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The First Contested Case at the Copyright Claims Board

Plagiarism Today

The first contested cases are being heard before the Copyright Claims Board. The post The First Contested Case at the Copyright Claims Board appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Here's a look at the first to get that far.

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The Copyright Claims Board Decides its First Case

Plagiarism Today

The Copyright Claims Board has handed down its first decision. The post The Copyright Claims Board Decides its First Case appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Here's what's in it and what it says about the future of the board.

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3 Count: Earth, Wind and Copyright

Plagiarism Today

The post 3 Count: Earth, Wind and Copyright appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Copyright News aldi Copyright cover band earth wind and fire music pakistan Plagiarism soundtrack

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Copyright Office Makes AI Authorship Policy Official

IP Watchdog

Copyright Office (USCO) has announced a new statement of policy on “Works Containing Material Generated by Artificial Intelligence” that will be published in the Federal Register tomorrow, March 16. Copyright OfficeThe U.S.

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3 Count: The Last of Copyright

Plagiarism Today

Ed Sheeran moves to limit evidence at trial, Sony asks EU court to stop cheat maker and The Last of Us creates copyright drama The post 3 Count: The Last of Copyright appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Copyright News

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Can Adobe and Nvidia Fix AI’s Copyright Woes?

Plagiarism Today

The post Can Adobe and Nvidia Fix AI’s Copyright Woes? Articles Featured ai aritificial intelligence art Copyright images licensing Photos PlagiarismAdobe and Nvidia both announced new image-generating AIs.

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Licensor Beware: Copyright Protections in Peril

IP Watchdog

Companies rely on copyright protections to shield their software, data sets, and other works that are licensed to their customers; however, a reframing of what constitutes a “transformative use,” and the extent a license can restrict such fair uses, may whittle away all avenues of protections.

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U.S. Copyright Office Clarifies Limits of Copyright for AI-Generated Works

IP Watchdog

Copyright Office (USCO) this week finalized its refusal to uphold, in part, a registration it issued to Kristina Kashtanova for a graphic novel that contained generative artwork and human story and design elements. The U.S.

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Copyright as censorship right

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Time and again, authors use their copyright to prevent press publications they do not like. Copyright grants its owner the exclusive right to make his or her works available to the public. Copyright is thus by its very nature a restriction on the freedom of communication.

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3 Count: AI Copyright

Plagiarism Today

1: The US Copyright Office Says an AI Can’t Copyright its Art. Copyright Office has declined to register the copyright of an AI-created image that it says did not include an element of “human authorship.” Copyright Office on the work. Copyright News

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RightsClick Offers Simplified Copyright Management

Plagiarism Today

For independent creators, every hour spent working on one’s copyright is an hour not spent on creating new work or running their business. As such, many creators either neglect their work’s copyright protection or pay someone else to handle it, often at great cost. Copyright Office.

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The Copyright Challenge with Mastodon

Plagiarism Today

The fallout seems to have even impacted Twitter’s copyright filtering tools. But, while Mastodon does have a slew of important and well-understood differences between it and a centralized platform, like Twitter, there’s a very important one that’s easy to overlook: Copyright.

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Zazzle’s Font Copyright Battle

Plagiarism Today

The post Zazzle’s Font Copyright Battle appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Zazzle has found itself in a legal battle over a Typeface. However, it could have broad implications, including artificial intelligence.

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Are Fictional Characters Protected Under Copyright Law?

Creative Law Center

The post Are Fictional Characters Protected Under Copyright Law? Copyright & Content ProtectionThe independent life of fictional characters. Consider them an additional creative asset in a writer’s intellectual property portfolio.

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The Bizarre Copyright Battle Over Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Plagiarism Today

Life Music Inc, representing songwriters Gloria Parker and Barney Young, filed a lawsuit against Disney and others involved in the film alleging that the Disney version of Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious violated the copyright of their 1951 song Supercalafajalistickespeealadojus.

