SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

. ‘Sports Illustrated’ model, Genevieve Morton, has sued Twitter for contributory copyright infringement alleging that its algorithm cropped her copyrighted photos posted by other users, leading to derivative use. Nestle Logo (Image from here ).

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 3, 2024

Copyright protection applies to many creative works, including literature, music, art, film and software. In many countries, including the United States, inventors receive copyright protection for their creations. These rights generally include the rights to reproduce, distribute, perform, publish and create derivative works.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Guidance will assist examiners to determine whether a natural person’s contribution in AI-assisted inventions is significant enough to be considered an inventor. However, the CDN services did play an ‘indispensable role’ in making the copyright infringing content available to the public.

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 13, 2023

Ryan Abbott, “AI and copyright law have finally burst into the public consciousness—from contributing to the writer’s strike to a wave of high-profile cases alleging copyright infringement from machine learning to global public hearings on the protectability of AI-generated works.” Copyright Office (USCO) and the U.S.

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The IPKat

AUGUST 16, 2023

There has been a lot of excitement about whether an AI can be formally designated as an inventor. The trade mark infringement action succeeded in the Austrian Supreme Court, but not in the District Court of Hamburg.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 23, 2023

Due to the recurrent copyright difficulties, which have a significant impact on an individual’s business interest, it is imperative to preserve the ownership rights of digital works. One such area where copyright violations are common is the internet.

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IP Law 360

APRIL 13, 2023

Developers of the open-source BTC Core bitcoin wallet and a payment platform app have denied that Craig Wright can bring copyright infringement claims against them, casting doubt on a claim by the self-proclaimed bitcoin inventor that he created the cryptocurrency.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 8, 2021

It observed that if the common inventor, who was in the best position to know the technical advancement between the patents, has not described them differently, AstraZeneca’s arguments cannot be accepted at a prima facie stage.

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The IPKat

MAY 20, 2024

Tian Lu updated readers on the fate of the DABUS patent applications in China, where the invalidity of the patent application was recently upheld on the grounds that an ‘AI system’ cannot be defined as the inventor.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Since blockchain plays a pivotal role in the crypto market, several inventors have attempted to legally protect the various components of blockchain technology using patents. A smart contract may be used to transfer the copyrights that subsist on a digital artifact to the buyer.

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Olartemoure Blog

MAY 26, 2023

The report provides a spotlight on foreign countries and their laws, policies, and practices to provide adequate and effective IP protection and enforcement for inventors, creators, brands, manufacturers, and service providers.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

” (For a comment, see here ) The DABUS team (the Artificial Inventor Project ) starting testing copyright law back in 2018, seeking to register with the US Copyright Office (USCO) A Recent Entrance to Paradise , an image created by DABUS.

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Patently-O

MARCH 18, 2024

The patent at issue, originally naming a single inventor (Steve Campbell), claims a lightweight intermodal container system for transporting refrigerated gaseous fluids. Under § 256, correcting inventorship requires comparing the alleged co-inventor’s contributions against the invention as claimed. Tube-Mac Indus., Campbell , No.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 2, 2022

Sonal Infosystems the Court held that registration of a copyright is a pre-condition for claiming relief for copyright infringement, thus reading into the legislative framework a non-existent requirement. Recognition of non-human inventors, AI and its implications for India. Meher Distilleries Pvt Ltd v.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 24, 2023

Identify the type of infringement Facebook will remove listings and posts that infringe your intellectual property, covering five categories: counterfeits, copyright infringement, brand abuse (which includes other forms of trademark infringement), design infringement, and patent infringement.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 16, 2021

Law in multiple jurisdictions holds that the first owner of the invention is the inventor and likewise, the first owner of the copyright is the author of the work. Owing of intellectual property is not automatic until and unless any agreement specifies so.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 4, 2024

Novex Communications Private Limited vs Siddhivinayak Hospitality on 29 July 2024 (Bombay High Court) Image from here An ad-interim relief was granted by the Court in a copyright infringement case instituted by the plaintiff. The plaintiff company owned the copyright of several films and these were not licensed to any party.

