TorrentFreak

JULY 14, 2024

However, a quest by local parents, to raise public awareness of the nature of that instruction, has led to one of their group in Indiana being sued by LifeWise for copyright infringement. Copyright Complaint, Religious Controversy Filed in the Northern District of Indiana (Fort Wayne Division) on July 2, 2024, plaintiff LifeWise Inc.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

The rise in popularity of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has attracted a great deal of attention from copyright practitioners and aficionados. Basically, because an NFT is an encoded digital metadata file of a copy of a work that can be copyright protected. And why is that? an exploitation that caused them no harm).

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Filed in May, the complaint alleged two types of copyright infringement, violations of the Federal Communications Act (FCA), conversion, and violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. In July, Triller filed its second amended complaint which added Teddy Fresh Inc. and 10 ‘Doe’ defendants.

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Kashishipr

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Copyright is a bundle of rights and can be exploited in several ways independently from each other. What is an Assignment of Copyright? In case the assignment of copyright is for any future work, the assignment will take effect only when the work is in an expressed form and not just an idea.

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Famous for its expressionist renderings of various poker players, the site and its artist, Brett Butz, sold not only completed works but offered commissioned pieces that were popular among poker players. In particular photographers that specialized in shooting poker events. The final case is also by far the most recent.

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Copyright Lately

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Thousands will compete, many are objectively baseless, but only five can be crowned the worst of the worst copyright lawsuits of 2023. We’re nearing the end of December, which means it’s time for Copyright Lately ’s annual worst-of list. When Netflix refused to pay up, Cramer sued for copyright infringement. Polychron v.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

It involves several IP rights, some of which overlap in some cases: copyright, trademarks, patents, trade secrets/confidential information, and the right of publicity (and similar rights with different names). Copyright 1. For the right to prepare a derivative work in US, linked to issue 3, see paper #1 and Getty Images lawsuit 3.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This Kat was very happy to participate in the AI & Creativity: Protecting Creators in the Age of AI Panel which took place as part of the AI Fringe event on Friday, 3 November 2023 at the Knowledge Centre of the British Library, London. I attended one of the last events, a panel discussion about ‘AI & Creativity’.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Netflix argued that this is a direct violation of US copyright law , which provides that only copyright holders have the exclusive right to monetize and create derivative works of their IP. Since one of the event locations is in Washington D.C

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BYU Copyright Blog

JULY 29, 2024

Copyright Catfight? University,Pictorial Works,Logo,Work for Hire July 29, 09:43 AM July 29, 09:44 AM On June 2nd, we reported on a case filed by Sophia Boyages (Boyages) against the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College (Defendants or the "University) concerning the creation and use of a logo which Boyages claims as hers.

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The IPKat

JULY 7, 2024

The adventures of the young boy with the quiff seem to be an inexhaustible source of copyright disputes [ IPKat here or here ]. Hergé's legacy is fiercely defended by Mrs Rodwell and Tintinimaginatio against third parties who draw too much inspiration from his works. Parody Starting with parody, relying on both article L. 113-4 of CPI.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

Many copyright scholars and most in the world of fine art have loudly condemned the ruling as a travesty of justice. As usual, readers who are already familiar with the case and/or with copyright law may skip the “Background” sections below (but don’t skip the commentary “The Road Not Taken”).

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Copyright Office published a Notice of inquiry (“NOI”) and request for comments, Artificial Intelligence and Copyright, Docket No. We, who have been writing and teaching about copyright law and how it has responded to challenges posed by new technologies for decades, were among those who submitted comments, see [link].

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Copyright Lately

AUGUST 2, 2022

The full story behind Netflix’s copyright infringement lawsuit against Barlow & Bear, and why it’s actually a win for the fan fiction community. When it comes to copyright cases, Netflix has seen stranger things. First, as far as copyright cases go, this one’s easy. Barlow & Bear refused.”

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JIPL Online

APRIL 9, 2021

Such uses are often methods of social commentary regarding the user’s own life, or more broadly, current events; they also often utilize copyrightable material. [i] ii] Existing copyright law is ineffective in its application to new forms of digital media. i] Memes are also a form of communication that distinguishes generations.

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Copyright Lately

MAY 6, 2022

Just don’t forget about real world copyright law. ? If you remember just a few concepts that I’ll discuss in this post, you’ll be way ahead of the game when it comes to buying, selling and exploiting creative works, whether it’s in the metaverse or here in the boring old regularverse. Buying Copyrights.

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The IPKat

JULY 2, 2021

In any event, when it comes to the movie version of a literary classic, the relationship between the user/viewer and the contents of the film is especially nuanced. First, the copyright basics. Even if so, for the “All-In” group, the movie, as a derivative work, remains tethered to the literary work.

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Velocity of Content

MARCH 16, 2023

As a person involved in copyright on a daily basis, I’ve observed a number of events and requests for comment over the last few years on the issue of whether artificial intelligence (AI) systems can be “authors” in the copyright sense (or inventors of patents). This article was originally published in The Scholarly Kitchen.

