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Online Sports Broadcasting: ‘Fair Use’ and Revealing User Info The Football Association Premier League LTD. vs. John Doe
Background The Israeli Supreme Court has ruled, in a recent ruling, that the owner of an Israeli website which offers the viewing of sporting events through ‘streaming’ technology has infringed copyright laws. The issue was not at all simple. Many
Copyright Infringement in Children’s Play
The Facts The district court of Tel-Aviv has ruled today, 1.5.2012, that actors Dubi Gal, Arieh Uri, and their production company must pay compensation to the tune of 220,000NIS to author and journalist Avirama Golan and composer Misha Blachrovitch, for
Accountant General infringes copyright Copyright infringement
The Facts In a recent court ruling, the Israeli Accountant General was found guilty of copyright infringement. The plaintiffs in the case run a service which explains tax rights and other information to retirees. The plaintiffs alleged that presentations found
Trademark Registration Process in Israel An overview of the trademark registration process in Israel
Anyone who claims ownership of a trademark being used or that intends to be used in Israel may request the registration of the trademark in Israel. The process of trademark registration is regulated in the 1972 Trademark Ordinance and the
Uncovering User Identity Because of TalkBack Criteria for the disclosure of a web users' identity
District court of Nazareth, Justice Avraham Avraham (213/09), Rulling dated 19/01/2010. Topic: Disclosure of the identity of a commenter. Criteria for the disclosure of a web users’ identity. Internet-based Slander. Facts: Plaintiff brought suit in a lower court, requesting the
