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Strong Copyright Law Matters: The International Perspective

Copyright Alliance

Resolved: The United States federal government should significantly strengthen its protection of domestic intellectual property rights in copyrights, patents, and/or trademarks The International Intellectual Property Alliance (IIPA) was established nearly […] The post Strong Copyright Law Matters: The International Perspective appeared first (..)

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How Strong Copyright Laws Empower Local Communities

Copyright Alliance

The 2024-2025 National High School Policy Debate Topic is: Resolved: The United States federal government should significantly strengthen its protection of domestic intellectual property rights in copyrights, patents, and/or trademarks. […] The post How Strong Copyright Laws Empower Local Communities appeared first on Copyright Alliance.

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Does Copyright Law Protect Gravestones?

Copyright Alliance

Yet, gravestones contain an unexpected legal aspect: copyright. Other common motifs of Halloween, such as scary […] The post Does Copyright Law Protect Gravestones? appeared first on Copyright Alliance. When we think of gravestones, we often focus on their sentimental or historical value.

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Patent Poetry: What’s Happening with AI and Copyright Law

JD Supra Law

Not surprisingly, a lot is happening at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property (IP) law. Here’s a roundup of some recent developments in the area of copyright law and AI. By: AEON Law

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Are Fictional Characters Protected Under Copyright Law?

Creative Law Center

The post Are Fictional Characters Protected Under Copyright Law? appeared first on Creative Law Center. The independent life of fictional characters. Consider them an additional creative asset in a writer’s intellectual property portfolio.

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The Intersection of Copyright Law and Online Education

IP and Legal Filings

Moreover, these kinds of works, in most cases, have inadequate rights protection based on the existing laws of copyright. Most countries and regions do not have open-ended excuses through which instructors can rely on copyrighted items for teaching without violating the law.

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Should the EU unify copyright laws?

The IPKat

Kat (re-)unification Should the EU unify the copyright laws of its Member States and introduce, over thirty years after the start of the harmonization process, a unitary copyright title? In 2015, the European Commission itself called unification of copyright laws “ a long-term target ”. The short answer is: yes.