Category Archives: Copyright Registration
AI Art Opens New Frontier in United States Copyright Law, U.S. Copyright Office Issues Key Decision in Favor of Limited Protection
Over the past few months, a number of different tech companies have introduced new tools based on artificial intelligence (AI). Some of these applications allow users to create “AI art.” Broadly defined, AI art is art created with the help of artificial intelligence technologies. A new type of creative output, there are major questions… Read More »
Key NFT Copyright Case Making Its Way Through Legal System—Counterclaim Filed
According to reporting from Blockworks, Yuga Labs is at the center of a copyright dispute involving non-fungible tokens (NFTs). It is an important legal battle because it could set the terms for how NFTs are handled under U.S. copyright law. Artist Ryder Ripps—who is being sued by Yuga Labs for copyright infringement—has filed a… Read More »
What To Know About NFTs And Copyright Law
Blockchain technology is changing the world. More and more people are getting into cryptocurrency and NFTs. According to a report from Business Insider, the NFT market exceeded $41 billion in 2021. Unlike Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies which are fungible, NFTs are unique. In other words, every NFT is different. Each one has its own… Read More »
Copyright Law Watch: Supreme Court Rules “Lack Of Knowledge” Can Justify Error
On February 24th, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a decision in the case of Unicolors, Inc. v. H&M Hennes & Mauritz, L.P.—an IP matter related to copyright registration. In an important decision, the nation’s top federal court found that “lack of knowledge” may be sufficient to excuse an error on… Read More »
Copyright Law: Four Things To Know About The CASE Act
As part of December’s COVID-19 relief package, congress passed the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2020 (CASE Act). The law creates a federal Copyright Claims Board empowered to hear infringement claims up to $30,000. The statute offers both potential advantages and drawbacks for copyright holders and alleged infringers. In this article, our… Read More »
Architectural Designs and Copyright Protection
Architects put in an enormous amount of professional effort and skill into designing projects. An innovative design is a form of intellectual property. If you are an architect, you may be wondering: How can I protect my creative projects? The short answer is through copyright law. In the United States, architectural designs and other… Read More »