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[Guest post] Can the owner of an artistic work convert it into an NFT for its use in the Metaverse?

The IPKat

Now, a further development on IP and NFTs comes from Spain, as Katfriend Mercedes MorĂ¡n Ruiz (CEDRO) reports: Can the owner of an artistic work convert it into an NFT for its use in the Metaverse? This would not be the case if the work were in the public domain or if it could be considered an orphan work owned by a museum or a library.

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Conundrum Involving The Ownership Of The Work Created By Ai

IP and Legal Filings

Introduction Any literally or artistic work that is original and creative i.e.; not copied from anywhere by the owner is protected under Copyright Act, 1957. Issues There are many issues in granting ownership to AI. The subordinate work created by the creator should have a few recognizable highlights and flavour.”

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Copyright Protection of Modern Art

IP and Legal Filings

As a result, visual arts including paintings, sculptures, literary works, as well as video, plays, and music, are regarded to be works of art. Subject Matter of Work. Cinematographic Work. The lack of organisation and ambiguity make the protection problematic even if the work is copyrighted. Ownership of Copyright.

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The Modern Copyright Dilemma: Digital Content Ownership and Access

IP and Legal Filings

The domain of copyright deals with the literary, musical, dramatic, and artistic works, and cinematograph films. Before the digital era, copyright protected tangible art or works, allowing authors to easily regulate usage, copies, and earnings. The second type of rights, moral rights, which can never be transferred.

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Artificial intelligence and intellectual property rights: the USPTO DABUS decision

Barry Sookman

In rendering the decision, the USPTO referred to a number of provisions in the U.S. It also referred to other provisions including 35 U.S.C. § Title 35 of the United States Code consistently refers to inventors as natural persons. The USPTO then referred to some other U.S. For example, 35 U.S.C. § 9 35 U.S.C. §