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A Brief Thematic Review of Non-Fungible Tokens and their Copyright

IP and Legal Filings

The copyrights Act includes computer programmes and electronic communication, however this has been viewed as a grey area. Following the 2012 revision to the copyrights Act, it was made clear that Internet activities were also covered by the copyright law.

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The FTC’s Misguided Comments on Copyright Office Generative AI Questions

Patently-O

We, who have been writing and teaching about copyright law and how it has responded to challenges posed by new technologies for decades, were among those who submitted comments, see [link]. In addition, conduct that may be consistent with the copyright laws nevertheless may violate Section 5. That is far too hasty.

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HULM Entertainment v.  Fantasy Sports: Reanalysing Originality, Idea-Expression Dichotomy and Copyrightability of GUIs

SpicyIP

In doing so, unfortunately, the DB has seemingly missed out on considering some of the crucial aspects of the SB order, especially with regard to its findings on the originality of Hulm Entertainment’s concept note and the copyrightability of GUIs. However, the current case discusses the protection of GUIs under the Copyright Act.

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Copyright Evidence: 21 for 2021 (a year in review)

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Other contributions have focussed on creators within these industries, and look to the interplay between law and practice, examining whether specific provisions in copyright are successful in their application.

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What Protects The Intellectual Property Created By Artists Or Designers?

Intepat

Now, we will examine Copyright and Design Rights, two fundamental forms of IPR. Further, it would enable a person to determine the extent of each and take the necessary steps to safeguard their creative work. Copyright laws protect the expression of creative ideas and not just the idea. DESIGNS ACT, 2000.

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What Protects The Intellectual Property Created By Artists Or Designers?

Intepat

In this post, we’ll examine Copyright and Design Rights, two key forms in IPR. This would enable a person to determine the extent of each and take the necessary steps to safeguard their work. Copyright laws protect the expression of creative ideas and not just the idea. DESIGNS ACT, 2000. COPYRIGHT ACT, 1957.

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13 Spooky Copyright Cases, Just in Time for Halloween

Copyright Lately

Cinema Secrets (2000). In a ruling reminiscent of a case I’ve previously discussed involving “Sherlock Holmes,” the court held that any copyrights Harvey still held in its later derivative works couldn’t be used to enlarge the scope of protection for works already in the public domain.

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