In recent years, there has been a notable increase in lawsuits initiated by “copyright trolls,” particularly targeting businesses in sectors such as manufacturing. These trolls file lawsuits not necessarily to protect copyrights, but rather to extract settlements from alleged infringers, often leveraging the threat of legal action to coerce payment. Copyright trolls are typically entities,…
Registering under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) as a website operator or service provider is not mandatory, but it offers certain legal protections that can be beneficial. Here are key considerations to help you decide whether DMCA registration is appropriate for you: Benefits of DMCA Registration: Safe Harbor Protection: One of the primary benefits…
The “Perfect 10” case refers to a series of legal disputes involving Perfect 10, Inc., a publisher of adult content, and various defendants, including Google and Amazon, over the unauthorized use of images and thumbnails in search engine results and through image search functionality. While it primarily focused on images rather than video embeds, it…
Copyright trolls typically employ several methods to make copyright infringement claims, often targeting individuals or businesses they believe have used copyrighted material without authorization. Here are some common tactics used by copyright trolls: Automated Scanning and Detection: Copyright trolls may use automated software to scan websites, social media platforms, or other digital content repositories for…
Defending against a claim of copyright infringement requires careful consideration of legal principles and factual circumstances. Here are several common defenses that may apply: Fair Use: Fair use is a significant defense in copyright law, allowing limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research….
Receiving a copyright infringement demand letter can be a daunting experience, especially if it comes from a copyright troll attorney known for aggressive tactics. Copyright trolls often send out mass amounts of letters demanding payments, claiming unauthorized use of photographs and seeking fast settlements. These Copyright Troll Attorneys suggest, or outright state, that if you…
If you received a copyright infringement demand letter, call us now. We are copyright troll defense lawyers in Palm Beach. In March of 2024 the notorious career of Richard Liebowitz, known for his aggressive pursuit of copyright infringement cases, has come to a dramatic conclusion with his disbarment in New York. Liebowitz gained infamy for…
A copyright troll is a pejorative term used to describe a party, typically a law firm or an entity acting on behalf of copyright holders, that aggressively pursues legal claims for copyright infringement. The term “troll” is borrowed from internet slang and refers to someone who deliberately stirs up controversy or legal disputes with the…
