Introduction The fame that celebrities receive is a reward for their success. However, recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have posed a significant threat to their rights to their own personality. AI is now massively capable of reproducing the image, voice texture, and other unique characteristics of individuals, particularly celebrities. The unscrupulous use of generative […]
Read moreThe media and entertainment sector is currently undergoing a metamorphosis, driven by the emergence of groundbreaking virtual and augmented technologies. As per a PwC study, AI’s impact on this sector could soar to $15.7 trillion by 2030, illustrating the profound influence of AI, Generative AI (Gen AI), and AR on the digital media landscape. AI, […]
Read moreFor over a decade, global innovation has been on a steady rise, reflected in a consistent increase in patent filings. But a recent report by the United Nations World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) throws a curveball. For the first time in 14 years, international patent filings have declined. The report highlights a 1.8% drop in […]
Read moreLately, a bunch of countries, like the USA and the UK, have made it clear that their local laws don’t really recognize the outputs of artificial intelligence (AI). Figuring out what exactly qualifies as ‘autonomous inventions’ versus ‘AI aided inventions’ is a bit of a head-scratcher, especially since there’s no official technical definition for it. […]
Read moreGenerative artificial intelligence (AI) has opened a treasure trove of opportunities for businesses, but it’s also cast a long shadow of legal uncertainty. Lawmakers and courts are scrambling to catch up, leaving the question of how these sophisticated language models interact with copyright law unanswered. While most copyright infringement lawsuits in this arena focus on […]
Read moreGet ready for a smoother ride when navigating patent and trademark ownership changes! The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is launching its new Assignment Center on January 22, 2024, replacing the aging Electronic Patent Assignment System (EPAS) and Electronic Trademark Assignment System (ETAS). This marks a significant step forward in modernizing the USPTO’s services […]
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