloween

Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 27, 2021

However, that is just the latest in a decade-long history of discussing copyright, plagiarism and other authorship issues as they pertain to Halloween and horror. So, this year we’re going to take a look back at the various tales of copyright infringement and/or plagiarism that we’ve looked at over the years.

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Why Are There So Many Pop Music Lawsuits

Plagiarism Today

MARCH 8, 2022

If you follow copyright news, you likely have been seeing countless stories of popular musicians being sued for alleged copyright infringement in their work. . Pretty much every decade in music history has had their copyright battles. Why is there a sudden increase in the number of lawsuits over popular music?

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3 Count: Music Licensing is Strange…

Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The two sides reached a settlement in October 2020 but now Ace claims that he defied that agreement and launched another service, Altered Carbon, resulting him in now being sued for copyright infringement. The post 3 Count: Music Licensing is Strange… appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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The Bizarre Copyright Battle Over Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Life Music Inc, representing songwriters Gloria Parker and Barney Young, filed a lawsuit against Disney and others involved in the film alleging that the Disney version of Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious violated the copyright of their 1951 song Supercalafajalistickespeealadojus. Why It’s Worth Remembering. Bottom Line.

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Copyright Infringement: Friend or Foe in the Music Industry?

IPilogue

MAY 4, 2022

You may remember the big music copyright infringement case of 2012 , where Robin Thicke was sued by Marvin Gaye over claims that Thicke’s hit song “Blurred Lines” infringed on Gaye’s “Got to Give It Up”. However, nowadays, it seems that many major artists are frequently being sued for copyright infringement.

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3 Count: Double Dribble

Plagiarism Today

JULY 22, 2024

Fourteen NBA teams sued for copyright infringement, Michael Jackson catalog sale to move ahead and researchers seek AI copyright exemption. The post 3 Count: Double Dribble appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Why Cox’s $1 Billion Victory May Not Matter

Plagiarism Today

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

However, it's not a full victory for the ISP nor a full defeat for the music industry. The post Why Cox’s $1 Billion Victory May Not Matter appeared first on Plagiarism Today. A $1 billion judgment against Cox was recently vacated.

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3 Count: Digital Silence

Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 11, 2024

A major anime pirate site goes silent, a key BitTorrent site goes offline, and breakdancer Raygun gets a parody musical canceled. The post 3 Count: Digital Silence appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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3 Count: Bright House

Plagiarism Today

MAY 23, 2022

However, the labels argue that Bright House was clearly in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and that the court should find in favor of them. 2: German carmaker Audi, Ad Agency M&C Saatchi Apologize for Copyright Infringement in Video Campaign with Hong Kong’s Andy Lau.

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3 Count: Non-Routine Fitness

Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

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. committed copyright infringement every time he simply played the game. But that raises another problem for L.L.

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3 Count: Access Denied

Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 5, 2021

Furthermore, since a copyright lawsuit can only be brought by a rightsholder, not a licensing agency, it will be up to authors and/or publishers to file a copyright infringement lawsuit against the university. 2: Now Sony Music Sues Energy Drink Brand Bang Over Unlicensed Music in Social Media Videos.

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3 Count: The Search People

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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3 Count: Not-So Freeplay

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.

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3 Count: That’s So Meta

Plagiarism Today

JULY 25, 2022

1: Ninth Circuit Boosts Efforts to Sue Overseas Copyright Infringers. First off today, Edvard Pettersson at Courthouse News Service reports that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has revived a copyright infringement lawsuit that was filed against the Vietnamese company VNG Group.

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3 Count: I Got You Babe

Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 19, 2021

First off today, Blake Brittain at Reuters reports that the musician Cher has filed a lawsuit against Mary Bono, the widow of Cher’s late music partner Sony Bono, to try and prevent the Bono estate from terminating her rights to the duo’s music. 3: KLF Assert Justified and Ancient Copyright Claim to Block Documentary.

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3 Count: Quad 9

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. The post 3 Count: Quad 9 appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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3 Count: Pop Trio

Plagiarism Today

MARCH 7, 2022

First off today, Bill Donahue at Billboard reports that pop musician Dua Lipa has been hit with a second lawsuit over her hit song Levitating , as a pair of different accusers have accused her of copyright infringement. The post 3 Count: Pop Trio appeared first on Plagiarism Today. This news lawsuit was filed by songwriters L.

