TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

copyright law to ‘promote the progress of science and the useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors. While Libgen and similar sites are often referred to as shadow libraries, the publishers’ complaint seeks to highlight the differences between these platforms and authorized libraries. 101 et seq.)

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Aldi was sued for copyright infringement of an artwork that appeared on the packaging of childrens snacks under the BABY BELLIES, LITTLE BELLIES and MIGHTY BELLIES brands, each aimed at different age groups. The reproduced elements did not constitute a substantial part and therefore did not amount to copyright infringement.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 19, 2025

Europol is no stranger to piracy and online copyright infringement. Piracy Decline (2022 report) This report is still not the original source, as another citation identifies an EUIPO copyright infringement report from 2021 as the basis for the conclusion that piracy is declining. Piracy is Actually Rising?

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Gaming giant sony responded with a copyright infringement lawsuit targeting two companies and a director connected to the Datel products. On February 23, 2023, the BGH said it had stayed proceedings in the appeal and referred key questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union for a preliminary ruling.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

This week, EUIPO released another in-depth piracy report titled “Online Copyright Infringement in the European Union.” These percentages are hard to interpret without a historical reference. From: TF , for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 26, 2022

. “The only argument on actual dissemination of copyrighted material on these websites concerns a total of 6 links to Youtube videos (since removed) which were used as examples to illustrate the services.” ” Links and References Removed.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

One AI topic, which has so far only been examined in any depth in relation to EU copyright law in a few instances, is copyright infringement by generative AI and the associated liability. 1) When does AI output constitute an infringement? 2) Who is liable for copyright-infringing AI output?

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Plagiarism Today

APRIL 27, 2022

On April 13, Ben Dickson at The Next Web received an email from a lawyer with the name Nicole Palmer with the subject “DMCA Copyright Infringement Notice”. First, the subject of DMCA Copyright Infringement Notice is strange. The fake lawyer identifies herself as a trademark attorney, but is handling a copyright issue.

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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. International Variations: Similar rights exist in other countries, often referred to as “personality rights” or “rights of persona.”

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The IPKat

JUNE 17, 2023

The one above is the question that a Florida judge (Robert N Scola, Jr) answered just a few days ago (Case 1:21-cv-20039-RNS) after fellow artist Joe Morford had gone – quite literally – bananas and sued Cattelan for copyright infringement.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 25, 2025

At the same time, however, the company denied the copyright infringement allegations, noting that it would rely on a fair use defense, at least in part. However, there were apparently no upload restrictions while Meta was in the process of downloading, which is referred to as the ‘leeching’ phase.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 24, 2025

The Scene refers to the top of the so-called ‘piracy pyramid’ where content is meant to be shared privately. These are the first unconditional prison sentences of their kind; both for copyright infringement but without motivation to profit.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

A federal jury in California found on January 26, 2024, that TV-famous tattoo artist Katherine Von Drachenberg (Kat Von D) did not infringe plaintiff Jeffrey Sedlik’s copyrighted photo of jazz artist Miles Davis. Kat Von D did not dispute that she used Sedlik’s photo as a reference for a tattoo she performed on a friend.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 23, 2025

1fichier The French ban followed an alert by Mastercard and complaints from Zee Entertainment, which alleged that hundreds of links to copyrighted works were being shared on the site. The bank referred these complaints to 1fichier, asking it to take appropriate action. Monitoring Obligation? 1fichier is disappointed with the outcome.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

On 20 April 2022, Feld Motor Sports brought a claim against the company H Z for trade mark and copyright infringement before the Tribunal judiciaire of Paris. The court first tackled trademark infringement. Then it addressed the copyright infringement claim.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Specifically, the record labels argued that the ISP should also be held liable for vicarious copyright infringement. Are ISPs liable for copyright infringement if they don’t disconnect subscribers accused of copyright infringement? Both petitions essentially boil down to questions on liability.

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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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Michael Geist

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Canada’s largest media companies, including the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Postmedia, CBC, and Canadian Press, came together last week to file a copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI, the owners of ChatGPT. First, the Canadian claims are much narrower than those found in other lawsuits such as the NY Times case.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2025

Interestingly, the civil suit has been disposed of by the Madras High Court, holding that there is no copyright infringement, and the proceedings in the criminal case have been stayed. The Court was of the opinion that Tamilnadan failed to prove copyright infringement. But it may not be copyright infringement.

