Keyword "intellectual property" - List of latest news (250 results)

14:46 US universities lose millions of dollars chasing patents, research shows

The problem is that costs – especially the costs to faculty – often go ignored.

21/04 Changan Automobile refuted rumors about Aveta, and Zekr and NIO sued "car exposure" to win the lawsuit | Automobile early participation

Changan Automobile refuted rumors about Aveta, and Zekr and NIO sued "car exposure" to win the lawsuit | Automobile early participation

19/04 As highlighted pirated goods in Mangga Dua and trading barriers in Indonesia

The United States highlights IPR violations, pirated goods, and trade barriers that still interfere with market access in Indonesia.

16/04 Silicon Valley Observation: How did this Chinese cross-border e-commerce become popular in the United States overnight?

Silicon Valley Observation: How did this Chinese cross-border e-commerce become popular in the United States overnight?

15/04 The Guardian view on Donald Trump’s industrial policy: inward turn by ultimatum | Editorial

Editorial: The US is retreating behind chokepoints and tariffs. It remains determined to invent the future but is struggling to ensure its control

14/04 AI over Humans: Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk Want to 'Delete' Intellectual Property Laws

Twitter co-founder and free speech failure Jack Dorsey took to X on Friday declaring, "Delete all IP law," to which Elon Musk replied, "I agree." Tech lords are eager to relax copyright and intellectual property laws in favor of AI system vacuuming up the work of humans.

12/04 Perfume brands fighting a ‘lost cause’ against cheap dupes, say lawyers

Luxury companies need greater protection from imitators gaining the approval of social media influencers, as trademarking scent is almost impossible, experts say

10/04 The intellectual property system comprehensively guarantees the healthy development of artificial intelligence

The intellectual property system comprehensively guarantees the healthy development of artificial intelligence

10/04 AI avatar generator Synthesia does video footage deal with Shutterstock

British startup will license content to train latest model for more ‘human-like performances’ from its avatars

05/04 Dale Earnhardt Jr. shifts gears with his No. 8 logo to avoid potential conflict with Lamar Jackson

NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. is shifting gears with his No. 8 merchandising. Earnhardt announced on social media that he has secured the right to use a stylized version of No. 8 and will forgo the original No. 8 logo used by his NASCAR team, JR Motorsports.

04/04 US authors’ copyright lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft combined in New York with newspaper actions

California cases over AI trainers’ use of work by writers including Ta-Nehisi Coates and Michael Chabon transferred to consolidate with New York suits from John Grisham and Jonathan Franzen and more

02/04 Row erupts as China accused of stealing British aircraft design

A spokesperson for a British manufacturer says it is "aware of a UAV [unmanned aerial vehicle] currently undergoing testing that bears a striking resemblance" to their plane.

01/04 AI firms are ‘scraping the value’ from UK’s £125bn creative industries, says Channel 4 boss

Government plan over copyright-protected work would put industries in ‘dangerous position’, Alex Mahon tells MPs

31/03 Dame Helen Mirren’s scathing take-down of Bond movies

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31/03 Designers say plans for UK copyright law risk ‘running roughshod’ over sector

Leading figures including Tom Dixon and Sebastian Conran add voices to criticism of government’s AI opt-out proposal

29/03 Iconic sight to vanish from UK streets

One of the most iconic retail names in Britain – which also has stores throughout Australia – will vanish from UK streets after more than two centuries.

28/03 Close comment: Shanghai Composite Index closed down 0.67%, and more than 4,300 stocks fell in both markets

Close comment: Shanghai Composite Index closed down 0.67%, and more than 4,300 stocks fell in both markets

18/03 Don’t buy Big Tech’s ‘we need to steal to beat China in AI’ bull

Big Tech wants to use other people’s work to make big money — and not pay.

15/03 Smart partners and close friends: Chinese youth unlock new life in the AI ​​era

Smart partners and close friends: Chinese youth unlock new life in the AI ​​era

13/03 Ireland could lose pharma tax to US after Trump accusations, experts warn

Predictions that US firms could retain manufacturing plants in Ireland but move profits back to America

12/03 French publishers and authors sue Meta over copyright works used in AI training

French publishers and authors are taking Meta to court, accusing the social media company of using their works without permission to train its artificial intelligence model.

09/03 Virtual claims: Know the Indecopi platform to make claims in case of problems with an internet purchase

Indecopi has created a platform for citizens to present claims and receive advice when they are victims of digital fraud, guaranteeing the protection of their rights.

