3 Count: Fan Art
Plagiarism Today
JANUARY 25, 2024
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AI and Computer-Generated Art: Its Impact on Artists and Copyright
Hugh Stephens Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Not being on the cutting edge of hi-tech myself this term had not crept into my consciousness until a couple of weeks ago, while I was up at my cottage north of Toronto enjoying the … Continue reading " AI and Computer-Generated Art: Its Impact on Artists and Copyright "
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Another AI Copyright Registration Rejected
Plagiarism Today
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
A famous AI-generated piece of art has been rejected by the US Copyright Office. The post Another AI Copyright Registration Rejected appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Here's why the decision matters and what it means.
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Inventor Says AI Art Merits Copyright Despite US Gov't Stance
IP Law 360
APRIL 11, 2024
Copyright Office's arguments that art created by his AI system is not copyrightable because the machine is not human, telling the D.C. An artificial intelligence inventor has bashed the U.S.
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Another “Magic: The Gathering” Art Plagiarism Scandal
Plagiarism Today
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The post Another “Magic: The Gathering” Art Plagiarism Scandal appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Wizards of the Coast, the makers of Magic: The Gathering, are at the center of another plagiarism scandal. Here's what happened.
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Understanding Wizards of the Coast’s New AI Art Debacle
Plagiarism Today
JANUARY 10, 2024
The post Understanding Wizards of the Coast’s New AI Art Debacle appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Wizards of the Coast has found itself at the center of yet another plagiarism scandal, this one involving an AI image in marketing materials.
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Who Owns the Copyright in AI-Generated Art?
Intepat
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Introduction In the ever-evolving intersection of technology and creativity, a groundbreaking revolution is underway – AI-generated art. This burgeoning genre is not only pushing the boundaries of artistic expression but also challenging the established norms of copyright ownership.
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Why AI Makes Copyright Registration More Important
Plagiarism Today
MAY 8, 2024
For most creators, copyright registrations aren't practical. The post Why AI Makes Copyright Registration More Important appeared first on Plagiarism Today. However, AI may give some a reason to change their mind.
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Yet Another NFT Copyright Failure
Plagiarism Today
MAY 7, 2024
The post Yet Another NFT Copyright Failure appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Yuga Labs announced a new commercial NFT venture. However, the works involved were already placed in the public domain.
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Award-Winning AI Art Not Copyrightable
The IP Law Blog
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Despite receiving this accolade and Allen’s arguments that he contributed significant creative elements to the AI-generated Work, his attempts to copyright the work have been unsuccessful. Allen originally filed for copyright registration on September 21, 2022, but did not disclose that he had used an AI system to create the work.
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AI art and Indian copyright registration
SpicyIP
OCTOBER 9, 2022
AI generated art is in full swing and the Indian Copyright Office is confused. AI generated art is created autonomously by artificial intelligence without creative contribution from humans (see below the image Dall-E 2 created with my prompt “a machine painting a canvas”). This copyright office granted registration in this case.
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[Guest post] Works of applied art – the difference between design and copyright law
The IPKat
MARCH 25, 2024
Here’s what Henning writes: Works of applied art – the difference between design and copyright law by Henning Hartwig I. USM Haller modular furniture In 2011, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU), for the first time, had to decide on issues revolving around the protection of different categories of works under European copyright law.
3 Count: Non-Copyrighted AI
Plagiarism Today
AUGUST 21, 2023
Court tosses USCO case over AI art, court to revisit fair use tattoo case and Lord of the Rings fan fiction author loses vs Amazon. The post 3 Count: Non-Copyrighted AI appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
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Kick It! Marital Arts, Choreography, and Copyright
Dear Rich IP Blog
DECEMBER 9, 2023
Dear Rich: I am writing a martial arts mobile phone app. The app includes text describing the martial arts movements and choreography illustrating the moves. The martial arts forms have been relatively unchanged since the 1970’s. Is this accurate? Is this accurate? Limited ways to express yourself.
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Is Machine-Made Art Copyrightable?
The IP Law Blog
MARCH 10, 2022
The United States Copyright Office has refused to register a copyright for a work of art created by a machine. The work of art is a two-dimensional picture that is mostly dark and sort of looks like a painting. In 2019, the Copyright Office refused the application on the grounds that it lacked “human authorship.”
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A Cautionary Copyright Tale
Hugh Stephens Blog
APRIL 9, 2024
My daughter’s (copyrighted) art, circa 1990, age 5 (Used with permission) It is rare that a copyright story makes the national news, in Canada or elsewhere, but this one had all the needed ingredients. A teacher exploiting students, irate parents, and a possibly negligent school board. What’s not to like?