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3 Count: Tackling Twitter

Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 3, 2021

1: Twitter Is Turning a Blind Eye to Music Copyright Infringement, Group of U.S. million takedown notices for copyright infringement in the first half of 2020, pointing to a pervasive problem on the service. The post 3 Count: Tackling Twitter appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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3 Count: Back in Black

Plagiarism Today

JULY 21, 2022

3: Lewis Black sues Pandora for $10 Million Over Copyright Infringement. The issue is that, according to Black, recorded comedy is similar to music in that it has two copyrights, one on the composition and one on the recording. The post 3 Count: Back in Black appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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3 Count: Radio Trio

Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 8, 2022

1: Trio Of Radio Groups Sued By GMR Challenge Copyright Infringement Claims. First off today, Inside Radio reports that a trio of radio organizations have hit back at a lawsuit filed by Global Music Rights, saying that the claims are an example of “shotgun pleading” and are bound by the statute of limitations.

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3 Count: Triller Fight

Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 31, 2022

1: Sony Music sues Triller Claiming Copyright Infringement, Alleging it is Owed Millions. Though the lawsuit lists less than 100 songs, Sony alleges that Triller has withheld payments for royalties on music that they stream over their service. The post 3 Count: Triller Fight appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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3 Count: iTunes DRM

Plagiarism Today

MARCH 10, 2022

First off today, Ryan Naumann at Radar Online reports that photographer Al Pereira has filed a lawsuit against the rapper Nas claiming copyright infringement over a post on social media. 2: Banilla Games Sues Copyright Infringers. The post 3 Count: iTunes DRM appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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3 Count: House Party

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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3 Count: Polar Thawing

Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 13, 2021

2: Le Tigre’s Kathleen Hanna and Johanna Fateman Sue Over “Deceptacon” Copyright Infringement Accusation. 3: Back 4 Blood Streamers Will Have to Turn Off Licensed Music to Avoid Copyright Strikes. The developers said that they are working on a way to toggle licensed music in the game to prevent problems in the future.

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3 Count: Free Cuthbert

Plagiarism Today

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

1: Sony Music Ends Copyright Fight with Gymshark Over Social Media Posts. First off today, Blake Brittain at Reuters reports that Sony Music and UK fitness apparel brand Gymshark have settled their lawsuit over Gymshark’s alleged use of Sony’s music in social media posts.

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Adobe’s Terms of Service Debacle

Plagiarism Today

JUNE 6, 2024

The post Adobe’s Terms of Service Debacle appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Adobe users are in revolt over changes to the company's terms of service. But how bad are they should users be worried?

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3 Count: Public Telegram

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. The post 3 Count: Public Telegram appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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3 Count: Levitating Lawsuit

Plagiarism Today

MARCH 3, 2022

1: Dua Lipa Sued for Alleged Copyright Infringement Over Hit Single Levitating. First off today, Murray Stassen at Music Business Worldwide reports that musician Dua Lipa has been hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit that claims her 2020 hit Levitating is an infringement of an earlier song.

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3 Count: 10,000 Hours

Plagiarism Today

APRIL 25, 2022

1: Dan + Shay, Justin Bieber Sued for ‘10,000 Hours’ Copyright Infringement. First off today, Mathew Lemkuehler at The Tennessean reports that a new lawsuit claims the song 10,000 Hours , performed by Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber, is a copyright infringement of an earlier work.

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3 Count: Nirvana’s Inferno

Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 25, 2021

That prompted the lawsuit for copyright infringement. However, a judge has dismissed the lawsuit, arguing that one of the key issues in the case is whether Bundy holds the copyright in question. 3: Music Publishers Propose Higher Streaming Payments.

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3 Count: Leaving the Vault

Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 26, 2022

1: Music Archive Wolfgang’s Vault Resolves Copyright Fight Over Concert Recordings. 2: Google Drive Flags Text Files Containing ‘1’ as a Copyright Infringement. The post 3 Count: Leaving the Vault appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?

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3 Count: Swimsuit Edition

Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

1: ‘ Sports Illustrated’ Model Sues Twitter for $10 million, Accusing its Algorithm of Contributing to Copyright infringement. 2: Three Plead Guilty to Criminal Copyright Infringement. The post 3 Count: Swimsuit Edition appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?

