The IPKat

JANUARY 21, 2022

Recognising the challenges for performers in the position and enforcement of their rights, the book also includes discussion on other forms of protections and remedies for performers, such as moral rights, contracts, passing off and copyright infringement.

Moral Rights 128

Moral Rights Contracts Editing Related Rights 128

IPilogue

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

In May 2021, a phenomenal IPilogue submission by Keir Strickland-Murphy (Osgoode Law ‘22) touched on the recent boom of Non- fungible Tokens. In this piece, I will recapitulate Strickland- Murphy’s exploration of IP ownership of Non-fungible Tokens and expand on recent developments since May.

Non-Fungible Tokens 111

Non-Fungible Tokens Art Moral Rights Copyright Infringement 111

IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 23, 2023

Due to the recurrent copyright difficulties, which have a significant impact on an individual’s business interest, it is imperative to preserve the ownership rights of digital works. NFTs are governed by smart contracts, which divide ownership and limit transferability.

Non-Fungible Tokens 77

Non-Fungible Tokens Copyright Intellectual Property Ownership 77

IPilogue

OCTOBER 7, 2022

ARRs formed part of the Liberal Party’s re-election platform in 2021, but have been central to artist rights advocacy for many years according to CARFAC – the Canadian Artists Representation / Le Front des artistes canadiens – a non-profit organization of professional visual artists.

Art 105

Art Moral Rights Artwork Editing 105

The IPKat

AUGUST 15, 2023

Dua Lipa and Warner Music are being sued by talk box inventor and singer, Bosko Kante, for breach of contract and copyright infringement in hit song 'Levitating'. A massive commercial success, it was Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 single of 2021. In respect of the claim for breach of contract, Kante is seeking $2 million.

Copyright Infringement 52

Copyright Infringement Music Copyright Contracts 52

IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 18, 2023

5] Such a ‘personality’ entails a right to sue or be sued by another entity which an AI lacks. A person can have the moral right may not have the legal right in the invention. 6] They might sell their ownership interest as per the contract, but they shall have the right to retain their ‘moral right’.

Inventor 52

Inventor Moral Rights Patent Invention 52