JD Supra Law

APRIL 10, 2025

I recently spoke with TechRadar about the recent social media trend of AI-generated images in the style of beloved animation company Studio Ghibli and the IP considerations surrounding such works. By: Womble Bond Dickinson

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Copyright Lately

OCTOBER 6, 2024

That’s because copyright law poses significant hurdles when it comes to real-life stories, and the line between fact and fiction isn’t always as clear-cut as it may seem. Drop me a line in the comments below or @copyrightlately on your least-despised social media platform.

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The IP Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Specifically, copyright protection attaches to the original, creative work when it is fixed in a tangible medium, such as when it is written, drawn, recorded digitally, or typed electronically. Further, only a modicum, or small amount, of creativity is required for copyright protection to attach.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 2, 2022

Around the middle of April, posts on social media sites popular in Russia (VK, Telegram) suggested that cinemas in several regions would begin screening big Hollywood movies, including ones that should not be available. On April 21, a special event at the WIP contemporary art center in Moscow featured The Batman.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 7, 2025

If an individual knowledgeable in the relevant art would find the invention obvious, that individual would meet the criterion for determining non-obviousness. Determining the invention’s pertinent field of application and the extent of the prior art is another important topic.

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IP Tech Blog

MAY 15, 2023

A track called “ Heart on My Sleeve ” went viral recently on social media with lead vocals sounding eerily similar to a certain crooner known for his lovelorn lyrics. It’s not surprising that it would appear in the AI version given the AI was trained on copyrighted examples.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

The legal issues at hand call back into the spotlight an age-old question that courts have always struggled with answering in copyright law—where does one draw the line between when a work can and cannot be protected?

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JIPEL Copyright Blog

APRIL 26, 2021

And if copyright law cannot provide small businesses the legal protection they desire, watchdog accounts and “fashion Tik Tok” have made it clear that they are willing to step in and fill that gap. When Versace copies Fendi, it’s entertaining and kind of embarrassing.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This post looks back at the key developments in AI and copyright in 2022, covering generative AI, text and data mining exceptions, the pastiche exception, deep fakes, voice cloning and infringement and enforcement of copyright using AI. Generative AI Computer-generated art reached a tipping point in 2022.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The UFC has promoted mixed martial arts fights for three decades. Watch UFC Free” These people also brazenly advertise on social media platforms to attract viewers to their pirate websites, with slogans on social media sites such as “Watch UFC Free,” McKnight notes.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Second, we also spotted certain effects that stemmed from the structure and business logic of the services, as well as the public laws of the European Union. For example, users of social media platforms (e.g., Facebook) as well as streaming platforms with hosting functionality (e.g., Conclusion.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The primary goal of copyright law is to safeguard the interests of creators of original, publishable works. The purpose of copyright protection is to make sure that the artist reaps the rewards of creating their original work and that no one else benefits unfairly from it. What Constitutes Art. Copyrighting Art.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Liu ) that an AI-generated image is copyrightable and that a person who prompted the AI-generated image is entitled to the right of authorship under Chinese Copyright Law (see our bilingual version , and the later-released official translation ). The court therefore ruled that Defendant infringed upon Plaintiff’s copyright.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 23, 2023

Such works of art benefit the creator, and they are protected by the law of intellectual property. Copyrights safeguard the artists’ rights in the inventive and imaginative content that abounds in digital media. These advantages can be made profitable for the owner.

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Copyright Lately

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

In a first-of-its-kind ruling, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has revived choreographer Kyle Hanagami’s copyright lawsuit against Fortnite’s Epic Games. Choreography is like the Rodney Dangerfield of copyright law. As always, let me know what you think in the comments below or @copyrightlately on social media.

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Copyright Lately

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

If they don’t embed an underlying asset, they likely don’t even fall within the subject matter of copyright. ” One potential way (though not the only way) to do this is by looking to the Copyright Act for guidance. This is, after all, supposed to be a copyright case. ” However, in its Compendium of U.S.

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Intellectual Property Office Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

This is a fear shared by many of us in the industry, but thankfully Margaret Haig, Head of Copyright Operations at the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) was on hand to help! Guy Allen Art at KD Loves, photography Jon Aaron Green. Five-Finger-Strand Art by Emma Twedie Art. Setting the scene. But it’s also masses of fun.

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The IPKat

JULY 9, 2023

An Oral History of Creative Processes in Street Art and Graffiti Subcultures ”, authored by Enrico Bonadio (City University of London). As its title suggests, this book focuses on the relationship between US copyright law and street art and graffiti. For Baldini, street art and graffiti are subversive by nature.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Copyright Creeping into Costumes. In general, any clothing, including costumes, is not protected by copyright laws. In Canada, under section 64(2) of the Copyright Act , it is not an infringement of copyright to reproduce the design of a “useful article”, so long as more than 50 copies are made. Copyright Office.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 27, 2025

AI, a simulation of human intelligence by a computer system designed to perform tasks typically done by human beings, has in just a few short years evolved beyond what was previously believed possible, and has manifested itself in even creating new works of Intellectual Property, such as art, literature, music, etc.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In St Art India Foundation v. Acko General Insurance , the Delhi High Court is faced with the opportunity to elaborate whether and how street art in general is subject to the Copyright Act, the scope of ‘artistic work’ under Sec. Whether a Mural is Subject to the Copyright A ct? 2(c) and subject to the Copyright Act.

