DMCA
Beyond DMCA Takedowns: Exploring Alternative Avenues
Most content creators recognize that inevitably, their content will be leaked on pirate sites, forums and file lockers. The most responsible and successful creators have therefore implemented a strategy to protect their valuable intellectual property.
Paysite Owners Group Announces Measures Against 'Unjustified' DMCA Claims
Stunner Media, Grooby and Yanks.com have issued a joint statement announcing a zero-tolerance policy against DMCA removal companies that file unfounded claims on their intellectual property.
LoverFans Partners With DMCA Force to Fight Piracy
LoverFans has partnered with DMCA Force to fight piracy of its creators’ content.
Sweeping Online Copyright Enforcement Changes Added to COVID-19 Relief Package
Last night, as part of the $2 trillion COVID-19 relief bill sent to President Donald Trump for his signature today, Congress approved, in addition to the CASE Act, a controversial “felony streaming bill” written by Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) that makes sweeping changes to the way video copyright claims are handled by authorities.
Split Appeals Decision Highlights Rift Over DMCA Notice Handling
A two-to-one split vote in the U.S. Circuit Court for the Ninth Circuit last week spotlighted the ongoing controversy over internet infrastructure companies' responsibility for illegal content. Two of the three judges on the panel sided with data-center service Steadfast Networks LLC over copyright owners ALS Scan Inc.
Music Piracy Ruling Could Have Large Impact on Adult Copyright Lawsuits
A published ruling by a Virginia court in a case brought forth by several record companies against the Russian owner of audio streaming ripping sites has set an important precedent for copyright cases involving adult content being pirated by non U.S.-based platforms, including tube sites.
DMCA Report: 'Safe Harbor' Tilted Against Copyright Owners
The U.S. Copyright Office released yesterday a lengthy report on the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), calling for Congress to modify certain aspects of the “safe harbor” doctrine that protects tube sites, both for mainstream and adult content, from copyright liability.
Judge Grants MindGeek Early Discovery in DMCA Lawsuit
MG Premium, a MindGeek company described by their lawyers as "among the world's leading providers of adult entertainment content," was granted early discovery last month by a Washington State court in their lawsuit for damages and injunctive relief against the operators of YesPornPlease.com and VShare.io.
FanCentro Offers Free DMCA Services to Adult Influencers
FanCentro is offering a helping hand, including free DMCA services, to independent content producers concerned about the potential impact on their livelihoods if their content has been leaked.
MG Premium Files Massive DMCA Complaint Against YesPornPlease
MG Premium, a MindGeek company described by their lawyers as "among the world's leading providers of adult entertainment content," has filed a complaint for damages and injunctive relief against the operators of YesPornPlease.com and VShare.io.
How FOSTA Intersects With CDA, DMCA
Laws in the U.S. known in short by the acronyms FOSTA, CDA and DMCA each relate to online content and services.
U.S. Justices Won't Hear DMCA Safe-Harbor Case Waged by Pink Visual
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied Pink Visual’s petition to review its copyright infringement lawsuit against adult tube site Motherless.com.
Pink Visual Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Decide DMCA Case
The parent company of Pink Visual, once a commanding web platform for original adult content, has filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court to review its copyright infringement lawsuit against adult tube site Motherless.com.
ManyVids Partners With DMCA Force, DigiRegs
ManyVids today said it partnered with DMCA Force and DigiRegs to offer improved protection to adult entertainers.
Decision Raises Bar for DMCA Safe Harbor Defense
A recent federal appeals court ruling provides significant guidance on the obligations imposed on internet service providers to terminate repeat infringers under the DMCA.
Clips4Sale Partners With DigiRegs, DMCA Force
Clips4Sale announced today it is partnering with DigiRegs and DMCA Force to fight piracy on "a whole new level" to further protect its producers and models.
Battleship Stance Launches DMCA Agent Services
Battleship Stance today said that it is expanding its offerings by launching DMCA agent representation services.
The Skinny on the New DMCA Requirement
The requirements under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) have changed, but the sky is not falling.
Randazza Paper Discusses Issues of Fair Use, DMCA Reform
The recent Lenz v. Universal case demonstrates that there is a need for greater protection for fair use and a DMCA abuse statute with real teeth, according to a new paper authored by industry attorney Marc Randazza.
Appeals Court Won't Rehear Copyright Case Over DMCA Takedowns
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday declined to rehear the so-called “dancing baby” case but made some amendments to its ruling on the Digital Millennium Copyright Act’s notice-and-takedown system.