3 Count: Petition for Infringement

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1: YouTube Class Action: Not Even One Instance of Copyright Infringement Identified

First off today, Andy Maxwell at Torrentfreak writes that YouTube has responded to a class-action lawsuit filed against them saying that, in spite of the multiple claims made against them, the plaintiffs fail to allege even one instance of copyright infringement.

The lawsuit was filed musician Maria Schneider and the anti-piracy firm Pirate Monitor over allegations that the company restricts access to its copyright enforcement tools fails to terminate repeat infringers and profits from piracy.

The lawsuit has already seen Pirate Monitor accused of fraud after the company allegedly opened up a series of fake accounts on YouTube to try and gain access to Content ID. Now YouTube has hit back even further claiming that no actual copyright infringements are alleged in the original complaint. The

case is currently scheduled for a trial in November 2022 but both sides are still making early filings and engaging in negotiation.

2: Matt and Kim Record Cover Of “The Blue Wrath” After Video Was Removed by Social Media Copyright Monitoring Systems

Next up today, Danielle Joyner at Mxdwn reports that the electronic duo Matt and Kim have released a video featuring the song The Blue Wrath by the band I Monster. However, after their first video, which featured the original song, was taken down from various social media platforms, they decided to create and release their own cover of the song.

With that cover, they’ve reuploaded the video on their various platforms and are encouraging others to use their music as part of their videos. In a statement on their Instagram, they said they like seeing their music in other people’s videos and that, if anyone is blocked, to let them know.

The new video, the one with the cover, has remained online and features the duo walking and dancing through Northeast Los Angeles.

3: Sarasota Should Be Sued Over WWII-Themed Statue: Petition

Finally today, Tiffany Razzano at Patch reports that the controversy over the Unconditional Surrender statue in Sarasota, FL is continuing with one area resident circulating a petition to encourage Time Inc. to sue the city for copyright infringement.

The statue is based on a famous photograph of a sailor returning from World War 2 and kissing a nurse as part of the V-J Day celebrations. Though the photo is iconic the statue has drawn controversy from residents, who complain that it features a non-consensual kiss.

One of the most vocal residents, Kelly Franklin, has begun circulating a petition that she aims to present to the owner of Time Inc. The petition calls on Time Inc. to use its power as a rightsholder to file a copyright infringement lawsuit against the city in hopes of either getting the statue removed or placed in a different location.

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