JIPL Online

APRIL 9, 2021

Such uses are often methods of social commentary regarding the user’s own life, or more broadly, current events; they also often utilize copyrightable material. [i] ii] Existing copyright law is ineffective in its application to new forms of digital media.

Copyright Infringement 98

Copyright Infringement Copyright Intellectual Property Blogging 98

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). This article was originally published in The Scholarly Kitchen.

Litigation 98

Litigation Fair Use Copying Derivative Work 98

The IPKat

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In any event, it is worth noting that the decision to delete did not stem from the artificial origin of the music, but rather from the fact that the songs were being used to collect royalties on behalf of fraudulent accounts. Essentially, FlowGPT would have fed the copied songs into the system, and that could mean copyright infringement.

Music 72

Music Social Media Copying Derivative Work 72

Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Famous for its expressionist renderings of various poker players, the site and its artist, Brett Butz, sold not only completed works but offered commissioned pieces that were popular among poker players. In particular photographers that specialized in shooting poker events. The final case is also by far the most recent.

Fair Use 242

Fair Use Non-Fungible Tokens Copyright Social Media 242

LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

1] That decision shook the art world, as it seems to dramatically narrow the scope of the fair use doctrine, and raises doubts about the lawfulness of many existing works. [2] Originals” [7] : The Works at Issue. Goldsmith counterclaimed for copyright infringement.

Fair Use 97

Fair Use Derivative Work Art Licensing 97

Traverse Legal Blog

JANUARY 29, 2022

The NFT identifies all the transfers and events that are related to the digital asset. In this example, I am showing you how to get this free copyright license to attach to the NFT. You will see on the website a link to access a free, open-source copyright license for use with your NFT listing. BlockChains and Digital Assets.

Licensing 102

Licensing Non-Fungible Tokens Copyright Copying 102

Patently-O

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Copyright Office published a Notice of inquiry (“NOI”) and request for comments, Artificial Intelligence and Copyright, Docket No. We, who have been writing and teaching about copyright law and how it has responded to challenges posed by new technologies for decades, were among those who submitted comments, see [link].

Copyright 95

Copyright Fair Use Copyright Law Copyright Infringement 95

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

Many copyright scholars and most in the world of fine art have loudly condemned the ruling as a travesty of justice. To fully understand these conflicting views of the majority opinion, it is necessary to understand both the specific facts of the case and the history of the Supreme Court’s case law concerning the fair-use doctrine.

Fair Use 96

Fair Use Derivative Work Blogging Licensing 96

Copyright Lately

MAY 6, 2022

Just don’t forget about real world copyright law. ? If you remember just a few concepts that I’ll discuss in this post, you’ll be way ahead of the game when it comes to buying, selling and exploiting creative works, whether it’s in the metaverse or here in the boring old regularverse. Buying Copyrights.

Derivative Work 88

Derivative Work Licensing Artwork Contracts 88

Garrigues Blog

MAY 11, 2021

Architectural works are protected by copyright. The possibility of registering and granting additional protection to architectural works at Indecopi is not a new right or exclusive to Peruvian law. Copyright is a valuable asset for all industries and gives those who hold such rights a competitive edge.

Copyright 52

Copyright Moral Rights Derivative Work Registration 52

The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

While waiting to see the actual questions referred to the CJEU, I thought that IPKat readers might be interested in this short preview from the second edition of Copyright and the Court of Justice of the European Union (Oxford University Press), which is going to be released on 5 October. Any feedback is welcome!

Copyright 91

Copyright Derivative Work Copyright Law Law 91

JIPEL Copyright Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

scene in the past, things seemed to come to a head in November 2020 when Nintendo sent a cease-and-desist letter to the Tournament Organizers (TOs) of the Big House, an upcoming streamed Melee tournament, and subsequently forced them to cancel the event. It is an open legal question whether this would constitute an infringing derivative work.

Intellectual Property Law 59

Intellectual Property Law Intellectual Property Cease and Desist Law 59

Copyright Lately

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Despite a number of solid affirmative defenses—including implied license, de minimis use and waiver—the jury was only asked to determine whether defendants had proven that their conduct qualified as a fair use under the Copyright Act. That $3,750 works out to a measly $71 for each month the case has been pending. What Happened.

Fair Use 81

Fair Use Designs Design Licensing 81

Copyright Lately

MARCH 6, 2023

The copyright owner in Runt is seeking to enjoin director William Coakley from releasing a behind-the-scenes project about alleged on-set bullying and sexual harassment that it claims he fabricated. At the time of his death, the 20-year-old Boyce was working on what would prove to be his final film, the independent coming-of-age drama Runt.

Copyright 80

Copyright Derivative Work Fair Use Social Media 80

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The lawsuit seeks a declaratory judgment that Trump owns the copyright in the sound recordings (or in the alternative, in his interview responses on the recordings), and that Trump is entitled to all or the lion’s share of the profits made from the sale of those recordings and transcripts, which the lawsuit (absurdly) values at almost $50 million.

Copyright 121

Copyright Blogging Publishing Fair Use 121