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30 September 2024 Hamburg Regional Court dismissed copyright case against LAION I Non-profit covered by provision that allows data mining for scientific purposes | Broader issue of images used for training genAI models remains open.
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For the first time in its 127-year history, the AIPPI World Congress will be hosted in China. WIPR talks to the association’s Chinese Group leadership to find out more.
From movies and jewellery to the cartoon Willis from Tunis, Tunisia’s women are using modern IP tools to protect ancient skills and challenge old inequalities, says Vera Albino of Inventa
A US bill that identifies 'digital replicas' and protects creatives is essential, argues Judge Kathleen O’Malley (retired).
In the first of a series that peeks under the bonnet of firms doing things differently, Sarah Speight speaks with lawyers who chose to go admin-free at Keystone Law.
Big changes to New Zealand's IP laws make it vital to understand the new-look rules, says Christopher Young of MinterEllisonRuddWatts.
Adam Schiff’s bill would address copyright owners’ concerns around AI model training, but could have significant IT implications, says Anna Chauvet of Finnegan.
Data licensing has become big business but companies like Reddit are selling in a market of unknowns, says Giles Parson of Browne Jacobson.
MPs representing the music industry are lobbying the government for a 'personality right' to protect from AI deepfakes and false endorsements, and all creative artists would benefit, argue Andrew Wilson-Bushell and Catherine Clover of Simkins.
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7 August 2024 Should the fashion brand’s fraught litigation history scupper its plans to list in London, or does it present new opportunities–even for rights owners? Muireann Bolger finds out more.
2 August 2024 Report on digital replicas released on same day as NO FAKES Act | Office called for urgent nationwide protection against range of harms caused by unauthorised reproduction of likeness.
30 July 2024 IP duo join from Reed Smith to bolster Munich team’s focus on technology, life sciences, real estate, healthcare, and media.
29 July 2024 Basketball association’s ‘surprise’ exit from 35-year licensing partnership triggers Turner and Warner Bros. Discovery lawsuits | League allegedly bypassed Turner’s right to match a offer from Amazon, NBCUniversal, and Disney | Simultaneously, 14 NBA teams were sued by music publishers for alleged copyright violations involving use of popular songs.
25 July 2024 District court partially upheld Beijing Meishe's suit against social media platform | TikTok fails in bid to dismiss copyright infringement and trade dress misappropriation claims | Ruling notes substantial similarities between Meishe's and TikTok's source codes.
19 July 2024 Minister’s role includes oversight of IP, AI regulation, and digital policy | Follows Peter Kyle’s appointment as lead for the same department | Minister has scientific background and served in various shadow ministerial roles.
12 July 2024 Hip-hop group claims restaurant chain’s 1970’s-style commercial evokes 30-year-old music video | Beastie Boys refuse licences for third-party product advertising purposes in deference to late band member Adam Yauch’s wishes.
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