Category: Copyright

Contributory Copyright Infringement: Host Held Liable For Website Content

Contributory Copyright Infringement: Host Held Liable For Website Content

Copyright Infringement

In yet another blow to the torrent scene, Sumotorrent’s web host, XS Networks, has been found liable by The Hague for facilitating copyright infringement. The case, which was filed by BREIN, the anti-piracy arm of the Dutch recording and movie industries, claimed that XS Networks should be held liable for copyright facilitation. This facilitation claim […]

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Copyright Lawyers

Copyright Lawyers

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Revision Legal’s copyright lawyers stand ready to protect your creative rights and defend against overreaching copyright attorneys. Our copyright lawyers have represented the creative rights of authors, artists, musicians, performers, and other content creators in copyright registration, copyright licensing, DMCA notifications, and copyright infringement lawsuits in United States federal courts. Our lawyers understand, enforce, and […]

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What Is Copyright Law?

What Is Copyright Law?

Copyright Lawyer

Copyright law in the United States is a body of law authorized under Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution that is intended to promote the progress of science and the useful arts. Under the Copyright Act, copyright law extends to all works of creative authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression. Thus, […]

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Kalamazoo Copyright Lawyer

Kalamazoo Copyright Lawyer

Our southwest Michigan copyright lawyers have extensive experience in registering and protecting copyrights. We represent Kalamazoo artists, musicians, and businesses large and small in copyright matters. If you require assistance to protect your original works, contact Revision Legal’s southwest Michigan Copyright lawyers today for a free consultation at 269.281.3908.

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Copyright Infringement Update: New Copyright Alert System

Copyright Infringement Update: New Copyright Alert System

Copyright Infringement

The Center for Copyright Information has stated that it intends to roll out a new copyright notice system, titled the Copyright Alert System, within the coming days. This new system is intended to automatically identify copyright infringing downloaders and issue copyright takedown notices to the alleged infringers’ Internet service providers. The Copyright Alert System will […]

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Lansing Copyright Lawyer

Lansing Copyright Lawyer

Copyright Law

Our Lansing copyright lawyers are experts in copyright registration, copyright protection, and copyright infringement litigation. We have represented Lansing authors, musicians, artists, and businesses in copyright matters on numerous occasions and can help you navigate the complex world of copyright law. If you seek a Lansing copyright attorney, contact Revision Legal today for a free […]

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Traverse City Copyright Lawyer

Traverse City Copyright Lawyer

Copyright Law

Revision Legal’s attorneys are experts in copyright registration and copyright protection. Our Traverse City copyright lawyers have represented artists, musicians, businesses, and authors, including in copyright licensing deals, copyright registration, and copyright infringement lawsuits in federal court. If you are an individual or business located in Traverse City that seeks a copyright attorney, contact Revision […]

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Private Photographs: Publication and Privacy Law

Private Photographs: Publication and Privacy Law

Copyright Infringement

Though not strictly a claim for defamation, the publication of embarrassing or private photographs may constitute an independent tort. Provided the plaintiff created the photo, owns rights to the photo, or may obtain an assignment of the photo, the publication of a private photograph may constitute copyright infringement. Where such a copyright infringement has occurred, an […]

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DMCA Notices Issued Over Windows 8 Beta

DMCA Notices Issued Over Windows 8 Beta

Copyright Infringement

Microsoft has issued numerous DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) notices to Google concerning the recent leak of the Windows 8 beta, including requests that Google de-index established  news websites TechCrunch, the Huffington Post, BBC.com, and Wikipedia. Additionally, Mashable notes, almost 65 of the URLs flagged to be de-indexed for copyright infringement fail to even mention […]

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Movie Downloading Copyright Infringement Case Goes to Trial

Movie Downloading Copyright Infringement Case Goes to Trial

Copyright Infringement

A federal judge in Pennsylvania has ruled that a movie downloading case will go to trial because it is unclear whether an IP address directly identifies a copyright infringer instead of simply the owner of an Internet account. Judge Michael Baylson noted, Among other things, the declaration asserts that the BitTorrent software does not work […]

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