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[Guest post] BAYC sues Ryder Ripps over unauthorized minting of NFTs

The IPKat

created) on a permissionless blockchain (like Ethereum, Cardano o Solana) through a software called “smart contract” which is recorded on the blockchain itself. Consequently, the definition of NFTs as “certificate of authenticity” or “certificate of ownership” is not accurate. A digital file (an artwork, a song, etc.),

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Some Thoughts on Five Pending AI Litigations – Avoiding Squirrels and Other AI Distractions

Velocity of Content

After all, while we are pondering the weighty issue of future ownership, we are not focusing on the fundamental issue of wholesale copying of works to train AI in a wide variety of situations. This, of course, could be an accident based on true intellectual curiosity, but I do not believe it.

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Prompt Authorship and Ownership: Clarifying Rights and Responsibilities

Intepat

This is because the resulting work is a new creation that depends on various factors, including the system’s programming and the input prompt. The generated work might be an original creation of the AI, or it could be considered a derivative work depending on the nature of the output and the input data used.

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Copyright implications of Augmented Reality for cultural goods – Part 1

Kluwer Copyright Blog

At the same time, AR may be a catalyst for boosting the ecosystem surrounding bodies managing cultural heritage, because an attractive cultural site with entertainment features can definitely have an impact on the local tourism-related industry. Thus, ownership of such rights is crucial for exploitation purposes.

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WIPIP Concurrent Session #3: Copyright Doctrine

43(B)log

In 1963, Disney expressed skepticism about monopoly aspects of extended term and “expressed doubt that Congress would approve a longer ownership period.” They definitely donated to many committee members but not unusually so. Universal, 2019: Software company A sells to B with a contract that maybe prohibits modification.

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If “Trespass to Chattels” Isn’t Limited to “Chattels,” Anarchy Ensues–Best Carpet Values v. Google

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

It’s not possible to “trespass” an intangible asset; any legal protection for the asset comes from contract law (but the plaintiffs gave a license) or IP law, such as copyright law, which the plaintiffs aren’t invoking. Implied-in-Law Contract/Unjust Enrichment. physical property), not intangibles.

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How to Avoid Pitfalls on the Way to Decentralized Disney

Copyright Lately

NFTs were minted Money was advanced The underlying contracts Never got a glance Dreams of exploitation From Florida to France But no rights were acquired The kids don’t stand a chance. — “The Kids Don’t Stand a Chance, Aaron’s Version” ( with apologies to Vampire Weekend ). Definitely.