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Why is the copyright infringement case against Internet Archive important?
Internet Archive is defending itself against copyright claims for use of Controlled Digital Lending of books.
Can mimicking another’s art style be deemed copyright infringement?
Read about an artist’s lawsuit with claims of copyright infringement due to use of similar art style.
Why is it important that the Supreme Court is hearing arguments on DMCA Section 1201?
Read about the Supreme Court hearing oral arguments regarding digital locks under the DMCA, which has been a sore subject for critics of the law.
Who owns IP rights in AI-generated artwork?
With the increased use of AI-generated content and artwork, there are questions as to the ownership of any resulting intellectual property.
Does NFT ownership include copyright or other IP rights?
Understanding NFTs and how to properly transfer IP ownership rights is important as copyright litigation continues to increase due to misunderstandings.
What did YouTube’s copyright transparency report reveal?
YouTube issues a copyright transparency report to provide information on copyright infringement on its platform and the tools and efficiency of those tools in combatting unauthorized content.
Why is the latest ALI copyright restatement considered a pivotal change in law?
The American Legal Institute (ALI) proposed a new copyright restatement that is creating controversy between musicians and proponents of innovation.
Why is the copyright infringement case between Unicolors and H&M significant for copyright law?
The Supreme Court will hear a copyright invalidation case between H&M and Unicolors over copyright infringement.
Why is cosplay in Japan potentially illegal?
Legal issues that cosplayers could encounter in Japan.
What are YouTube copyright bots and how do they help stop copyright infringement?
Online service providers have legal requirements to prevent copyright infringement on their platforms and to take down infringing content promptly. Therefore, large companies like YouTube and Google resort to the use of automated technology such as copyright bots to help with the process.
What is YouTube’s content ID system and why are artists alleging copyright infringement?
Grammy winners have filed a class action lawsuit against YouTube for is content ID system claiming it unfairly works against lesser-known artists and facilitates copyright infringement on the YouTube platform.
Why did the Internet Archive get sued for offering free books in the national emergency library?
Many online content providers are offering special content offerings in an effort to obtain new consumers, especially now during a time when many consumers are choosing to stay at home. However, providers should take care to avoid and prevent copyright infringement issues.
The DMCA was enacted over 20 years ago, so with the change in online posting over the years, should the DMCA notice and takedown process get an update?
It may be time for Congress to update the DMCA safe harbor and notice and takedown provisions as the times have dramatically changed in online postings over the last 20 years since the Act was enacted.