IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Abstract The near-seamless hybrid of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and music creation has sparked a fascinating and deeply complex legal question of late – who or what owns the melody; the human or the machine? Legally, when we talk about “music under copyright,” we’re referring to the ownership of the composition or recording itself.

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IPilogue

JUNE 14, 2022

Swift, in being denied an opportunity to bid for her masters, announced in late 2020 that she would re-record her entire pre-2019 catalogue in order to regain control of her music and limit the profitability of Ithaca’s asset. All music can be subdivided into three categories of copyright: lyrical, compositional, and sound.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This is a book review of Teaching Intellectual Property Law: Strategy and Management edited by Sabine Jacques, Associate Professor in Information Technology, Media and Intellectual Property Law, University of East Anglia Law School and Ruth Soetendorp, Visiting Academic, City University of London and Professor Emerita, Bournemouth University.

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Nelligan Law

AUGUST 8, 2022

It may be a common belief that what you create is your own work and intellectual property (IP), but if you have a day job there is the possibility that your employer could lay claim to the intellectual property flowing from your outside endeavors. Why is IP important? So, why does any of this matter? Non-compete.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 5, 2023

Where else would intellectual property be used in a screenplay or a film is the next issue. Sincere to say, intellectual property rights are involved in every phase of the film. A precise elucidation about the ownership of cinematographic films has been provided by Section 17 of The Copyright Act, 1957 Act.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 7, 2025

AI and the Global IP System We need a worldwide intellectual property (IP) structure that encourages innovation and invention if we are to benefit from generative AI. When the present intellectual property system was developed, innovation was more sluggish and concentrated on human creativity.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 2, 2025

ABSTRACT Technology advancements are linked to copyright, which gives authors of original works of literature, music, drama, or art, as well as audio recordings and cinematic films, a legal claim over their creations. Users submit private photos, movies, music, and written documents that may be infringed upon. Vs Myspace Inc & Anr.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 5, 2024

As digital spaces grow in popularity, so do the stakes around intellectual property, particularly copyright. Issues of ownership, counterfeit goods, and infringements are rising concerns, threatening the sustainability of creativity in the metaverse. However, determining ownership in this space is far from straightforward.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the music industry, a fierce legal battle is brewing between record companies and AI music generators. The dispute centers around the use of copyrighted music to train AI models and the broader implications for the future of the music business. Under the U.S.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 1, 2024

the ownership disputes in India and the U.K. The status quo of intellectual property rights of the employees working under an employer ahead of them is a sinking ship surrounded by Pirates. This is quite the picture of how the Indian copyright laws are treating the employees who try to become such exceptional creators.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 23, 2021

Big data is a relatively new concept that has created a greater conundrum in the realm of Intellectual Property (IP) laws. The same may challenge the traditional notions of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs). What is Big Data? Therefore, it doesn’t differentiate between different kinds of data and their applicability.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

In the last year, the cryptocurrency revolution has impacted several industries, including gaming, music, casino, and surprisingly, the banking sector. Cryptocurrencies are significantly relevant in several IP-intensive industries such as music, pharmaceutical, automotive, and luxury goods. Image source:gettyimages].

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 2, 2023

The reason is that each piece of recorded music that has two sets of copyrights : one for the musical composition, and one for the actual sound recording. Composition The compositional copyright covers an underlying musical composition: the arrangement of notes, melodies, and chords in a specific order.

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IPilogue

MARCH 14, 2022

and requiring someone to repeat their answer after you zoned out, here is the definition: Non-fungible token (“ NFT ”): a digital asset that represents real-world objects like art, music, in-game items, and videos. This type of lawsuit was bound to happen, and the intellectual property law sector needs answers.

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The IPKat

MAY 29, 2023

This Kat is pleased to review the “ Overlapping Intellectual Property rights ”, edited by Neil Wilkof [full disclosure: a member of the IPKat team], Shamnad Basheer, and Irene Calboli (OUP, 2023, 864 pp.). The book closes with Chapter 21 by Susy Frankel, focusing on the interactions between IP and traditional knowledge (TK).

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LexBlog IP

JULY 13, 2021

This article will try to explain just what an NFT is and, because of their relationship to the creative arts, some of the intellectual property issues surrounding them. An NFT can represent anything in digital form, from visual artworks to music, multimedia, e-books and even digital trading cards. It all starts with Blockchain.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 20, 2023

Firstly, work generated from AI with input, in this case command is given by the human or programmer and get output out of it with the help of their creative and innovative ideas hence the ownership and authorship can be ascribed to the human who has given innovative inputs to the AI. Issues There are many issues in granting ownership to AI.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 3, 2023

The world knows Willie Nelson as a musical icon, a cultural treasure, and a true American original. But there’s another side to the Red Headed Stranger that few know about: his deeply impressive intellectual property. But, as it turns out, the Whiskey River runs far deeper than that.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

David Vaver is the Acting Director of IP Osgoode and a Professor of Intellectual Property Law at Osgoode Hall Law School. The following is a preview of a paper to be published in the Intellectual Property Journal. . Part I of the Act deals with the ownership of copyright in works. C-42 [ Act ] calls it. .

