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Could Banksy Sue Christopher Walken Over Destroyed Artwork?

Copyright Lately

Walken made international headlines last week when he painted over original Banksy artwork in the season finale of the BBC comedy-drama series “ The Outlaws ,” which is set in Banksy’s hometown of Bristol, England. VARA has proven to be a powerful tool against the destruction of street art in the United States. But what if he weren’t?

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Who Owns the Copyright in AI-Generated Art?

Intepat

Introduction In the ever-evolving intersection of technology and creativity, a groundbreaking revolution is underway – AI-generated art. 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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Using AI Artwork to Avoid Copyright Infringement

Copyright Lately

AI-generated art isn’t perfect, but it’s become a viable option for set decor on motion pictures and other commercial productions. That’s why uncleared art and other props can be a set decorator’s worst nightmare. AI-Generated Art to the Rescue? Could AI-generated art offer an alternative?

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Artificial Intelligence Art and Indian Copyright Registration

IP and Legal Filings

Introduction AI-generated art is booming, and the Indian Copyright Office is baffled. AI generated art is made autonomously by artificial intelligence without human creative input (see below for the artwork Dall-E 2 created in response to my suggestion “a machine painting a canvas”). The basis for registration is not specified.

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How to Copyright Product Designs and Shapes

Patent Trademark Blog

Can you copyright product designs and shapes? Copyright registrations, therefore, may help to protect the 2-dimensional artwork of a design, the 3-dimensional shape of a product or a combination of both. Can you copyright 2-dimensional design? Need copyright registrations for your product designs? Varsity Brands.

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Egyptian Case Kurasov v. Wali: Where inspiration meets imitation in the art world

Kluwer Copyright Blog

The Kurasov image is available here: Kurasov Tackling the blurred lines between counterfeiting and ingenuity in the art world is certainly not an easy endeavor. The former had contracted with Wali’s studio to redesign the station murals as part of an initiative to promote Egyptian civilization, heritage and culture.

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Copyrightability Of Designer Clothes And Costumes

IP and Legal Filings

Introduction An artist’s ideas, be it for a renowned painting, sculpture, novel, technological design, jewelryor fashion are his own. However, many a times, we witness these designs being copied or recreated. A copyright protection is the ability of a designer to protect his original designs through the copyright laws.

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