09/03 Writer accuses Meta AI training of infringement of copyright, judge allows litigation to continue

Writer accuses Meta AI training of infringement of copyright, judge allows litigation to continue

08/03 Tennessee man charged in scheme to sell blockbuster movies before release

The Justice Department said the worker used his position to copy and sell hit movies like \

07/03 Inventory of IPO companies on the Science and Technology Innovation Board: Beijing Tongmei queues up for nearly 38 months, and the number of R&D personnel ranks second to the bottom

Inventory of IPO companies on the Science and Technology Innovation Board: Beijing Tongmei queues up for nearly 38 months, and the number of R&D personnel ranks second to the bottom

06/03 Students with debts in private school in Tacna must be enrolled, via Indecopi

Indecopi orders a private school of Tacna registered two students for the 2025 school year after irregularities in communication on their registration.

06/03 Wu Qing talks about DeepSeek first! It has led to a revaluation of the value of Chinese assets in A-shares, Hong Kong stocks, and other markets

Wu Qing talks about DeepSeek first! It has led to a revaluation of the value of Chinese assets in A-shares, Hong Kong stocks, and other markets

03/03 UK unions call for action to protect creative industry workers as AI develops

TUC says proposals on copyright and AI framework must go further to stop exploitation by ‘rapacious tech bosses’

02/03 When Britain was hot on manufacturing – and kettle design | Letter

Letter: Dr Nicholas Russell responds to a review by Edward Posnett and reflects on the pioneering work of his father and his business partner, Peter Hobbs

28/02 AI can’t help real artists reach their full potential | Letters

Letters: Proposed changes to copyright law would deny what makes us human, says Helen Ward. Plus letters from Jason Mills and Daniel Heuman

26/02 Prioritise artists over tech in AI copyright debate, MPs say

Cross-party committees urge ministers to drop plans to force creators to opt out of works being used to train AI

25/02 UK ministers consider changing AI plans to protect creative industries

Exclusive: partial climbdown over use of work protected by copyright considered after intense lobbying by top artists

25/02 Why are creatives fighting UK government AI proposals on copyright?

More than 48,000 creators including Kate Bush and Abba’s Björn Ulvaeus say Labour’s preferred option is unfair and unworkable

24/02 The Guardian view on AI and copyright: creativity should be cherished, not given away | Editorial

Editorial: The government’s consultation was weighted towards big tech. Now is the time for a rethink

21/02 Stars shaken and stirred by Amazon $1bn James Bond deal

Daniel Craig congratulates Broccoli and Wilson, while actor Valerie Leon says Bond franchise won’t be as ‘British’

21/02 Creative progress or mass theft? Why a major AI art auction is provoking wonder – and outrage

A sale of AI art at famed auction house Christie’s could change how we think about creativity – if it’s not cancelled first.

18/02 ‘Not valid’: Bizarre response to customers

A business owner has blamed her company’s inability to pay back refunds on her messy divorce and legal troubles — leaving customers owed thousands of dollars.

18/02 James Bond won’t die on my watch, says Austrian who wants ownership of 007

Exclusive: Property developer making trademark challenge claims the spy franchise is in mortal danger

14/02 James Bond in battle to keep hold of 007 super spy’s name

Exclusive: Dubai-based property developer is challenging trademark registrations, including the saying ‘Bond, James Bond’

13/02 Scarlett Johansson warns of dangers of AI after Kanye West deepfake goes viral

Short film falsely depicts actor and other Jewish celebrities opposing recent antisemitic remarks from pop star

11/02 UK copyright law consultation ‘fixed’ in favour of AI firms, peer says

Exclusive: Beeban Kidron says plans will lead to ‘wholesale’ transfer of wealth from creative industries to tech sector

05/02 Black church vandalized by Proud Boys given rights to the group's name and trademark by court

The Proud Boys has lost the trademark to their name and logos after a Washington D.C. judge gave the rights to an historic Black church vandalized by the far-right group's members in 2020.

31/01 The Guardian view on AI and copyright law: big tech must pay | Editorial

Editorial: Elton John, Paul McCartney and thousands of other artists have called for protection from data crawling. The government must listen

30/01 US Authors Guild to certify books from ‘human intellect’ rather than AI

The Human Authored online portal allows members to register their book and use a specially designed logo on covers and promotional materials

29/01 AI-assisted works can get copyright with enough human creativity, says US copyright office

Artists can copyright works they made with the help of artificial intelligence, according to a new report by the U.S.

29/01 Chinese firms ‘distilling’ US AI models to create rival products, warns OpenAI

ChatGPT maker cites IP protection concerns amid reports DeepSeek used its model to create rival chatbot

28/01 ‘Boulder-sized balls’: Inside Zuck-Musk feud

Our world is defined by a lot of fakeness – political correctness, false modesty, insincere politesse, and pandering to the press and the elites.

24/01 Indecopi will investigate alleged dumping of Chinese products in the steel sector

Indecopi begins an investigation into dumping in imports of steel wire rod from China, at the request of Corporación Aceros Arequipa, which has lost market share.

