Tag Archives: copyright

copying/explicit references let Roblox proceed with dubious (c) claim; Lego should be watching

Posted on May 19, 2023 by rtushnet

Roblox Corp. v. Wowwee Gp. Ltd., 2023 WL 2433970, — F. Supp. 3d –, No. 22-cv-04476-SI (N.D. Cal. Mar. 9, 2023) Roblox runs a “digital world where users create virtual games and experiences and connect with other users.” Users interact … Continue reading →

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Apple v. Corellium out: 11th Cir. finds copying for security research transformative

Posted on May 9, 2023 by rtushnet

Apple v. Corellium, Inc., No. 21-12835 (11th Cir. May 8, 2023) The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the core finding that Corellium’s copying of iOS for security research purposes was fair use, but vacated and remanded for further analysis of contributory infringement … Continue reading →

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Pandemic art kit didn’t infringe artist’s rights

Posted on May 2, 2023 by rtushnet

 Keck v. Mix Creative Learning Center, LLC, No. 4:21-CV-00430, 2022 WL 19691177 (S.D. Tex. Dec. 19, 2022) Technically, the trademark analysis here is weird (the parties agreed that the copyright fair use analysis would determine the trademark fair use analysis; … Continue reading →

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using competitor’s images in comparative advertising is fair use even when appearance isn’t being compared

Posted on April 26, 2023 by rtushnet

 I Dig Texas, LLC v. Creager Servs., LLC, 2023 WL 3066119, No. 22-CV-0097-CVE-JFJ (N.D. Okla. Apr. 24, 2023) “This case arises out of alleged misuse of copyrighted images, eventually leading to a dispute … that resulted in false business reviews, … Continue reading →

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27th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Symposium: From the DMCA to the DSA: Panel 4: Industry Perspectives

Posted on April 8, 2023 by rtushnet

Moderator: Daphne Keller, Stanford Cyber Policy Center    DSA represents a shift to operational mandates compared to DMCA, Art. 17—thoughts? Sabrina Perelman, Pinterest: Important to remember what DSA is and isn’t. We’ve preserved the safe harbor, prohibition against general monitoring. … Continue reading →

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27th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Symposium: From the DMCA to the DSA: Panel 3: Intended and Unintended Consequences of the DSA

Posted on April 7, 2023 by rtushnet

 Moderator: Pamela Samuelson, Berkeley Law School From Notice-and-Takedown to Content Licensing and Filtering: How the Absence of UGC Monetization Rules Impacts Fundamental Rights        João Quintais, University of Amsterdam with Martin Senftleben, University of Amsterdam Human rights impact of the new … Continue reading →

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27th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Symposium: From the DMCA to the DSA: Shira Perlmutter, Register of Copyrights, Keynote on emerging tech

Posted on April 7, 2023 by rtushnet

Shira Perlmutter AI detection and AI generation of content: CO has role to play in applications for registration and as advisors to Congress/exec branch on © law and policy. Use of tech measures to detect works online: we published a … Continue reading →

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27th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Symposium: From the DMCA to the DSA: Panel 2: Will the DSA Achieve a “Brussels Effect”?

Posted on April 7, 2023 by rtushnet

 Moderator: Martin Senftleben, University of Amsterdam Copyright Law and/or/vs. a ‘Brussels Effect’ for the Digital Services Act Jennifer Urban, Berkeley Law School The Brussels Effect claim is descriptive, not predictive—can it apply to the DSA? Criteria favoring a Brussels Effect … Continue reading →

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27th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Symposium: From the DMCA to the DSA: Keynote and copyright interactions

Posted on April 7, 2023 by rtushnet

Opening Keynote by Irene Roche-Laguna of the European Commission’s DGCONNECT group on origins and aspirations for the DSA People thought it couldn’t be done; didn’t know whether it would be a directive or a regulation. But took only 6 months … Continue reading →

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27th Annual BTLJ-BCLT Symposium: From the DMCA to the DSA—A Transatlantic Dialogue on Online Platform Liability and Copyright Law

Posted on April 7, 2023 by rtushnet

Tutorial “The EU Digital Services Act – Overview and Central Features” General DSA Architecture and Approach      Martin Senftleben, University of Amsterdam Formally, the safe harbor system is still in place for mere conduit, caching and hosting services for third-party information … Continue reading →

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