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A Look at the Trial Against Facebook over Video Game Technology
The social networking company is being sued by videogame maker ZeniMax Media, which says Oculus stole its technology. Facebook responded that Zenimax's story is nothing but a "fantasy" by a company that was "embarrassed" and "humiliated." It's worth taking a closer look at how each side is framing the fight.
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Failure to Geoblock User Uploads of Movies Isn't Ground for Establishing Personal Jurisdiction Over Web Company<br>Letter of Intent For Production of Film Wasn't Binding<br>Use of Catcalling Footage in Ad Doesn't Result in Viable False Endorsement Claim by Actress
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Copyright Office Updates Takedown Notice Agent Registration
The Copyright Office has mandated a new procedure for how online service providers — including websites, hosting companies, mobile app publishers and other online services that permit user-generated content — must designate an agent to receive notifications of claimed infringement under the DMCA.
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<i>Decision of Note</i><br>NY Apps. Court Says Pre-'72 Recordings Have No Public Performance Right
No common law right of public performance exists in New York state to compel Sirius XM Radio to pay fees for the use of pre-Feb. 15, 1972 sound recordings by popular artists such as The Turtles, the state's highest court ruled in <i>Flo & Eddie Inc. v. Sirius XM Radio Inc.</i>
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Trademark Board Amends Its Rules of Practice
Entertainment and intellectual property practitioners and businesses should take note of these changes, as they directly inform the manner in which these matters will be handled moving forward and could potentially affect outcomes.
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Movie Filtering Company Is Told To Shut Down
A start-up that provides a technology that filters movies for profanity, violence and other objectionable content has vowed to take a copyright battle against Hollywood all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court after a federal judge granted an injunction blocking its service.
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The Athlete in Family Matters
There are many family law issues, both mundane and unique, facing a client who is either a professional athlete or married to one. If such a case is offered to you, will you accept it? And if you do, what issues should you expect to encounter?<p><b><i>Part One of a Two-Part Article</b></i>
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Agreement for Handing Sale of Ben E. King's Copyright Interests Ruled Invalid Due To Termination Notices Issue<br>Oregon Federal Court Makes It Difficult to Be Awarded Attorney Fees When Pursuing Peer-to-Peer File-Sharing Defendants
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