The IPKat

MAY 29, 2023

Chapter 2, authored by David Musker, considers the overlaps between patents and designs. For instance, the existence of a patent may be used by competitors to argue that the design is dictated by function and should therefore be ineligible for protection. The analysis is offered from the US, the UK, and the EU perspectives.

Intellectual Property 90

Intellectual Property Editing Privacy Moral Rights 90

SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Whether the government has taken any steps to address concerns raised by creative writers and artists in their lawsuits against AI-powered Large Language Models, especially regarding issues such as the source of training, systematic theft, violation of moral rights, threat to livelihoods, and royalty payment.

Moral Rights 113

Moral Rights Copyright Infringement Related Rights Government 113

IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 27, 2025

In India, most notably videos of the popular TV personality Rajat Sharma were seen circulating online where he was seen spreading misinformation, damaging his reputation as a credible journalist. The journalist sought a permanent injunction, contending the wrongful use of AI infringed IP and personality rights.

Intellectual Property 104

Intellectual Property Music Art IP 104

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Kurian’s trail of transparency, Statements of Patent (Non-)Working, Corruption in IP Offices, Serial Crisis in India, the Indian “Bayh Dole” Bill, etc. One of the earliest posts on Monsanto was about opposition by the “No Patents on Seeds” coalition for a patent granted to Monsanto by EPO over a ‘closterovirus-resistant melon plant’.

Personality Rights 59

Personality Rights IP Licensing Copyright 59

43(B)log

AUGUST 9, 2024

Evidence Against Granting Automatic Injunctions in Europe Patent paper; issues involving NPEs similar to trolling issues in US. Authors’ rights are designed to protect that intellectual and emotional bond. Strong emphasis on moral rights in continental Europe.

Fair Use 59

Fair Use Moral Rights Law IP 59

SpicyIP

DECEMBER 30, 2023

We’ve tried to represent a diversity of subject matter also in this list, so it’s a mixed bag of cases dealing with patents, trademarks, copyright law etc. The Court delineated instances like parody and satire where free speech in the context of well-known persons may be protected. Syngenta Ltd.

IP 124

IP Copyright Trademark Intellectual Property 124