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Parties Reach a Landmark Settlement in the Bartz v. Anthropic Litigation | JD Supra
Anthropic, the AI developer behind the Claude language model, has agreed to a proposed class-action settlement totaling at least $1.5 billion, pending court approval. This landmark resolution—among the largest in U.S. copyright history—targets claimed unauthorized use of pirated books during model training, covering up to 500,000 works at roughly $3,000 per work.
Robots Are Coming—But They Still Can’t Register Copyright | PYMNTS.com
By: Gabriel M. Ross, James A. Trigg, Mehrnaz Boroumand Smith & Joseph Petersen (Kilpatrick) In this piece, authors Gabriel M. Ross, James A. Trigg, Mehrnaz Boroumand Smith, and Joseph Petersen (Kilpatrick) discuss a recent appellate court ruling on AI-generated works and the human authorship requirement under U.S. copyright law.
Copyright Infringement & the Statute of Limitations Clock: Did the Supreme Court Prematurely Spring Forward on Damages? | JD Supra
By removing any limitation on the temporal scope of damages recovery, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision yesterday in Warner Chappell Music Inc. v. Nealy opened the door to copyright infringement claims dating further back in time. The Court held that a copyright owner is entitled to obtain monetary relief for any timely infringement claim, regardless of when the infringement occurred. Yet, the Court skirted the more fundamental question—when does the statute of limitations clock start ticking?
Key Takeaways - Using Generative AI in an IP-Driven Business: Practical Tips and Legal Risks | JD Supra
Kilpatrick’s Dan Englander and James Trigg recently presented to clients and colleagues on the topic of “Using Generative AI in an IP-Driven Business: Practical Tips and Legal Risks” at the firm’s annual 2024 Advanced Trademark Law Seminar in New York City. Mr. Englander focused on how AI is impacting the area of trademark law while Mr. Trigg provided insight on this fast-evolving technology’s effect on copyright law. Please see full publication below for more information.
Key Takeaways | Using Generative AI in an IP-Driven Business: Practical Tips and Legal Risks
Kilpatrick’s Dan Englander and James Trigg recently presented to clients and colleagues on the topic of “Using Generative AI in an IP-Driven Business: Practical Tips and Legal Risks” at the firm’s annual 2024 Advanced Trademark Law Seminar in New York City. Mr. Englander focused on how AI is impacting the area of trademark law while Mr. Trigg provided insight on this fast-evolving technology’s effect on copyright law.
The New York Times Makes News by Suing OpenAI and Microsoft for Copyright Infringement | JD Supra
On December 27, 2023, The New York Times (the “Times”) filed a complaint against OpenAI and Microsoft in the Southern District of New York based on their claimed use of the Times’s works in creating generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) products. (The New York Times Co. v. Microsoft Corp. et al., Case No. 1:23-cv-11195).
The New York Times Makes News by Suing OpenAI and Microsoft for Copyright Infringement
On December 27, 2023, The New York Times (the “Times”) filed a complaint against OpenAI and Microsoft in the Southern District of New York based on their claimed use of the Times’s works in creating generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) products. (The New York Times Co. v. Microsoft Corp. et al., Case No. 1:23-cv-11195).
African Aviation: Ready for Take Off Once Again
The African aviation industry, like its counterparts around the world, has endured a tumultuous pandemic. Losses in revenue and traffic, as well as uncertainty about future prospects, have pushed some airlines to the brink of collapse and beyond. Yet, other operators have seized the opportunities presented, and the sector’s ambitions have never been higher. The impact of COVID-19 and the travel restrictions imposed to stem the spread of disease on the African aviation sector makes for grim reading.
Uganda Seeking Inroads to Compete for Regional Influence
The continued closure of key border crossings between Rwanda and Uganda has prompted both nations to seek alternative trade prospects and influence amongst their neighbours. For Uganda, recent efforts have centred on Burundi and the DRC, with infrastructure agreements and plans for military cooperation directed at offsetting Rwanda’s recent diplomatic gains with their eastern neighbour.
Côte d'Ivoire – Do new EU laws promise sweet success or a bitter aftertaste? | Global Risk Insights
Impending EU legislation seeks to reduce the Côte d’Ivoire cocoa industry’s reliance on minimum wages, child labour, and environmental degradation. Yet these efforts may be hindered by the coronavirus pandemic, and cynical buyers seeking alternative sources. The EU’s efforts also come as the industry in Côte d’Ivoire sits in the midst of several complex political and legal storms. Cocoa is the lifeblood of Côte d’Ivoire’s economy, with over two-thirds of Ivorian cocoa exports bound for Europe.
The Supreme Court Finally Resolves An Old, Vexing Question: Does “Registration” Mean “Registration”? Answer: “Yes.”
In Fourth Estate Pub. Benefit Corp. v. Wall-Street.com, LLC, the Supreme Court resolved a circuit split decades in the making by holding that a copyright is not “registered” within the meaning of the Copyright Act unless and until a registration certificate actually has issued. It is hard to imagine the current U.S. Supreme Court agreeing on something as simple as their lunch order in a time when 5-4 decisions feel like the norm.
Supreme Court Resolves Circuit Split | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
“Registration” Means “Registration” … Or Does It?
Practical Impact of D.C. Circuit’s Ruling on Foreign Broadcasters and Copyright Liability Broadcasters around the globe know that Americans want access to digital content and that they often ignore who provides it to them. For business reasons, tax reasons or to try to avoid liability under copyright law, many of these broadcasters intentionally do not set up operations in the United States.
Something for Designers to (Maybe) Cheer About: Star Athletica v. Varsity Brands
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