Firm demanded $120 from Carol Highsmith for alleged copyright violation of her own photo.
Source: Photographer sues Getty Images for selling photos she donated to public | Ars Technica
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Pablo Escobar’s Brother Demands One Billion Dollars From Netflix Over Narcos | Techdirt
Roberto Escobar, brother and former accountant to drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, has sent a letter to Netflix demanding a billion dollars (not a joke) and the right to review all future episodes of the streaming company’s hit show Narcos, to make sure that he and his family are portrayed accurately.
Source: Pablo Escobar’s Brother Demands One Billion Dollars From Netflix Over Narcos | Techdirt
Judge thwarts copyright troll’s sneaky practice of securing safe retreat from potentially meritless lawsuits | Fight © Trolls
US Federal Judge William H. Alsup Monday was a busy day for Judge William Haskell Alsup. I already reported that on that day the judge stayed plaintiff’s subpoena pending a clarification of geoloca…
Ford Dealership Swipes Game Image For Ad, Thinks It’s Kosher Because It Came From A DMCA Compliant Site | Techdirt
A Boston-area Ford dealership is dealing with some internet blowback this afternoon after folks realized that the car-seller had swiped artwork from the indie game Firewatch to promote the “Ford Freedom” sales event.
Shock: Copyright ‘Bullies’ Can Be Negotiated With – TorrentFreak
Copyright holders are often accused of making YouTube users’ lives a misery, with their nonsense claims over supposedly infringing content. But while it’s easy to feel victimized by these powerful groups, sometimes the most ridiculous claims are easily ironed out.
Source: Shock: Copyright ‘Bullies’ Can Be Negotiated With – TorrentFreak
Trademark dispute with Sky broadcasting sought name change for No Man’s Sky | Ars Technica
Dispute ends after “three years of secret stupid legal nonsense.”
Source: Trademark dispute with Sky broadcasting sought name change for No Man’s Sky | Ars Technica
Citigroup trademarks “THANKYOU” and sues AT&T for thanking clients | Ars Technica
Not to be outdone by Citigroup, AT&T has applied to trademark “AT&T THANKS.”
Source: Citigroup trademarks “THANKYOU” and sues AT&T for thanking clients | Ars Technica
U.S. ISP Sues Music Group Over Piracy Allegations – TorrentFreak
U.S. based Internet provider RCN is suing music rights group BMG. The Internet provider has asked the court to declare that it is not responsible for copyright infringements allegedly committed by its customers. Among other things, RCN argues that the notices sent by BMG’s anti-piracy partner Rightscorp are flawed.
Source: U.S. ISP Sues Music Group Over Piracy Allegations – TorrentFreak
Anti-Piracy Group Wants to Take Down ‘The Internet’ – TorrentFreak
It’s no secret that copyright holders are trying to take down as much pirated content as they can, but one anti-piracy outfit is targeting everything that comes into its path. Over the past week Copyright UNIVERSAL has tried to censor legitimate content from Netflix, Amazon, Apple, various ISPs, movie theaters, news outlets and even sporting leagues.
Source: Anti-Piracy Group Wants to Take Down ‘The Internet’ – TorrentFreak
MPAA Lobbyist / SOPA Sponsor to Draft Democratic Party Platform – TorrentFreak
The Democratic Party has appointed a committee tasked with drafting the party’s platform. The 15-member panel includes MPAA lobbyist Howard L Berman, an attorney and former U.S. Representative who not only co-sponsored SOPA and tried to enshrine P2P network sabotage in law, but has also been funded by Hollywood throughout his career.
Source: MPAA Lobbyist / SOPA Sponsor to Draft Democratic Party Platform – TorrentFreak