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Even Free Libraries Come With a Cost

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The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a district court’s judgment of copyright infringement against an internet book archive, holding that its free-to-access library did not constitute fair use of the...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Funny Business: Comedians Push for Music-Style Licensing

In the ongoing legal battle of Yellow Rose Productions, Inc. v. Pandora Media, LLC, a group of high-profile comedians, including Lewis Black, George Lopez, and the estates of Robin Williams and George Carlin, has filed a...more

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Overview of the U.S. copyright office’s AI digital replicas (“deepfakes”) report

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Daren Orzechowski, Alex Touma, and Jack Weinert examine Part 1 of Artificial Intelligence Report on Digital Replicas, published by the U.S. Copyright Office on July 31, 2024. In the first quarter of 2023, the U.S....more

Foley Hoag LLP - Making Your Mark

Name That Artist: How AI Music is Shaping the Right of Publicity

Every industry today is abuzz with the possibilities of artificial intelligence, and music is no exception. In the year since the AI-generated hit “Heart on My Sleeve,” courts have started to tackle AI issues in the arts...more

BakerHostetler

[Podcast] Trademark and Copyright: The Good Fight

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In 2023, BakerHostetler saw cutting-edge legal issues and also the continuing evolution of fraudulent schemes targeting brand owners. Our attorneys have also dealt with increasingly sophisticated scams involving the misuse of...more

Lathrop GPM

Is there a Damages Limitation on Timely Copyright Claims? Supreme Court says: "No."

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On May 9, 2024, the United States Supreme Court clarified that the “Copyright Act entitles a copyright owner to recover damages for any timely claim.” This seemingly simple rule of law, however, rested on shaky ground as soon...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

The Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act of 2024: Balancing Innovation and IP Rights

As generative AI systems become increasingly sophisticated and widespread, concerns around the use of copyrighted works in their training data continue to intensify. The proposed Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act of 2024...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Tattoo Toss-up - Artist’s Copyright Claims Fail Against NBA Video Game Publishers

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Tattoos and copyright law have once again crossed paths, as an Ohio jury recently concluded that the creators of the NBA 2K series had an implied license to use an artist’s designs that he tattooed on LeBron James. Even...more

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Key Copyright Issues for Independent Schools

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Through our work with independent schools, we have seen numerous schools grapple with a variety of copyright issues including disputes over ownership of work created by teachers, unauthorized use of music or videos, and the...more

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Will “Success Kid” Owner Continue to Succeed on Appeal in Copyright Dispute?

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Years ago, Laney Griner took a picture of her then toddler son, Sam, at the beach clenching his fist in what appeared like a celebratory gesture. The photo went viral, and later became a widely used meme on the internet known...more

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Top Ten Current Key Copyright Issues and Pitfalls Affecting Nonprofits

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With decades of experience assisting nonprofit clients with copyright issues, we periodically like to offer refreshers on key copyright issues and highlight current trends we see nonprofit organizations encounter with...more

Kilpatrick

6 Key Takeaways - IP Licensing Refresher

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Kilpatrick’s Farah Cook presented an “IP Licensing Refresher” session during the firm’s recent annual "SKI"-LE® in Vail, Colorado. Ms. Cook delivered a review on negotiation best practices of various IP licensing agreements...more

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Navigating the Intersection of Intellectual Property and Artificial Intelligence

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In today's digital landscape, the convergence of intellectual property (IP) and artificial intelligence (AI) presents both unparalleled opportunities and unique challenges for businesses across industries. As AI continues to...more

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Considerations for Handling AI Licensing and Related Data in Tech Contracts: The Vendor's Perspective

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Before rolling out a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool to customers or using one internally for other business purposes, prudent vendors will look to their form agreements related to the underlying AI technology to...more

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Federal Circuit IP Appeals: Summaries of Key 2023 Decisions (8th Edition)

2023 saw a return to business as usual for the Federal Circuit. Oral arguments are once again in-person and open to the public, and the Court has resumed its former practice of holding occasional sittings outside of...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Decoding Intellectual Property Law for Video Game Developers

Video games are the ultimate interactive experience in intellectual property (“IP”), combining overlapping layers of copyrights, trademarks, licenses, “work made for hire” contracts, and publicity rights, all of which require...more

Goodwin

What’s Next for AI? Six Areas to Watch in 2024

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Generative AI (GenAI) surged to the forefront of corporate agendas and public policy debates last year, promising to boost productivity and innovation. What’s in store for AI in 2024?...more

Perkins Coie

Recent Rulings in AI Copyright Lawsuits Shed Some Light, but Leave Many Questions

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The last few months have seen a flurry of activity in cases involving artificial intelligence (AI), including some of the first major rulings involving generative AI. Andersen et al. v. Stability AI Ltd. As we have...more

Venable LLP

NFT Intellectual Property Considerations

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Want to learn more about drafting, negotiating, and understanding intellectual property and technology contracts and have 10 minutes to spare? Grab your morning coffee or afternoon tea and dig into our Tech Contract Quick...more

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(Podcast) The Briefing: Are LEGO Creations Based on Religious Texts Eligible for Copyright Protection?

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The creator of a LEGO brick Second Holy Temple product is accusing another LEGO creator of copyright infringement for their interpretation of the same temple. Scott Hervey and Eric Caligiuri discuss this case on this episode...more

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The Briefing: Are LEGO Creations Based on Religious Texts Eligible for Copyright Protection?

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The creator of a LEGO brick Second Holy Temple product is accusing another LEGO creator of copyright infringement for their interpretation of the same temple. Scott Hervey and Eric Caligiuri discuss this case on this episode...more

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Notable Points for the Use of Intellectual Property Rights and Contractual Agreements in Co-branding

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In today's extremely rich material environment, many consumers choose goods not only based on simple cost performance to decide, but are willing to pay for creativity and brand value recognition. Consumer choice trends...more

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How Do You Like Them Apple (Trademarks)? Malus Musings on Brand Protection

With “spooky season” dominating October holiday talk, it’s easy to forget poor old National Apple Day or simply Apple Day, which took place last Saturday and is observed every October 21. According to Wikipedia, one can...more

Robinson+Cole Class Actions Insider

Ninth Circuit Limits Attorneys’ Fees in Class Action Settlements

A recent Ninth Circuit decision clarified that the benefit to the class is the “touchstone for determining the reasonableness of attorneys’ fees in a class action.” Under this decision, the fee should not be based on the...more

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Don’t Believe Everything You Read about the Warhol Decision

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Which is less reliable, the Supreme Court’s recent decision in the much-watched case of Warhol v. Goldsmith or what reporters and commentators have said about it? Widely reported as a case alleging that Andy Warhol’s...more

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