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Who Owns the Copyright in AI-Generated Art?

Intepat

This burgeoning genre is not only pushing the boundaries of artistic expression but also challenging the established norms of copyright ownership. This blog post embarks on a comprehensive journey to unravel the complex issue of copyright ownership in AI-generated art. Copyright laws are designed to safeguard the rights of creators.

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Precedential No. 15: TTAB Dismisses Opposition to Section 66(a) Application: Nonownership Claim Unavailable

The TTABlog

The Board has re-designated as precedential its April 2001 decision dismissing an opposition to registration of the mark SPINTIRES for computer games and software. SAS Optimhome , 99 USPQ2d 1959, 1963 (TTAB 2011). Therefore, a claim based on lack of ownership is not available against Applicant Ovee's Section 66(a) application.

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“Pink Perfection: The Trademarking Of Barbie’s Signature Hue”

IP and Legal Filings

Hence, it is no wonder that the battle for ownership of her trademark is also highly sought after. A straightforward pink sans-serif typeface was used for the 1959 original trademark registration. However, a trademark needs to be distinctive in order to be eligible for registration and legal protection.

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An Explorative Study on the Liability of Domain Name Registrars with reference to Trademark Infringement.

IP and Legal Filings

[Image Sources : Shutterstock] Icann Rules According to the ICANN rules, the domain name registrant is required to comply with all the standards, requirements, procedures and practices when entering into a Domain Name Registration Agreement with the Domain Name Registrar. 1, 211-250, (2011). Bucci, 1997 WL 133313 (S.D.N.Y.1997).

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Despite likely confusion and presumption of irreparable harm, delay dooms old USFL's PI bid

43(B)log

He also hosted a reunion and golf tournament in 2007 and engaged in other referential activities; he managed royalties from the licensed USFL apparel from 2011-2021. Plaintiff’s 1980s USFL registrations lapsed. The 2011 registrations were acquired from an unrelated entity.

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Gardens Alive d/b/a Weeks Roses Sued for Alleged Trademark Infringement

Indiana Intellectual Property Law

2,990,814 (the “‘814 Registration”), has been used in U.S. 1057(b), Poulsen claims the ‘814 Registration is prima facie evidence of the validity of the Mark, Poulsen’s ownership of the Mark, and Poulsen’s exclusive right to use the Mark in commerce. Poulsen claims the Mark, protected under U.S. Federal Trademark Reg.

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shipping facilitator escapes direct (c)/TM claims; alleged hinkiness not enough for contributory liability either

43(B)log

The logo is registered with the Copyright Office, and AFK applied for trademark registration as well. Copyright infringement: Infringement requires unauthorized exercise of an §106 right, including the exclusive right to “distribute copies” of the copyrighted work “by sale or other transfer of ownership, or by rental, lease, or lending.”