TorrentFreak

JUNE 21, 2024

According to the indictment, the defendants reproduced tens of thousands of copyrighted television shows without authorization, and distributed the illicit content to a vast audience of paid subscribers across the United States. ” U.S. Attorney Jason M.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 13, 2021

This article will try to explain just what an NFT is and, because of their relationship to the creative arts, some of the intellectual property issues surrounding them. So where does intellectual property crop up in this? Usually, the intellectual property rights in a piece of creative expression remain with the creator.

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

First off today, Winston Cho at The Hollywood Reporter reports that A&E Television Networks has filed a lawsuit against Reels over the latter channel’s new hit series On Patrol: Live. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday. 1: A&E Sues Reelz Over Alleged ‘Live PD’ Knockoff ‘On Patrol: Live’.

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JD Supra Law

MAY 25, 2022

That was the warning of the guardian robot in the 60’s television show, Lost in Space. Intellectual property lawyers are giving similar warnings when it comes to protecting intellectual property assets in the Metaverse. “Danger, Danger Will Robinson!” By: Fox Rothschild LLP

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Anita Gogia is a IPilogue Writer and a 2L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear combined their talent with their love for the Netflix Original, Bridgerton , to create the 15-song “Unofficial Bridgerton Musical” album.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Introduction The media and entertainment industry is a broad and ever-evolving domain that includes several industries, including music, cinema, television, fashion, and more. In this sector, intellectual property (IP) regulations are essential for defending the rights of inventors, artists, and producers.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 21, 2024

INTRODUCTION - Publicity rights play an important role in India based on the culture of celebrity worship and the importance of the name, image, and likeness of sports, television and media personalities, political figures, musicians, etc. In India, the right to publicity is recognised as a part of the right to privacy.

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IPilogue

JULY 23, 2021

The IP law blog, published by Weintraub Tobin and hosted by intellectual property attorneys Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo, delves into IP issues in the news. It is hosted by Cesie and Angela, two practicing attorneys and reality television fans. Here are my top ten IP-related podcast picks (in alphabetical order): . “C

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 20, 2022

SWA is the registered Trade Union of screenwriters of the Film, Television and OTT industry. SWA strives to help members protect their intellectual property and its value by way of guiding them in negotiating contracts that are fair to them. via its Dispute Settlement Committee (DSC). via its Dispute Settlement Committee (DSC).

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 3, 2023

A week when players, spectators, and television viewers alike embark on a pilgrimage to Augusta National, with the smell of freshly cut grass and azalea blossoms in the air. But did you know the Masters is also a masterclass in intellectual property protection? Ah, the Masters Tournament, the epitome of golfing glory.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

3136-IX The reference to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) concerns the WIPO Alert ‘blacklist’ , a centrally-maintained database of piracy platforms nominated by rightsholders in participating countries. Law of Ukraine No.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 8, 2023

Gaming has had a profound influence on the entertainment industry – recording artists routinely jockey for inclusion in top games, movie and television producers mine games to bring stories to the screen. Protect Your Game’s Intellectual Property How, then, to safeguard what you’ve worked so hard to create?

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

million) in overall damages. . ” CODA says that it has continued to monitor the 27 sites and can now confirm that 26 carry no ads provided by the unnamed agency. The remaining site is under investigation.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 6, 2022

In 2019, LaLiga launched an investigation into a website advertised on social media that was being used to illegally market football content plus other material belonging to a “well-known” on-demand television platform. Technology created by LaLiga is also being used by other industries to protect their intellectual property.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Las Veg as, NV – Plaintiff G & G Closed Circuit Events, LLC is attempting to safeguard their purported, exclusive distribution rights by suing Indianapolis, Indiana Defendants Susana Sanchez and La Casa De Los Mariscos Mexican Grill #2 LLC for the alleged unauthorized publication of a cable television program. Section 605, et seq.,

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The Third Circuit ruled today that Section 230 doesn’t preempt publicity rights claims because they qualify as “intellectual property” claims. Hepp is a television newscaster. The majority says that Hepp’s statutory publicity rights claim qualifies as an intellectual property claim.

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The IP Law Blog

JUNE 25, 2021

The Briefing from the IP Law Blog – What’s in a Name: Clearing Titles for Film and Television. In this week’s episode, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss the complex process of clearing titles for Film and Television. They discuss recent high-stakes litigation around entertainment titles, including Stouffer v.

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IIPRD

APRIL 28, 2023

Changing Relation of IPR Law and Competition Law The laws governing intellectual property (“IPR Law”) and competition are frequently perceived as being in opposition to one another. Additionally, the court noted in one of the most significant cases, Radio Telefis Eireann and Independent Television Publications Ltd.

