Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Yesterday, we looked at the myriad of ways that copyright and trademark impact Halloween costumes. However, that is just the latest in a decade-long history of discussing copyright, plagiarism and other authorship issues as they pertain to Halloween and horror. Copyright and Halloween.

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Plagiarism Today

MAY 7, 2024

However, the works involved were already placed in the public domain. The post Yet Another NFT Copyright Failure appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Yuga Labs announced a new commercial NFT venture.

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Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Two things that won’t be on many people’s minds will be copyright and plagiarism issues. So, with that in mind, here are five stories from this site’s history that show some ways copyright and plagiarism have helped shape the Thanksgiving holiday season (and vice versa). 2: A Heartfelt Plagiarism.

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Plagiarism Today

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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OCTOBER 24, 2022

But, before I go, I wanted to leave you with five tales of how copyright has shaped Halloween that I’ve written over the years. 1: How a Copyright Mistake Created the Modern Zombie. 1: How a Copyright Mistake Created the Modern Zombie. Night of the Living Dead is possibly one of the most famous public domain movies of all time.

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Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Christmas and copyright go together as often gingerbread cookies and milk. Here's just five ways that copyright has changed Christmas. The post 5 Ways Copyright Has Changed Christmas appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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DECEMBER 12, 2022

However, as you enjoy your favorite seasonal traditions, it’s important to remember that, just like most things in our lives, copyright has had a role in shaping it. So, since it is the holiday season, let’s take a look at five ways copyright has helped shape our season’s traditions. 1: It’s a Wonderful (Copyright) Life.

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JANUARY 3, 2022

To that end, 2022 is looking to be a major year for copyright in a myriad of ways. But that raises the question, with the new year what are just a handful of the major copyright stories on the horizon. While there are far too many for any single list, here are 5 copyright stories that you should definitely watch in 2022.

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Disney’s history with copyright is very well known. They have a lengthy and aggressive history when it comes to protecting their rights , even as many of their stories are based on public domain tales. This has made Disney something of a copyright villain to many online and off.

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Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 24, 2022

If you are new to copyright, there are many great guides on the internet, including this one here. However, for someone coming in with almost no understanding of how copyright works, it may not be the best place to begin. If your interest in copyright is more broad, you need to be aware of the copyright circulars published by the U.S.

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 23, 2022

1: Ex-White House Photographer Sued for Copyright Over His Own Photo: ‘You Can’t Make This Up’. According to the notice, the photo rights group WENN holds the rights to the image and accused Souza of infringing their copyright. 2: Bungie’s Copyright Infringement Claims Against AimJunkies ‘Insiders’ Can Continue.

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Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 3, 2022

2: SoundExchange Royalties Dispute with Music Choice to be Referred to Copyright Royalty Board. However, the court disagreed, saying that the Copyright Royalty Board has primary jurisdiction over these issues, and it has oversight in this matter. They are free of copyright. Milne’s book Winnie the Pooh.

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Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 3, 2024

RCN faces another copyright lawsuit, New Japan Pro Wrestling files takedown against themselves and Steamboat Willie horror film announced. The post 3 Count: Self Strike appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Jay-Z and Ginuwine beat copyright lawsuit, India rules adaptations of religious work entitled to protection, and game modder angers users. The post 3 Count: Hidden Mines appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The post How to Use Wikimedia Commons for Free & Legal Images appeared first on Plagiarism Today. When you're looking for images on a specific topic, Wikimedia Commons can be a godsend. Here's how to use it correct and safely.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

The post 3 Count: Scary Mouse appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Law firm sues competitor over copied brief, pirate site closure was exaggerated, and a horror game based on Steamboat Willie is announced.

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Plagiarism Today

MAY 18, 2022

When it comes to free stock photography websites, there are two reasons that are most commonly cited as issues: Copyright – Free stock photography sites, in general, allow virtually anyone to upload images. While these carry their own risks, at least for most of the content, some effort was put into verifying their copyright status. .

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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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MAY 16, 2022

1: Supreme Court Leaves in Place Circuit Split Regarding Approach for Assessing Substantial Similarity in Copyrighted Works. 2: Judge Says ‘Vape’ Musical Parody May Go On as ‘Grease’ Copyright Claim Flops. 3: ComicMix To Publish Lost Dr Seuss Stories, Out Of Copyright. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count?

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IP Close Up

DECEMBER 20, 2022

He is also on a mission to keep the content he and others create out of the public domain. Mark Helprin is a successful novelist. Continue reading.

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Olartemoure Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

In the Elizabethan time, plagiarism in theater and in literature wasn’t viewed as it is today. Shakespeare’s works continue to inspire filmmakers, directors, and writers, however, all his works are in the public domain due to the time that has passed since his death.

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Last month, a study published by The Galaxy examined the top 25 most valuable NFT projects and found that, despite many understanding that NFTs transferred either the copyright or the license in the original work, only 1 in 25 of those projects even attempted to do as such. Finally, these licenses are limited to copyright only.

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 29, 2022

The author(s) do not pay anything, but are required to sign over the copyright in their article so that the journal can charge for access to it. The largest is that it locks important research behind a paywall, meaning that other researchers, members of the public and even government agencies may not be able to access the work they need.

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IPilogue

MAY 6, 2022

Dua Lipa’s 2020 pop hit “Levitating” is facing copyright infringement lawsuits as of March 2022. Copyright infringement proceedings are the best course of action for instances of song stealing, but are often expensive and difficult to win, as a complainant must demonstrate more than ‘alike sounds’ or ‘similar vibes’.

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Kashishipr

MAY 25, 2021

Copyright and Blogs. Copyright is a legal protection afforded to an original, creative literary, musical, or artistic work. However, the content must reflect an expression of something since ideas are not governed under copyright. Therefore, it is always an option to copyright the entire blog.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Designed to be freely available licensed or public domain; we occasionally use fair use images where no free image is available, such as when a famous work has been destroyed. Like most large websites that are not in the news every day, we receive very few copyright claims despite our size.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 19, 2023

Clarifying Copyright Fair Use in Commercialized and Licensed Visual Arts: Insights from Warhol v. Are you ready to unpack this legal saga and its implications for artists, copyright owners, and the commercial art industry? We’re talking about Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Arts, Inc. Let’s dive in!

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 9, 2023

Regarding the implication of the decision on IP, he interprets the judgment to extend the concept of State and its instrumentalities to include any in rem/ public action by anyone. In a follow up , it is reported that CDMX prosecutor’s office will not pursue criminal action in the case of Yasmín Esquivel and the plagiarized thesis.

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JANUARY 3, 2023

2: Canada Extends Copyright Protection for 20 More Years Under New Trade Obligation. Next up today, Mia Robson at The Canadian Press reports that, in Canada, a new copyright law has taken effect that will extend the copyright on works in Canada another 20 years, bring the country up to the same term used by the United States.

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