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Garrigues Blog

MAY 11, 2021

Architectural works are protected by copyright. The possibility of registering and granting additional protection to architectural works at Indecopi is not a new right or exclusive to Peruvian law. Copyright is a valuable asset for all industries and gives those who hold such rights a competitive edge.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

1] That decision shook the art world, as it seems to dramatically narrow the scope of the fair use doctrine, and raises doubts about the lawfulness of many existing works. [2] Originals” [7] : The Works at Issue. Goldsmith counterclaimed for copyright infringement.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 1, 2022

A focus on the past, and the success of heritage-focused events, collaborations and products , also raises the possibility that heritage can at times act as an extra-legal norm in negatives spaces of IP or even low-IP regimes. copyright law. copyright law. Copyright Office Review Board’s affirmation of the U.S.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

While waiting to see the actual questions referred to the CJEU, I thought that IPKat readers might be interested in this short preview from the second edition of Copyright and the Court of Justice of the European Union (Oxford University Press), which is going to be released on 5 October. Any feedback is welcome!

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BYU Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

a 501(c)(3) organization created to solicit and manage resources on behalf of Louisiana Tech University ("LTF"), alleged that a Florida corporation, Bel-Mac Roofing ("Bel-Mac"), violated numerous federal and Louisiana state laws by infringing copyright and trademark rights LTF has in the logo for Louisiana Tech's Bulldog mascot.

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Traverse Legal Blog

JANUARY 29, 2022

The NFT identifies all the transfers and events that are related to the digital asset. In this example, I am showing you how to get this free copyright license to attach to the NFT. You will see on the website a link to access a free, open-source copyright license for use with your NFT listing. BlockChains and Digital Assets.

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Intepat

MAY 24, 2023

TYPES OF IP CONTRACTS (1)INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT The process of facilitating the transfer of ownership rights for various forms of intellectual property, such as copyrights, trademarks, patent, trade secrets, and other intangible creations is known as an intellectual property assignment.

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BYU Copyright Blog

MAY 13, 2024

response to Pearson Education's complaint in a copyright suit over educational practice questions and answers. Chegg presented several defenses, including fair use, copyright misuse, express license, and equitable estoppel. Until that occurs, we will continue to provide updates on the case as new important events unfold.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Akshat Agrawal, Copyright's distortive effects Copyright directs investment to excludable assets. Music sampling: the tapestry/raw materials of early hip-hop practice make those kinds of works works assets that can’t attract investment. I could think that copyright is relatively neutral in an incredibly sexist society.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In any event, it is worth noting that the decision to delete did not stem from the artificial origin of the music, but rather from the fact that the songs were being used to collect royalties on behalf of fraudulent accounts. Essentially, FlowGPT would have fed the copied songs into the system, and that could mean copyright infringement.

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JIPEL Copyright Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

scene in the past, things seemed to come to a head in November 2020 when Nintendo sent a cease-and-desist letter to the Tournament Organizers (TOs) of the Big House, an upcoming streamed Melee tournament, and subsequently forced them to cancel the event. It is an open legal question whether this would constitute an infringing derivative work.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

They’re not doing step 2 in any event. Rosen, Fog and Fiction and Copyright Term Extension aka Who Framed Mickey Mouse? MPAA is there; “Coalition of Creators and Copyright Owners,” represented by songwriter (ASCAP, music, dramatists, BMI, SESAC, VLA, Writers Guild); National Music Publishers. What works are most affected?

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43(B)log

AUGUST 3, 2023

But using 100% of another’s work shouldn’t be allowed; transformative became the main event. Must add something new to the original work. Data mining legal documents, work product, court cases, and then create work based on previous work. The input was copyrightable; the output is not.

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IP Close Up

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Goldsmith copyright case, which will have a dramatic impact on content providers and the definition Continue reading. The Supreme Court recently heard arguments for the Warhol v.

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Copyright Lately

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Despite a number of solid affirmative defenses—including implied license, de minimis use and waiver—the jury was only asked to determine whether defendants had proven that their conduct qualified as a fair use under the Copyright Act. That $3,750 works out to a measly $71 for each month the case has been pending. What Happened.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 20, 2021

While most creators support fandoms, with some even regularly appearing at fan conventions , the line between appreciating a creator’s work and copying can be blurred. What may seem like a harmless activity in the spirit of fandom can at times give rise to copyright infringement. .

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 25, 2023

” So, while writers have a compulsion to use what they know from life to create their works of imagined lives, they will draw not only on events central and personal to themselves but on many things intersecting or tangential to the writer’s own life. They have to look and see, that’s all. Then they have to write.”

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Sponsored] PatSeer Connect 2023: AI’s Role in Shaping the Future of Intellectual Property PatSeer is organizing its event “PatSeer Connect 2023” in Mumbai (October 6, 2023, Friday), Delhi (October 12, 2023, Thursday) and Chandigarh (October 13, 2023, Friday). Case Summaries Kubota Corporation v. TIPS Industries Ltd. TIPS Industries Ltd.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The lawsuit seeks a declaratory judgment that Trump owns the copyright in the sound recordings (or in the alternative, in his interview responses on the recordings), and that Trump is entitled to all or the lion’s share of the profits made from the sale of those recordings and transcripts, which the lawsuit (absurdly) values at almost $50 million.

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