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Google Accuses Regulators of Plagiarism

Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 4, 2023

Google is now appealing that decision and, as part of their defense, allege that the CCI plagiarized parts of the EU ruling , including using evidence that was not introduced into the Indian proceedings. In 2017, partially based upon that report, the European Union voted to renew the license for glyphosate. The Issue of Impartiality.

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My Concerns with the ‘Can’t Be Evil’ NFT Licenses

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. Understanding the “Can’t Be Evil” Licenses.

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Why You Should Never Use the Stock Content in a Website Theme

Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

To help with this, many web designers, especially those that are new to it, get help in the form of themes or stock templates that can be obtained from a variety of sites. Many times, designers choose images or text based upon how it looks or reads, not whether they have permission to use it. The Business Issue.

Licensing

Licensing Plagiarism Web Design Web Development

3 Count: Unlocked Bags

Plagiarism Today

MARCH 24, 2022

First off today, Laure Guilbault at Vogue Business reports that the French court of appeal has ordered Louis Vuitton to pay designer Jocelyn Imbert €900,000 ($990,000) for infringing a lock design that she created. The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Licensing

Licensing Designs Design Plagiarism

3 Count: Predator Conclusion

Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 13, 2022

2: Designer for Poler Branding Sues the Outdoor Apparel Brand’s New Owner. According to the lawsuit, Poler and Land Art & Design had an oral agreement at Poler’s launch to allow for use of the designs in question. The post 3 Count: Predator Conclusion appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

Settlement

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3 Count: LEGO Jacket

Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 12, 2022

1: LEGO is Being Sued for Copyright Infringement Over Leather Jacket Design. First off today, The Fashion Law reports that LEGO is facing a lawsuit from artist James Concannon following the inclusion of a jacket similar to one that he designed as part of a recent LEGO set. According to Concannon, he designed the jacked in 2018.

Cease and Desist

Cease and Desist Licensing Television Designs

3 Count: 10,000 Hours

Plagiarism Today

APRIL 25, 2022

Finally today, Jennifer Edwards Baker at Fox19 reports that, in Ohio, the Goshen Township police have been hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit over the design of their police badge. The lawsuit was filed by Louis Kohus, who claims to have designed some eight drafts of the badge for the department in 2015.

Copyright Infringement

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3 Count: Scooter Fight

Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 16, 2022

Next up today, Chis Randall at Elecrive.com reports that Italian Vespa manufacturer Piaggio has lost yet another round in its long-running war with German electric scooter manufacturer Kumpan Electric over the latter’s design. The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Fair Use

Fair Use Copyright Infringement Intellectual Property Reporting

3 Count: Unicolors Redux

Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The lawsuit was filed by Unicolors, which accused H&M of infringing a 2011 design that they created as part of a 2015 one H&M sold in their stores and online. 2: Ruling Opens the Door to Protecting Room Design Under the Copyright Act. The post 3 Count: Unicolors Redux appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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3 Count: Triller Fight

Plagiarism Today

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The lawsuit was filed by Eleanor Licensing LLC, a company founded by the estate of Denise Shakarian Halicki. Halicki was the creator of the original 1974 film Gone in Sixty Seconds , which featured a series of four Mustangs that Halicki had designed. The post 3 Count: Triller Fight appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

Music

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3 Count: Oof… Again

Plagiarism Today

JULY 28, 2022

First off today, Luke Plunkett at Kotaku reports that the iconic “oof” sound effect in Roblox has been removed yet again due to licensing issues with the sound’s creator. This required Roblox designers to pay $1 (or 100 Robux) to include the sound effect in their creations.

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3 Count: Navy Piracy

Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

With 635 unique users and a $35,000 licensing fee, that amount came to the final total of $154,400. The alleged offenses include violations of the Copyrights, Designs and Patents Act as well as conspiracy to defraud and money laundering. The post 3 Count: Navy Piracy appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

Licensing

Licensing Plagiarism Copyright Reporting

3 Count: Copyright Claims Onboarding

Plagiarism Today

APRIL 7, 2022

The website features information about the CCB, updates on the process, and users can register a CCB Designated Service Agent to receive notices and communication from the CCB. ” The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

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3 Count: AI Challenges

Plagiarism Today

MAY 18, 2022

According to NetEase, Tencent, through its QQ Music streaming platform, has violated a contract with them by streaming music in provinces where QQ has no license to do so. In addition to those issues, NetEase also claims that Tencent ripped off their app and interface designs.

