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Copyright Regulation for Pseudonymous, Anonymous, and Related Creative Works in India

Intepat

Copyright law serves as a vital mechanism for protecting the rights of creators over their original works. In India, the Copyright Act of 1957 provides the legal framework that governs these rights. State of Tamil Nadu (2021) This case involved the unauthorized use of an artwork created by an unknown artist.

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Spanish Court finds that virtual exhibition of NFTs based on paintings is "harmless use"

The IPKat

Background As previously reported by the IPKat last year, VEGAP, a collective management organisation for intellectual property rights in Spain, brought a claim against Punto Na SA, the IP holding company for the well-known clothing brand Mango, seeking compensation in respect of the alleged infringement of copyright in certain artworks.

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

IP and Legal Filings

NFTs are governed by smart contracts, which divide ownership and limit transferability. An illustration of this idea is that, unless the owner of the copyright expressly grants such a right in writing, a buyer of a sculpture only receives the right to exhibit it, not to make copies of it or derivative works.

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Generative AI and Copyright

IP and Legal Filings

The introduction and advancement of generative AI technology, which is capable of producing everything from research articles to realistic artworks, has brought a revolution in the field of creativity. AI will play a rapidly expanding role in all aspects of our daily life and therefore the law must govern its applications.

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Book review: Copyright in the street. An Oral History of Creative Processes in Street Art and Graffiti Subcultures

The IPKat

However, readers seeking to understand the principles governing the application of copyright to this type of work will not be satisfied only with this book. It emerges that brands should pay for the use of street artworks. Those artists are attached to their creations and to the right of attribution.

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When Do I Need a Model Release Form? (Plus a free sample!)

Art Law Journal

Laws regarding the use of a person’s likeness, also known as the right of publicity, ensures that a model or other subject of an artwork controls the commercial exploitation of their name, image, or persona. GOVERNING LAW. The Purpose of a Model Release Form. When should you use a model release form?

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Growth of Virtual Youtubers and IP Complications

IIPRD

Legal Pitfalls in Virtual World The character design used by a content creator can be designed by an artist, and rights can be transferred from the artist to the creator. A person who employed the artist will be considered the proprietor of the artwork and can register for exclusivity for the same character. [3] 6] Stuart D.

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