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Registered Copyrights and the Requisites for Registration

Intepat

The advantages of registered copyrights over unregistered ones are evident: Public Record of Ownership: Registration serves as a public record, enhancing the authority and confirming ownership to the creator. Copyright registration significantly reduces ambiguity in determining ownership and originality.

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The Modern Copyright Dilemma: Digital Content Ownership and Access

IP and Legal Filings

Introduction The Intellectual property laws are designed in such a way that not only reward the creator of his intellectual creation thereby incentivising other creators for further innovation, while balancing the rights of the creator with the right of the society to access information or knowledge.

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Is "The Naked Kiss" Missing Copyright Notice?

Dear Rich IP Blog

There are very clear records in the post-1978 Copyright Office database indicating copyright ownership but this person is insisting it is an invalid copyright because there is no “©” insignia anywhere on head or tail. Does the absence of the insignia mean that the film is public domain? Is the copyright notice missing?

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Everyone Should Pay Attention to the USCO’s AI NOI

IP Intelligence

If restrictions are placed on the fair use defense and/or a compulsory licensing regime implemented for models that used copyrighted content, such restrictions might apply to computer vision models that enable surgical robotics and autonomous vehicles. AI authorship rules apply regardless of the nature of the claimant.

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Why Should You Patent Your Invention?

Intepat

Any product, design, or process that does something using a novel methodology or solves an existing technical problem is an invention. Sense of ownership. Patents give the inventor the security and confidence to share their invention in public domains. Patents as assets. Benefits to the society.

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Who Owns the Copyright in AI-Generated Art?

Intepat

This burgeoning genre is not only pushing the boundaries of artistic expression but also challenging the established norms of copyright ownership. This blog post embarks on a comprehensive journey to unravel the complex issue of copyright ownership in AI-generated art. Copyright laws are designed to safeguard the rights of creators.

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A Tale of Two Gorillas: An Underdog (Under-Ape?) Story

Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

T he creator of Donkey Kong, now-legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto , says he picked the name “Donkey Kong” because he wanted a name that conveyed the idea of a “stupid ape.” More relevant for posterity, Shigeru Miyamoto later named a different video game character, the all-powerful pink puffball Kirby , after John Kirby.