Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP | United Kingdom, USA | 7 Dec 2023
A UK court has ruled that Getty Image’s lawsuit against Stability AI for copyright infringement over generative AI technology can proceed. Stability…
Macpherson Kelley | Australia | 5 Dec 2023
When it comes to allegations of computer software copyright infringement, one name keeps popping up: Solidworks. Solidworks is produced by Dassault…
Venable LLP | USA | 4 Dec 2023
Shrewd businesses often leverage cutting-edge technology to be more efficient or to offer new products or services. But if companies fail to conduct legal risk assessments before using innovative technology, the anticipated benefits can be quickly outweighed by legal consequences. Companies should conduct a generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) legal compliance assessment before......
OMC Abogados & Consultores | Peru | 4 Dec 2023
By way of Resolution No. 0198-2022/CDA-INDECOPI, the Peruvian Trademark Office (INDECOPI) ordered internet service provider companies to block 147 websites for exploiting works and productions protected by copyright and related rights. With this resolution, INDECOPI is once again taking action to counteract digital piracy.
Slaughter and May | United Kingdom | 28 Nov 2023
Last year, NFTs were everywhere and IP lawyers across the country were grappling to understand their potential impact on IP rights. This year, we’ve…
Macpherson Kelley | Australia, United Kingdom | 28 Nov 2023
In exciting news for Whovians around the globe, two additional “lost” Doctor Who episodes are believed to have been found in the hands of a private…
LexOrbis | India | 22 Nov 2023
On October 16, 2023, in the matter of Saga Music Private Limited & Anr. V. Sony Music Entertainment India Pvt. Ltd & Ors. CS(Comm) 740/2023, the…
Klemchuk LLP | USA | 20 Nov 2023
In February 2022, I published a tongue-in-cheek, parody post about how to be a copyright troll entitled, Copyright Troll Step-By-Step Guide: How to…
GRAF ISOLA Rechtsanwälte GmbH | Austria | 20 Nov 2023
In a recent decision the Austrian Supreme Court confirmed the rejection of a claim by the lower courts based on the unauthorised use of teaching materials by a university professor. The claim was rejected due to inadmissibility of the legal process as neither the professor nor the university were liable for copyright and competition law infringements committed by a university professor.
McDermott Will & Emery | USA | 16 Nov 2023
In a rare ruling on infringement of a copyright on choreography, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed the dismissal of a copyright…