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Intepat

APRIL 23, 2025

In the contemporary music industry, a band’s or artist’s name, logo, and visual identity constitute critical brand assets, demanding the same rigorous protection afforded to their musical compositions. Consider the trajectory of a musical act.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 9, 2022

It must only include music, literary works like art, and much more. In early 2012, there has been substantial amendments to the Act, copyright protection involves dramatic, musical, any original piece of literary work including cinematography films, etc. Unlike patents, trademark protection is held indefinitely.

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Larson & Larson

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

The term intellectual property sounds a little intimidating as though reserved for the elite or Fortune 500 companies. But, anyone with a brain, especially a creative brain, may possess intellectual property. What is Intellectual Property? . Protecting Intellectual Property: .

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IIPRD

JUNE 9, 2024

Introduction Before hunting into the intricacies of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in the metaverse, it is essential to know what the metaverse entails. In the metaverse and physical world, the notion of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) has a murky image.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

India embraces an increasingly changing workforce amid tremendous technological progress and new models of work so the convergence of intellectual property rights and employee innovation has become the reason of legal debate. 2] Employees increasingly use personal devices and software while performing the task assigned to them.

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CopyrightsWorld

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

This article is part of our series showcasing well-known copyright ownership cases from the music and film industries, technology, and more. This week’s post looks at three well-known copyright infringement cases involving tech giants battling each other over ownership rights. Apple vs. Microsoft.

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IIPRD

JUNE 13, 2024

Abstract This paper delves into the profound integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into contemporary life and its impact on intellectual property rights (IPR). AI is doing lots of creative work in the fields of animation, web apps, images, music, designing, and various other things.

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In the music industry, copyright does more than just credit originality—it helps artists build their brand and reputation. Registering a song’s copyright provides proof of ownership, an invaluable tool in resolving disputes or dealing with unauthorized use. Here are some key strategies that can help you secure your artistic integrity.

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Traverse Legal Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

5 Proven Steps to Protect Your Intellectual Property in 2025 In a world where ideas are currency, protecting intellectual property (IP) has ne ver been more critical. While intellectual property law can be complex, following a structured approach can help secure your ideas and prevent misuse.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Introduction The media and entertainment industry is a broad and ever-evolving domain that includes several industries, including music, cinema, television, fashion, and more. In this sector, intellectual property (IP) regulations are essential for defending the rights of inventors, artists, and producers.

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Intepat

JANUARY 24, 2024

*Written by Uttara Nair INTRODUCTION The administration and assignment of intellectual property rights, encompassing patents, copyrights, trademarks, designs, geographical indications, and proprietary knowledge, are critical for all business entities, particularly those in the technology sector.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 18, 2024

From background music and guest interviews to sound effects, every element in a podcast could involve intellectual property (IP). The Copyright Act, 1957, provides protection to original works, including scripts, narration, sound effects, music, and other unique production elements, under Section 13(1) of the Act.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 4, 2022

A common issue among digital influencers is whether the content they generate is protected by intellectual property rights. Types of Intellectual Property Rights applicable to Digital Influencers. However, in order to have legal proof of ownership, it is always advisable to register for copyright registration.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 22, 2022

Yet, the very same automation poses challenges for the application of copyright law, increasing legal uncertainty, as demonstrated in this report vis-à-vis AI music outputs. The study covers practices of for-profit AI-powered online music creation services (e.g., Copyright protection and authorship of AI music outputs.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 10, 2022

Another crucial field where blockchain can be utilized is Intellectual Property (IP). If you decide to store your IP assets using blockchain, you must seek the assistance of a professional attorney trained in Intellectual Property Law. The post How Can Blockchain Help Strengthen Intellectual Property Protection?

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

What are Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)? Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) refer to the legal rights granted to individuals or businesses for their creations or inventions. Copyrights: Copyrights protect original works of authorship such as software codes, artistic creations, literature, music, films, etc.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

MARCH 11, 2025

Access to videogames, music or films that are not already part of the public domain may be lost forever if the service provider decides to stop offering it. Indeed, intellectual access to works in the public domain, their enjoyment and their use presuppose prior material access to these works.

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IPilogue

MARCH 9, 2022

In Sony’s case, it is likely more cost-efficient to purchase Bungie and gain some ownership over its future games than to create games itself for its PlayStation consoles. The ownership raises questions regarding Bungie’s intellectual property rights. A video game is full of potential intellectual property interests.

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