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Morning Docket: 12.27.24

Fraudulent DMCA takedown notices from a Nintendo impersonator signal ongoing challenges in digital copyright enforcement.

A fake Nintendo lawyer is scaring YouTubers, and it's not clear YouTube can stop him

YouTube creators face risks from fake copyright takedown requests, threatening their channels and livelihoods.

The Palworld Pokemon Mod Returns With "Legally-Distinct Pocket Creatures"

The Pokemon in the Palworld mod by ToastedShoes has been re-released with legally distinct characters and monsters.
The mod, now called 'The Legally-Distinct Pocket Creatures Mod Pack', features characters like 'yellow rat' and 'blue penguin'.

Nintendo DMCAs Palworld Mod That Makes Everything Pokemon

Nintendo has taken action against a mod that would have made the game Palworld more like 'Pokémon With Guns.'
The mod will not be made publicly available as planned due to a DMCA from Nintendo.

Morning Docket: 12.27.24

Fraudulent DMCA takedown notices from a Nintendo impersonator signal ongoing challenges in digital copyright enforcement.

A fake Nintendo lawyer is scaring YouTubers, and it's not clear YouTube can stop him

YouTube creators face risks from fake copyright takedown requests, threatening their channels and livelihoods.

The Palworld Pokemon Mod Returns With "Legally-Distinct Pocket Creatures"

The Pokemon in the Palworld mod by ToastedShoes has been re-released with legally distinct characters and monsters.
The mod, now called 'The Legally-Distinct Pocket Creatures Mod Pack', features characters like 'yellow rat' and 'blue penguin'.

Nintendo DMCAs Palworld Mod That Makes Everything Pokemon

Nintendo has taken action against a mod that would have made the game Palworld more like 'Pokémon With Guns.'
The mod will not be made publicly available as planned due to a DMCA from Nintendo.
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'United Healthcare' Using DMCA Against Luigi Mangione Images Which Is Bizarre & Wildly Inappropriate

United Healthcare allegedly filed false DMCA requests to remove artists' depictions of a surveillance video and other merchandise, overstepping legal grounds.
#copyright

US Copyright Office states common AI research does not violate DMCA

The US Copyright Office has clarified that common AI research techniques are not violations under DMCA, promoting greater trustworthiness research.

EFF Speaks Out in Court for Citizen Journalists

Channel 781's case underscores the tension between copyright law and the necessity for public discourse in journalism.

Core copyright violation claim moves ahead in The Intercept's lawsuit against OpenAI

The Intercept's copyright claim against OpenAI proceeds, focusing on potential DMCA violations regarding authorship removal from training data.

Some Pokemon leaks are getting taken down by DMCA requests

ShoPro is enforcing copyright through DMCA against Pokémon leak posts, highlighting ongoing issues of data breaches in the gaming industry.

US Copyright Office states common AI research does not violate DMCA

The US Copyright Office has clarified that common AI research techniques are not violations under DMCA, promoting greater trustworthiness research.

EFF Speaks Out in Court for Citizen Journalists

Channel 781's case underscores the tension between copyright law and the necessity for public discourse in journalism.

Core copyright violation claim moves ahead in The Intercept's lawsuit against OpenAI

The Intercept's copyright claim against OpenAI proceeds, focusing on potential DMCA violations regarding authorship removal from training data.

Some Pokemon leaks are getting taken down by DMCA requests

ShoPro is enforcing copyright through DMCA against Pokémon leak posts, highlighting ongoing issues of data breaches in the gaming industry.
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#copyright-infringement

Defending Access to the Decentralized Web

Decentralized web tech supports innovation but faces legal threats
IPFS operates via distributed hash table for file retrieval

OpenAI Scored a Legal Win Over Progressive Publishers-but the Fight's Not Finished

DMCA claims against OpenAI highlight significant legal challenges involving copyright infringement and AI-generated outputs.

Palworld's Pokemon Modders Return With Sarcastic Non-Infringing Mod

Nintendo DMCAd a mod for the game Palworld that changed its creatures to actual Pokémon, leading to the release of a sarcastic 'Legally-Distinct Pocket Creatures' mod pack.
The 'Legally-Distinct Pocket Creatures' mod pack features redesigned creatures that are arch and sarcastic versions of Pokémon, making Palworld less potentially infringing on Nintendo's IP.

Defending Access to the Decentralized Web

Decentralized web tech supports innovation but faces legal threats
IPFS operates via distributed hash table for file retrieval

OpenAI Scored a Legal Win Over Progressive Publishers-but the Fight's Not Finished

DMCA claims against OpenAI highlight significant legal challenges involving copyright infringement and AI-generated outputs.

Palworld's Pokemon Modders Return With Sarcastic Non-Infringing Mod

Nintendo DMCAd a mod for the game Palworld that changed its creatures to actual Pokémon, leading to the release of a sarcastic 'Legally-Distinct Pocket Creatures' mod pack.
The 'Legally-Distinct Pocket Creatures' mod pack features redesigned creatures that are arch and sarcastic versions of Pokémon, making Palworld less potentially infringing on Nintendo's IP.
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#repair-rights

US Copyright Office OKs McDonald's fixing ice cream makers

US Copyright Office adds DMCA exemption for fixing ice cream machines, addressing frustrations from customers and franchisees about broken machines.
Taylor's control over repairs has led to profit but customer dissatisfaction, prompting calls for reform.

McDonald's restaurants can finally repair their own McFlurry machines

The US Copyright Office's exemption allows McDonald's franchise owners to hire third-party technicians for ice cream machine repairs, breaking the DMCA's restrictions.

US Copyright Office OKs McDonald's fixing ice cream makers

US Copyright Office adds DMCA exemption for fixing ice cream machines, addressing frustrations from customers and franchisees about broken machines.
Taylor's control over repairs has led to profit but customer dissatisfaction, prompting calls for reform.

McDonald's restaurants can finally repair their own McFlurry machines

The US Copyright Office's exemption allows McDonald's franchise owners to hire third-party technicians for ice cream machine repairs, breaking the DMCA's restrictions.
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Copyright Office Denies Proposed AI Security Research Exemption in Triennial Rulemaking Under DMCA

The U.S. Copyright Office denied new exemptions for AI and educational use under Section 1201 of the DMCA due to lack of sufficient evidence.
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Discord says piracy subpoena would violate users' First Amendment rights

Discord defends user anonymity against Nexon's piracy claims, citing First Amendment rights amid a DMCA subpoena dispute.

Discord Is Taking Out Nintendo Switch Emulator Developers And Servers

Discord is shutting down accounts and servers related to Nintendo Switch emulator developers due to IP violations.

Discord says piracy subpoena would violate users' First Amendment rights

Discord defends user anonymity against Nexon's piracy claims, citing First Amendment rights amid a DMCA subpoena dispute.

Discord Is Taking Out Nintendo Switch Emulator Developers And Servers

Discord is shutting down accounts and servers related to Nintendo Switch emulator developers due to IP violations.
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Fake AI law firms are sending fake DMCA threats to generate fake SEO gains

Receiving a copyright notice for an image on a personal website can be stressful.
A new type of copyright infringement scheme involves fake law firms demanding immediate action.
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