In our latest round-up, we look at Ikea trialling a second-hand marketplace, the Japanese government publishing AI and copyright guidance, and more.
The court found that Steve Madden’s GRAND AVE shoe was largely identical to GANNI’s Buckle Ballerina and constituted infringement under both the Copyright Act and the Marketing Practices Act.
The Hong Kong government has released a consultation paper to address legislative adaptations to the Copyright Ordinance in response to AI advancements.
The new government needs to commit to its position on AI and copyright while we await the outcome of Getty v Stability if it wants the country to be seen as a forum for technological advancement, argues this week’s Saturday opinion column.
17 August 2024
Members of the newly formed Dataset Providers Alliance are looking to streamline the licensing process, ensuring fair compensation for rights holders and high-quality data for AI companies.
14 August 2024
Brands can capitalise on the games, but should be wary of extra protections enjoyed by the Olympic committees.
08 August 2024
WTR data analysis reveals how one of the biggest copyright owners in the United States is enforcing its rights at a time of significant AI upheaval.
02 August 2024
Current regulations are inconsistent, but a new right should not pre-empt state laws or offer post-mortem protection, says new report.
01 August 2024
Today, the highly anticipated EU AI Act officially enters into force, bringing two IP provisions that technology companies need to be prepared for.
01 August 2024
In our latest round-up, we look at the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive entering into force, Imperial College researchers setting “copyright traps”, and more.
30 July 2024
In our latest round-up, we look at INTA intervening in a colour combination dispute, perceptions of income inequality driving counterfeit demand, Thai Customs destroying over 1 million fake items, and more.
26 July 2024
We examine the current legislation, regulation and case law governing the production and dissemination of deepfakes and AI-generated likenesses in major jurisdictions around the world.
25 July 2024
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