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Copyright Lately

JULY 8, 2023

The same is true for the spiky block print used for names of the streets, which was a hallmark of Steinberg’s art but isn’t protectable under copyright law. Let me know in the comments below or @copyrightately on social media.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 10, 2023

It is capable of writing articles, translating, summarizing and answering follow-up questions and can also create content that can be protected under copyright law. Pertinently, Getty Images has granted a license to an AI art generator for use of images from its platform.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 2, 2023

It is seeking public input on AI-related issues throughout the month of May, starting with a listening session on AI and visual arts from 1 to 4 pm Eastern today. Sarony , in which the Court grappled with what was then the newly emerging technology in art: photography. The decision relied on the 1884 U.S. ”

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Specifically, copyright protection attaches to the original, creative work when it is fixed in a tangible medium, such as when it is written, drawn, recorded digitally, or typed electronically. Further, only a modicum, or small amount, of creativity is required for copyright protection to attach.

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Copyright Lately

JANUARY 23, 2023

A group of artists has filed a first-of-its-kind copyright infringement lawsuit against the developers of popular AI art tools, but did they paint themselves into a corner? You might assume that the concept of a “derivative work” under copyright law would be simple to define. You’d be wrong. 17 U.S.C. §

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The IPKat

APRIL 17, 2024

These and approximately 30 other motifs were then sold as oil paintings, posters, canvas prints, and replicated on a variety of merchandise, promoted on social media, and sold both in the gallery and online. Furthermore, the Artpusher case involved more than the use of a trademark in a single artwork or a series of artworks.

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43(B)log

AUGUST 3, 2023

But defendants’ experts are doing something completely different—identifying prior art, which cuts off the need to identify whether there was copying. Garcia: most D expert reports don’t opine on whether there was copying, just on existence of prior art. Taiwan’s copyright law has changed over time for the same reasons US did.

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Copyright Lately

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

And now there’s a huge disagreement with the comedian population around what rights do comedians get for writing a joke because I don’t think that actually exists in copyright law yet. Please let me know your thoughts in the comments below or on your favorite social media account @copyrightlately.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 7, 2022

TikTok, a video-sharing platform, has quickly become one of the most popular social media platforms to date. However, as the platform becomes more popular, it opens its doors to a multitude of legal challenges with copyright infringement near the top of the list. Choreography is another copyright issue faced by TikTok.

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Copyright Lately

MAY 6, 2022

Just don’t forget about real world copyright law. ? When you purchase an NFT, you own the underlying Bored Ape, the Art, completely. When you buy the NFT, you own the “underlying Bored Ape, the Art,” completely. ” Sounds pretty good, right? BAYC can’t seize it or freeze it. The Bottom Line.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 20, 2023

by Despoina Dimitrakopoulou Recently, the news of reggaeton mega-star Bad Bunny's eloquently put disappointment spread on social media, bringing up interesting questions concerning music creation using AI. Concerning the lawfulness of the outcome of this machine training, we need clarity on the exclusivity of making derivative works.

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Copyright Lately

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Despite a number of solid affirmative defenses—including implied license, de minimis use and waiver—the jury was only asked to determine whether defendants had proven that their conduct qualified as a fair use under the Copyright Act. You can use the comment section below or @copyrightlately on social media. What Happened.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 15, 2023

A track called “ Heart on My Sleeve ” went viral recently on social media with lead vocals sounding eerily similar to a certain crooner known for his lovelorn lyrics. It’s not surprising that it would appear in the AI version given the AI was trained on copyrighted examples.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Commercial and Social Impact of Celebrity Catchphrases Several catchphrases gain fame due to them being associated with celebrities or featuring in famous movies, songs or other art forms, such as “Hakuna Matata” from The Lion King. This reportedly led her to secure appearances worth $30,000, and widening her social media presence. [i]

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 30, 2022

This technological breakthrough has taken the art and tech world by storm. Jack Dorsey, the CEO of famous social media platform twitter sold an NFT of his first tweet for $2.5 Any kind of digital works and physical objects that can be represented in a digital format such as a photo, video or art can be made into a NFT.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 30, 2022

This technological breakthrough has taken the art and tech world by storm. Jack Dorsey, the CEO of famous social media platform twitter sold an NFT of his first tweet for $2.5 Any kind of digital works and physical objects that can be represented in a digital format such as a photo, video or art can be made into a NFT.

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