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BTS’ ‘Butter’ Hit with Multiple Plagiarism Allegations

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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.

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Space Jam and the Future of Sync Licensing

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The post Space Jam and the Future of Sync Licensing appeared first on Plagiarism Today. The owners of the theme from Space Jam have filed a series of lawsuits targeting those who use the song in videos. Here's why that matters.

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3 Count: Nonexclusive License

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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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3 Count: Plagiarism Again

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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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Copyright Claims Board Awards Photographer $1,500 in Damages

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A photographer won a $1,500 determination at the Copyright Claims Board. The post Copyright Claims Board Awards Photographer $1,500 in Damages appeared first on Plagiarism Today. However, the case isn't as simple as it first appears.

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3 New and Interesting Cases Before the Copyright Claims Board

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The Copyright Claims Board is about to turn two. The post 3 New and Interesting Cases Before the Copyright Claims Board appeared first on Plagiarism Today. As such, we're taking a look at three new and interesting cases being heard by it.

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Copyright and the Twilight Zone

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The Twilight Zone is a Halloween favorite, but what is its copyright history? Let's look at two episodes in a different copyright dimension. The post Copyright and the Twilight Zone appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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