Copyright

Vimeo Triumphs in Court, Overturns Copyright Infringement Claims by Major Record Labels

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NEW YORK — In a significant legal victory, Vimeo has successfully defended itself in a U.S. appeals court against a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by several major record labels. The lawsuit, which accused the video-hosting platform of not doing enough to prevent copyrighted music from being uploaded by its users, sought substantial damages and could have set a precedent impacting how user-generated content platforms operate. The court’s decision reinforces Vimeo’s claim that it has adequate processes in place to handle copyright infringement notifications under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Vimeo, much like other user-content … Read more

Disney Faces Multi-Billion Dollar Copyright Lawsuit Over Alleged Theft of ‘Moana’ Franchise Ideas

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LOS ANGELES — A copyright lawsuit filed last week explosively alleges that Disney’s acclaimed “Moana” series, which features a daring Polynesian heroine and became a box office triumph, largely draws from a screenplay penned two decades ago that was never developed. Buck Woodall, an animator, claims his creative work was used without his authorization to conceive both “Moana” and its sequel. According to the legal documentation, Woodall accuses Jenny Marchick, a former executive at Mandeville Films and now a senior official at DreamWorks Animation, of clandestinely submitting his screenplay and other materials to Disney. These … Read more

California Judge Likely to Reduce $71.5 Million Award in OMG Girlz Copyright Lawsuit Against Doll Maker MGA Entertainment

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Los Angeles — A federal judge in California has indicated plans to reduce the damages from $71.5 million to $17.9 million in a legal battle involving former pop group OMG Girlz and toy giant MGA Entertainment Inc. The modification concerns the punitive damages previously awarded over allegations that MGA unlawfully copied the group’s distinctive style in their L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. Doll line. The case, presided over by Judge James V. Selna of the US District Court for the Central District of California, originally concluded in September with the jury favoring the OMG Girlz. The group, … Read more

Canadian Media Giants File Landmark Copyright Lawsuit Against OpenAI Over ChatGPT Content Use

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Toronto, Canada – A lawsuit has been filed in Ontario Superior Court by a number of Canada’s major news organizations against OpenAI, the company behind the artificial intelligence platform ChatGPT, for allegedly using their journalistic content without authorization. The plaintiffs, including the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Toronto Star, Canadian Press, and Globe and Mail, are claiming violations of copyright laws and are seeking punitive damages. The media groups are collectively demanding up to $20,000 for each article allegedly used by OpenAI to train its ChatGPT software, potentially totaling billions of dollars. They are also urging the … Read more