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3 Count: Copyright Exhaustion

Plagiarism Today

1: Government Pauses Plans to Rewrite UK Copyright Laws After Authors Protest. The rule, entitled copyright exhaustion, places limits on the import of international editions of books. 3: Ad Blockers Altering Website Code is Not a Copyright Violation, German Court Rules.

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3 Count: Grand Theft Copyright

Plagiarism Today

1: Apple Drops iPhone Copyright Lawsuit Against Cyber Startup Corellium. This prompted Apple to file a lawsuit in August 2019 alleging both direct copyright violations and violations of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) for the circumvention of copyright protection tools.

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3 Count: Grand Theft Copyright

Plagiarism Today

1: Ex-White House Photographer Sued for Copyright Over His Own Photo: ‘You Can’t Make This Up’. According to the notice, the photo rights group WENN holds the rights to the image and accused Souza of infringing their copyright. Copyright NewsHave any suggestions for the 3 Count?

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5 Ways Copyright Has Shaped the Holidays

Plagiarism Today

However, as you enjoy your favorite seasonal traditions, it’s important to remember that, just like most things in our lives, copyright has had a role in shaping it. So, since it is the holiday season, let’s take a look at five ways copyright has helped shape our season’s traditions.

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The Copyright Claims Board in 2023

Plagiarism Today

It's a new year for the Copyright Claims Board. The post The Copyright Claims Board in 2023 appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Here's a look at the trends and changes to watch out for in 2023. Articles Featured

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NFTs Were Never About Copyright

Plagiarism Today

An article by Adi Robertson at The Verge looks at a recent study by The Galaxy , which examines the top 25 most valuable NFT projects and examines what the buyer is obtaining in terms of copyright or other intellectual property rights. Scarcity, Not Copyright.

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Copyright Claims Board Finds for Photographer on Infringement But Curbs Damages in First Final Decision

IP Watchdog

The Copyright Claims Board (CCB) has issued its first final decision since it was established by law in December 2020, finding in favor of a photographer who claimed a lawyer infringed his copyright by displaying one of his photographs on his law firm website. Copyright Office

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Examples of Text and Data Mining Research Using Copyrighted Materials

Kluwer Copyright Blog

A series of recent amendments to copyright law, including in the EU Copyright and the Digital Single Market Directive (Art. 3 and 4) and in Singapore’s new Copyright Act (Art.

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ChatGPT and the Underlying Copyright Malady

SpicyIP

Through an examination of ChatGPT’s ‘Terms of Use’, our former blogger Varsha Jhavar attempts to investigate the copyright implications of the chatbot inter alia touching upon the issue of ownership and assignment of the output generated.

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AI and copyright in 2022

Kluwer Copyright Blog

This post looks back at the key developments in AI and copyright in 2022, covering generative AI, text and data mining exceptions, the pastiche exception, deep fakes, voice cloning and infringement and enforcement of copyright using AI.

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Understanding the SMART Copyright Act

Plagiarism Today

Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) introduced the “Strengthening Measures to Advance Rights Technologies Copyright Act of 2022 , better known as the SMART Copyright Act. Background on the SMART Copyright Act. Breaking Down the SMART Copyright Act.

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Thaler Files Motion for Summary Judgment in Latest Bid to Argue AI-Authored Works Should Be Copyrightable

IP Watchdog

District Court for the District of Columbia in a lawsuit over copyright eligibility for artwork created by AI systems. Thaler’s motion for summary judgment argues that AI-generated works are copyrightable under U.S. Copyright Act U.S. Copyright Office

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5 Spooky Articles About Copyright and Halloween

Plagiarism Today

But, before I go, I wanted to leave you with five tales of how copyright has shaped Halloween that I’ve written over the years. 1: How a Copyright Mistake Created the Modern Zombie. When the film was released, the print was missing a copyright notice. 4: Copyright and Metropolis.