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3 Count: Cardi Be Victorious

Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 24, 2022

1: Cardi B Wins California Jury Trial in Art Copyright Infringement Case. ” 3: In Japan, Music Schools Don’t Need to Pay Copyright Fees for Students to Learn Music, the Supreme Court Rules. The post 3 Count: Cardi Be Victorious appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?

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3 Count: Happiest Marshmello

Plagiarism Today

MARCH 21, 2022

1: US Senators Introduce SMART Copyright Act of 2022. First off today, Buddy Iahn at The Music Universe reports that U.S. Senators Thom Tillis and Patrick Leahy have introduced the SMART Copyright Act, a bipartisan bill that aims to reform the notice and takedown system. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?

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3 Count: Fast Movies

Plagiarism Today

MAY 24, 2022

2: Copyright Infringement: Court Fixes May 25 to Hear Motion for Injunction Against Transcorp Hilton. million) in damages for the alleged copyright infringements. 3: PokerPaint Copyright Thief Brett Butz Called Out as WSOP Beckons. The post 3 Count: Fast Movies appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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3 Count: Warhol Battle

Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Lynn sued allegiging that those prints were a copyright infringement. 2: Textile Designer Sues Zulily for Copyright Infringement. The move also comes after new for-profit PROs were launched, including SESAC and Global Music Rights. The post 3 Count: Warhol Battle appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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3 Count: Tuesday the Fifth

Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 5, 2021

3: Bad Bunny, Tainy, and More Sued for Copyright Infringement Over “Safaera”. Finally today, Matthew Ismael Ruiz at Pitchfork reports that a music rightsholder has filed a lawsuit against Bad Bunny along with several collaborators on the track Safaera claiming that the rapper failed to license several samples that he used.

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3 Count: Legal Wolves

Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 26, 2021

1: Tommy Vext Sued by Bad Wolves’ Label for Copyright Infringement. First off today, Philip Trapp at Loudwire reports that the battle between the Bad Wolves and their former lead singer Tommy Vext has taken an additional turn, with the band’s label suing Vext for copyright infringement.

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3 Count: Polish Rejection

Plagiarism Today

APRIL 27, 2022

2: Kanye West’s King Crimson Sample in ‘Power’ Sparks Lawsuit Against Universal Music. Yossman at Variety reports that Kanye West’s 2010 song Power has drawn a lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over a sample the song contains of the King Crimson’s song 21st Century Schizoid Man. Next up today, K.J.

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3 Count: Courtroom Performance

Plagiarism Today

MARCH 9, 2022

1: Cox Moves to Overturn $1 Billion Music Suit. Back in 2019, a jury verdict found that Cox was not doing enough on its network to deter piracy and, as such, awarded a group of some 53 music publishers a $1 billion judgment for some 10,000 instances of copyright infringement by Cox customers.

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3 Count: Server Tested

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. ” As such, Warner Bros.,

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BTS’ ‘Butter’ Hit with Multiple Plagiarism Allegations

When Should Plagiarism Disappear?

Trending Sources

3 Count: Bridgerton’s Musical

17 Copyright and/or Plagiarism Stories for Halloween

Why Are There So Many Pop Music Lawsuits

3 Count: Music Licensing is Strange…

The Bizarre Copyright Battle Over Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Copyright Infringement: Friend or Foe in the Music Industry?

3 Count: Double Dribble

Why Cox’s $1 Billion Victory May Not Matter

3 Count: Digital Silence

3 Count: Bright House

3 Count: Non-Routine Fitness

3 Count: Access Denied

3 Count: The Search People

3 Count: Not-So Freeplay

3 Count: That’s So Meta

3 Count: I Got You Babe

3 Count: Quad 9

3 Count: Pop Trio

3 Count: Tackling Twitter

3 Count: Back in Black

3 Count: Radio Trio

3 Count: Triller Fight

3 Count: iTunes DRM

3 Count: House Party

3 Count: Polar Thawing

3 Count: Free Cuthbert

Adobe’s Terms of Service Debacle

3 Count: Public Telegram

3 Count: Levitating Lawsuit

3 Count: 10,000 Hours

3 Count: Nirvana’s Inferno

3 Count: Leaving the Vault

3 Count: Swimsuit Edition

3 Count: Cardi Be Victorious

3 Count: Happiest Marshmello

3 Count: Fast Movies

3 Count: Warhol Battle

3 Count: Tuesday the Fifth

3 Count: Legal Wolves

3 Count: Polish Rejection

3 Count: Courtroom Performance

3 Count: Server Tested

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