Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 30, 2021

In 2020 the District Court agreed with the defendants that the use of the song in the documentary was fair use and hence granted the motion to dismiss. The defendants in response moved under Federal Rule 12(b)(6) to dismiss the plaintiffs’ claims, contending that their use of the song in the documentary was fair use under 17 U.S.C. §

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LexBlog IP

MAY 18, 2022

8) computer software; and (9) other intellectual achievements conforming to the characteristics of the works.” copyright protection is also available for artistic works first appearing in the context of 3D products, as we discussed in this earlier post relating to a furniture design. copyright law. For comparison, U.S.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

As the court recognized, the more difficult questions that will need to be addressed include how much human input is required to qualify the user as the creator of a work such that it is eligible for copyright protection. Kristen Maaherra , 114 F.3d 3d 955 (9th Cir. 2] CONTU Report, Pub. 93-573, § 201(b)(2), 88 Stat. 1873 (1974).

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Artists are using virtual reality and augmented reality to create previously unimagined artworks. These artists’ works are undeniably unique and would be entitled to appropriate IP protection. Nike itself had taken the initiative to work with StockX primarily due to its faith in the verification process of StockX.

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IP Whiteboard

JUNE 7, 2021

NFTs have a variety of uses which extend far beyond digital artwork. million USD sale of his “Warrior” painting, which became the most expensive Western artwork sold in Asia. Multiple pieces of copyright material may exist in a single digital work. Interested parties can view this chain to see an accurate history of the NFT.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

The plaintiff alleged that the defendant’s use of “Café Social” for its restaurant in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh infringes its trademark as it copied the “Social” word mark and the plaintiff’s distinctive artwork representing its trademark. Dr Reddy S Laboratories Limited vs Neutec Healthcare Pvt.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 9, 2022

As reported, in 2020, the copyright office rejected an application which listed AI (RAGHAV) as the sole author for an artwork. However, a second application was filed where a natural person and an AI (again (RAGHAV) were named as co-authors for another artwork. This copyright office granted registration in this case.

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