LexBlog IP

MAY 19, 2023

On May 18, 2023, the Supreme Court found that artistic changes to a pre-existing work, alone, not necessarily sufficient to make a derivative work fair use. Applying a new lens on how to view the purpose of a derivative work under U.S. copyright law.

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TorrentFreak

JULY 28, 2021

The plaintiffs believe that Ring-1 or those acting in concert with them fraudulently obtained access to the games’ software clients before disassembling, decompiling and/or creating derivative works from them. 1201(a)(2)).

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Copyright Lately

AUGUST 25, 2023

Howell ruled last Friday that the Register of Copyrights did not act “arbitrarily or capriciously” in denying a copyright registration to Dr. Stephen Thaler for artwork generated entirely by artificial intelligence. Importantly, however, there will still be no copyright protection in the AI-generated material itself.

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

Through the secure blockchain technology, NFTs allow the creation and sale of exclusive and limited content in the form of collectible digital assets that can be transported on multiple media such as images, videos, or music. NFTs are both a new creative form of intellectual and artistic expression and a lucrative business opportunity.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 4, 2023

Through the secure blockchain technology, NFTs allow the creation and sale of exclusive and limited content in the form of collectible digital assets that can be transported on multiple media such as images, videos, or music. NFTs are both a new creative form of intellectual and artistic expression and a lucrative business opportunity.

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Copyright Lately

MAY 6, 2022

Don’t get me wrong—I’m all in favor of using blockchain technology to facilitate the exchange of creative content. For that, you’d need an assignment or license from the owner of the underlying copyright. The same rule applies to digital artworks sold as NFTs. Want to Create New Derivative Works?

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Intepat

MAY 17, 2024

Copyrightability of Prompts Prompt engineering is recognized as essential for harnessing the full potential of generative AI technologies, as it optimizes the interaction between humans and AI systems. The contract should detail the scope, duration, and limitations of the license.

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Patently-O

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Warhol’s Estate argues that the artworks represent a commentary on the dehumanizing nature of celebrity whereas the Goldsmith photos merely reflect Prince in his unique human form. Rather, Warhol worked from a set of studio photographs by famed celebrity photographer Lynn Goldsmith. Warhol was never personally a party to the license).

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JULY 16, 2023

This opt-out can be exercised for instance via technological tools but relies significantly on the public availability of training datasets. ” 3) How to Distinguish Transformative Fair Uses From Infringing Derivative Works? This has led to increasing calls for transparency requirements.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MAY 9, 2023

This opt-out can be exercised for instance via technological tools but relies significantly on the public availability of training datasets. As a counterpoint, some commentators note that these tools benefit many artists and content creators, whose interests should be considered when regulating how copyright law tackles these technologies.

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