Music

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3 Count: Cardi Be Victorious

Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Brophy filed the lawsuit alleging that Cardi B’s designer used an image of his back tattoos on the cover of her mixtape. He claimed that the designer simply searched for an image of back tattoos, found his image, and superimposed the pattern on another person. Cardi B Image: VOGUE Taiwan , CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons.

Music

Music Copyright Plagiarism Licensing

3 Count: Free Cuthbert

Plagiarism Today

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Aldi briefly removed its version of the cake but began selling them again in May after making some design changes. The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. The post 3 Count: Free Cuthbert appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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3 Count: Phanatic Decision

Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 12, 2021

The 91-page report is part of an ongoing legal battle between Harrison/Erickson, a design firm that created the original Phanatic, and the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team. Harrison/Erickson created the original costume in 1978 and licensed its use until 2019, when negotiations broke down.

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3 Count: Nirvana’s Inferno

Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The lawsuit was filed by Jocelyn Susan Bundy, who claims that her grandfather created the design based on Dante’s Inferno. The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. The post 3 Count: Nirvana’s Inferno appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

Music

Music Publishing Fair Use Journalism

3 Count: Happiest Marshmello

Plagiarism Today

MARCH 21, 2022

Copyright Office would oversee to designate standard technical measures through a public rulemaking process. The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. The post 3 Count: Happiest Marshmello appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

Copyright Infringement

Copyright Infringement Music Copyright Plagiarism

3 Count: Non-Routine Fitness

Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

According to Anderson, she trained Roup in the techniques and Roup has gone on to offer her own services, leading to a lawsuit over alleged copyright infringement, false designation of origin, breach of contract and unfair competition claims. The post 3 Count: Non-Routine Fitness appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

Music

Music Copyright Infringement Contracts Copyright

RightsClick Offers Simplified Copyright Management

Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 10, 2022

The reason for this is simple, the systems for organizing, registering and enforcing copyrights were, by in large, designed for large copyright holders. However, this is something of a misnomer as the letter can be customized to send demands for payment, offer a license for legitimate use or a demand to remove the work.

Copyright

Copyright Cease and Desist Registration Design

3 Count: Rockstar vs. Rock Star

Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 16, 2021

3: Saga Over Garment Design Copyright Infringement Ends with Ceremonial Fire. The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. The post 3 Count: Rockstar vs. Rock Star appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Finally today, Michael S.

Copyright Infringement

Copyright Infringement Copying Copyright Plagiarism

3 Count: Grand Theft Copyright

Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 23, 2022

Dailly was one of the founding members of DMA Design, the studio that created the first Grand Theft Auto (GTA) games. The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. The post 3 Count: Grand Theft Copyright appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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3 Count: Reggaetón Wars

Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 11, 2023

Zara, known as a “fast fashion” brand, is often in the defendant’s chair in such cases, accused of ripping off designs from pricier competitors. The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Reporting

Reporting Plagiarism Brands Branding

3 Count: Wriggling Worms

Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

” 3: Berlin’s Beloved Transit Seat Design Escapes Legal Bind. The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. The post 3 Count: Wriggling Worms appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Artwork Music Reporting Plagiarism

3 Count: Noisy Hill

Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Next up today, the Associated Press reports that an artist has filed a lawsuit against Cardi B over the cover of one of her mixtapes that featured a back tattoo that he both designed and is wearing. The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Copyright Notice

Copyright Notice Music Reporting Copyright

DeivanArt Expanding System for Detecting Copied Images

Plagiarism Today

MAY 17, 2022

Dubbed DeviantArt Protect and Launched in July 2021 , the system was originally designed to help artists detect duplicates or near-duplicates of their images on the internet. The post DeivanArt Expanding System for Detecting Copied Images appeared first on Plagiarism Today. At least not yet.

