Kluwer Copyright Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Even if an international agreement were reached to protect computer programs (code) as literary works of copyright ( See WIPO Copyright Treaty, 1996 ), code protection would be at the centre in a world increasingly dominated by digitisation and “ softwarization ”. Assessing ML models as independent works does not bring much better results.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 2, 2023

Broader Issues with Generative AI Some other issues companies face with employee use of AI relate to IP and open source. This Guidance covers some important topics. Open Source AI-based code generators (e.g., The “generative” aspect of GAI implies that something new is being created.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

For example, in October 2023, the First-tier Tribunal decided the appeal of Clearview AI, a US provider of facial recognition software, against a fine issued by the Information Commissioner for breaches under the EU and UK data protection regimes. [11] 2] Ibid , at para. 3] Ibid , at para. 5; see also paras. 23 and 24. [4]

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The IPKat

JUNE 25, 2021

The book also brings in various associated topics such as the inter partes review proceedings at the USPTO, the handling of conflicts of interest, patent enforcement from a university perspective, the benefits to society of the patent system, the university treatment of data plus much more. It explores how IP underpins technology transfer.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Image Source: Shutterstock]. Trade in goods and services, investments, intellectual property, dispute resolution, e-commerce, small and medium-sized businesses, and economic cooperation are the main topics of discussion during the negotiations. One of ASEAN’s most liberal and open economies is Cambodia.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 8, 2022

This two-part blog post offers a reflection on the topic of content moderation and bias mitigation measures in copyright law. Part II explores the potential of property rights to increase bias in content moderation by looking at the topic from the perspective of Article 17 CDSM Directive. Scenario (2): Open Licenses.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 3, 2023

People Love Offers Too Good to Be True To demonstrate how easily people will hand over their personal details, BeStreamWise hired Jenny Radcliffe, aka ‘The People Hacker’ Radcliffe lectures on topics including social engineering, frauds and con artistry. Million Devices Have Been Infected With Viruses.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Site Blocking and CDN Providers Large international rightsholders are broadly in favor of site-blocking measures, but the topic is controversial in Japan. Proposals to restrict access to information would almost certainly face challenges under Japan’s constitution.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

The run file is a classic piece of software and does not pose particular difficulties. First, the weights are numerical values, not exactly an expression of software through code. Furthermore, it would give some teeth to open-source licensing conditions, providing means of enforcement beyond contract law.

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Copyright Lately

JANUARY 23, 2023

The defendants include Stability AI (developer of Stable Diffusion and DreamStudio ), Midjourney (which packaged the open-source Stable Diffusion into its own  Discord  and  web-based applications) and DeviantArt (which recently launched the DreamUp app, also based on Stable Diffusion’s platform).

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 30, 2024

Global technical standards and open-source projects should be translated into practical applications and implemented across new and existing systems. Moreover, the FCA, aside from contributing to the White Paper, has been considering quantum technologies as one of its priority topics.

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TorrentFreak

APRIL 14, 2024

If the vision for the creation of the web included a day one feature that could restrict access to content, people working on their own specialist topics, catering to their own niche audiences, would’ve happily pressed the button. And good riddance too. For these and other closely related reasons, users of BPC are very upset right now.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

It is basically an open ledge comprising of information that is used to track and store transactions and can also be verified and exchanged on a peer-to-peer network. There is no existence of a trusted central authority but is performed by a network of communicating nodes that run the bitcoin software.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

It is basically an open ledge comprising of information that is used to track and store transactions and can also be verified and exchanged on a peer-to-peer network. There is no existence of a trusted central authority but is performed by a network of communicating nodes that run the bitcoin software.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

It is basically an open ledge comprising of information that is used to track and store transactions and can also be verified and exchanged on a peer-to-peer network. There is no existence of a trusted central authority but is performed by a network of communicating nodes that run the bitcoin software.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 30, 2023

Image Sources : Shutterstock] The Sensorama Machine, invented by Morton Heilig in 1962, created a simulation of riding a motorcycle where the user could experience the vibrations of the bike, sounds, and scents associated with the ride while immersed in a 3D video environment. because it is not possible to patent the Metaverse as a whole.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 27, 2023

This is why ChatGPT seems so knowledgeable about a vast array of topics and subject areas. Open AI provides the below chart as a demonstration of how it was developed. In particular, ChatGPT was trained on data from the internet, and there’s currently no source of truth (i.e., ” OpenAI, ChatGPT General FAQ.

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SpicyIP

JULY 19, 2021

Topical Highlight. granted an ex-parte ad-interim injunction in favour of the plaintiff, restraining the defendants and anyone acting on their behalf from using any unauthorised program/software etc. The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2021: Overbroad, Disproportionate and Unnecessary. Resonance Digital LLP & Anr. 14 July, 2021].

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

As in previous years, we have divided these developments into five categories: a) Top 10 IP Judgements/Orders (Topicality/Impact) b) Top 10 IP Judgements/Orders (Jurisprudence/Legal Lucidity) c) Top 10 IP Legislative and Policy Related Developments d) Other IP Developments; and e) Other Notable Developments. RDB and Co.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 21, 2022

Plus, like Texas’ open-ended disclosure requirements, the unbounded disclosure obligation ensures litigation over (unavoidable) omissions. As my Content Moderation Remedies paper showed, this topic is way more complicated than a binary remove/leave up dichotomy. ” What does “broader action” mean?

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