SpicyIP

OCTOBER 9, 2022

AI generated art is in full swing and the Indian Copyright Office is confused. Such works qualify as ‘computer generated works’ under the Indian Copyright Act. Computer-generated works were included as a category of works in 1995, presumably at a time when AI was not making art.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Photographs are under the subject matter of copyright which means that photographs are artistic works that attract copyright protection. This act is often done without the prior consent or permission of the copyright holder or the photographer of the picture.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

If any person imitates the ideas of any other creator, he would said to be infringing the original artist’s design and the copyright thereof. A copyright protection is the ability of a designer to protect his original designs through the copyright laws. What Is Copyright? The Berne Convention solidified it.

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IIPRD

MARCH 1, 2023

Since an artist is responsible for the very conception of his painting, drawing, sculpting or a literary work, he is entitled to monetary compensation upon the artwork’s sale. This right emanates from the personhood theory of copyright law which forms the basis of moral rights and has been accepted throughout the world.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Can a work entirely created by a machine be protected by copyright? The application stated that the Work had been autonomously created by a computer algorithm running on a machine. Registration was sought as a work-for-hire to the owner of the Creativity Machine.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

On September 5, 2023, as explained here , the US Copyright Office (USCO) issued an interesting decision in a copyright registration matter that involved AI-generated work. Previously, in the Thaler case , the US Copyright Office had refused to register an AI-generated work since the application named the AI-system as the author.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The headline --“City of Vernon transfers copyright to legendary Ogopogo to B.C. Surely no “author” had created the Ogopogo, supposedly a green, serpent-like creature that creates harmonic ripples as it swims, so no one could claim copyright. So, what did Seabrook register under copyright? And the database only goes back to 1991.

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IP Whiteboard

AUGUST 30, 2020

In what we understand to be an industry-first, the Copyright Agency (an Australian not-for-profit collecting society that also licences copyright protected literary and artistic works) has licenced an Indigenous artwork for a tattoo. Does copyright exist in tattoos? communicate the work to the public.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JULY 20, 2022

Since the underlying asset in NFTs is primarily art, disputes in relation to NFTs bring up interesting questions pertaining to copyright law, the answers to which have the potential to shape the evolution and growth of NFTs as a medium to create, distribute and collect art. The Right to Create and Sell NFTs.

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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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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Anson C J taking an in-depth look into the question of whether an AI-generated work is a “work” under the copyright law. Image produced by using a generative AI model ‘AI Generated Work’, ‘Computer Generated’ and ‘Work’ in Copyright: Whether AI Generated Work is a ‘Work’?

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Image from DALL-E 3 Introduction Generative AI is disrupting the creative process(es) of intellectual works on an unparalleled scale. More and more AI systems offer services that push users’ production capacity for new literary and artistic works beyond unforeseen barriers. ChatGPT , Smodin ), to perform music (i.e.,

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Intepat

OCTOBER 7, 2022

As an artist or designer, one should be aware of two forms of intellectual property (IP) rights: copyright and Industrial design. Now, we will examine Copyright and Design Rights, two fundamental forms of IPR. Copyright laws protect the expression of creative ideas and not just the idea. Industrial Design.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The growth of artificial intelligence (“AI”) and generative AI is moving copyright law into unprecedented territory. While US copyright law continues to develop around AI, one boundary has been set: the bedrock requirement of copyright is human authorship. But unanswered questions abound. Perlmutter, et.

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Intepat

OCTOBER 7, 2022

As an artist or designer, one should be aware of two forms of intellectual property (IP) rights: copyright and design rights. In this post, we’ll examine Copyright and Design Rights, two key forms in IPR. This would enable a person to determine the extent of each and take the necessary steps to safeguard their work.

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Dragons' Den

APRIL 4, 2024

Their artwork for outdoor spaces is UV, waterproof and weatherproof resistant and easy to install. Their artwork helps transform a boring fence, wall or courtyard into a place which is more inviting. Copyright protects your work and stops others from using it without your permission.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Photo Credits: Sukanya Sarkar (ManagingIP.com) (The image above is that which received copyright protection). Creative works, such as artworks, qualify for copyright protection if they are original. It is not surprising that human artists are granted such protections. Which side of the spectrum is Canada on?

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Dear Rich IP Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

I'm in the process of publishing a book that will contain lots of images, mostly of artworks by one artist in particular. The artist is French, I am British, and my publisher is based in the U.S. The artist died over 70 years ago, and in Britain and Europe, his works are out of copyright. But in the U.S.,

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LexBlog IP

MAY 18, 2022

8) computer software; and (9) other intellectual achievements conforming to the characteristics of the works.” ” China’s copyright law protects the expression of ideas instead of ideas themselves, which is similar to U.S. copyright law. .; (8) copyright law. Beijing Zhongrong Hengsheng Wood Industry Co.