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Plagiarism Today

MARCH 28, 2022

She licensed the photo to Vanity Fair magazine for use as an artist reference. 3: Renowned Saint Luke’s Cardiologist Sues Epic Systems Over Copyright. Finally today, James Dornbrook at the Kansas City Business Journal reports that cardiologist Dr. John Sertus has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Epic Systems Corp.,

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Typically, tattoo aftercare instructions include strictly hygienic recommendations, but tattoo artist Kat Von D might have a unique suggestion: prepare to be an exhibit in a copyright infringement lawsuit. for copyright infringement under the Copyright Act of 1976. Sedlik (“Sedlik”) filed a complaint in the U.

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The IPKat

APRIL 7, 2025

The plaintiff sued the defendant before the District Court of Hamburg arguing that the display of its photographs on Google constituted copyright infringement. The decisive question was if copyright infringement required a commercial effect of the contested use in Germany and if such a commercial effect existed in the present case.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Over the past several years there has been a drive to hold US-based ISPs liable for copyright infringements carried out by their customers. These Internet providers are accused of not doing enough to stop copyright infringers on their networks, even after receiving multiple ‘copyright infringement’ notifications.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 20, 2025

Enforcing Criminal Remedies Against IP Infringement in India: A Long Road to Justice? In a recent order, a Mumbai Magistrate Court acquitted an accused in a copyright infringement case after 37 years! Read this post by Aditi Agrawal discussing these issues!

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 30, 2025

It’s an apropos reference because Data is an android who sometimes creates putatively copyrightable works, and one of the best-loved series episodes turns on whether Data should be given the same legal rights as humans. (An Contributory Copyright Infringement. ” Vicarious Copyright Infringement.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 29, 2025

However, based on the information available on the Delhi HC website on the case ( pdf ), it is clear that the Federation of Indian Publishers had filed an intervention application, and as per the Court hearing yesterday, DNPA and other copyright owners also wish to intervene in the suit ( pdf ) (also reported here ).

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

In this light, I focus on: one , the relevance of copyright law for live broadcasting and streaming platforms; and two , the utility of digital rights management (DRM) and strong policy frameworks in safeguarding broadcasters and copyright owners. Copyright Infringement by Streaming Platforms: How does IPTV Smarters work?

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The IPKat

MARCH 11, 2025

Since copyright is not freely transferrable under German law, he granted exclusive rights of use to the company Birkenstock. The defendant offered the following sandals for sale online: Birkenstock sued the defendant for copyright infringement. The District Court of Cologne upheld the action. According to Sec.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 23, 2024

RELEVANT LAWS While the Fair Use of Copyright Doctrine has been codified under Section 52 of the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, Indian courts frequently assess the facts and circumstances of each case by referring to the four doctrinal factors laid under Section 107 of the US Copyright Law.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 24, 2024

All five men were convicted of conspiracy to commit criminal copyright infringement. Dallmann was further convicted of two counts of money laundering by concealment and three counts of misdemeanor criminal copyright infringement. Was the Retail Value of Infringement More Than $2,500?

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

According to the tech company, there are no viable claims for vicarious copyright infringement, DMCA violation, unfair competition, and unjust enrichment. The only claim that wasn’t contested by OpenAI is direct copyright infringement, which the company plans to address at a later stage. copyright law.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Copyright Infringment Lawsuit. Instead, after biding its time, the company eventually responded in early September with a full-blown copyright complaint targeting Angelo Papenhoff (aap), Theo Morra, Eray Orçunus, and Adrian Graber, plus Doe 1 ‘Ash R / Ash/735’ and nine other unnamed Does.

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Plagiarism Today

MAY 17, 2022

The system would scan the internet for potential infringements, inform artists of any that are detected, and allow the artist to file takedown notices of any works they felt were infringing. We’ve seen mass litigation efforts, commonly referred to as “copyright troll” operations , speculative invoicing and much more.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 15, 2023

The need of the hour is for the law to be amended to differentiate between different acts of copyright infringement, limit criminalisation only to mass piracy and not routine infringement and require prior judicial cognisance as a pre-condition to criminal investigation. In Knit Pro International v.

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Copyright Lately

JANUARY 23, 2024

A federal jury is set to decide whether celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D infringed photographer Jeff Sedlik’s copyright in a Miles Davis portrait by tattooing the image onto her client’s body. A first-of-its-kind copyright infringement trial is scheduled to begin today in Los Angeles.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 14, 2024

Just before the weekend, dozens of record labels including UMG, Warner, and Sony, filed a massive copyright infringement lawsuit against Verizon at a New York federal court. The policy further states that under Section 512 of the DMCA, Verizon terminates repeat infringers in “appropriate circumstances.”

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Copyright Lately

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Yes, there was a copyright infringement claim in the mix, based on Skiplagged’s use of American’s “flight symbol” logo. The court denied summary judgment on American’s trademark infringement and unfair competition claims, citing unresolved factual issues. It sought $94.4

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