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Attorney Steve® Copyright Law Essentials - Fee Shifting in Infringement Matters - Factors to Review Introduction In Plan Pros and Prime Designs, Inc. vs. Dultmeir Homes (architectural infringement case), the Court discussed the factors a Court will consider in a copyright infringement actio...

Attorney Steve® illegal Streaming Law - illegal "viewing" is actionable?     Introduction Our firm has handled many cases involving allegations of illegal interception and broadcasting of PPV boxing and fight matches.  This includes defending against companies such as Joe Hand Promotions, G&G...

Attorney Steve® NFT Copyright Law - Overview of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT's)         What are NFTs? Non-Fungible Tokens, or NFTs, are digital files verified on a blockchain. NFTs can represent almost any property, real or intangible. They are essentially virtual certificates of authenticity....

Types of Software Piracy Software piracy is the illegal distribution and/or reproduction of software. Purchasing software is actually purchasing a license to use the software. That license spells out how you may legally use such software. Any time someone uses the software beyond the scope of th...

Copyright Law - Federal Judges Overview - Central District of California     Introduction     Judges Here are some of the judges known to handle copyright infringement cases in the Central District of California Terry J. Hatter Jr. C.D.Cal.  Christina A. Snyder C.D.Cal.  Dean D. Pregers...

Attorney Steve® Copyright Essentials - Copyright Renewal Introduction In some circumstances copyrights can be renewed.  According to the United States Copyright Office Circular 15: Who May Claim Renewal Renewal copyright may be claimed only by those persons specified in the law? A. The fo...

Preregistration: A procedure that allows certain copyright owners to file an action for infringement and to seek statutory damages and attorney's fees in cases where the work was infringed before the copyright owner completed the work and released it to the public. Preregistration is entirely opt...

Attorney Steve® Telecommunications ACT - BOXING PIRACY - Internet Defense   Introduction Here is a case from 2014 that turned many heads in the "Boxing piracy" world.  Case 3:13-cv-00935-MMA-BLM from the Southern District of California. JOE HAND PROMOTIONS, INC., Plaintiff, CASE NO. 3:13-cv-9...

Attorney Steve® BitTorrent Law Updates - 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upholds BIG WIN for JOHN DOE Defendant     Video:  Click here to watch Attorney Steve® explain the Court's ruling.  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to our popular legal channel to join nearly 30,000 others who love our legal ...

May 2021 Strike 3 Lawsuit Filings in Northern District of California   Introduction Here are some of the recent federal copyright infringement lawsuit filings (illegal file sharing) in the Northern District of California.  If you received a subpoena notice from your ISP with a cutoff date to r...

Attorney Steve® - Copyright Infringement Essentials [Two sides of the sword]?   Introduction Is software piracy a good thing? Software trade organizations such as the Business Software Alliance will argue that software piracy is a crime that is costing them and their member companies billions ...

Attorney Steve® Copyright Infringement Defense Introduction According to wikipedia: "Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren was a professional boxing match between YouTuber Jake Paul and former MMA fighter Ben Askren. The bout took place on April 17, 2021, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgi...

Attorney Steve® - Software Audit Essentials [Synopsis letter]   Introduction Another company that might send you a software audit demand letter is Synopsis.  According to their website: "Synopsys is at the forefront of Smart Everything with the world's most advanced technologies for chip de...

illegal use of DTC's ESPRIT modular suite of software (“ESPRIT”) by downloading and using unlicensed, pirated copies of ESPRIT. These cases may be brought by the McInnes law firm in Massachusetts. If you received a notice of copyright infringement or demand letter (or a summons and compla...

VIDEO:  WHAT IS THE EXCLUSIVE COPYRIGHT "BUNDLE OF RIGHTS" EXPLAINED BY ATTORNEY STEVE® VIDEO:  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to our popular legal channel for more free updates.  Join over 27,000 others who love something besides plain old boring politics.  17 U.S. Code § 106 - Exclusive rights ...

412. Registration as prerequisite to certain remedies for infringement12 In any action under this title, other than an action brought for a violation of the rights of the author under section 106A(a), an action for infringement of the copyright of a work that has been preregistered under sectio...

Vondran Legal® - 2021 BitTorrent Litigation Updates - File Sharing - Strike 3 Lawsuits Here are some new filings in California by Strike 3 Holdings, LLC Strike 3 Holdings, LLC v. John Doe subscriber assigned IP address 104.180.12.165, (Central District of California): filed 2021-04-05 Strike...

Attorney Steve® - Satellite TV signal piracy defense Introduction If you received a letter that states you are facing a large legal judgment for pirating satellite signals or selling illegal access to cable or satellite shows call us for a free initial discussion.  Here is what an alleg...

Attorney Steve® - IP & Entertainment Law - Work Made For Hire Agreements & Copyright Assignments VIDEO:  Click on the image above to watch our video.  Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to join 27,000 people who love our legal videos!!  Introduction It is important to know the difference between a "work...

1. Statute of limitations 2. First amendment (privilege for matters in the public interest) 3. Waiver 4. Parody 5. Copyright pre-emotion 6. Incidental use (see Aliso v. Time Life books) But before you just "flip a coin" and take your chances (it's always best to seek permission from the per...

Attorney Steve® - 2021 BitTorrent Litigation Updates - Strike 3 Holdings lawsuit spree   Introduction More cases are being filed in California and across the Country. Our firm is the clear leader in handling California Strike 3 litigation cases.  It makes sense to hire a local lawyer, not for ...

Attorney Steve® of Vondran Legal® is looking to expand our IP legal offerings.  We need to find the perfect person to join our team and help innovators, inventors and creators protect and enforce their intellectual property rights. Job Posting I have an IP law firm that does a lot of litigation...

Most are not. Here is a short synopsis (more to follow as Autodesk aggressively goes after good paying clients) in software licensing dispute cases. 1.  Per the EULA (which no one reads, nor would they understand if they did read) keeping your "MAINTENANCE" current has many advantages: Softw...

Attorney Steve® Photo Infringement - A default can cost you! Under the current Act, the copyright owner may elect to recover statutory damages, instead of actual damages and defendant's profits. He may, moreover, make such an election regardless of the adequacy of the evidence offered as to ...

Attorney Steve® Civil Litigation - Covid 19 Due Process Defense Lawyer - California Expulsion / Suspension Introduction Due Process Is there Clear Notice of what is expected (training and education)? How are student-athletes supposed to comply with the ever-changing Covid rules and rest...