LexBlog IP

MARCH 22, 2023

Several recent, high-profile lawsuits raise the issue of whether such training algorithms violate copyright law’s restrictions on creating derivative works without the creators’ consent. That “data” typically includes other creators’ copyrighted material. What is a Derivative Work?

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Intepat

OCTOBER 7, 2022

As a result, intellectual property refers to creations such as innovations, industrial product designs, literary and creative works, and symbols that are later used in business. As an artist or designer, one should be aware of two forms of intellectual property (IP) rights: copyright and Industrial design.

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Copyright Lately

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Thousands will compete, many are objectively baseless, but only five can be crowned the worst of the worst copyright lawsuits of 2023. We’re nearing the end of December, which means it’s time for Copyright Lately ’s annual worst-of list. When Netflix refused to pay up, Cramer sued for copyright infringement.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MAY 9, 2023

TLDR Generative AI is one of the hot topics in copyright law today. In the EU, a crucial legal issue is whether using in-copyright works to train generative AI models is copyright infringement or falls under existing text and data mining (TDM) exceptions in the Copyright in Digital Single Market (CDSM) Directive.

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The IP Law Blog

JUNE 15, 2023

Second, Zillow selected certain photographs “of artfully-designed rooms in some of those properties” to post to its “Digs” website, which is directed toward home improvement. Zillow utilized photographs from VHT in two different ways. First, it primarily used them in connection with the display of properties listed for sale on Zillow’s site.

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Intepat

OCTOBER 7, 2022

As a result, intellectual property refers to creations such as innovations, industrial product designs, literary and creative works, and symbols that are later used in business. As an artist or designer, one should be aware of two forms of intellectual property (IP) rights: copyright and design rights.

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CoCal IP Law Institute

AUGUST 5, 2021

On Monday, August 9, 2021, Chris Kopitzke will lead a discussion of the Copyright Office’s refusal to register the most recent version of the Golden Globe statuette, and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s finding that evidence submitted to prove non-use of a trademark was insufficient to establish a prima facie case of abandonment.

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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. Copyright Infringement Offenses. From: TF , for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

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The IPKat

MARCH 22, 2024

The IPKat is pleased to host the following guest post by Katfriend Caroline Theunis (Bar of the Province of Antwerp) on the copyright troubles of music superstar and copyright-savvy artist Taylor Swift. Taylor however retained the copyrights over the compositions she created, enabling her to (re-)publish the music independently.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 19, 2023

Clarifying Copyright Fair Use in Commercialized and Licensed Visual Arts: Insights from Warhol v. Are you ready to unpack this legal saga and its implications for artists, copyright owners, and the commercial art industry? We’re talking about Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Arts, Inc. Let’s dive in!

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IPilogue

AUGUST 29, 2022

After 28 years on air, it might be a surprise to see a new copyright infringement lawsuit filed against the song in Louisiana on June 3. Vance seeks $20 million dollars in damages for Carey’s failure to obtain permission to use Vance’s song to create a derivative work. With over 1.15

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The IP Law Blog

MARCH 14, 2024

In 2023, several authors, including the comedian Sarah Silverman, filed putative class action lawsuits alleging various copyright infringement claims. The OpenAI defendants moved to dismiss all causes of action alleged by the author plaintiffs with the exception of the first cause of action for direct copyright infringement. (It

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Copyright Lately

MARCH 6, 2023

The copyright owner in Runt is seeking to enjoin director William Coakley from releasing a behind-the-scenes project about alleged on-set bullying and sexual harassment that it claims he fabricated. At the time of his death, the 20-year-old Boyce was working on what would prove to be his final film, the independent coming-of-age drama Runt.

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Olartemoure Blog

APRIL 14, 2023

In a recent case, the District Court of California upheld the copyright of a photograph of model Irina Shayk, taken by a paparazzi. The photograph in question features Shayk wearing sweatpants designed by the brand Deadly Doll, which is protected by copyright.

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Velocity of Content

JUNE 8, 2022

All copyrights, except one, expire.*. Preface: I wanted to learn more about the concept (and applications) of “derivative works” and adaptations under copyright law, and I was searching for a useful example that might also be interesting for readers of Velocity of Content to read about. Confused yet? Just wait.].

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IP Law 360

AUGUST 31, 2023

The Fifth Circuit has found that a realty firm did not infringe an architectural company's copyright of schematics to develop a senior living facility in Texas, concluding that an agreement between the parties allowed for derivative works from the initial design to finish the project.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

21, 2023) (Hector Gonzalez), the District Court for the Eastern District of New York granted the plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment regarding the validity of its copyright. The plaintiff also consulted with various rabbis as part of the design process for the Second Holy Temple Product. Chazak Kinder, Inc.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 3, 2023

Introduction Originality in copyright works is the sine qua non of all the copyright regimes of the world. Originality is the quality that distinguishes produced or invented works from copies, clones, forgeries, or derivative works by being new or novel.

