Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 17, 2023

According to the complaint, these separate entities are just one big data-sharing family, leveraging their combined resources in non-standard ways such as Microsoft sharing hardware and cloud infrastructure resources in exchange for an ownership interest in OpenAI. Complaint at 31. And this case is just beginning. –Doe 1 v.

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IP Intelligence

APRIL 24, 2023

Combine that “mastermind/dominant” author doctrine with the run of cases discussing ownership of software outputs (i.e., Copyright Office (the Office) when it comes to copyright ownership of artificial intelligence (AI) output. the “lion’s share” cases), and we see that the notion of what an “author” even is is highly nuanced.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 30, 2022

While common law trademark rights can and often do support federal infringement claims, an infringement plaintiff must show ownership of a valid mark as a threshold requirement for the cause of action. It confirms both ownership of valid copyrights and copying by the defendants of original constituent elements of the works.

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Nelligan Law

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Amidst the summer glow and quaint townscapes, the convergence of reality and reel world poses an intriguing question: Can Hallmark claim ownership over a recipe that brings forth wintry magic, despite the fake snow and sunny filming days? And do indulge responsibly in your holiday movie marathons—your family’s sanity may depend on it!

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IPilogue

AUGUST 17, 2022

One notable example is Meta’s (formerly known as Facebook) ownership of a wearable magnet technology that can track a user’s body poses when worn around the torso. Apple, on the other hand, owns the patent for a wearable device on the thumbs , where the user can manipulate objects in virtual and mixed reality environments.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2021

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that California Civil Code section 980(a)(2) , which grants “exclusive ownership” of a sound recording fixed before February 15, 1972, to its “author,” provides only an exclusive right of reproduction and distribution, and does not provide an exclusive right of public performance. 17-55844 (9th Cir.

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IPilogue

MARCH 14, 2022

Photo by Hermes Rivera ( Unsplash ). Shawn Dhue is an IPilogue Writer and a 2L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. For those of you like me who have survived this long asking the question “what is an NFT?”

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

At issue in this case is whether Viral DRM obtains ownership or exclusive licensing rights to the third-party videos it syndicates. The court says that Viral DRM’s exclusive “management” rights is not the same as ownership or an exclusive license to the copyright. Case Citation : Viral DRM LLC v. Seven West Media Ltd.,

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 27, 2025

This blog seeks to examine the relationship between AI and IPR and identify critical areas of discussion, conflict, and appropriate strategy within the expanding rubric. Artificial intelligence in this century is extending its enhancement across industries, from healthcare to entertainment.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Issues of ownership, counterfeit goods, and infringements are rising concerns, threatening the sustainability of creativity in the metaverse. Copyright and Ownership in the Metaverse In the metaverse, copyright applies to digital creations such as virtual art, music, designs, and even entire virtual worlds.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MARCH 29, 2023

It took eight months, but the ownership question of the photographs has been settled. However, it is not what I expected for the first case to be finally determined: Section 512(f) and an ownership dispute between former business partners. It seems like it did. Let’s see what comes down next.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 8, 2025

The first time I blogged about them , they brought a SAD Scheme suit that initially resulted in an ex parte TRO. The second time I blogged about them , their case fell apart because their purported exclusive enforcement rights weren’t sufficient to confer copyright standing. BONUS 2: Hyphy Music, Inc. Sena, 2025 WL 842893 (E.D.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

Copyright Office’s decision to deny Kashtanova copyright registration in their AI-generated art places artists’ rights to ownership of their works in question. The post How A Century-Old Insight of Photography Can Inform Legal Questions of AI-Generated Artwork (Guest Blog Post) appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JULY 24, 2024

Is it a proper copyright ownership or an assigned license? There was almost no reference to ownership of training data that had come from parties other than the contractual partners. There was almost no reference to ownership of training data that had come from parties other than the contractual partners. user, service)?

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The IPKat

APRIL 28, 2023

Does EU law govern joint ownership of IP rights, including the exercise thereof by each and individual joint owner? Comment When reading the AG Opinion and commenting on this blog, I considered that the CJEU would likely follow the Opinion's line of reasoning and conclusion. Legea-branded jersey.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 5, 2022

This is a case focusing on ownership of social media accounts. We blogged this case twice before. See “ Social Media Ownership Disputes Part II: Bridal Wear Company Takes Back Control of Instagram Account from Ex-Employee ” and “ Another Confused Entry in the Social Media Account Ownership Jurisprudence–JLM v. (See

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Registering a song’s copyright provides proof of ownership, an invaluable tool in resolving disputes or dealing with unauthorized use. With the ease of sharing online, independent artists must take proactive steps to assert their ownership and protect their creations from unauthorized use.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The NLUJ-CIPS Blog. The Blog regularly publishes articles in the field of IP and functions in a structured manner much like a journal. The ownership over the copyright of the essay published on the CIPS Blog will be transferred to the CIPS Blog and the author shall still retain the moral rights over their work.

