Tag: Copyright Infringement

Cheat Software for Video Games Considered an Infringement of Copyright Protections After Historic Decision in Developer Bungie Inc.’s Lawsuit Against Phoenix Digital

By: Henry Carrington Bungie Inc. has made significant waves for both video game developers and players alike with a recent ruling in their ongoing legal battle against cheat producer Phoenix Digital.  The precedent established opens a new avenue for developers to crack down on cheating moving forward, making games a safer and more enjoyable space… Read More Cheat Software for Video Games Considered an Infringement of Copyright Protections After Historic Decision in Developer Bungie Inc.’s Lawsuit Against Phoenix Digital

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ChatGPT—Copyright or Copywrong? The Copyright Infringement Case Against OpenAI and Microsoft

By: Eleni Tsokolas The advent of ChatGPT has been one of the most innovative technological inventions of the twenty-first century; however, it has brought forth an onslaught of legal issues—particularly in the copyright realm.  On December 27th, 2023, The New York Times filed suit in the Federal District Court in Manhattan seeking “billions of dollars… Read More ChatGPT—Copyright or Copywrong? The Copyright Infringement Case Against OpenAI and Microsoft

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Why is the “Florida Joker” so Serious About Suing GTA for Use of His Likeness?

Lawrence Sullivan, the infamous self-proclaimed “Florida Joker,” has been on a relentless social media crusade against the popular video game series Grand Theft Auto (“GTA”) for creating a character using his likeness for their upcoming gameever since the trailor for it dropped in early December.  Sullivan initially threatened Rockstar Games, the company which publishes GTA… Read More Why is the “Florida Joker” so Serious About Suing GTA for Use of His Likeness?

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Conflicts in Writing a New Future with Artificial Intelligence

By: Allison Nickerson   Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an unavoidable part of modern life, every time someone asks Siri a question or enters a Google search, they are using AI technology. While often extremely helpful for common tasks, there is an increasing concern aboutjust how far AI can go. AI was intended to complete specific… Read More Conflicts in Writing a New Future with Artificial Intelligence

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Vicarious Copyright Infringement Through Social Media Marketing

By: Lily Keene Increasingly, digital products are now a part of everyday life, opening the door to a new era of marketing.  With the growing popularity of social media platforms, many companies have shifted to various forms of digital marketing, including using social media “influencers” to curate promotional content for their brands.  Utilizing TikTok trends… Read More Vicarious Copyright Infringement Through Social Media Marketing

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STRIKING OUT – YOUTUBE’S SWING-AND-MISS COPYRIGHT ID SYSTEM

Faced with the dilemma of keeping their website free from unlawful activity, YouTube’s Content ID system works to keep copyright infringement at bay. Unfortunately, the automated system leaves small content creators voiceless at the whim of copyright claims from corporate entities. Is there a realistic solution for Youtube?… Read More STRIKING OUT – YOUTUBE’S SWING-AND-MISS COPYRIGHT ID SYSTEM

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Taylor Swift “Shakes It Off” When It Comes to Copyright Infringement

Taylor Swift’s 2014 hit song “Shake It Off” is the subject of recent intellectual property copyright infringement litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Two songwriters of 3LW’s 2001 song, “Playas Gon’ Play,” filed suit against Taylor Swift over lyrics in her “Shake It Off” hit claiming the lyrics used by Swift include phrases from their 3LW track that are entitled to copyright protection. The district court judge has dismissed the case against Swift ruling 3LW’s lyrics are not entitled to copyright protection, and counsel representing the 3LW songwriters intend to appeal to the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. … Read More Taylor Swift “Shakes It Off” When It Comes to Copyright Infringement

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