copyright infringement
Jukin Media Accused of Extortion, Target YouTube Channel MxR Plays and Demand Thousands of Dollars for a Meme
Jukin Media are again accused of weaponizing other people’s content for an extortion scheme that’s easily made possible by YouTube’s broken system.
Apple Accused of Using Copyright Law to Harm Security Industry
Security researchers are surprised by Apple’s move.
Disney Is Shutting Down DIY Baby Yoda Products
The lack of official merch had inspired people to make their own.
India Ruling Says YouTube Should Remove Copyrighted Content Before Being Asked
India doesn’t think much of YouTube’s Content ID system.
Russia Blocks Stock Photo Site Shutterstock
Russia’s heavy-handed approach hits the stock photo industry.
Twitch Streamer Masayoshi Receives a DMCA Notice for a Track He Didn’t Play
Twitch streamers are being plagued with false DMCA notices.
Photographer Takes on Pinterest Over Copyright
It’s not the first time photographers have taken issue with Pinterest. But is a platform really liable for what its users pin?
Disney Accused of Copyright Claiming Baby Yoda GIFS
Copyright experts argue that GIFs are protected from copyright claims under the fair use provision of copyright law.
Twitch Streamer and Partner Boneclinks Banned Live During a Livestream, Twitch Is Unresponsive
As is often the case, Twitch isn’t saying why.
Congress to Vote on CASE Act – A Law That Would Enable Censorship Through Copyright Claims
Copyright trolls would benefit from the situation.
Facebook Bans Users Linking to the Pirate Bay
During the older ban, Facebook users weren’t allowed to share links to torrent pages only; but now, even the links to the website’s homepage are banned.
Nintendo Lawsuit Aims to Take Down RomUniverse
Nintendo’s filing also alleges unfair competition on the part of the pirate site.