23/01 Taiwan's HTC to sell part of XR unit to Google for $250 million

Taiwan's HTC said that it will sell part of its unit for XR headsets and glasses to Google and transfer some of its employees to the U.S. company.

20/01 The European Union requested consultations at the World Trade Organization against China's practices in intellectual property

In a new episode of trade tensions between the two, the continental bloc complained to the regulatory body and accused Beijing of directly affecting Europe's technology sector.

16/01 Eight years in prison is the penalty for recording a film in the cinema, says the penal code

Indecopi warns about the illegal practice of camcording in Peru, which consists of recording films in cinemas. This action can lead to prison sentences of several years.

16/01 The Demonstrative Significance of the Nation’s First Judicial Recommendation on AI-related Intellectual Property

The Demonstrative Significance of the Nation’s First Judicial Recommendation on AI-related Intellectual Property

14/01 Indecopi clarifies whether private schools can charge for adapting their classrooms for students with disabilities

Indecopi points out that schools must reserve at least two seats per classroom for students with moderate disabilities. This measure seeks to prevent inconveniences at the start of the 2025 school year.

14/01 In the AI ​​era, how to protect intellectual property rights?

In the AI ​​era, how to protect intellectual property rights?

13/01 Peruvian registers trademark in Indecopi despite rejection by fashion multinational Ralph Lauren

Indecopi resolved the dispute between a Peruvian entrepreneur and the corporation that owns Ralph Lauren. The resolution was issued on November 25, 2024.

11/01 Indecopi fines municipality for using artist's photograph without authorization

Indecopi fines the Provincial Municipality of San Martín for using photographs without authorization during a local event, following a complaint from an artist in 2023.

11/01 Indecopi will investigate alleged dumping in Chinese imports in Peru

Indecopi has initiated an investigation after a complaint from a Peruvian company. The investigation will last six months and could be extended for three more months.

08/01 The “Patent War” continues: CATL sues China Airlines for infringement for the seventh time

The “Patent War” continues: CATL sues China Airlines for infringement for the seventh time

01/01 ‘A great talent’: Showbiz whiz’s call on O'Keeffe comeback

Embattled TV host Andrew O’Keefe can “100 per cent be back on TV” and turn his life around, a showbiz expert has declared, after the star’s drug-fueled downfall.

30/12 Indecopi alerts failures due to defective systems of more than 800 Audi and Mini brand cars

The public body's Dangerous Products and Services Alert System indicated that the defects could harm the integrity of drivers and passengers.

20/12 Indecopi auctions homes in several regions of Peru from S/31,000

The public body will auction 28 properties located in six regions of the country. Thus, Indecopi indicates the conditions that applicants must meet to enter the auction.

19/12 UK arts and media reject plan to let AI firms use copyrighted material

Exclusive: Coalition of musicians, photographers and newspapers insist existing copyright laws must be respected

18/12 Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn’s $10K legal move sparks fierce backlash

Rachael “Raygun” Gunn is under heavy fire after a legal letter demanding $10,000 from a comedy club became public.

17/12 Meteorites come from the universe. If a gold meteorite falls, who should own it?

Meteorites are solid materials from space. When it comes to the ownership of so-called "gold meteorites", the situation is more complicated. From a legal perspective, meteorites are generally considered a special “discovery” in most countries. If a meteorite falls on private land, the landowner is generally considered to have a preliminary claim to ownership. Because landowners have a certain inte

16/12 Friends star Lisa Kudrow slams new Tom Hanks movie

Lisa Kudrow called out Tom Hanks’ latest project as an “endorsement” for artificial intelligence.

13/12 “Ban it”: Word that got Aussies worked up

Fancy a four day work week? Want to play poker in your local pub?

09/12 Grinch-themed holiday photos may be copyright infringement. What to know.

Holiday photoshoots using popular characters like Dr. Seuss' The Grinch could be subject to copyright infringement lawsuits.

09/12 ‘I’m really sorry’: Comedian Stephanie Broadbridge apologises as Raygun musical shut down

Comedian Stephanie Broadbridge has issued an apology to Rachael “Raygun” Gunn after the Olympic B-girl’s lawyers took action to shut down the musical on her breakdancer’s life.

06/12 Indecopi auctions real estate, warehouses and more in Metropolitan Lima, how to participate?

The public entity will auction 8 confiscated assets, whose base prices range from S/11,000. The auction will be organized next Thursday, December 12.

06/12 Is it capybara or ronsoco? Amazonian rodent from South America sparks debate over its real name

The capybara, also known as ronsoco or capybara in Peru and Argentina, has become a viral phenomenon on social networks that has transcended borders and has conquered markets in South America, the United States, Europe and Asia.

