The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The NFT art market, that is NFTs which specifically link an artwork or a digital file (a song, for example), have already gone mainstream and, of course, artists and projects owners have asked lawyers to prepare IP licenses to protect their IP. Let alone was it clear how to protect the IP rights in the artwork linked to it.

Licensing 95

Licensing Non-Fungible Tokens Artwork Contracts 95

Traverse Legal Blog

APRIL 17, 2021

There are open auctions, limited auctions, various flavors of ownership for the NFT, and sales of both digital and non-digital assets. Was that ownership transferred, and if so, to whom? What kind of private key do you have attached to that ownership? What kind of private key do you have attached to that ownership?

Due Diligence 113

Due Diligence Licensing Non-Fungible Tokens Copyright 113

IIPRD

JANUARY 7, 2025

Inventorship and Ownership: The process of invention has changed significantly as a result of the AI technologies’ quick development and increased computing capacity. As AI-generated works blur the lines of authorship and ownership, existing IP frameworks face significant tests, calling for responsive legal adaptations.

IP 98

IP Intellectual Property Invention Inventor 98

IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Legally, when we talk about “music under copyright,” we’re referring to the ownership of the composition or recording itself. This ownership grants the holder exclusive rights to its distribution and reproduction, as well as the ability to license it and earn royalties.

Music 103

Music Copyright Ownership Copyright Law 103

IPilogue

MARCH 18, 2022

Provisions for copyright ownership by the Crown are a consistent feature of copyright laws in commonwealth countries. These provisions have been used to retain Crown ownership over literary, artistic, or otherwise creative expressions. The community was enraged and the “Free the Flag” movement was afoot. . v Teranet , Inc.

Government 119

Government Copyright Ownership Copyright Law 119

The IPKat

JUNE 27, 2022

A digital file (an artwork, a song, etc.), Consequently, the definition of NFTs as “certificate of authenticity” or “certificate of ownership” is not accurate. which is not stored on the blockchain but usually on a P2P system like IPFS (“Interplanetary File System”) is linked to the NFT.

Non-Fungible Tokens 135

Non-Fungible Tokens Contracts Copying Art 135

CopyrightsWorld

APRIL 29, 2022

The US Copyright Office has determined that some AI artworks cannot be copyrighted in the United States. Last Monday, the Copyright Office issued a fresh ruling rejecting a request to copyright an AI-generated artwork. “Visions of a Dying Brain” created by AI. ” An Exchange of Letters with the Copyright Office. .”

Copyright 98

Copyright Artwork Public Domain Art 98

CopyrightsWorld

APRIL 29, 2022

The US Copyright Office has determined that some AI artworks cannot be copyrighted in the United States. Last Monday, the Copyright Office issued a fresh ruling rejecting a request to copyright an AI-generated artwork. “Visions of a Dying Brain” created by AI. ” An Exchange of Letters with the Copyright Office. .”

Copyright 98

Copyright Artwork Public Domain Art 98

LexBlog IP

AUGUST 31, 2023

This decision raises many issues regarding copyright ownership that will require further court involvement and/or policy reform. The primary challenge arising from AI-generated artwork pertains to copyright existence and ownership. Thaler was unsuccessful with obtaining a copyright registration for the AI-generated artwork.

Artwork 52

Artwork Copyright Editing Ownership 52

IIPRD

APRIL 8, 2024

This article delves into the ongoing debate around the issue of right of ownership of copyright by AI generators for their novel artwork. 9] This definition particularly does not specify whether this person is a natural or a legal person.

Art 52

Art Artwork Intellectual Property Copyright Law 52

Copyright Lately

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

People probably aren’t aware, but Spotify just as an example, has been involved in dozens and dozens of rights disagreements with rightsholders, be it on not only songwriting but also the master rights and even also artwork rights. Rory Felton, “Business Builders – Boise” Podcast, January 24, 2022.

Music 97

Music Artwork Social Media Intellectual Property 97

Copyright Lately

MAY 6, 2022

The same rule applies to digital artworks sold as NFTs. Definitely. Here’s the first clause, section (i), dealing with ownership of the Bored Ape NFTs: “i. What you can’t do is make your own “Dune” movie. For that, you’d need an assignment or license from the owner of the underlying copyright.

Derivative Work 91

Derivative Work Licensing Artwork Contracts 91

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 30, 2022

Finally, it points out Viacom is the owner of three valid trademark registrations for the KRUSTY KRAB mark and 400 copyright registrations covering “creative aspects of the SpongeBob SquarePants franchise,” including episodes from the animated television series, movies, drawings, and stylebooks featuring artwork from the franchise.

Blogging 111

Blogging Social Media Television Fair Use 111

Copyright Lately

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Fundamentally, an NFT is just a transactional record and a link to a digital asset (often an image of artwork or a document) stored somewhere on the web. Again, NFTs are just an ownership record and a link to content. Some of the confusion surrounding the lawsuit stems from a basic misunderstanding of what NFTs actually represent.

