The IP Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The lack of a copyright notice does not give you permission to use the work. Copyright infringement occurs when a person or company uses another’s copyrighted work without permission. Examples of copyright infringement include the following when done without permission. That is not the case.

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The IP Law Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

By: Weintraub Tobin Summer Associate Josh Concepcion The Ninth Circuit recently revisited the issue of “embedding” content by a website and its implication for copyright infringement claims. the website displaying that copyrighted image cannot be held liable for infringement.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Over the years, various parties have called out Twitter/X over alleged copyright infringement. That way, the social media platform would have to respond. In a complaint filed at the District Court of Munich, Germany, SUISA now accuses X of widespread copyright infringement. ” U.S. In the U.S.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 18, 2023

The Ninth Circuit recently revisited the issue of “embedding” content by a website and its implication for copyright infringement claims. On July 17, 2023, the Ninth Circuit issued its opinion in Hunley v.

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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. Many of the large social media platforms stick to these rules, but according to a lawsuit filed this week by several prominent music companies, Twitter is not among them.

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Art Law Journal

JULY 26, 2022

Thanks to the internet and its billions of active users, it’s become easier than ever to leverage social media for artists to amass a following within niche communities, network with like-minded creators, and ultimately increase chances of finding new clients. . . First impressions: the art of the bio.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 12, 2021

Nicklen “urged his social media followers to consider the ‘haunting’ and ‘soul-crushing scene’ and to take steps to mitigate the harms of climate change.” But it cannot be that the Copyright Act grants authors an exclusive right to display their work publicly only if that public is not online.” Breitbart News.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Last week, the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) released an intriguing report measuring and analyzing (apparently for the first time) the influence that social media influencers exert on consumers also when it comes to purchasing counterfeits.

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IPilogue

AUGUST 26, 2022

If you have ever incorporated music into your Instagram or Facebook videos, you may have committed copyright infringement. They claimed that Meta, on its social media platforms, has stolen hundreds of their content. The Infringement. But don’t worry, you won’t need to get a lawyer! Who is Epidemic Sound?

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The jury decided that Kat Von D’s inked rendering of the jazz artist was not substantially similar to Sedlik’s portrait, and Sedlik’s portrait in social media posts was covered. Kat Von D did not dispute that she used Sedlik’s photo as a reference for a tattoo she performed on a friend. By: Perkins Coie

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IP Watchdog

JUNE 16, 2023

On June 14, a series of 17 music publishers, members of the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA), filed a lawsuit in the Middle District of Tennessee against the social media platform, Twitter.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

JANUARY 1, 2024

Copyright infringement , the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material, continues to pose significant challenges for creators and rights holders. sheds light on the complexities and legalities surrounding copyright infringement in the digital sphere.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 17, 2023

By: Weintraub Tobin Summer Associate Josh Concepcion The Ninth Circuit recently revisited the issue of “embedding” content by a website and its implication for copyright infringement claims. the website displaying that copyrighted image cannot be held liable for infringement.

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Intellectual Property Brief

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Social media has become a boon for artists because of the relatively easy access to references and ideas to become inspired by. However, the question remains how much creative inspiration can be taken from social media until it crosses the line into copyright infringement?

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 28, 2021

which held that embedding images could not violate a copyright holder’s exclusive display right. A recent California District Court ruling affirmed that Perfect 10’s ruling applied to the embedding of images from social media onto third party websites. Amazon.com, Inc., What is Embedding?

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

He also stated that he created Intellectual Property for the Defendants’ social media accounts, digital marketing, and other advertising vehicles. The Plaintiff is requesting the Court order the Defendants to pay damages, disgorgement of profits, costs and attorney’s fees for copyright infringement pursuant to 17 U.S.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The lack of a copyright notice does not give you permission to use the work. Copyright infringement occurs when a person or company uses another’s copyrighted work without permission. Examples of copyright infringement include the following when done without permission. That is not the case.

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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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Copyright Lately

JULY 15, 2024

The Beastie Boys filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Chili’s over a ‘Sabotage’ parody, but is it a case of mistaken identity? By now, you’ve probably heard about the copyright infringement and false endorsement lawsuit filed by legendary hip-hop group Beastie Boys against Chili’s Grill & Bar.