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Registering a song’s copyright provides proof of ownership, an invaluable tool in resolving disputes or dealing with unauthorized use. With the ease of sharing online, independent artists must take proactive steps to assert their ownership and protect their creations from unauthorized use.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 8, 2025

As remarked by composer and MCAI chairperson Vishal Bharadwaj in his recent interview , producers often demand ownership over derivative rights, and music labels often force composers to let go of their moral rights. Similarly, for the composers and lyricists things werent any better.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This blog will examine the features, benefits, effective functioning, and strategies on how best to use the Madrid Protocol to protect the brand globally. Update Centralization Any changes regarding ownership or the scope of the trademark can be conveyed effectively to the WIPO instead of a number of jurisdictions.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JANUARY 26, 2022

“Web3 cannot and should not be reduced to blockchain when the real shift is towards user ownership of digital assets… This definitional shift focuses attention on what assets can be legally owned and the meaning of ownership “rights,” more generally, in the emerging digital spaces of web3.”. . user ownership of digital assets)?

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

The last time we blogged this case , the district court had sided with JLM, initially restricting Gutman’s use of the social media accounts and then awarding control over the accounts to JLM. The next step is to determine whether ownership ever transferred to another party. Not a word on this from the appellate court.

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BYU Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Boston University has denied these allegations in its response and claims that the course materials qualify as a "work for hire," granting the University ownership rights under the Copyright Act.

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IPilogue

JUNE 2, 2022

Previously, IPilogue reported that Australia has granted patent ownership to an AI inventor. While DABUS’ patent application is still developing in Canada, the recent reversal of the Australian decision will likely impact the future of patent ownership rights of AI.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The ownership of an NFT is recorded in the blockchain, and can be transferred by the owner, allowing NFTs to be sold and traded ”. Crucially, the ownership of an NFT does not equate to ownership of an underlying asset. Creative Commons’ position on NFTs.

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IPilogue

JULY 29, 2022

This sentiment plays into inherent feelings of property ownership and control over your property —in this case, your intellectual property (“IP”. But what are the legal underpinnings that tie Halsey’s (and other artists’) ownership and control of their music? The short answer, as usual in law, is that it depends.

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IPilogue

DECEMBER 10, 2021

As part of the course requirements, students were asked to write a blog on a topic of their choice. District Judge Fischer granted the defendant’s motion , stating, “Given that one of the core disputes in this case concerns ownership of the copyright in the Illustration, which is governed by U.K. Background. In 1949, C.W. The Outcome.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

In my prior blog post, I wrote: this lawsuit could be an example of emoji trolling. Some Related Blog Posts. Copyright Owner Claims Ownership Over Depicting Emoji Symbols in Multiple Colors–Cub Club v. Apple appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog. Are Individual Emoji Depictions Copyrightable?

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The top two entries will be awarded with some cash prizes and also with a chance to be published on the blog! The Court noted that Kirloskar Proprietary Ltd, as the registered proprietor, had superior ownership rights compared to the plaintiffs status as a registered user.

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Kashishipr

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

An assignment is, in spirit, a transfer of ownership, even if it is partial. It means that only the owner of the copyright can transfer the ownership of the copyright to a third party. It would help in retaining ownership, thereby licensing only certain rights to another party. What is an Assignment of Copyright?

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

If a secret is stolen, or the ownership or its proper apportionment are disputed, or if a third party is trying to copy software containing AI algorithms, the right holders must not shy away from taking proper enforcement measures. This will help avoid surprises from the application of unfamiliar Chinese laws and regulations.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 26, 2023

Instagram was one of the recipients but, instead of taking immediate action, the platform asked for proof of ownership. The company responded to this correspondence with relevant ownership documents but, apparently, Instagram still wasn’t convinced.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Second, how is DistroKid supposed to sort through the ownership and license rights here? DistroKid appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog. Ugh, so much going wrong here. First, oral copyright licenses are a recipe for trouble. This isn’t news, but here we are again.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MARCH 11, 2025

Material access to works is made possible and regulated either by the right of ownership of the original form of the work, or by concluding a contract with a distributor in order to obtain a material copy of the work.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Factual background The underlying claims relate to the ownership, exploitation and infringement of copyright and performers rights relating to the musical works and sound recordings of JHE. The Claimants claim ownership of Reddings and Mitchells shares of copyright in the Recordings and associated performers rights.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This blog post – based on our journal article published in the European Intellectual Property Review – takes a closer look at these questions, while also seeking to address the wider tension that exists between GenAI and copyright. For instance, can students claim AI-generated output as their own intellectual creation?

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