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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. copyright law. Applying a new lens on how to view the purpose of a derivative work under U.S. Copyright law in the U.S.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The ongoing copyright dispute between Hulm Entertainment (plaintiff) and Fantasy Sports (defendant), currently awaiting adjudication before the Delhi High Court throws open interesting questions on the copyrightability of nascent concepts like GUI and seeking protection on mobile apps through concept notes.

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Copyright Lately

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Here are some of the greatest copyright horror stories, featuring such classics as “Nightmare on Elm Street,” “Halloween,” “Dracula,” “Ghostbusters” and … a creepy McDonalds character? The only thing scarier than a slasher flick is a lawsuit. It’s Halloween time again! Skully Curly.

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More Than Your Mark

AUGUST 27, 2021

Even major newspapers often get it wrong, saying a company has a patent on using a word or copyright on a technique or process. Here’s an easy guide to understanding the differences between copyright, patent, and trademark. What Is a Copyright? Copyrights protect creative works. Patents protect inventions.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 10, 2023

The Domino Effect Bungie filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against defendants allegedly involved in the development and supply of Destiny 2 cheat ‘Wallhax’ back in August 2021. in copyright infringement damages against Elite Boss Tech, Inc., in copyright infringement damages against Elite Boss Tech, Inc.,

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Copyright Lately

AUGUST 25, 2023

As screenwriters and studios negotiate AI’s role in the entertainment industry, it’s important to be mindful of some core copyright protection principles. ” Dr. Stephen Thaler’s “A Recent Entrance to Paradise”: No human, no copyright. Copyrightable material that is owned by a third party.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 15, 2023

Second, Zillow selected certain photographs “of artfully-designed rooms in some of those properties” to post to its “Digs” website, which is directed toward home improvement. the Copyright Act is a mixed question of law and fact.” The first issue the Ninth Circuit addressed was whether the U.S.

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Corsearch

MARCH 13, 2023

The copyright for one of the first depictions of Mickey Mouse will expire in 2024. Copyright © Walt Disney Animation Studios Interestingly, Mickey started as a character known as “Oswald the Lucky Rabbit”. Looking at the clip of Oswald below, you can clearly see elements of the character in Mickey’s modern design.

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Garrigues Blog

MAY 11, 2021

Architectural works are protected by copyright. The possibility of registering and granting additional protection to architectural works at Indecopi is not a new right or exclusive to Peruvian law. Copyright is a valuable asset for all industries and gives those who hold such rights a competitive edge.

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

In turn, this attracts interest from businesses ranging from fashion and sports brands, sport teams, designers, game developers, and other content owners. In this blog post we examine how copyright is leveraged to protect NFTs, both in the US and China, with a comparative approach that elucidates both the challenges and potential solutions.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 10, 2024

That then plays off the rest of the title’s allusions to separating “subjects” from the “predicates” of copyright ownership, themselves words connoting the foundational elements of both “ any complete sentence ” and at times a court’s jurisdiction over infringement matters. ” 17 U.S.C. §§101,

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 1, 2022

According to The Business of Fashion , Kardashian “tweaked Dolce & Gabbana styles from the 1990s and early 2000s” creating “finished looks” with Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana “that were, the designers said, about 20 percent different from the originals.” copyright law. copyright law.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

Supreme Court held 6-3 that the Ninth Circuit erred in invalidating a copyright registration for failure to comply with the Copyright Office’s “single unit of publication” regulation, where the copyright owner had knowledge of the facts but arguably misunderstood the legal standard. Factual and Procedural Background.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Last week, an Illinois jury awarded tattoo artist Catherine Alexander $3,750 in damages at the conclusion of a copyright infringement trial. Aaron Moss has a thoughtful breakdown of the court’s seeming mishandling of the Alexander case at Copyright Lately. by guest blogger Aaron Perzanowski , University of Michigan Law School.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

And like every ‘wave of creative ‘digital’ destruction’, the latest wave of Generative AI, too first knocked on the gates of copyright. Generative AI offers an unprecedented potential to create any kind of work – be it written, audiovisual, or even programming code – upon a mere prompt.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 14, 2024

In 2023, several authors, including the comedian Sarah Silverman, filed putative class action lawsuits alleging various copyright infringement claims. The OpenAI defendants moved to dismiss all causes of action alleged by the author plaintiffs with the exception of the first cause of action for direct copyright infringement. (It

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 4, 2023

The Idea of copyright is actually a bundle of different rights… one of the copyright rights is the right to prepare derivate works (e.g., It’s a way where you take your original work and add new expression to it. turning a book into a movie, a translation of a book from one language to another).

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This week saw yet another California federal court dismiss copyright and related claims arising out of the training and output of a generative AI model in Tremblay v. 2] OpenAI moved to dismiss all claims against it, save the claim for direct copyright infringement, and the court largely sided with OpenAI.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The lawsuit seeks a declaratory judgment that Trump owns the copyright in the sound recordings (or in the alternative, in his interview responses on the recordings), and that Trump is entitled to all or the lion’s share of the profits made from the sale of those recordings and transcripts, which the lawsuit (absurdly) values at almost $50 million.

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