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Trump Suffers Supreme Court Blow in Quest to Control Copyright Office
This time, though, Perlmutter’s position has the word “Congress” in it, and she argued in court that this meant she was part of the…
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Birkenstock Wins Copyright Case Against Shoe Retailer Scapino
Birkenstock said it won a Dutch court ruling in a copyright case against shoe retailer Scapino involving three sandal models. The District…
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'South Park' addresses AI-generated videos and copyright with Totoro, Trump and Bluey
“South Park” is known for pushing the envelope, but the latest episode has been described by fans online as “nightmare fuel.” In what is…
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Salt-N-Pepa Call Out ‘the Industry’ (Meaning Universal Music Group) Over Copyright Dispute at Rock Hall of Fame Ceremony
Pioneering female rap group Salt-N-Pepa, who are in the middle of a dispute over ownership of their masters, used their induction speeches…
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Motion Picture Association Blasts OpenAI Over Sora 2 Video Copyright Opt-Outs
The Motion Picture Association on Monday called on OpenAI to take “immediate action” to fix the copyright opt-out system on Sora 2, as…
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Anthropic to pay $1.5 billion to book authors to settle AI copyright suit
Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has agreed to pay a record-setting $1.5 billion to a group of book authors and publishers in…
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Warner Bros. Joins Disney, Universal in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against AI Firm Midjourney
Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a massive copyright lawsuit against artificial intelligence image creator Midjourney, alleging massive…
Fashion
Warner Bros. Discovery sues AI firm for Batman, Superman copyright infringement
Warner Bros. Discovery has joined a key copyright infringement case that could test the legal bounds of using artificial intelligence to…
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Court Blocks Expedited Subpoenas to Identify Digital Pirates, Dealing Blow to Copyright Holders
An appeals court on Friday blocked studios and record labels from using expedited subpoenas to identify internet users suspected of…
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Trump Rejects Idea of Paying Copyright Holders for AI Training: ‘It Just Doesn’t Work That Way’
President Trump waded into the complex issue of paying copyright holders whose works are used for AI training, saying it is impractical…
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EU rolls out AI code with broad copyright, transparency rules
Breaching the AI Act can carry a fine of as much as 7% of a company’s annual sales or 3% for the companies developing advanced AI models…
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This tool strips away anti-AI protections from digital art
To be clear, the researchers behind LightShed aren’t trying to steal artists’ work. They just don’t want people to get a false sense of…
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Why the new rulings on AI copyright might actually be good news for publishers
The AI copyright courtroom is heating up. In back-to-back rulings last week, the ongoing legal war between AI companies and content…
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Supreme Court to Take on Major Labels’ Billion-Dollar Copyright Case Against Cox
The U.S. Supreme Court announced it will take on a landmark copyright case between Cox Communications and the music industry that has been…
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Disney, Universal File First Major Studio Lawsuit Against AI Company, Sue Midjourney for Copyright Infringement: ‘This Is Theft’
Disney and NBCUniversal are the first Hollywood players to take a shot across the bow of a generative AI company that they claim has…
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Disney and Universal Sue A.I. Firm Midjourney for Copyright Infringement
Disney and Universal sued a prominent artificial intelligence start-up for copyright infringement on Wednesday, bringing Hollywood…
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Meta sued by Eminem's publishing company over alleged copyright infringement
Eight Mile Style, a company that owns some of Eminem’s most popular songs, is suing social media giant Meta over alleged copyright…
Culture
Copyright vs. Trademark: Don't Waste Money on the Wrong One
When it comes to protecting your creative work or brand, understanding the differences between copyright and trademark is key. Many people…
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Hollywood creatives urge government to defend copyright laws against AI
More than 400 Hollywood creatives, including director Guillermo del Toro and actors Cynthia Erivo and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, are urging the…
Fashion
Hollywood writers say AI is ripping off their work. They want studios to sue
When the Writers Guild of America approved a contract with major studios in 2023, ending a 148-day strike, the union became the first…
Business
Trademark or Copyright? Don't Pick Wrong!
Deciding between trademark and copyright can be a bit of a head-scratcher, but it’s super important for anyone creating stuff or running a…