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The Definition of Plagiarism

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FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Plagiarism almost defies definition. The post The Definition of Plagiarism appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Drafting a definition that is short, complete and useful is nearly impossible. That may be a good thing.

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Is Plagiarism a Feature of AI?

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MARCH 23, 2023

The Writers Guild of America has released a statement saying that plagiarism is a feature of AI. The post Is Plagiarism a Feature of AI? appeared first on Plagiarism Today. How true is that?

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What Can YouTube Plagiarism Victims Do?

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DECEMBER 7, 2023

Now that the fallout from hbomberguy's YouTube plagiarism video is settling, what can the victims do against their plagiarists? The post What Can YouTube Plagiarism Victims Do? appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Escape from Tarkov’s Developers Make a Dumb Plagiarism Allegation

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APRIL 29, 2024

Battlestate Games, the makers of Escape from Tarkov, accuse a competitor of plagiarism in a very unwise move. The post Escape from Tarkov’s Developers Make a Dumb Plagiarism Allegation appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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3 Count: Plagiarism Again

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MAY 11, 2022

Josh Hawley’s Move to Strip Disney’s Copyrights Called ‘Blatantly Unconstitutional’. He claims that it aims to revoke Disney’s “special” copyright protections though the law would rewrite copyright law for all creators. 2: Riot Games sues Mobile Legends: Bang Bang for Plagiarism—Again.

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How Mystery Science Theater 3000 Helped Expose a Plagiarism

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APRIL 9, 2024

The post How Mystery Science Theater 3000 Helped Expose a Plagiarism appeared first on Plagiarism Today. In 1997, MST3K featured a little-known film entitled Clonus. Eight years later, a major studio released an eerily similar film.

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Erotic Romance Author Accused of Plagiarism from Fan Fiction

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AUGUST 9, 2021

” The reason was that, the book in question, Paid to Kneel , was plagiarized from an earlier work by a user named Blue_King that was posted on a Supernatural fan fiction forum. What I do despise is plagiarism. Fan Fiction, Professional Plagiarism. To that end, the fan fiction community is no stranger to plagiarism.

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Modder Says Star Wars Game Developer of Plagiarized His Work

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MARCH 20, 2024

The release of Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection has been mired by many issues, including allegations of plagiarizing a modder. The post Modder Says Star Wars Game Developer of Plagiarized His Work appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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The Day Before Accused of Trailer Plagiarism

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FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The post The Day Before Accused of Trailer Plagiarism appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Developers for the upcoming video game The Day Before have worsened their problems by releasing a trailer that resembles earlier works.

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Asghar Farhadi’s High-Stakes Plagiarism Battle

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MARCH 30, 2022

However, as per The Hollywood Reporter, he now finds himself in the middle of a high-stakes plagiarism battle. However, I know very little about Iranian copyright law. and European copyright law. Though much of copyright law is fairly standardized internationally, it may or may not apply to Iran.

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Disney+ ‘Behind the Attraction’ Accused of Plagiarism

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The company is also routinely accused of having an outsized impact on copyright law , including the Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Actt of 1998. This has made Disney something of a copyright villain to many online and off.

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3 Count: Wise Settlement

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DECEMBER 24, 2024

LifeWise reaches settlement with critic, proposed copyright law could help Canadian artists and Rojadirecta ordered to pay $33 million. The post 3 Count: Wise Settlement appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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3 Count: 138% Raise

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MARCH 30, 2023

BMI wins a major victory at rate court, Nigeria gets a new copyright act and Kick streamers flout copyright law. The post 3 Count: 138% Raise appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Does AI Replace Human Creators?

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

appeared first on Plagiarism Today. A new study published in the Harvard Business Review examines the impact of AI systems on human creators. The answers are not encouraging. The post Does AI Replace Human Creators?

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Two Studies Retracted for Using Pirated Software

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The post Two Studies Retracted for Using Pirated Software appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Two papers have been retracted after a software company objected to the use of pirated software. Here's what researchers need to watch for.

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Why the Internet Archive Lost

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MARCH 27, 2023

The post Why the Internet Archive Lost appeared first on Plagiarism Today. On Friday, a judge ruled in favor of the publishers against the Internet Archive. Here's why the Internet Archive lost that case.

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Another AI Copyright Registration Rejected

Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

A famous AI-generated piece of art has been rejected by the US Copyright Office. The post Another AI Copyright Registration Rejected appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Here's why the decision matters and what it means.

