Another Shill Article Tries to Normalize the SAD Scheme
…as evidence by comparing it to the evidence attached to 512(c)(3) copyright takedown demands: “Unless there is a question as to whether that copyrighted image is valid, notice and takedown…
Copyright Claims Over Content Syndication Sniping Can Proceed–Next Impulse v. NewsBreak
…Thus, Comeback Media can proceed on the vicarious copyright infringement claim. Implications Although this case doesn’t present as a typical 512/UGC scenario, it raises the same basic questions: if NewsBreak…
Copyright Takedown Notices May Be Affecting Your Washing Machine Options–Ningbo Yituo v. GoPlus
…Section 512(f) * 512(f) Claim Sent to Trial (Which Didn’t Happen)–Leszczynski v. Kitchen Cube * 512(f) Doesn’t Support Preliminary Injunction–BViral v. TheSoul * In 512(f), the “F” Stands for “Futility”–Shaffer…
When Does Content Moderation Trigger Direct Copyright Infringement?–LoopNet v. CREXi (Catch-up Post)
…images aren’t covered by 512(c) at all, and the user-uploaded images and 512(c) gets kicked to trial. Summary The court rounds up its conclusions: • Any instances of infringement that…
512(f) Claim Sent to Trial (Which Didn’t Happen)–Leszczynski v. Kitchen Cube
…to the copyright owner. Prior Posts on Section 512(f) * 512(f) Doesn’t Support Preliminary Injunction–BViral v. TheSoul * In 512(f), the “F” Stands for “Futility”–Shaffer v. Kavarnos * Does Anyone…
512(f) Doesn’t Support Preliminary Injunction–BViral v. TheSoul
…end up being another example of the 512(f)’s jurisprudential wrecking ball. The court won’t grant an injunction because 512(f) allows damages awards; but 512(f) almost never yields those damages. Simultaneously,…
Internet Access Providers Aren’t Bound by DMCA Unmasking Subpoenas–In re Cox
…512(a) service provider cannot participate in the notice and takedown process, because there is nothing for a § 512(a) service provider to take down.” Instead, 512(a) provides IAPs with a…
In 512(f), the “F” Stands for “Futility”–Shaffer v. Kavarnos
…Another Section 512(f) Case Fails–ISE v. Longarzo * Another 512(f) Case Fails–Handshoe v. Perret * A DMCA Section 512(f) Case Survives Dismissal–ISE v. Longarzo * DMCA’s Unhelpful 512(f) Preempts Helpful…
What’s the Difference Between Copyright Takedown Notices and Spam?–Michael Grecco v. Fandom
…two days later the targeted items were gone. At issue is Grecco’s contributory copyright infringement claim for Fandom’s prior non-removals. The opinion doesn’t address the applicability of the 512 online…
The Ninth Circuit Finds Two New Ways to Undermine Section 230–Doe v. Twitter
…functions, including the DMCA 512 safe harbor, the EU’s DSA, the Florida and Texas social media censorship laws, and more. I don’t think this panel really thought through or understood…