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Supporting ‘Human Artistry’: Wholly AI-Generated Recordings Disqualified From ARIA Charts in Australia
In a move to ‘promote the human nature of artistry’,[1] the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) amended its guidelines to exclude songs mostly or entirely created by generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) from Australia’s main music charts. This announcement comes in the wake of controversy around Josh Fawaz’s cover of Madonna’s ‘Like a Prayer’ – which features AI-generated vocals and drums – reaching number four on two ARIA charts earlier this year.
Supporting ‘Human Artistry’: Wholly AI-Generated Recordings Disqualified From ARIA Charts In Australia
In a move to ‘promote the human nature of artistry’,1 the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) amended its guidelines to exclude songs mostly or entirely created by generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) from Australia’s main music charts. This announcement comes in the wake of controversy around Josh Fawaz’s cover of Madonna’s ‘Like a Prayer’ – which features AI-generated vocals and drums – reaching number four on two ARIA charts earlier this year.
Good Different, or Not Different Enough? Aldi Infringes Hampden’s Copyright in Snack Packaging
The Full Federal Court of Australia has handed down its appeal decision in Aldi Foods Pty Limited v Hampden Holdings I.P. Pty Limited [2026] FCAFC 103 which provides guidance regarding the application of copyright infringement principles to the packaging of look-alike products. The appeal concerned claims by Hampden that products marketed by Aldi under its MAMIA brand infringed copyright in the packaging of Hampden’s BABY BELLIES, LITTLE BELLIES and MIGHTY BELLIES baby and child food products.
Good Different, Or Not Different Enough? Aldi Infringes Hampden’s Copyright In Snack Packaging
K&L Gates LLP are most popular: within Immigration and Insurance topic(s) The Full Federal Court of Australia has handed down its appeal decision in Aldi Foods Pty Limited v Hampden Holdings I.P. Pty Limited [2026] FCAFC 103 which provides guidance regarding the application of copyright infringement principles to the packaging of look-alike products.
Good Different, or Not Different Enough? Aldi Infringes Hampden’s Copyright in Snack Packaging
The Full Federal Court of Australia has handed down its appeal decision in Aldi Foods Pty Limited v Hampden Holdings I.P. Pty Limited [2026] FCAFC 103 which provides guidance regarding the application of copyright infringement principles to the packaging of look-alike products. The appeal concerned claims by Hampden that products marketed by Aldi under its MAMIA brand infringed copyright in the packaging of Hampden’s BABY BELLIES, LITTLE BELLIES and MIGHTY BELLIES baby and child food products.
Best Method Challenge Continues To Offer "A Material Advantage" - Zoetis Services LLC v Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc [2024] FCAFC 145
Finding against Zoetis, the Full Federal Court held that Zoetis' three patent applications relating to pig vaccines were invalid due to the failure to disclose the best method. The Court's analysis focused on one of Zoetis' patent applications (the 535 Application), as the parties agreed that the finding would apply to the other patent applications.
Finding against Zoetis, the Full Federal Court held that Zoetis’ three patent applications relating to pig vaccines were invalid due to the failure to disclose the best method. The Court’s analysis focused on one of Zoetis’ patent applications (the 535 Application), as the parties agreed that the finding would apply to the other patent applications.
Best Method Challenge Continues to Offer “a Material Advantage” – Zoetis Services LLC v Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc [2024] FCAFC 145
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Full Court Parks Trial Judge's Decision In Carpark Patent Fight - Patent - United States
In a recent update to a lengthy battle over car parking technology used by the City of Melbourne, SARB Management Group Pty Ltd (SARB) has scored a partial win over rival company Vehicle Monitoring Systems (VMS) on appeal in Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia.
AU Patent Decision in Vehicle Monitoring Systems v SARB Managemen
In a recent update to a lengthy battle over car parking technology used by the City of Melbourne, SARB Management Group Pty Ltd (SARB) has scored a partial win over rival company Vehicle Monitoring Systems (VMS) on appeal in Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia.
U.S. Copyright Review Board Affirms Rejection Of Copyright Registration For Work Created With Ai Application
In a decision dated 11 December 2023, the Copyright Review Board of the United States Copyright Office affirmed the Office's refusal to register an AI-generated artwork submitted by Ankit Sahni. Notably, the starting point of the artwork – entitled "SURYAST" – was an original photograph taken by Sahni.
Finland | Appointments for Citizenship and Residence Permit Cards Are Now Available for 2024
Finnish authorities announced that applicants for citizenship or residence cards can now book appointments for early 2024. Officials stated that the appointment service will also be updated starting Jan. 2, 2024. The time required for renewing a residence card, applying for citizenship or submitting a citizenship application at the service point will now take 20 minutes.
