3 Count: Lighting in a Bottle

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1: Defendant Cannot Keep Trademark And Copyright Infringement In The Dark

First off today, Jack Hicks, Jason M. Rockman and Jacob S. Wharton at Mondaq report that a New York court has ruled in favor of the lighting company Hudson Furniture in their battle against wholesaler Mizrahi.

According to the lawsuit, Mizrahi created a website that featured images and other content created by Hudson, as well a giving the impression that Hudson was sponsoring or designing Mizrahi projects. This prompted Hudson to file the lawsuit alleging both copyright and trademark infringement, as well as various state law claims.

The judge in the case has issued a granted summary judgment, finding that there is no defense for Mizrahi’s actions. The judge further found that an award of attorneys’ fees and costs is warranted since the infringement was willful and in bad faith.

2: Campaign Targets Copyright Infringements of Asian Games

Next up today, Cao Yin at China Daily reports that, in China, the National Copyright Administration said that it has shut down some 149 websites and 37,000 accounts associated with unlawful video game content.

The accounts at issue engaged in various activities including unauthorized broadcasts of games, piracy of the game code and misuse of game assets. The move comes shortly after the 19th Asian Games were held in Hangzhou.

The organization also said that it is stepping up inspections and monitoring of cinemas and online platforms to target copyright infringement of films. The government also announced that some 53,000 pirate film links have been shut down and some 224 illegal apps removed from the market.

3: Piracy War, MultiChoice Welcomes Latest Piracy Ruling

Finally today, Marcus Gopolang Moloko at Memeburn reports that, in South Africa, a Krugersdrop Regional Court has handed down a judgment against Pieter Lombard, who was convicted of criminal copyright infringement.

Lombard was arrested in November 2020 after an investigation. Police found 12 internet streaming devices in his possession. He was later found guilty for violating the Electronic Communication and Transactions Act 25 of 2002.

For that conviction, he has now been sentenced to a fine of R24,000 ($1,260) and a 12-month suspended prison sentence.

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