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3 Count: Copyright Claims Onboarding

Plagiarism Today

1: Copyright Office Launches New Copyright Claims Board Website. Copyright Office announces that the Copyright Claims Board (CCB) has launched its new website, ccb.gov. government passed the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2020 (CASE Act).

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Copyright Office Pilot Public Records System Mistakenly Reflects Cancellation of Registration for AI Graphic Novel

IP Watchdog

Copyright Office (USCO) Copyright Public Records System (CPRS) reflected that the registration for a graphic novel that was made using the AI text-to-image tool, Midjourney, had been cancelled. Copyright Office Zarya of th DawnOn Monday, January 23, the U.S.

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AI: The Copyright and Plagiarism Story of 2022 and 2023

Plagiarism Today

Typically, when I do these year-end reviews, I cover a wide variety of stories that happened and separate out the copyright and plagiarism. Simply put, copyright and plagiarism are two different things. Copyright and AI.

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The Most Significant Copyright Issues Likely to Arise in 2023

Copyright Alliance

During the first few weeks of 2023, we took a look back at 2022 by summarizing the most important copyright-related court cases, U.S.

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Is Plagiarism a Feature of AI?

Plagiarism Today

Articles Featured ai artificial intelligence content theft Content-Theft copyright infringement copyright law Copyright-Infringement Copyright-Law PlagiarismThe Writers Guild of America has released a statement saying that plagiarism is a feature of AI. How true is that?

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Copyright Infringement and Music

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Music is an artistic work which falls into the purview of copyright protection. However, if such streaming of copyrighted music is done without obtaining license from the copyright holder, then it amounts to copyright infringement.

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The Humanity of Copyright

Hugh Stephens Blog

Stephen Thaler, … Continue reading "The Humanity of Copyright

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Music Copyright Cases Musicians Should Know

Copyright Alliance

The post Music Copyright Cases Musicians Should Know appeared first on Copyright Alliance. Music has changed over the years. From the earliest Gregorian Chant to classical works by Beethoven and Mozart, and from the early days of rock and roll to current hip […].

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The Year in Copyright: 2022 Gives Creators Hope for the Future

IP Watchdog

The Constitution empowers Congress to enact federal copyright laws because the Founders recognized that the best way to advance the public interest is by enabling creators to pursue their own private interests.

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Copyright Office Issues Final Rules for CASE Act Copyright Claims Board Proceedings

IP Watchdog

Copyright Office issued a pair of final rules to establish various procedures governing proceedings at the Copyright Claims Board (CCB), a small copyright claims tribunal within the Copyright Office. district court covering their own copyright claim.

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Copyright Small Claims: How the CASE Act Works

Creative Law Center

A cost effective way to enforce copyright and fight infringement for small businesses, creatives, and entrepreneurs. The post Copyright Small Claims: How the CASE Act Works appeared first on Creative Law Center. Copyright & Content ProtectionThe CASE Act explained.

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Recognizing AI-Assisted Art: The Copyright Office is Using the Wrong Legal Standard

IP Watchdog

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. The U.S.

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A Copyright Alliance Thanksgiving 2022

Copyright Alliance

It’s been over seven years now since I first took on the role as CEO of the Copyright Alliance. The post A Copyright Alliance Thanksgiving 2022 appeared first on Copyright Alliance. For most of those seven years, during the Thanksgiving season, I’ve […].

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Who Holds the Copyright in Generative AI Created Content?

Art Law Journal

Find out how copyright law applies to content created through generative AI. Copyright Apps & Software Copyright infringement Copyright Registration International Copyright Public DomainAre you using AI like Dall-e or ChatGPT to create content?

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Why Bots Shouldn’t Decide Copyright Cases

Plagiarism Today

The case pits Sheeran against Structured Asset Sales, a company that owns a one-third stake in the copyrights of Ed Townsend. This has been paired with another trend, judges appear to be more reluctant to dismiss copyright claims.