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Copyright and the Rankin/Bass Christmas Specials

Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 10, 2024

So who owns the copyright to these works? The post Copyright and the Rankin/Bass Christmas Specials appeared first on Plagiarism Today. The Rankin/Bass holiday specials are a Christmas tradition. Also, is Rudolph public domain?

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Copyright and The Bizarre World of Obituary Piracy

Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The post Copyright and The Bizarre World of Obituary Piracy appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Obituary piracy sites have long been a thing, but now YouTube channels are getting on the act. What is obituary piracy, and how can stop it?

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Why Ed Sheeran Won the Thinking Out Loud Lawsuit

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MAY 4, 2023

The post Why Ed Sheeran Won the Thinking Out Loud Lawsuit appeared first on Plagiarism Today. A jury has found in favor of Ed Sheeran in the Thinking Out Loud lawsuit. Here's why he likely won and what it means for other cases.

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Aldi Found Liable for Infringing Competitor’s Packaging Copyright

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DECEMBER 23, 2024

Aldi has taken a rare legal loss as an Australian court ruled it infringed the copyright of three packages of flavored corn puffs. The post Aldi Found Liable for Infringing Competitor’s Packaging Copyright appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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What Mickey Mouse Lapsing into the Public Domain Means

Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The post What Mickey Mouse Lapsing into the Public Domain Means appeared first on Plagiarism Today. In just a few days, the first appearance of Mickey Mouse lapses into the public domain. Here's what it really means to other creators.

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When is it Too Late to File a Copyright Infringement Lawsuit?

Plagiarism Today

MAY 21, 2024

A recent pair of Supreme Court decisions have addressed when one can file a copyright lawsuit. The post When is it Too Late to File a Copyright Infringement Lawsuit? appeared first on Plagiarism Today. So, how late is too late?

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3 Count: Legit Torrents

Plagiarism Today

APRIL 25, 2023

The post 3 Count: Legit Torrents appeared first on Plagiarism Today. The Thinking Out Loud trial begins, fan fiction author sues Amazon and the Tolkien estate and Legit Torrents calls it quits.

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The Case of the Knock-Off Cookbook

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JUNE 5, 2023

The post The Case of the Knock-Off Cookbook appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Cookbook author Joanne Lee Molinaro highlighted a copycat cookbook that has raised new questions about imitation in publishing.

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3 New Copyright Claims Board Decisions

Plagiarism Today

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The Copyright Claims Board has handed three more determinations, including one fair use issue and two questions on damages. The post 3 New Copyright Claims Board Decisions appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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New Study Highlights Challenges Facing Copyright Claims Board

Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

A new study examines the first two years of the Copyright Claims Board, highlighting several challenges the board faces. The post New Study Highlights Challenges Facing Copyright Claims Board appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Poisoning the AI Well

Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The post Poisoning the AI Well appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed Nightshade, a tool that it claims can poison AI training data. Here's how it works.

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The First Contested Case at the Copyright Claims Board

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The first contested cases are being heard before the Copyright Claims Board. The post The First Contested Case at the Copyright Claims Board appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Here's a look at the first to get that far.

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Axanar Creator Faces New Legal Threat

Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The post Axanar Creator Faces New Legal Threat appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Axanar creator Alec Peters is facing fresh legal peril as CBS and Paramount seek to enforce a $300,000 arbitration judgement against him.

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Updates on 5 Key Copyright Claims Board Cases

Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 3, 2023

As the copyright claims board moves forward, we have updates of five of the key cases that have been filed with it. The post Updates on 5 Key Copyright Claims Board Cases appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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5 Warning Signs a Copyright Notice May Be False

Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Hosts often receive massive numbers of copyright notices, few of which turn out to be false. The post 5 Warning Signs a Copyright Notice May Be False appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Still, it's important to spot the fakes.

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3 Count: Vimeo Victory

Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 14, 2025

Vimeo wins appeal in the Second Circuit, UK plans to make copyright more AI-friendly and the Supreme Court declines attorneys' fee case. The post 3 Count: Vimeo Victory appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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3 Count: Back to Basics

Plagiarism Today

APRIL 10, 2025

Artist sues Quavo over Back to Basics video, Cyprus court rules copyright law unconstitutional and Ghanaian artists battle over sample. The post 3 Count: Back to Basics appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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The First Major Impact of the Warhol Ruling

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The post The First Major Impact of the Warhol Ruling appeared first on Plagiarism Today. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has just handed down a ruling that highlights how much of a shift the SCOTUS Warhol ruling is causing.

