DeviantArt has filed a motion to disqualify Crowell & Moring LLP from representing Evox Productions in a California federal court. The dispute centers around claims that multiple AI companies have allegedly used Evox’s copyrighted car images to train AI image generators. DeviantArt contends that Crowell & Moring has breached its fiduciary duty by representing Evox,…
Nvidia, the prominent technology company known for its graphics processing units, is facing legal challenges over its use of copyrighted music data to train its artificial intelligence models. An independent music licensing company has filed a lawsuit against Nvidia, accusing the company of copyright infringement. This action comes shortly after the dismissal of a similar…
In a legal conflict that underscores challenges arising from technological advancement, Reddit Inc. has petitioned a New York federal judge to prevent Proskauer Rose from representing Perplexity AI in an ongoing intellectual property lawsuit. Reddit contends that Proskauer, its former law firm, cannot represent Perplexity AI shortly after dropping Reddit as a client, a move…
The long-running legal battle between Thomson Reuters and ROSS Intelligence has been characterized by the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as “no more than an ordinary copyright case,” providing finality to the contentious dispute. This litigation involved claims that ROSS had infringed upon the copyrights of Westlaw headnotes in the development of its AI-driven…
Fast-fashion giant Shein faces legal action after being accused of using unlicensed music in its sponsored advertisements. The lawsuit, filed by Music L.A.A. Inc. in a Michigan federal court, claims that Shein used the music publisher’s registered beats without obtaining the necessary permissions. This legal move highlights the persistent issues of copyright infringement in digital…
The protection of Indigenous knowledge through legal frameworks remains a complex and contentious issue in international intellectual property discussions. For over two decades, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has debated how to effectively safeguard Indigenous peoples’ traditional knowledge, which encompasses medicinal practices, sacred ceremonies, songs, and artistic designs. The challenge arises because these cultural…
In a contentious legal dispute, a DJ and record producer has responded to her ex-managers’ claims that she owes them £200,000 in commission fees, seeking to dismiss their allegations as she argues that their attempt to claim co-ownership of her music label led to the termination of their contract. The DJ alleges that the managers…
USA Today Co. Inc. has joined the growing list of publications taking legal action against OpenAI, accusing the company of using copyrighted content from its newspapers to develop ChatGPT. The complaint, filed in New York federal court, adds to a series of lawsuits in similar veins by both large and small news organizations seeking reparations…
The evolving landscape of intellectual property (IP) protection for autonomous AI technologies presents unique challenges that demand innovative strategies. A recent discussion highlighted by the MIT Technology Review centers on a biotech firm, Insilico Medicine, which faced difficulties in patenting a drug discovered by its AI platform. Despite the AI’s crucial role, only human inventors…
In a recent development, the U.S. Copyright Office has initiated an investigation into how artificial intelligence (AI) may be impacting music-streaming fraud and subsequently affecting royalty payments and licensing mechanisms. This inquiry, prompted by a request from Congress, seeks to understand the role of AI-generated music in illicit activities on streaming platforms. Music-streaming fraud is…
In a landmark case underscoring the vulnerabilities of digital music platforms, Michael Smith, a 54-year-old from Cornelius, North Carolina, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for orchestrating a sophisticated scheme that defrauded streaming services of over $8 million in royalties. This marks the first criminal conviction in the United States for AI-assisted…
The entertainment giant Disney faces a significant legal challenge as one of its top lawyers navigates a high-stakes battle with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This confrontation centers around regulatory issues that could have widespread ramifications for Disney’s broadcasting and telecommunication endeavors. The dispute may test the efficacy of Disney’s legal strategies amidst evolving regulatory…
In a significant move against the technology giant, the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection in Poland (UOKIK), led by Tomasz Chróstny, has initiated proceedings against Google for allegedly abusing its dominant market position. This action highlights ongoing European concerns regarding the handling of media publishers’ content by major tech platforms. The charges involve four…
In a significant legal development, a California federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit accusing ByteDance Inc., the parent company of TikTok, of copyright infringement. This case involves allegations that ByteDance illegally scraped millions of videos from YouTube to train its AI-driven text-to-video tools. The plaintiffs, a group of content creators, assert that this…
In a recent decision, a California federal judge ruled in favor of Roblox Corp., allowing the gaming giant to temporarily evade copyright claims brought by a 3D artist. The case centers on allegations that Roblox removed copyright management information from the artist’s work when it used the material to train artificial intelligence models. The judge,…
The organizer of America’s longest-running urban comedy festival has filed a lawsuit against several entertainment distributors, including AppleTV+ and Tubi, in a Georgia federal court. The festival accuses these platforms of streaming its content without proper authorization, raising significant legal questions about content rights in the digital streaming era. This lawsuit highlights ongoing tensions in…
In a decisive turn for Major League Soccer (MLS), the U.S. Copyright Office Review Board has determined that the league’s 2014 crest is eligible for copyright protection. This decision reverses a prior refusal where the logo was deemed to lack sufficient creative authorship. The 2014 crest, which marked a significant branding update for MLS, features…
The recent decision by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals concerning a now-defunct legal research startup has sparked widespread attention among copyright lawyers, given its potential implications for the realm of generative artificial intelligence. Although the Court explicitly clarified that its ruling did not pertain directly to AI, the underlying reasoning is already being scrutinized…
The recent decision by the Third Circuit Court has captured the attention of many in legal circles, particularly those focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence and copyright law. While the court explicitly noted that its ruling against a now-defunct legal research startup did not directly pertain to generative AI, the implications of its legal…
In a significant development within the tech industry, Cerence Inc., a leader in artificial intelligence, has reached an agreement with Microsoft Corp. to conclude a copyright lawsuit concerning text-to-speech technology. Filed in Delaware federal court, this lawsuit spotlighted ongoing disputes over the intellectual property rights underlying advanced AI applications. Details of the settlement remain confidential,…
A farm credit consulting firm is urging a Colorado federal court to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a leadership author who contends that the firm developed a training program derived from his copyrighted materials. The firm challenges the validity of the copyright infringement claims, labeling them as insufficiently specified, while also asserting that certain state…
The legal research landscape is once again under scrutiny as ROSS Intelligence announces its intention to seek Supreme Court review following the recent 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in favor of Thomson Reuters. The decision in question addresses a copyright dispute involving ROSS’s use of AI technologies in legal research—a contentious arena that…
The appointment of a recent judge at the Kennedy Center highlights the significant influence of a strong artistic background on legal perspectives. This judge’s upbringing, deeply rooted in the arts, offers a unique lens through which to view their contributions to the judiciary. Born into a family that celebrated artistic endeavors, the judge was surrounded…
In recent movements within the corridors of Capitol Hill, lawmakers from both political spheres have introduced bills aimed at curtailing the ongoing issue of foreign-website piracy. The proposed legislation empowers U.S. courts to instruct internet service providers to obstruct access to criminal and piratical sites located overseas. This initiative marks a significant legislative effort to…
Apple has requested a California federal judge dismiss a class action lawsuit filed by YouTube content creators. The lawsuit accuses Apple of violating the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) by scraping copyrighted videos from YouTube to train its artificial intelligence tools. Apple contends that the alleged circumvention never occurred because the access controls described by…