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Another AI Copyright Registration Rejected

Plagiarism Today

A famous AI-generated piece of art has been rejected by the US Copyright Office. The post Another AI Copyright Registration Rejected appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Here's why the decision matters and what it means.

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Sheet Music v. Sound Waves: When Old Copyright Law Meets Modern Music

Patently-O

The petition raises questions about judicial deference to administrative interpretations and the scope of copyright protection for musical compositions under the 1909 Copyright Act. The Second Circuit's decision hinged on the fact that the copyright was pre-1976. Structured Asset Sales, LLC v.

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Copyright Law Concepts to Know Before Filing a Registration Application

Copyright Alliance

Creators often wonder how to “get” copyright protection for their creative works. The good news is that copyright law will automatically protect a work if it meets the criteria of […]. The post Copyright Law Concepts to Know Before Filing a Registration Application appeared first on Copyright Alliance.

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The Human Condition is Inherent to Copyright Law

The Illusion of More

Copyright Office for registration in 2022. […] The post The Human Condition is Inherent to Copyright Law appeared first on The Illusion of More. Stephen Thaler, developer of a Gen AI he calls “Creativity Machine,” submitted a visual work made entirely by that machine to the U.S.

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Protecting Semiconductor Chip Design under the Semiconductor Chip Protection Act of 1984 (SCPA) – Part I (Registration and Inspection)

Intellectual Property Law Blog

The SCPA legally protects layouts of integrated circuits upon registration, making them illegal to copy without permission. Registration of a mask work with the Copyright Office provides certain legal benefits, including the ability to bring a lawsuit for infringement of the mask work. Registration of a Mask Work.

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Copyright Registration in India

IP and Legal Filings

For writers, artists, musicians and other creators in India, knowing how to register their copyrights can be a valuable asset. This guide explores the process, benefits, and key points about copyright registration in India. It server the purpose of establishing the entire information as to the importance of copyright protection.

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AI art and Indian copyright registration

SpicyIP

Such works qualify as ‘computer generated works’ under the Indian Copyright Act. For such works, copyright law confers authorship to the “person who causes the work to be created”. This copyright office granted registration in this case. The basis of grant of registration is not clear. A worrisome paradox.