If you create or use architectural plans, understanding how copyright law works is critical. Home-plans are reused far more often than many assume. Builders may reuse design drawings without approval. Homeowners may hand...more
Artificial intelligence is changing the creative world faster than the law can keep up. Artists, designers, and meme creators are now using AI tools to brainstorm, illustrate, and even finish parts of their work. But the...more
The copyright office can copyright register and protect 'creative works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression.' This can include all sorts of creating things like lyrics for a song, a screenplay for a movie,...more
I saw this question online and decided to answer it here on my blog. It raises some very interesting and timely questions about the scope and reach of copyright law in our modern age.
Many people want to know, is police...more
5/14/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Authorship ,
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Copyright ,
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Derivative Works ,
Digital Media ,
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Fair Use ,
FOIA ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Law Enforcement ,
Police ,
Police Dash-Cameras ,
Public Domain ,
State and Local Government ,
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USPTO ,
YouTube
With the advent of AI technology capable of replicating a person's voice and utilizing it for commercial purposes, several key legal issues are likely to emerge under California's right of publicity law. The right of...more
1/22/2024
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Authorship ,
Civil Code ,
Copyright ,
Damages ,
Deep Fake ,
False Designation of Origin ,
False Endorsements ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Lanham Act ,
Machine Learning ,
Name and Likeness ,
Popular ,
Right of Publicity ,
Trademarks