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Intepat

JUNE 9, 2023

It aims to create a friendly environment for inventors, researchers, by mobilizing innovation in various ways, such as tax benefits, grants, and funding mechanisms. Sometimes patents and exclusive rights granted to inventors and creators may leads to monopolies or hiking of prices, making certain products unaffordable for those in need.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Within days, stock image supplier Getty Images announced that it was one of the “folks” who disagreed – and disagreed so strongly that it had commenced legal proceedings in the High Court in London alleging copyright infringement.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In this sector, intellectual property (IP) regulations are essential for defending the rights of inventors, artists, and producers. While trademarks protect movie titles, important characters, and other film components, copyright protects content from infringement and recognizes the rights of authors.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

While the fair use defence can be employed in a variety of ways depending on the facts of the case, the examples below show how it has been applied in the context of copyright infringement. In DC Comics Inc. Unlimited Monkey Business, Inc. , Conclusion.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 28, 2023

In 2022, the Federal Circuit ruled that computer programs cannot qualify as inventors under the US Patent Act. But neither of these cases deals with the scenario where the AI is a co-inventor or, like this article, a co-author with a human. Vidal , 43 F.4th 4th 1207 (Fed. Many are concerned with the potential for plagiarism.

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CoCal IP Law Institute

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Specific case discussions will include: Zarya of the Dawn copyright registration cancellation Thaler v. Vidal (AI inventor case) Andersen et [.]

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Velocity of Content

MARCH 16, 2023

As a person involved in copyright on a daily basis, I’ve observed a number of events and requests for comment over the last few years on the issue of whether artificial intelligence (AI) systems can be “authors” in the copyright sense (or inventors of patents).

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Copyright Lately

MARCH 13, 2024

version even features the same color scheme as Wordle: Lingo / ITV Of course, no game is created in a vacuum, and Lingo was itself influenced by earlier puzzle games like Mastermind , a codebreaking game that Wordle’s inventor, Josh Wardle, also credited as an early influence on his own creation.

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Patently-O

JUNE 27, 2024

23-1243) Petitioner, Kirk Johnston allegedly wrote the song “Rock Star” and is suing Nickelback band members for copyright infringement based upon its own rock star song. Kirk Johnston v. Nickleback (Case No. ” In his petition, Johnston argues that the lower court improperly decided the facts on summary judgment: 1.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Liden Research filed an appeal in which the court terminated the account of Minskey on the ground of trademark infringement. Copyright Infringement. Copyright is a legal right of the owner of intellectual property. Patent Infringement. Later it was settled. Conclusion and Suggestions.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 5, 2022

994 (2020) , a decision holding that the sovereign immunity of individual states prevented a copyright holder from recovering damages for infringement, I was a bit disheartened. ” When a governmental entity infringes, it is using the inventor’s, or the author’s, creation without license or payment.

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Intepat

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Whether it’s protecting inventions through patents, respecting copyright on the internet, or securing trademarks, businesses and individuals must stay informed and proactive. MYTH 5: IT’S FREE TO USE IF IT IS ON THE INTERNET Anything available online is not free for public use.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 19, 2023

Goldsmith was whether or not Warhol’s use of Goldsmith’s photograph as a reference and departure point for the creation of an image of Prince constituted fair use or copyright infringement under U.S. copyright law. Copyright law in the U.S.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 8, 2023

Copyright infringement & fair use. Copyright is the inherent right of a creator, artist, composer or another creator to prevent the use of their work. This means that a copyrighted work can not be copied or appropriated by others without the creator’s consent.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 5, 2022

.” [6] If a designer is able to successfully improve infringement they may recover not only their own lost profits but also any profits accrued by the infringer from the infringed work. [7]. Fashion companies should be aware that they may need to obtain a license to, or ownership of, the copyright from the photographer.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Since public domain works are not, by definition, the subject of copyright, the need of similarity for copyright infringement as stated in the instance of The Bridgeman Art Library and Ltd. The picture was released in Public Domain without permission, which is the issue with this. Corel Corp.

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Above the Fold

JULY 5, 2022

In the event that infringement occurs, a designer must show that the infringer copied the designers copyrighted work. [5] 6] If a designer is able to successfully improve infringement they may recover not only their own lost profits but also any profits accrued by the infringer from the infringed work. [7].

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 24, 2023

UK Supreme Court Confirms No Patent for “AI-invented” Inventions Image from here On December 20, the UK Supreme Court affirmed its previous decision to deny registration to inventions by Dr. Stephen Thaler’s AI DABUS, holding that an AI software cannot be listed as an inventor. SpicyIP intern Vedika discusses this development.

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IP Tech Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Innovation and competition : Compel actions to attract AI talent to the United States, understand novel IP questions, protect inventors and creators, and promote AI innovation, including at startups and small businesses. A raft of copyright infringement lawsuits have challenged incorporation of copyrighted material into and use by such MLLs.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Innovation and competition : Compel actions to attract AI talent to the United States, understand novel IP questions, protect inventors and creators, and promote AI innovation, including at startups and small businesses. A raft of copyright infringement lawsuits have challenged incorporation of copyrighted material into and use by such MLLs.

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