IP and Legal Filings

MAY 13, 2024

Introduction With the massive amount of technological advancements in recent years, the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and creativity has resulted in significant advances in advanced generative AI technology. It uses Natural Language Processing technology.

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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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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

NFTs may be represented in the form of memes, artworks, or videos. The sole technology behind cryptocurrencies is called blockchain technology. In a broad sense, blockchain technology can be defined as an open ledger of information that is used to keep a digital record of the transactions that occur in the crypto market.

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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. Introduction: The creative AI and the art generated by such algorithms and technology are raising questions in field of copyright law which have emerged recently.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 31, 2023

This decision raises many issues regarding copyright ownership that will require further court involvement and/or policy reform. The primary challenge arising from AI-generated artwork pertains to copyright existence and ownership. Thaler was unsuccessful with obtaining a copyright registration for the AI-generated artwork.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 9, 2022

Let’s break down that mouthful: NFTs are a blockchain technology that creates indisputable ownership records that the art world has embraced as a way to buy and sell digital artwork. Traditional artwork is valuable because it’s unique and exclusive, and NFTs attempt to impose this uniqueness onto digital works.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Last week the media reported (see here ) that the Commercial Court Number 9 of Barcelona has issued a decision on the precautionary measures filed by VEGAP, the sole copyright collecting society which in Spain represents authors of artworks against the well-known Spanish fashion brand.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

And will this bedrock principle be limited to generative AI, or may it lead to revisiting copyright protection for other technologies where creative decisions are left to machines? Based on this, the Office concluded that simply because not all works satisfy this standard does not create a “troubling” void of ownership. Perlmutter, et.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 23, 2023

Introduction Intellectual property entails the protection of legal rights for inventions and creations made by individuals or businesses using their minds. Such works of art benefit the creator, and they are protected by the law of intellectual property. These advantages can be made profitable for the owner.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

The First Sale Doctrine in the Metaverse The first sale doctrine, also referred to as the ‘ principle of exhaustion’ , is a longstanding tenet of copyright (and more in general intellectual property) law. Resale Rights Another notable difficulty when it comes to tokenising artworks is brought on by the resale right regime.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 20, 2022

They can be a digital depiction of anything, including real estate, hotel bookings, tunes, artwork, and game objects. Since each NFT has a unique encoding, unlike cryptocurrencies with fungible properties, its denomination is based on the quantity and uniqueness of each item.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

NFT creation, investment, sale, and ownership interest exists in Indonesia and elsewhere in the world. The Indonesian government has examined the existence of blockchain technology cautiously, leaning more toward acceptance of the new technology than outright prohibition. Introduction. cross-border transfer of personal data.

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Traverse Legal Blog

AUGUST 15, 2022

An NFT or “non-fungible token” is a digital asset that links ownership to unique digital items. Non-fungible tokens have been designed to give you ownership of something that cannot be replicated or copied. The original creator of the NFT can still retain copyright and reproduction rights, just like any piece of physical artwork.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

I am an attorney specializing in blockchain technology. Just like Luis Vuitton can shut down counterfeiters of similar bags, so can your NFT project if you set the correct foundation protecting your intellectual property rights. Copyrights protection for the artwork itself is also critical.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 19, 2022

The term was first devised by Sir John McCarthy in 1955, who identified Artificial Intelligence as “the engineering and science of producing machine intelligence” There are several applications of artificial intelligence-based technologies in use today. CREATION OR AUTHORSHIP OF AI.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Non-Fungible Tokens or NFTs is the latest trend that has taken the world of art and technology by storm. NFTs revolutionised the concept of ownership and digital art. Many aspiring artists have now started converting their physical and digital artworks into NFTs and putting it up for sale, with many making considerable profits.

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The IPKat

JULY 14, 2022

A comment to the EUIPO Guidance on NFTs by Paolo Maria Gangi As The IPKat reported a few days ago here , the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has recently released some guidance notes on its approach to the classification of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Here's what Paolo Maria writes:- [Guest post] What is an NFT?

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Traverse Legal Blog

APRIL 17, 2021

My name is Enrico Schaefer, I am a technology attorney with traverse legal PLC, and today I want to talk about nonfungible tokens or NFTs. Blockchain and blockchain technology is in the spotlight right now. Was that ownership transferred, and if so, to whom? What kind of private key do you have attached to that ownership?

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

This is the unfortunate reality for most NFT projects: their artwork is entirely mutable which defeats the entire purpose of those NFTs. To explain, an NFT is a unique digital token stored on a blockchain—it acts as a record of ownership of an item, like a certificate of authenticity of a cat painting.