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Copying Non-Fungible Tokens Plagiarism Licensing

3 Count: Verisigned

Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Next up today, Judy Harrison at the Bangor Daily News reports that Maine costume designer Ellen Okolita has filed a lawsuit against Walmart, Amazon and eBay alleging that the three sites are unlawfully using photos and descriptions of her costumes on their site. The post 3 Count: Verisigned appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

Copyright Infringement

Copyright Infringement Reporting Plagiarism Licensing

3 Count: Pac-Mom

Plagiarism Today

APRIL 11, 2022

The lawsuit was originally filed by a company named Designworks and its owner, Charles James, against two real estate companies that he claims violated his copyright by posting floor plans for houses that that James had designed. The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism Licensing Ownership Reporting

What Winnie-the-Pooh Lapsing into the Public Domain Really Means

Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 5, 2022

This means that others are free to copy, publish, distribute, create new works based upon it and otherwise make use of it without a license. It uses the art style and the meter of the original work, as well as the designs of characters from that book. That is, potentially, a big deal in many ways.

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Public Domain Art Publishing Plagiarism

Understanding Copyright, Trademark and Halloween Costumes

Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 26, 2021

If the costume isn’t licensed, why is it not infringing regardless of the name change? First, design elements that are “physically or conceptually separate” from the article can be protected. In short, Juice Demon is Juice Demon because he can’t be Beetlejuice, not without a license. Why did the company do this?

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3 Count: Unplanned Floors

Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 17, 2021

The lawsuit was brought James’ Designworks, an aggressive litigant that has brought many similar lawsuits over alleged infringement of its floor plans and home designs. The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

Reporting

Reporting Fair Use Plagiarism Licensing

3 Count: Real World Ed Sheeran

Plagiarism Today

APRIL 12, 2022

The group Fwenclub announced a new group of some 5,555 non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that that were designed by Spanish artist Joan Cornellà. The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. The post 3 Count: Real World Ed Sheeran appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

Non-Fungible Tokens

Non-Fungible Tokens Copyright Infringement Music Reporting

3 Count: Freeing the Flag

Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 25, 2022

The flag was designed in 1971 by artist Harold Thomas. ” The 3 Count Logo was created by Justin Goff and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. The post 3 Count: Freeing the Flag appeared first on Plagiarism Today. million USD) to purchase the copyright of the Aboriginal flag.

Social Media

Social Media Government Copyright Plagiarism

4th Circuit Upholds District Court and TTAB: Timberland Boot Design Lacks Acquired Distinctiveness

The TTABlog

APRIL 17, 2024

TBL Licensing v. Citing Wal-Mart , the court observed that trademark law does not protect "product designs that lack distinctive meaning as a source identifier." The Court observed that "[a] party seeking to establish secondary meaning in a product design bears a 'formidable burden of proof.'" Vidal , Appeal No. April 15, 2024).

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Clarifying Copyright Fair Use in Commercialized and Licensed Visual Arts: Insights from Warhol v. Goldsmith

LexBlog IP

MAY 19, 2023

Clarifying Copyright Fair Use in Commercialized and Licensed Visual Arts: Insights from Warhol v. Goldsmith by Jaime Chandra Clarifying Fair Use in Commercialized & Licensed Visual Arts: Insights from the Warhol v. We’re talking about Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Arts, Inc. Let’s dive in!

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Fair Use Art Licensing Derivative Work

SpicyIP Weekly Review (March 10 – March 16)

SpicyIP

MARCH 16, 2025

A quick glance at last week finding the real Burger King saga continues now at the Supreme Court, EDs involvement in the Shankar-Tamilnandan copyright case, right to health and compulsory licensing for rare disease medicine Risdiplam. This and much more in this weeks SpicyIP Weekly Review. Anything we are missing out on?

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Trademark Copyright Brands Branding

falsely advertising "proprietary" and "exclusive" material isn't actionable under Dastar

43(B)log

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The terms “innovative,” “exclusive,” and “proprietary” involved a “false designation of authorship,” but “authorship, like licensing status, is not a nature, characteristic, or quality” under the Lanham Act. But the court here found Baden persuasive. I think this highlights the logic flaw: this isn’t reverse passing off!