United States | Passport Processing Times Reduced to Pre-Pandemic Levels
The State Department updated current passport processing times, showing reduced wait times for both routine and expedited services. Key Points: As of Dec. 18, processing times are now six to eight weeks for routine applications and two to three weeks for expedited applications, according to the department. Government officials stated that the current processing times have returned to the benchmarks from March 2020.
Three Ways to a Very Merry Year End — How to Wind Down Personnel Issues Without Winding Up Exhausted
Skip to main content December 18, 2023 Volume XIII, Number 352 Legal Analysis. Expertly Written. Quickly Found. Trending News Three Ways to a Very Merry Year End — How to Wind Down Personnel Issues Without Winding Up Exhausted Print Mail Download i As the year draws to a close, employers face a myriad of challenges related to employment issues. These challenges can impact the overall well-being of the workforce, compliance with regulations, and the smooth functioning of the organization.
US Copyright Review Board Affirms Rejection of Copyright Registration for Work Created with AI Application
In a decision dated 11 December 2023, the Copyright Review Board of the United States Copyright Office affirmed the Office’s refusal to register an AI-generated artwork submitted by Ankit Sahni. Notably, the starting point of the artwork – entitled “SURYAST” – was an original photograph taken by Sahni.
In Starch Contrast: Australian Patent Office Makes Key Finding On Use Of Trade Marks In Patent Specifications
In the field of intellectual property, the interplay between trade marks and patent claims is very rarely discussed, given the distinct scope of protection provided by each. In Australia and New Zealand, patent examiners tend to raise an immediate clarity objection when a trade mark finds its way into a claim. This concern arises from the fact that a trade mark is an identifier of origin, and products bearing them can undergo variations across jurisdictions and time frames.
Australia Patent Office Interplay between Trademarks and Patents
In the field of intellectual property, the interplay between trade marks and patent claims is very rarely discussed, given the distinct scope of protection provided by each. In Australia and New Zealand, patent examiners tend to raise an immediate clarity objection when a trade mark finds its way into a claim. This concern arises from the fact that a trade mark is an identifier of origin, and products bearing them can undergo variations across jurisdictions and time frames.
Harrison Ottaway
Harrison is a senior associate in the intellectual property (IP) team focusing on IP litigation, and in particular, patent and trade mark disputes. He reguarly acts in complex IP litigation and large scale commercial disputes. Harrison's experience covers various industries including information technology, life sciences and fast moving consumer goods. Harrison has undertaken post-graduate studies in international intellectual property law and an internship at the World Trade Organization.
Trade Secrets: An International Perspective on Their Protection and Tips to Mitigate Disclosure Risk
There have been a number of recent prominent examples of the unauthorised use of trade secrets by employees or former employees of large businesses. In November 2021, pharmaceutical giant Pfizer sued a 'soon to be former' employee for allegedly uploading more than 12,000 files, including 'confidential Pfizer documents' to a personal Google Drive account and to personal devices.
Australian Court Revisits Contributory Patent Infringement Issue
The issue of contributory infringement of a patent under the Australian Patents Act 1990 (Act) does not often arise for consideration by the Australian judicial system. When it does arise, the question of whether or not the product supplied is a ‘staple commercial product’ under the relevant provisions of the Act is always of particular interest.
Diving Deeper Into the Amendments to The Australian Designs Act: Tips, Tricks and Risks (Part 2)
In part 1 of this series (here), we considered the welcome introduction of a 12-month grace period that came into effect as of 10 March 2022. The grace period protects a design owner against inadvertent disclosure of a design before an application for protection of the design is filed – previously, this was fatal to having enforceable design rights.
The Dust Settles Further in Relation to Patents for Computer Implemented Inventions in Australia
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The dust settles further in relation to patents for computer implemented inventions in Australia
Australia December 15 2021 Last month we wrote about the Full Federal Court’s decision in Commissioner of Patents v Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Ltd [2021] FCAFC 202 (Aristocrat), which concerned the patentability of computer implemented inventions (CIIs). This month, the Full Court determined another appeal regarding CIIs: Repipe v Commissioner of Patents [2021] FCAFC 223.
Australian appeal case revisits Patentability of Computer Implemented Inventions
Australia November 25 2021 The vexed issue of ‘patent eligibility’ for computer implemented inventions has raised its head again in Australia, this time in the Full Court of the Australian Federal Court decision of Commissioner of Patents v Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Ltd [2021] FCAFC 202. The decision expands upon principles for assessing the eligibility of computer-implemented technology, but the line between assessing eligibility and other aspects of patentability remains blurred.
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