IIPRD

JUNE 13, 2024

When artificial technologies are utilized for creating innovations, such as employing evolutionary algorithms for antenna design or engaging IBM Watson to produce music, IPR laws become relevant. AI is doing lots of creative work in the fields of animation, web apps, images, music, designing, and various other things.

Intellectual Property 59

Intellectual Property Inventor Invention Trademark 59

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

The Court interpreted the clause on ownership of work made during a contract of service (Section 17(c)) to not apply in situations where there is a contract between equals. The Court limited the scope of Section 17(c) to apply to contracts where the relationship between the parties is akin to that of an apprenticeship.

IP 124

IP Copyright Trademark Intellectual Property 124

The IPKat

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Unfortunately, in cases like Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria Limited (MCSN) v. Unlike the guarantees made under Chapter 4, copyright cannot arise as constitutional rights by reason of its mentions under Chapter 2, Section 251 or Item 13 under the Constitution. copyright), can one call such a constitutional right?

Copyright 62

Copyright Moral Rights Government Public Domain 62

Velocity of Content

DECEMBER 4, 2024

1 Another key right is the creation of derivative works, which includes adaptations or translations. 3 This action would violate the right to translate, which is a specific aspect of the broader right to create derivative works. See e.g., ABKCO Music, Inc. Harrisongs Music, Ltd., 17 U.S.C. § ↩︎ See id. Int’l Comm.

Derivative Work 52

Derivative Work Copyright Moral Rights Copyright Law 52

IPilogue

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The sale of an NFT also includes a smart contract. Therefore, the purchaser of an NFT will only receive the underlying copyright when the smart contract accompanying the NFT expresses this. Of course, unless waived by the artist, the moral rights associated with the artistic work remain with the artist.

Non-Fungible Tokens 110

Non-Fungible Tokens Art Moral Rights Copyright Infringement 110

The IPKat

MARCH 22, 2024

The IPKat is pleased to host the following guest post by Katfriend Caroline Theunis (Bar of the Province of Antwerp) on the copyright troubles of music superstar and copyright-savvy artist Taylor Swift. After Swift had found herself dissatisfied with the way in which BMR had made use of its rights, she decided to re-record the albums.

Moral Rights 70

Moral Rights Copyright Music Art 70

Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2022

This is the second of a set of two blog posts (see Part 1 here ) which analyses the limitations to parties’ freedom to determine the law applicable to contracts aimed at the exploitation of protected content online. to the extent that the contract covers significant acts of exploitation in Germany (Article 32b German Copyright Act ).

Contracts 52

Contracts Law Copyright Intellectual Property 52

Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Thus, the digital context of copyright exploitation contracts leads to questions of applicable law. Business-to-business contracting parties enjoy significant freedom in determining the law applicable to their contractual relationship. The online exploitation of content protected by copyright inherently entails cross-border aspects.

Contracts 52

Contracts Law Copyright Moral Rights 52

IPilogue

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The embedding of “smart contracts” in NFT sales allows for the automatic distribution of royalties – roughly 10% – anytime a change of ownership is requested on the blockchain. Exercising control of downstream purchaser actions for traditional or non-digital artistic mediums is more complicated.

Art 105

Art Moral Rights Artwork Editing 105

43(B)log

AUGUST 11, 2021

A: my point is exactly that: that these cases are about contracts/implied consent. As for 1834 Act, it did say an unrecorded assignment was fraudulent and void—and these were read into the contracts by the courts ex post. million cowritten songs, 63% of musical groups treat lesser contributors equally.

Ownership 45

Ownership Moral Rights Copyright Publishing 45

The IPKat

JANUARY 21, 2022

Recognising the challenges for performers in the position and enforcement of their rights, the book also includes discussion on other forms of protections and remedies for performers, such as moral rights, contracts, passing off and copyright infringement.

Moral Rights 128

Moral Rights Contracts Editing Related Rights 128

Kluwer Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

This first part covers the definition of a work, authorship and moral rights. Parts 2 to 4 will address exploitation rights, related rights, exceptions and limitations, copyright contract law and enforcement. Moral rights (Sections 12-14 UrhG). Authorship (Sections 7-10 UrhG).

Moral Rights 52

Moral Rights Law Copyright Copyright Law 52