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False Advertising Advertising Advertising Invention

Make no mistake about it – software functionalities cannot be protected

Garrigues Blog

JUNE 7, 2021

The key to avoiding plagiarism lies in the existence of an independent development. This is why you cannot speak of plagiarism when two creations simply share the same concept. Are they plagiarizing each other? Let’s take a look. One of the principles that forms the backbone of intellectual property is the dichotomy of idea v.

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Legal Issues with Using AI to Create Content – Written with Help from AI

LexBlog IP

APRIL 28, 2023

Many are concerned with the potential for plagiarism. In the legal context, however, plagiarism is more properly referred to as “copyright infringement.” This could result in accusations of plagiarism, causing reputational harm, or liability for infringement.

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Content Creation Plagiarism Blogging Ownership

Copyright Lately

DECEMBER 28, 2022

” But in McGucken , the court denied summary judgment, not only as to the server test, but on Newsweek’s implied license and fair use defenses too. Simply put, the ruling calls into question the ability of tattoo owners to control the right to make or license realistic depictions of their own likenesses. Plagiarism much?”

Copyright

Copyright Art Licensing Social Media

Copyright Office Technical Measures Consultations

43(B)log

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Unique expertise on code too; code is different from photos, music, videos; some of the most valuable code on GitHub is licensed openly. Remediation not removal is often the goal—changes to the code rather than removing often resolves the problem, e.g. addressing violation of open source license by adding attribution etc.

Copyright

Copyright Fair Use Music Licensing

Legal Implications of IPR Protection ‘In The Cloud’: an Indian Analysis

IIPRD

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Surveillance and analysis of IP-related activities on the internet, such as domain name registration, web crawling, social media monitoring, and online marketplace scanning which can help detect potential IP infringement cases, such as cybersquatting, phishing, counterfeiting, piracy, and plagiarism.

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Intellectual Property IP Government Technology

3 Count: Warhol Battle

Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In 1984, Lynn licensed one of her photographs of the musician Prince to be converted into a painting by Warhol for Vanity Fair magazine. 2: Textile Designer Sues Zulily for Copyright Infringement. The lawsuit was filed in California and accuses Zulily of using their designs on fabrics that they have sold through their site.

Cease and Desist

Cease and Desist Copyright Infringement Licensing Fair Use

Google Accuses Regulators of Plagiarism

My Concerns with the ‘Can’t Be Evil’ NFT Licenses

Trending Sources

Why You Should Never Use the Stock Content in a Website Theme

3 Count: Unlocked Bags

3 Count: Predator Conclusion

3 Count: LEGO Jacket

3 Count: 10,000 Hours

3 Count: Scooter Fight

3 Count: Unicolors Redux

3 Count: Triller Fight

3 Count: Oof… Again

3 Count: Navy Piracy

3 Count: Copyright Claims Onboarding

3 Count: AI Challenges

3 Count: Cardi Be Victorious

3 Count: Free Cuthbert

3 Count: Phanatic Decision

3 Count: Nirvana’s Inferno

3 Count: Happiest Marshmello

3 Count: Non-Routine Fitness

RightsClick Offers Simplified Copyright Management

3 Count: Rockstar vs. Rock Star

3 Count: Grand Theft Copyright

3 Count: Reggaetón Wars

3 Count: Wriggling Worms

3 Count: Noisy Hill

DeivanArt Expanding System for Detecting Copied Images

3 Count: Verisigned

3 Count: Pac-Mom

What Winnie-the-Pooh Lapsing into the Public Domain Really Means

Understanding Copyright, Trademark and Halloween Costumes

3 Count: Unplanned Floors

3 Count: Real World Ed Sheeran

3 Count: Freeing the Flag

4th Circuit Upholds District Court and TTAB: Timberland Boot Design Lacks Acquired Distinctiveness

Clarifying Copyright Fair Use in Commercialized and Licensed Visual Arts: Insights from Warhol v. Goldsmith

SpicyIP Weekly Review (March 10 – March 16)

falsely advertising "proprietary" and "exclusive" material isn't actionable under Dastar

Make no mistake about it – software functionalities cannot be protected

Legal Issues with Using AI to Create Content – Written with Help from AI

The 5 Worst Copyright Decisions of 2022

Copyright Office Technical Measures Consultations

Legal Implications of IPR Protection ‘In The Cloud’: an Indian Analysis

3 Count: Warhol Battle

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