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Is Machine-Made Art Copyrightable?
JD Supra Law
MARCH 11, 2022
The United States Copyright Office has refused to register a copyright for a work of art created by a machine. The work of art is a two-dimensional picture that is mostly dark and sort of looks like a painting. By: Weintraub Tobin
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AI Art & Copyright Part 2: Artificial Intelligence Or Artfully Infringing?
JD Supra Law
APRIL 7, 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become increasingly prevalent in the world of art, leading to new forms of creative expression that challenge our conventional notions on what constitutes art. AI-generated art is created using algorithms and machine learning, which allow computers to learn from and mimic human behavior.
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Exploring Copyright Boundaries: The Impact of Van Gogh-Inspired AI Art
JD Supra Law
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The United States Copyright Office recently rejected Ankit Sahni's Second Request for reconsideration to register his AI-generated artwork, "Suryast." This is a unique case in the realm of AI-generated art, primarily due to the artwork being derived from Sahni’s own original photograph utilizing RAGHAV AI painting software.
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Artificial Intelligence Art and Indian Copyright Registration
IP and Legal Filings
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
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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Award-Winning AI Art Not Copyrightable
JD Supra Law
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Despite receiving this accolade and Allen’s arguments that he contributed significant creative elements to the AI-generated Work, his attempts to copyright the work have been unsuccessful. By: Weintraub Tobin
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The Copyright Battle Over a Tarot Card Deck
Plagiarism Today
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
A case before the Copyright Claims Board tests the boundaries of public domain and artistic creativity when it comes to tarot cards. The post The Copyright Battle Over a Tarot Card Deck appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
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3 New Copyright Claims Board Decisions
Plagiarism Today
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
The Copyright Claims Board has handed three more determinations, including one fair use issue and two questions on damages. The post 3 New Copyright Claims Board Decisions appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
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US Copyright Office Rejects Bid To Register AI-Generated Art
IP Law 360
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Copyright Office on Monday again denied an artist's attempt to register his van Gogh-inspired artwork generated by artificial intelligence, saying there's not enough human involvement for the artist to claim copyright.
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Podcast: Photography, Art & Copyright with Eric O’Connell
The Illusion of More
JUNE 29, 2021
In this episode, I talk to art and commercial photographer Eric O’Connell, who is also an associate professor of practice at Northern Arizona University. We talk about his work, about photography in general, his students, and of course copyright.
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The 5 Dumbest Copyright Stories of 2023
Plagiarism Today
DECEMBER 27, 2023
2023 was a banner year for copyright. The post The 5 Dumbest Copyright Stories of 2023 appeared first on Plagiarism Today. However, the past 12 months also featured some real missteps and obvious mistakes.
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Community Partner Spotlight: Asian American Arts Alliance (A4)
Copyright Alliance
MARCH 28, 2024
Today, we turn the spotlight over to one of our community partners, Asian American Arts Alliance (A4). They are a nonprofit “dedicated to strengthening Asian American artists and cultural groups through resource […] The post Community Partner Spotlight: Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) appeared first on Copyright Alliance.
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Federal Circuit Concluded that Operating Manuals Subject to Confidentiality Restrictions are Prior Art Printed Publication
Intellectual Property Law Blog
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
8, 2024) , the Federal Circuit reversed the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s legal conclusion that Weber’s operating manuals were not prior art printed publications based on the public accessibility of the operating manuals. Additional issues include whether prior art discloses certain claim limitations. Provisur Techs., Weber appealed.
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Ukraine to voluntarily implement Art. 17 of the Copyright DSM Directive
The IPKat
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
While certain EU Member States are still to transpose Directive (EU) 2019/790 (Copyright DSM Directive), Ukraine, a non-EU country, has decided to implement certain provisions from the Directive. This includes Art. The decision to transpose Art. The decision to transpose Art. 60, which is modelled upon Art.
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Do Androids Dream Of Copyright Registration? – AI Art And Copyright
JD Supra Law
JANUARY 18, 2023
If you scrolled through social media during the month of December, you probably saw an explosion of digital self-portraits from your friends and colleagues using the AI-art app, LENSA. LENSA is the latest AI-art app to join the ranks of Midjourney and DALL-E.
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Copyright Protection of Modern Art
IP and Legal Filings
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
The primary goal of copyright law is to safeguard the interests of creators of original, publishable works. The purpose of copyright protection is to make sure that the artist reaps the rewards of creating their original work and that no one else benefits unfairly from it. The Copyrights Act of 1957 regulates copyright law in India.