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3 Count: Public Access

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The post 3 Count: Public Access appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Appeals Court rules in favor of sharing private standards that become legal code, Gagosian gallery wins key decision and more.

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3 Count: Motion Captured

Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The post 3 Count: Motion Captured appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Disney ordered to pay $600k over motion capture software, Indian court rules for studio and DMCA notices try to deindex Artemis 2 info.

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3 Count: Copyright Claims Onboarding

Plagiarism Today

APRIL 7, 2022

2: Senate Passes Bill to Strengthen Copyright Law, Prohibits Online Duplication, Rebroadcasting without Consent. Next up today, Vanguard reports that the Nigerian Senate has passed a bill that would reform the nation’s copyright law and add new penalties for those that broadcast any digital or online works.

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3 Count: Nonexclusive License

Plagiarism Today

MARCH 20, 2023

The post 3 Count: Nonexclusive License appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Lawsuit against artist dismissed, filmmakers want former VPN operator arrested, and Nickelback wins long-running case over Rockstar.

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The Case Against Roy Lichtenstein

Plagiarism Today

APRIL 12, 2023

The post The Case Against Roy Lichtenstein appeared first on Plagiarism Today. A recent documentary about Roy Lichtenstein looks at his appropriations. Was he an artistic genius, a plagiarist, or both?

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3 Count: Shuttered Streamzz

Plagiarism Today

MARCH 16, 2023

US Copyright Office clarifies AI registrations, ACE shuts down a pirate streaming site and publishing groups form a new coalition. The post 3 Count: Shuttered Streamzz appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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3 Count: AI Scraping

Plagiarism Today

APRIL 13, 2023

The post 3 Count: AI Scraping appeared first on Plagiarism Today. UMG warns Apple and Spotify against AI scraping, Taiwanese pirate operators sentenced to prison and Lil Yachty settles NFT case.

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3 Count: 90mh Sample

Plagiarism Today

MARCH 23, 2023

The post 3 Count: 90mh Sample appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Trefuego faces new lawsuit from Sony over sample, Pakistani labels fight back against DMCA abuse and man indicted in audiobook case.

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3 Count: AI Manga

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MARCH 7, 2023

The post 3 Count: AI Manga appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Grande Communications wants a jury award tossed, a new dynamic site blocking order in Argentina and AI-created manga to hit shelves.

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The Definition of Plagiarism

Is Plagiarism a Feature of AI?

Trending Sources

What Can YouTube Plagiarism Victims Do?

Escape from Tarkov’s Developers Make a Dumb Plagiarism Allegation

3 Count: Plagiarism Again

How Mystery Science Theater 3000 Helped Expose a Plagiarism

Erotic Romance Author Accused of Plagiarism from Fan Fiction

Modder Says Star Wars Game Developer of Plagiarized His Work

The Day Before Accused of Trailer Plagiarism

Asghar Farhadi’s High-Stakes Plagiarism Battle

Disney+ ‘Behind the Attraction’ Accused of Plagiarism

3 Count: Wise Settlement

3 Count: 138% Raise

Does AI Replace Human Creators?

Two Studies Retracted for Using Pirated Software

Why the Internet Archive Lost

Another AI Copyright Registration Rejected

Copyright and the Rankin/Bass Christmas Specials

Copyright and The Bizarre World of Obituary Piracy

Why Ed Sheeran Won the Thinking Out Loud Lawsuit

Aldi Found Liable for Infringing Competitor’s Packaging Copyright

What Mickey Mouse Lapsing into the Public Domain Means

When is it Too Late to File a Copyright Infringement Lawsuit?

3 Count: Legit Torrents

The Case of the Knock-Off Cookbook

3 New Copyright Claims Board Decisions

New Study Highlights Challenges Facing Copyright Claims Board

Poisoning the AI Well

The First Contested Case at the Copyright Claims Board

Axanar Creator Faces New Legal Threat

Updates on 5 Key Copyright Claims Board Cases

5 Warning Signs a Copyright Notice May Be False

3 Count: Vimeo Victory

3 Count: Back to Basics

The First Major Impact of the Warhol Ruling

3 Count: Public Access

3 Count: Motion Captured

3 Count: Copyright Claims Onboarding

3 Count: Nonexclusive License

The Case Against Roy Lichtenstein

3 Count: Shuttered Streamzz

3 Count: AI Scraping

3 Count: 90mh Sample

3 Count: AI Manga

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