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Copyright Lately

JULY 8, 2023

But number 1 when it comes to number 2 is a new copyright infringement lawsuit filed this week over a jigsaw puzzle called “101 Pooping Puppies.” Let me know in the comments below or @copyrightately on social media. Are you bowled over, or should the pooping puppies lawsuit be flushed down the toilet?

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 30, 2021

The copyright owner controls the use of their work. Copyright exists automatically, without the need for registration. The author, or their employer, typically owns copyright in the work. How is Copyright Infringed? How Can You Address Copyright Infringement? DMCA Takedown Requests.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 18, 2023

Hunley sought damages for the alleged infringement and an injunction to prevent further violations. . “Although ‘Google may [have] facilitate[d] the user’s access to infringing images,’ we concluded that ‘such assistance. does not constitute direct infringement.”

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Copyright Lately

MARCH 6, 2022

Just days after Dua Lipa was sued by a Florida reggae band, “Levitating” is the target of a second copyright infringement lawsuit, this time over the songs “Wiggle and Giggle All Night” and “Don Diablo.” ” Any moderately successful songwriter can be sued for copyright infringement.

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IP Watchdog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Supreme Court denies a hearing to music publishers who accused a website of infringing on the copyright of live music performances; the U.S.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

July 11, 2022) involves a copyright infringement action brought by a group of music publishers and record companies against an energy drink and sports nutrition supplement company doing business as Bang Energy and its CEO. UMG Recordings, Inc. Vital Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 2022 WL 2670339 (S.D. By: Hinch Newman LLP

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 5, 2021

DISH Files Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against IPTV Provider. Together they were accused of direct and contributory copyright infringement. The case in question is an excellent example of the latter. DISH also claimed to have identified their locations – United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Germany respectively.

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 29, 2024

On Thursday, final judgments were issued in a pair of copyright infringement cases that arose from a now infamous 2014/2015 project New Portraits, where appropriations artist Richard Prince displayed Instagram photos and user comments as a purported commentary on social media and art.

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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

AUGUST 5, 2024

Every day, millions of people break the law; by posting copyrighted images, music, and videos on social media, for example. For most of these people, copyright is merely an afterthought, not a real concern. No copyright infringement intended As far as we know, there are no legal consequences for the mayor.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 28, 2021

io but is also active on hundreds of forums, websites and social media accounts selling cheats that enable Ubisoft and Bungie customers to automatically aim their weapons, reveal the locations of opponents, and see information that would otherwise be obscured. Copyright Infringement Offenses. 1201(a)(2)).

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

A California judge has dismissed the copyright infringement and Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) claims of a photographer who sued Pinterest after he found his photos on the popular social media website.

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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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IPilogue

AUGUST 16, 2022

On April 5 th 2022, the Federal Court released its decision for August Image LLC v AirG Inc , a copyright infringement action concerning images of singer-actress, Jennifer Lopez. However, the Court ultimately dismissed August’s case because they failed to prove all the necessary elements of copyright infringement.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 2, 2024

For roughly a quarter-century, rightsholders have sent copyright infringement notices to ISPs, informing them about alleged copyright infringements carried out by subscribers. After reviewing the matter, Judge Glenn saw no reason to dismiss the copyright liability claims at this stage.

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JD Supra Law

JUNE 18, 2024

Routine demand letters often allege that the company’s use of what it believed was a stock photo, public domain image, or music on websites or social media is in fact infringing use of copyrighted materials.

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GDB Firm Blog

APRIL 24, 2020

A recent New York federal court decision adds a new twist to the law governing the right to use photographs that are posted on social media platforms, and gives a new possible legal defense to individuals and businesses accused of copyright infringement for using photographs that are directly sourced from those platforms.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The availability of a large variety of information has also increased the risk of Copyright Infringement due to its easy accessibility and dissemination. This has led to varying degrees of copyright infringements in this digital era. However, with more advantages, some disadvantages also come into play.

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