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Judge Tosses Poetry-Copy Claim Against Taylor Swift
entertainment5 days ago

Judge Tosses Poetry-Copy Claim Against Taylor Swift

A Florida federal judge, Judge Aileen Cannon, dismissed with prejudice poet Kimberly Marasco’s lawsuit accusing Taylor Swift and associates of copying lines from her poetry into Swift’s songs, ruling that the poems express ideas and metaphors rather than protectable expression and that the complaint failed to plausibly plead copying; the amended filing was also described as a shotgun pleading, effectively ending the case against Swift, Aaron Dessner, Republic Records and Universal Music Group.

via Variety|
#copyright-law#entertainment#lawsuit
Ultima creator eyes reclaiming rights from EA via old copyright rule
gaming20 days ago

Ultima creator eyes reclaiming rights from EA via old copyright rule

Richard Garriott (Lord British) plans to reclaim the Ultima rights from Electronic Arts by invoking Section 203 of the U.S. Copyright Act, which allows authors to regain rights after about 35 years. EA has recently filed new trademarks for the Ultima franchise, hinting at potential activity or defensive positioning. If successful, Garriott would regain copyright to the original work (though not necessarily launch a new Ultima game), since copyright covers code and look/feel while trademarks protect branding.

via Eurogamer|
#copyright-law#ea#gaming
Supreme Court narrows ISP liability in piracy cases, hinges on intent
technology3 months ago

Supreme Court narrows ISP liability in piracy cases, hinges on intent

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that ISPs aren’t liable for user piracy simply for providing general connectivity; liability requires intent to facilitate infringement or a service tailored to it, aligning with Betamax and Grokster. The decision preserves DMCA safe harbors, avoids turning networks into piracy enforcers, and affects how ISPs handle infringement notices and repeat-offender policies.

via TechSpot|
#copyright-law#dmca#isps
Bad Bunny Pushes for $465K in Fees After Copyright Win
courts3 months ago

Bad Bunny Pushes for $465K in Fees After Copyright Win

Bad Bunny is asking a court to order emPawa Africa to pay about $465,612 in attorney’s fees after he prevailed in a copyright dispute over the Un Verano Sin Ti track Enseñame a Bailar; the Nigerian producer Dera’s suit was dismissed for missed deadlines, and emPawa Africa was dropped as a plaintiff. His lawyers argue the case was meritless and that the sample was obtained with permission from Lakizo Entertainment, noting the plaintiff’s strategy to extract a settlement. The motion also suggests the co-plaintiff was not primarily responsible for prosecuting the case.

via Rolling Stone|
#bad-bunny#copyright-law#courts
Minion-Music Breakthrough on Olympic Ice: A Copyright Reversal for Skating
sports5 months ago

Minion-Music Breakthrough on Olympic Ice: A Copyright Reversal for Skating

Spanish skater Tomàs-Llorenç Guarino Sabaté will perform a Minions-themed short program at the 2026 Winter Olympics after an initial copyright denial was reversed, marking a rare public shift in figure-skating music rights prompted by viral support; the move follows the 2022 Heavy Young Heathens copyright lawsuit that spurred a centralized licensing path via ClicknClear, though two musical elements remain under review and cross-country licensing remains complex.

via Vulture|
#copyright-law#figure-skating#minions
Major Cultural Icons Enter Public Domain in 2026
culture6 months ago

Major Cultural Icons Enter Public Domain in 2026

Many iconic characters and works, including Blondie, Nancy Drew, and Betty Boop, are entering the public domain in 2026 after a 95-year copyright protection period, raising questions about copyright law, cultural preservation, and creative reuse. The long extension of copyright terms has delayed public access, but this year marks a significant opportunity for rediscovery and reinterpretation of these cultural treasures.

via Los Angeles Times|
#betty-boop#blondie#copyright-law
Controversy Over Abridged 'It's a Wonderful Life' Omitting Key Scene
entertainment6 months ago

Controversy Over Abridged 'It's a Wonderful Life' Omitting Key Scene

An abridged, ad-supported version of 'It’s a Wonderful Life' circulating on Amazon Prime omits the pivotal Pottersville scene due to copyright licensing issues, which is problematic since the scene is essential to the film's story. The film's complex copyright history, including its entry into public domain and subsequent licensing disputes, explains why the shorter version exists, but the original remains the superior version.

via CNN|
#abridged-version#copyright-law#entertainment
UK Artists and Musicians Push for Stronger AI Copyright Protections
world6 months ago

UK Artists and Musicians Push for Stronger AI Copyright Protections

A UK government consultation on AI copyright has overwhelmingly favored strengthening artists' rights, with 95% supporting copyright protections and only 3% backing a controversial opt-out plan for AI training. Campaigns led by artists and celebrities have pushed for fair compensation and licensing, opposing the government's initial tech-friendly approach. The government plans to develop policies by 2026, aiming to balance innovation with artists' rights amid ongoing debates.

via The Guardian|
#ai-copyright#ai-training#artists-protection
Reddit Sues Data Scrapers in Battle Over AI and Internet Privacy
technology8 months ago

Reddit Sues Data Scrapers in Battle Over AI and Internet Privacy

Reddit's lawsuit against AI and data scraping companies is portrayed as an attack on the open internet, but it primarily targets companies that scrape Google search results to link Reddit content, using a twisted interpretation of copyright law and the DMCA's anti-circumvention clause. The case could threaten the fundamental workings of search engines and the open web, as it claims that bypassing technological measures to access publicly available data constitutes copyright infringement, which critics argue is a dangerous overreach.

via Techdirt.|
#ai-scraping#copyright-law#dmca-anti-circumvention
technology10 months ago

Anthropic's $1.5B Settlement Highlights AI Copyright Challenges

Anthropic paid $1.5 billion to settle a copyright lawsuit, highlighting the US's inability to handle AI copyright disputes without risking massive liabilities that could hinder AI development and national security. The article suggests using the Defense Production Act to swiftly license training data, avoiding prolonged legal battles and supporting US AI competitiveness against China.

via Lawfare|
#ai#anthropic#copyright-law
Retro Gaming YouTuber Faces Jail Over Console Reviews
law-technology-gaming-copyright-social-media1 year ago

Retro Gaming YouTuber Faces Jail Over Console Reviews

Italian YouTuber Once Were Nerd faces potential jail time and fines after authorities confiscated his collection of handheld gaming devices, accusing him of copyright violations related to reviewing consoles with pre-loaded games. He claims to have reviewed the devices objectively without sponsorship, but is under investigation for violating Italian copyright law, with possible penalties including €15,000 and three years in prison. Salicini has started a GoFundMe to cover legal costs amid social media restrictions and ongoing legal proceedings.

via Eurogamer|
#copyright-law#italy#law-technology-gaming-copyright-social-media