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

NFTs are both a new creative form of intellectual and artistic expression and a lucrative business opportunity. 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.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JUNE 23, 2022

Given the rapid growth of Non-Fungible Token (NFT) market, it was just a matter of time until a court recognised the labyrinth of intellectual property difficulties that surrounded the distribution and sale of NFT digital works. the plaintiff) filed a lawsuit against Hangzhou Yuanyuzhou Technology Co.,

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JUNE 23, 2022

Given the rapid growth of Non-Fungible Token (NFT) market, it was just a matter of time until a court recognised the labyrinth of intellectual property difficulties that surrounded the distribution and sale of NFT digital works. the plaintiff) filed a lawsuit against Hangzhou Yuanyuzhou Technology Co.,

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JUNE 16, 2022

Read the full article on World Intellectual Property Review. NFTs are data units stored on a blockchain used to transfer ownership of physical items or digital media with smart contracts. As technology and art advance, markets are never far behind. PDF copy available. The NFTs act to authenticate these items.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

NFTs are units of data stored on a blockchain that signify ownership of (supposedly) unique digital media items. But NFTs are separate and distinct from the digital items they are meant to authenticate, making it extremely difficult to assign title to the various intellectual property rights stemming from the sale of each NFT. .”

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Introduction The “ Metaverse ” has turned out as one of the most fiercely debated technological developments in the post-covid age. The race to protect intellectual property rights in the Metaverse is under way, despite the fact that there is still some scepticism about the concept.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 18, 2022

Recently, a new trend of merging of blockchain technology with creative intellectual property via non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) had taken place. Without a doubt, the raging fires of NFTs have sparked a burning yearning in the fashion sector for blockchain technology. NFTs and Intellectual Property Rights.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

It is no news that cryptocurrency and blockchain technology have taken over the sphere of digital currency. NFTs have indeed transformed the world of digital assets and ownership, with sales as high as $2.47bn only 6 months into 2021. Tokenisation and Ownership of Digital Assets under NFTs. IP Implications under NFTs.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Implementing AI technology in society requires complex interdisciplinary engagement between engineers, social scientists, application area experts, policymakers, users, and impacted communities. The conference focused on “The Future of AI for Society.” In 2022, we are beyond the term of protection for works produced during the Holocaust.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Regulations also protect the rights of authors of an original applied or fine artwork to a share in the proceeds of sale of that work as long as copyright subsists. from using popular actress, Mercy Johnson's image and intellectual property going forward. A presentation of the report was made by Hon.

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Corsearch

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

NFTs have steadily grown in popularity over the last couple of years, challenging our perception of art, fashion, reality, possession, and intellectual property rights. However, there is a growing market of unauthorized NFTs, with creators simply lifting the intellectual property of brands, artists, and celebrities.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 3, 2023

And will this bedrock principle be limited to generative AI, or may it lead to revisiting copyright protection for other technologies where creative decisions are left to machines? For example, how will the Copyright Office address collaborative or joint works between a human and AI? Perlmutter, et.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 4, 2023

NFTs are both a new creative form of intellectual and artistic expression and a lucrative business opportunity. 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.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Last week, we asked for your input on whether certain images generated by AI programs were substantially similar to the Plaintiffs’ original artworks, as alleged in Andersen v. Stability AI. The second prong of the test requires a showing of “copying” and “unlawful appropriation.”

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JULY 20, 2022

Significantly, the vast majority of NFTs do not include a copy of the underlying work ‘as is’, but rather, only include the alpha-numeric signature or URL that is associated with the underlying work, although some low-resolution artwork is stored on the blockchain with the NFT. The communication to the public right. by Alexander Puutio. €

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

NFTs are an attempt to enforce decentralization, ownership tracking, and value storage, while also making the lawful owner’s claim to the original work visible in the event of duplication. It aims to act as valid proof of ownership and grants the creator “digital bragging rights” through traceable proof of ownership.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 2, 2023

We also explain the alternative approach: how you can you use Corsearch’s AI-assisted technology and experts to do away with resource-sapping manual reviews and speed up enforcement. Intellectual property rights are defined as legal rights that protect the ownership of artistic, literary, and other creative works.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 30, 2022

Finally, it points out Viacom is the owner of three valid trademark registrations for the KRUSTY KRAB mark and 400 copyright registrations covering “creative aspects of the SpongeBob SquarePants franchise,” including episodes from the animated television series, movies, drawings, and stylebooks featuring artwork from the franchise.

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