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Photographer Alleges Copyright Infringement by Utah Boarding School

By Dan Ankenman
September 13, 2021 08:50 AM
An Aerial Photographer Complains that Wasatch Academy Posted Protected Photograph on its Website Without Permission
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Text Written So Well That It Needs To Be Copied?

By Blake Anderson
September 06, 2021 08:23 AM
College Application Business Admits to Copying Portions From Competition's Website but Denies Infringement
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Teichert Heir Seeks Declaratory Judgement Concerning Artist's Paintings

By Ethan Schow
August 30, 2021 10:22 AM
Heir alleges that paintings were conditional gifts or loans and that ownership, copyrights, and other rights were not transferred to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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University and Software Company Settle Dispute

By Dan Ankenman
August 23, 2021 11:45 AM
Synopsys and the University of Rhode Island settle litigation over alleged piracy and DMCA violations
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A Chaplain in the Courtroom

Gavin Heap
By Gavin Heap
August 16, 2021 09:25 AM
A healthcare chaplain alleges copyright infringement against school sponsored medical organization
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Textbook Company Claims No-Foul Play

By Blake Anderson
August 09, 2021 11:11 AM
Textbook distributor hits back against publishers' infringement claims
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Teacher's Copyright Suit Continues

By Ethan Schow
August 02, 2021 04:40 PM
Amended complaint has been filed and answered
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University Denies Piracy Accusations

By Blake Anderson
July 26, 2021 11:42 AM
The University of Rhode Island asserts numerous defenses in response to allegations of piracy and DMCA violations
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Dr. Seuss Enterprises and the U.S.S. Enterprise

By Ethan Schow
July 12, 2021 01:23 PM
Court of Appeals concludes that mash-up book did not make fair use of the Dr. Seuss estate's copyrighted works
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College Responds to Allegations of VARA Violations

By Blake Anderson
July 05, 2021 01:52 PM
Kirkwood Community College denies wrongdoing
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Diagnosis: Third School, Same Alleged Infringement

Gavin Heap
By Gavin Heap
June 21, 2021 11:03 AM
Following similar suits against two other universities, University of Edinburgh sued for alleged copyright infringement
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Copyrighting the Idea of a Vocational School?

By Ethan Schow
June 14, 2021 01:57 PM
Consulting firm sues charter school, alleging that school infringed on its ideas for creating a vocational training program
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College Application Consulting Business Accused of Infringement

By Blake Anderson
June 09, 2021 08:18 AM
On May 22, 2021, Ivy Coach, Inc. ("Ivy") filed a lawsuit against Lehren Education, Inc. ("Lehren"). Both companies assist and guide prospective university and college students in their application process.
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Are Your Textbooks Legit?

By Ethan Schow
May 17, 2021 02:54 PM
Prominent academic publishers file a suit against another distributor of counterfeit textbooks
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The Bell Stopped Ringing

Gavin Heap
By Gavin Heap
May 10, 2021 01:03 PM
Court decides that School District's use of a book passage is fair use
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Diagnosis: More Alleged Infringement

By Ethan Schow
April 26, 2021 08:52 AM
Another university is being sued for infringing on copyright in drug assessment tool
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Google v. Oracle Comes to a Close

By Ethan Schow
April 12, 2021 10:13 AM
Supreme Court resolves fair use question in conflict between tech giants
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Diagnosis: Alleged Infringement

Gavin Heap
By Gavin Heap
April 05, 2021 09:06 AM
Company claims University exceeded the scope of its license.
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