Tag: copyright infringement
BitTorrent Copyright Defense
BitTorrent Copyright Defense Few things are more frustrating than being sued for something you were not aware was happening and did not do. Unfortunately, this is the situation that many individuals or business owners find themselves when they receive a letter from their Internet Service Provider (ISP) informing them that they are the subject of… READ MORE
Fair Use: Four Factors To Consider
FOUR FACTORS OF FAIR USE Copyright law states that at least four factors should be taken into should be taken into consideration when determining fair use: Being sued for copyright infringement can be a serious matter. Civil statutory damages can be as high as $150,000 per infringement if you are found liable for copying someone… READ MORE
Cease And Desist Letters: How To Protect Your Trademarks
Protecting Your Trademarks From Infringers Trademarks are an important way to protect your brand’s reputation. They also protect consumers because trademarks allow consumers to determine the source or origin of goods or services. Filing for trademark protection is the first step in enforcing your brand rights. However, in order to maintain protection your brands, you… READ MORE
The 2019 Guide To Avoiding Copyright Infringement
Protecting Your Company From Copyright Issues in 2019 As 2019 begins to swing into gear, it can be a good idea to review your company’s potential liability for copyright disputes and possible copyright infringement issues in order to avoid big surprises later on. Here are a number of issues to think about this year: Avoiding… READ MORE
Fair Use of Youtube Videos
In the interconnected series of tubes that is the internet, it’s common for blog posts and other commentary to embed or link to Youtube videos. And many times, live presenters will choose to include a relevant clip to supplement their speech. But what are the limits of using content someone else created for your own… READ MORE
Benefits of Copyright Registration
Copyright rights attached the moment “original works of authorship” are fixed in any tangible medium of expression. At that moment, the copyright owner has the exclusive right to distribute, reproduce, publicly display or perform, and to prepare derivative works of the copyrighted work. Registration is not required to receive these rights. However, formal registration… READ MORE
DMCA Counter Notice
While DMCA takedown notices are the subject of extensive reporting, the DMCA counter notice process is less discussed. The DMCA counter notice, however, is a vitally important procedural tool that can keep your online content available and potentially keep your business running without interruption. If you have received a DMCA takedown notice, it is important… READ MORE
DMCA Notices Issued Over Windows 8 Beta
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… READ MORE
Copyright Infringement Policy Change At YouTube
A subject of criticism over the years, YouTube has recently made a change to its copyright infringement policy. Specifically, YouTube’s Content ID system, which automatically flags content as copyright infringing based on an algorithm, has been changed to reduce the number of invalid copyright infringement takedown claims. Now, YouTube uploaders can dispute copyright infringement takedowns… READ MORE