Copying 128

Copying Non-Fungible Tokens Contracts Copyright 128

IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The IT Bill mandates a licencing structure for numerous services, including social networks and data centres, while offering broad definitions for social network and service provider. However, as artwork typically cannot be duplicated exactly and cannot be swapped with another without losing or gaining value, it is non-fungible.

Non-Fungible Tokens 52

Non-Fungible Tokens Artwork Privacy Ownership 52

Kluwer Copyright Blog

JULY 20, 2022

Significantly, the vast majority of NFTs do not include a copy of the underlying work ‘as is’, but rather, only include the alpha-numeric signature or URL that is associated with the underlying work, although some low-resolution artwork is stored on the blockchain with the NFT. The communication to the public right.

Copyright 135

Copyright Copying Non-Fungible Tokens Copyright Law 135

IP and Legal Filings

JULY 11, 2024

Image Sources: Shutterstock] Definition and Scope Trademark Registration: A trademark that a business can put on the products that they offer in the market is a word, phrase, symbol or a design associated with the origin of the products. This includes all books, artworks, pieces of music, and other creations in any field or discipline.

Registration 105

Registration Trademark Copyright Intellectual Property 105

LexBlog IP

APRIL 1, 2022

As many know by now, non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) are unique units of data stored on a blockchain that have become an increasingly popular way to buy and sell artwork (as well as all kinds of other things). The most important definition of a security appears in the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”). [5] What Is a Security?

Non-Fungible Tokens 52

Non-Fungible Tokens Law Contracts Artwork 52

IPilogue

MARCH 1, 2022

I would tell other small businesses that if you are serious about your brand and business, definitely look into protecting what’s yours. It definitely got my accounts where they are today. I can only imagine the time it takes to catch these and comment to claim ownership and promote the book in which these graphics are published.

Social Media 105

Social Media IP Business Branding 105

43(B)log

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Restellini allgedly “offer[ed] his opinions as to whether or not artworks should be included in the planned catalogue raisonné” in “oral consultation” with WI employees, based on the information and materials “researched, collected, synthesized, analyzed and expressed by” the employees.

False Advertising 59

False Advertising Artwork IP Advertising 59

Kluwer Copyright Blog

MAY 9, 2023

As it is easy to understand, such a broad definition will cover many of the training activities needed to develop an AI system, especially of the machine learning type, including generative AI systems. The Copyright – AI Act interface The first aspect to mention regards definitions.

Copyright 138

Copyright Copyright Law Fair Use Law 138

43(B)log

JULY 20, 2022

Chiusa also has a registration for a brochure, stating that he created “text, photograph(s), [and] artwork on p.1” Likewise, at this stage only, the court rejected the argument that plaintiffs failed to plead ownership of the copied elements. 1” therein. The registration was rebuttably presumed valid.

False Advertising 72

False Advertising Ownership Registration Design 72

LexBlog IP

APRIL 25, 2022

AML/CFT regime related to beneficial ownership, real estate, and investment advisers and nonfinancial gatekeepers before turning its attention to the high-value art market.” ” [5] The Report only discussed money laundering, ignoring other known risk areas in the art market, such as the sale of forged or stolen artworks. [6].

Art 52

Art Marketing Marketing Due Diligence 52

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In her work, Jessica Gillotte focuses on the copyright infringement issues arising from AI-generated artwork and argues that under current copyright law, engineers may use copyrighted works to train AI programs without infringing copyright.

Copyright 49

Copyright Artistic Work Copyright Law Music 49

Kluwer Copyright Blog

AUGUST 7, 2023

In this case, the author of the original work retains ownership of the original, while the author of the derivative work holds rights to the creative additions they have made. Perhaps it is impossible to define such boundaries definitively, necessitating a case-by-case analysis. [3] A film based on a book serves as an example.

Copyright 52

Copyright Derivative Work Fair Use Copyright Law 52

LexBlog IP

JUNE 15, 2022

In my recent attempt at spring cleaning, I mentioned that “ the Copyright Office’s ‘refusal to register a two-dimensional artwork claim in the work titled ‘A Recent Entrance to Paradise’ (‘Work’).” ” I just thought I would have a little longer respite. 263, 319-320 (2020) ].

Inventor 52

Inventor Copyright Art Intellectual Property 52

IPilogue

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Professor Lior Zemer, Dean at the Harry Radzyner Law School at Reichman University, began his presentation with Artwork of the Compiègne Concentration Camp by Abraham Joseph Berline created in 1941. Copyright laws should not stand between exposure to authenticity, but at the same time should not avoid dealing with illegal ownership claims.”.

Art 105

Art Copyright Moral Rights Fair Use 105

Intepat

OCTOBER 28, 2024

NFTs are unique digital tokens that represent ownership of specific digital assets. These assets can be anything from digital artwork and trading cards to in-game items, all of which are bought and sold using cryptocurrencies. Secondly, there is a lot of confusion regarding the ownership and authorship of the work.

Non-Fungible Tokens 52

Non-Fungible Tokens Copyright Contracts Ownership 52