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Copyright Office Artificial Intelligence Initiative and Resource Guide
Intellectual Property Law Blog
APRIL 12, 2023
Copyright Office (USCO) launched a new AI Initiative to examine the copyright law and policy issues raised by artificial intelligence (AI), including the scope of copyright in works generated using AI tools and using copyrighted materials in AI training. On March 16, 2023, the U. A summary of this guidance is here.
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Digital art protectable under copyright? Yes, says the Italian Supreme Court
The IPKat
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
This decision was rendered in the context of proceedings concerning the alleged unlawful use of an art work created using software in a past edition of said Festival. The Court of Genoa held that the architect was the author of the work and that RAI had infringed her copyright. 1107/2023 involving RAI - Radiotelevisione Italiana.
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Copyright to AI art
Olartemoure Blog
OCTOBER 6, 2022
New York artist Kris Kashtanova requested for a comic that she created through artificial intelligence to be registered before the United States Copyright Office, amid latent uncertainty about whether it would be granted or not. La entrada Copyright to AI art se publicó primero en OlarteMoure | Intellectual Property.
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Copyright Claims Board Awards Photographer Minimum Damages
Plagiarism Today
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The post Copyright Claims Board Awards Photographer Minimum Damages appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Last week, two photographers won very different awards for their work. One got $6.3 million, the other less than $2,500. Here's why.
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After the Swedes, it's time for the Germans to ask the CJEU to clarify copyright protection of works of applied art in USM Haller referral
The IPKat
DECEMBER 22, 2023
At what conditions can works of applied art be protected by copyright under EU law? USM’s position is the defendant’s assembly service (initially USM did not object to the sole making and selling of replacement and add-on parts) in essence ends up reproducing USM Haller, thus inter alia infringing copyright in it.
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Understanding The JerryRigEverything/Casetify Copyright Battle
Plagiarism Today
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
The post Understanding The JerryRigEverything/Casetify Copyright Battle appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Zack Nelson, the man behind JerryRigEverything, claims that Casetify copied his and dbrand's work. And he has significant proof.
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Bracing for Impact Keynote Address Tells a Copyright Story Never Told: Art and Copyright in Ghettos and Concentration Camps
IPilogue
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Yet the Keynote Address and Keynote Commentary at the Conference told a copyright story that has never been told. Berline was not the only individual who managed to create art under unimaginable circumstances. Copyright law protects and should continue to protect communicative and dialogical spaces.
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The Copyright Conundrum of AI-generated Art
JD Supra Law
JUNE 7, 2023
Like NFTs, AI is imposing a paradigm shift in the art world. Copyright Office for its refusal to register AI-authored artwork and asking the court to grant the registration. We wrote previously about an individual who is suing the U.S. By: Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti, LLP
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4 More Contested Cases Before the Copyright Claims Board
Plagiarism Today
JANUARY 18, 2024
The Copyright Claims Board is seeing a sharp rise in contested cases, here's four of the latest and most interesting to receive a response. The post 4 More Contested Cases Before the Copyright Claims Board appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
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AI Generated Art and its conflict with IPR
IIPRD
APRIL 8, 2024
This article delves into the ongoing debate around the issue of right of ownership of copyright by AI generators for their novel artwork. This question even after a broad reading of the Indian Copyright law remains unanswered, demanding an amendment in the present law or more clarity on the same by the way of judicial decisions.
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Copyright Claims Board Consolidates Games Workshop Claims
Plagiarism Today
APRIL 3, 2024
The Copyright Claims Board has consolidated 12 cases filed by Games Workshop against an alleged repeat infringer. The post Copyright Claims Board Consolidates Games Workshop Claims appeared first on Plagiarism Today.
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Artists Defend 'Collage Tool' Copyright Suit Against AI Art Cos.
IP Law 360
JUNE 5, 2023
A putative class of artists have urged a California federal judge to not let artificial intelligence art platforms like Stable Diffusion and Midjourney escape a copyright suit over their use of a "21st century collage tool," arguing that the accused image generators are massively misappropriating protected imagery.
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Recognizing AI-Assisted Art: The Copyright Office is Using the Wrong Legal Standard
IP Watchdog
FEBRUARY 25, 2023
Copyright Office (USCO) released its decision this past week in Kristina Kashtanova's case about the comic book, Zarya of the Dawn. Kashtanova will keep the copyright registration, but it will be limited to the text and the whole work as a compilation.
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