Artificial Intelligence
Tech giant succeeds in having claims over certain AI models dismissed, but will have to deal with litigation over six products and a separate antitrust suit from Rolling Stone publisher.
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Silicon Valley and the R&D corridors of Europe are not the only places where bright ideas begin—it’s time to invest seriously in African science, design, and engineering, writes Miguel Bibe of Inventa.
As the nation prepares for its EU Council presidency, Denmark’s proposed new deepfake law to protect people’s face, likeness and voice may influence future European AI policies, write Nick Redfearn of Rouse, and Monika Colak of aera IP.
Courts in China are increasingly rejecting ‘algorithmic neutrality’ as a defence in AI cases—and businesses need to adapt, say Xiaojun Guo and Hongxia Wu of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office.
With twice as many AI companies as any other EU country, the UK is leading the field but a smart, steady strategy is key to staying ahead, says Selina Hinchliffe of Shakespeare Martineau.
Stephen Thaler’s next DABUS hearing at the UK High Court puts the inventorship test on trial. Thaler's counsel Ryan Abbott brings us up to date on the issues at the heart of this seminal case.
Two pivotal rulings regarding the use of copyrighted works to train genAI models may reshape the legal landscape for developers, rights holders, and AI platforms, writes Michael Graif of Brown Rudnick.
Nigeria lacks AI-specific laws but hopes to become a leader in the space through a new regulatory framework, says Izuchukwu Chinedo of Inventa.
It has taken 15 years to warm the pot, but with the AI opt-out plan, EU rightsholders are finally cooked, comments Kurt Van Damme of a Belgian copyright collecting society.
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Ryan Abbott, counsel for the digital artist, says current copyright policy is a “major disincentive” to use of AI in the creative industry.
The AI platform settles an historic class-action lawsuit over the use of pirated books to train its Claude AI, following key rulings on fair use and class certification.
ParTec files new 18-country injunction against world’s most valuable company | Lawsuit is firm’s second attempt at UPC to sue chip giant over crucial AI supercomputer tech | Parallel proceedings in US against Microsoft an attempt to tackle US’ “monopoly”.
Jurassic World Rebirth among major releases featuring new statement | Warnings seen as ‘serving notice’ to potential infringers, making ‘ignorance’ less defensible in court | New approach coincides with ‘aggressive’ joint lawsuit with Disney against AI image generator Midjourney.
Lenovo, HERE Technologies and Clarivate explore the best way to use AI tools confidently and effectively | Webinar explores key solutions for IP teams | AI literacy, human oversight and robust protocols are crucial for success.
As the Getty case showed, trademark law is emerging as the primary battleground between rights owners and AI, but where might this end up and what is ‘sentimental similarity’? Muireann Bolger explores.
Jennifer Che of Eagle IP explores key IP challenges in China and offers practical strategies to address them, covering topics such as AI, patent linkage and export controls in this LSPN session.
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