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IP Law 360

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

International Trade Commission voted to launch an investigation into TCL Technology's imports of certain video processing devices used in "smart" televisions after DivX LLC accused the television manufacturer of infringing its intellectual property.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 4, 2022

. “The issued decree was conceived to eliminate the broadcasting of television signals broadcast through the Internet or similar networks, for unauthorized commercial purposes, which violates laws 9,739, on literary and artistic property, and 17,616, on the protection of intellectual property,” a government statement reads.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 1, 2023

Subscription television is even more expensive and often demands longer-term commitments people simply can’t afford. Police say that of the four arrested in February, one person has been charged in relation to intellectual property theft and three people have since been released under investigation.

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IP Law 360

AUGUST 12, 2021

Viacom International on Wednesday hit a restaurant owner with a trademark infringement lawsuit in Texas federal court, arguing that the owner's Rusty Krab pop-up restaurant and bar is misusing Viacom's SpongeBob SquarePants intellectual property and tarnishing the popular television series.

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

“Since that time, the MPA has served as the leading advocate of the film, television, and streaming industry around the world, advancing the business and art of storytelling, protecting the creative and artistic freedoms of storytellers, and bringing entertainment and inspiration to audiences worldwide,” the introduction reads. .

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 31, 2025

The Centre for Intellectual Property Research and Advocacy [CIPRA] of Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad is organizing its first blog writing competition in collaboration with us on the theme of Literature, Journalism and IP. Analysing the complexities of licensing deals for film and television adaptations.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 20, 2022

The voluntary agreement saw the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and the country’s internet service providers team up to block pirate sites in a swift and streamlined manner. Barba said at the signing ceremony. MPA Praises The Philippines, US Govt. Not So Sure.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 14, 2024

CNMC noted that SGAE’s refusal to offer licensing rates based on effective use to radio and television stations were supplemented by statements describing its musical repertoire as universal (i.e., The Spanish Intellectual Property Code , Art. DAMA and UNISON, a CMO and an IME, respectively, were the applicants in this case.

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IP Law 360

MARCH 6, 2024

A media investor accusing a now-defunct Chicago law firm of negligently helping him secure intellectual property rights to develop a television show has argued that an Illinois state court should reject the firm's request for sanctions and dismissal over alleged discovery violations, arguing that the firm is ignoring its own discovery failures in the (..)

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 22, 2023

According to an EU statement dated January 2022, Moldova’s State Agency for Intellectual Property ( AGEPI ) responded with a new draft transposing nine EU directives in full and four EU directives in part. An EU assessment published early 2021 identified many areas in need of attention ( pdf ). 1) from Law no.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

During the summer the UK government announced a new inquiry to investigate what needs to be done to “maintain and enhance” the UK’s position as a global destination for film and television production. Once again, the term ‘gold standard’ is used.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 13, 2021

With the increasing sale, offer for sale, distribution, and/or supply of television boxes or illicit streaming devices (ISDs), the Intellectual Property High Court in Kuala Lumpur has ruled such sale and distribution as illegal observing that such activities enable copyright infringement and unauthorized access to copyright content.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 2, 2023

In the national proceedings, a local CMO, Kopiosto, opposed an operator of cable television network, Telia. Kopiosto is also designated by Finnish authorities as a CMO authorised to issue extended licences for the retransmission rights of the works included in radio and television broadcasts.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

One of the most important forms of intellectual property is copyright. Rights related to distribution, reproduction, and public performance and display are among the intellectual property rights which comprise a copyright. This office is in charge of every facet of intellectual property in Singapore.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

For this reason, the audience to which the television offer was directed was of British or English-speaking origin,” police reveal. “Market and Consumer” Offenses Police say a 62-year-old British man stands accused of intellectual property offenses, specifically those related to the market and consumers.

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IP Watchdog

JANUARY 23, 2025

For television show producers, however, the transition has come at a steep cost. From physical formats like CDs and DVDs to digital streaming over satellite, fiber-optic networks, 5G, and Wi-Fi, the rapid technological advancements have brought unmatched convenience to viewers.

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IPilogue

AUGUST 10, 2021

The documentary outlines the Bourdain’s life, featuring interviews with those close to him, along with crew members from Bourdain’s famous television series, Parts Unknown. In 2019, the World Intellectual Property Organization (“WIPO”) published the “ Draft Issues Paper On Intellectual Property Policy And Artificial Intelligence.”

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TorrentFreak

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Intellectual Property Protection Of course, everything doesn’t always have to be about money, why can’t we all just have fun for a couple of days and just enjoy ourselves? The answer lies in a concept known as ‘intellectual property’ and the value of that property to those who create it.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 4, 2023

At the same time, the men were also the operators of Series.ly, a then-four-year-old “social television” download site that aimed to blend the benefits of free access to premium TV series and movies with a walled-garden social network of entertainment media fans. With a reported four million users, Series.ly was a success.

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