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Traverse Legal Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Whether you are looking to make your own non fungible token to sell or you’re looking to buy an NFT as an investment, you need to be aware of copyright and trademark laws that might apply to your NFT. There are four main types of intellectual property rights; patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 25, 2022

Works of art, in the form of the reproduction of a painting, frequently adorns the cover of a reissued edition of a renowned novel. Beyond the obvious attempt to draw a connection between the artwork and the book based a shared sense of the "classical", the artwork also seeks to evoke a more specific connection with the contents of the book.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 30, 2021

Chapman (‘plaintiffs’) collectively filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Netflix, Amazon, and Apple (‘defendants’), claiming that the defendants had directly and indirectly infringed their copyright over the song “ Fish Sticks n’ Tater Tots ” by using it in their documentary titled ‘Burlesque’ ( Brown v.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

These events point to two prevalent issues within the current legal framework: First, that current intellectual property laws do not properly acknowledge collective ownership over shared culture within Indigenous communities and second, whether tattoo designs have the potential to be protected through copyright laws. Of note, in DRG Inc.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

We will examine the fundamental ideas and rules of copyright, trademark, and patent laws as well as how they relate to various entertainment business sectors in this extensive book. Copyright and trademark are the most important IP rights in this industry.

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Copyright Lately

APRIL 23, 2021

The Andy Warhol Foundation (AWF) is asking the Second Circuit to reconsider its recent fair use ruling over Warhol’s “Prince Series,” arguing that the decision “threatens to render unlawful many of the most historically significant artistic works of the last half-century.”. View Fullscreen.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 29, 2023

Legal Pitfalls in Virtual World The character design used by a content creator can be designed by an artist, and rights can be transferred from the artist to the creator. A person who employed the artist will be considered the proprietor of the artwork and can register for exclusivity for the same character. [3]

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Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

Unfortunately, Intellectual Property law has gotten so complicated that many people aren’t even sure which type of Intellectual Property (copyright, trademarks, or patents) protects their creative work. Take these two commonly heard phrases: “I need to copyright my company name,” and “I want to patent my new idea.”.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Indeed, the directors of the US Patent and Trademark Office and US Copyright Office are in the process of conducting a joint study to untangle the various interests at play, having promised Sens. In his motion, Rothschild argued that he used “MetaBirkins” as a title to an artistic work as opposed to a source-identifying trademark.

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Copyright Lately

JANUARY 23, 2023

A group of artists has filed a first-of-its-kind copyright infringement lawsuit against the developers of popular AI art tools, but did they paint themselves into a corner? This arguably makes the use of copyrighted works by by Stable Diffusion even more transformative than Google Book Search. Stability AI Ltd.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 17, 2022

Copyright – Copyright safeguards the original creative and artistic works such as audio recordings, photographs, cinematographic films, art, text, videos, and other original creations. It grants copyright holders the exclusive right to display, perform, or distribute their original works.

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Art Law Journal

JUNE 30, 2022

Unfortunately, IP law has gotten so complicated that many people aren’t even sure which types of IP (copyright, trademarks, or patents) protects their creative work. Take these two commonly heard phrases: “I need to copyright my company name,” and “I want to patent my new idea.”. How do I get a Copyright?

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

Abhi Traders vs Fashnear Technologies Private Limited on 29 February, 2024 (Delhi High Court) The plaintiff, a popular e-commerce seller, filed a suit against defendants on www.meesho.com for unauthorized use of copyrighted images and selling counterfeit goods. Third, the evidence of the plaintiff’s use of the mark from 1989 are fabricated.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 22, 2022

Not all marketing of artistic works is noncommercial speech. There was also no copyright preemption. Citing Dastar and Rogers ; noting in a footnote that Dastar suggested that Lanham Act false advertising claims might sometimes govern statements about artistic provenance without raising any First Amendment concern.]

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IPilogue

MARCH 1, 2022

However, it also brings new dimensions to copyright and trademark issues. This observation, coupled with seeing multiple artists be exploited by Instagram users and large companies, motivated me to reach out to several creatives online and bring their voices to the IPilogue. Your instincts are usually right about this.

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 11, 2022

On October 12, 2022, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the fair use copyright case of Andy Warhol Foundation, Inc. Andy Warhol admittedly used Lynn Goldmith’s copyrighted photographs of Prince as the basis for his set of sixteen silkscreens. Goldsmith , Docket No. 21-869 (2022). Prince did not personally model for Warhol.

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Art Law Journal

JUNE 16, 2022

It’s heartbreaking to find your artwork on a t-shirt at Forever 21 or as an image on someone’s blog without your permission. Congress included a “statutory damages” provision in the Copyright Act to ensure that artists receive guaranteed compensation for an infringement along with making any infringement case easier and faster to litigate.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Lame comparisons apart, this story is interesting as it is an opportunity to discuss the protectability of artistic works under Italian laws. We have an artwork, displayed in a museum and which is in the public domain. Thus, not only it is for the authority taking care of the artwork (e.g. This is exactly the case here.

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