04/12 The number of domestic invention patents in my country has exceeded 4 million for the first time, with the largest increase coming from artificial intelligence

The number of domestic invention patents in my country has exceeded 4 million for the first time, with the largest increase coming from artificial intelligence

04/12 Audi's NIO trademark war extends to Australia, Intellectual Property Australia finds NIO wins the case

Audi's NIO trademark war extends to Australia, Intellectual Property Australia finds NIO wins the case

30/11 Gymnasts, Figure Skaters, and Other Artistic Athletes Are Up Against a New, Unlikely Foe

Athletes, coaches, and choreographers are facing the fact that they’ve been unintentionally breaking the law nearly every day.

13/11 ‘Russian warship, go f*** yourself’ can’t be trademarked: EU court

The slogan uttered by a Ukrainian border guard on Snake Island has become a symbol of defiance against Russian aggression – but it’s more political than commercial, the EU judges said. #EuropeNews

12/11 Sweden TM: why is the Scandinavian country trying to trademark its name?

There are eight Swedens around the world – and the northern European nation is determined to prove it’s the original and best

03/11 Intellectual property and patent awareness in Turkey will be increased with "ambassadors"

While accelerating green and digital transformation, Turkey aims to increase the number of registrations and valid patents in this field to approximately 5 thousand next year and to deploy "intellectual property ambassadors (IP Ambassadors)" to raise awareness.

25/10 An old man discovered the "Sleeping Buddha" in the photos he took while visiting a scenic spot! 25 years later, they suddenly came to the local government and claimed 2.8 million yuan.

In 1989, Pan Hongzhong, who had reached retirement age, traveled to Leshan, Sichuan, wanting to see the famous Leshan Giant Buddha. During the tour, like many tourists, he took some random photos. After returning home, while sorting through the photos, he was surprised to find that the mountains in one of the photos looked like a giant reclining Buddha. After careful and repeated confirmation, he

26/09 Vietnam leads the world in the creative goods export index

In 2024, Vietnam will move up two places in the global Innovation rankings, especially leading the world in exporting creative goods.

23/09 Intellectual property protection.. Nintendo and The Pokmon Company file a lawsuit against Palworld

Intellectual property protection.. Nintendo and The Pokmon Company file a lawsuit against Palworld

11/09 EasyJet parent company loses trademark dispute with charity shopping website

EasyGroup took legal action against Easyfundraising after claiming it had infringed trademarks

08/09 Tehran is among the top 100 science and technology clusters in the world

Tehran, which has always been among the top 100 science and technology clusters in recent years, has been ranked 34th in the latest ranking, which is the highest rank in the countries of South and Central Asia.

05/09 'Face the music': North Carolina man accused of $10 million AI-aided streaming fraud

Michael Smith, 52, was arrested by federal authorities for allegedly orchestrating an AI-aided music streaming fraud scheme that made him $10 million.

03/09 Aussie’s fury as Temu knocks off her designs

An Australian small business owner and graphic designer claims online shopping giant Temu sold her designs without permission.

31/08 "Teaching critical thinking skills" with book language

Tehran- IRNA- The book "Teaching critical thinking skills for children aged 9 to 12" is a collection of examples taken from real life situations and written texts, situations and texts that can be subjected to critical analysis.

30/08 Jay Chou lost the lawsuit against NetEase in the final trial! All lawsuit claims dismissed

The legal dispute between Jay Chou and Jay Will Music Co., Ltd. and NetEase's game "Tianxia 3" has finally been settled. To put it simply, this is actually a battle surrounding the concept of "unfair competition." In July last year, music superstar Jay Chou released his new album "The Greatest Work" after six years, and it quickly became a hot topic on social media. Many brands and products want t

28/08 Transformation in the scientific assistantship; Knowledge bases are becoming more influential in the economy

Tehran - IRNA - The president's vice president for science, technology and knowledge-based economics announced that paying attention to new methods of financing as well as market building and increasing the effectiveness of knowledge-based institutions in the economy are two categories and the main approach of this vice president in the new management round of this group.

28/08 Hyundai, which left Russia, again registered trademarks in Russia

The South Korean automaker Hyundai, which stopped production and sales of its cars in the Russian Federation in 2022, submitted at least 17 applications to Rospatent for... RIA Novosti, 08.28.2024

22/08 EasyJetwash owner agrees to pay out in trademark row

Patio cleaner in Staffordshire will pay 'significant damages and legal costs’ to group behind easyJet brand

21/08 CNBC Daily Open: A 'crazy' summer

Wall Street ends longest winning streak of 2024. Eli Lilly weight loss drug cuts diabetes risk. Shein sues Temu.

21/08 CNBC Daily Open: 'Crazy' summer

Wall Street ends longest winning streak of 2024. Eli Lilly weight loss drug cuts diabetes risk. Shein sues Temu.

10/08 The first thermal wonder in northern Peru that was fined S/27,000 for ignoring tourist complaints

Indecopi explained that the complex located in the city of Cajamarca violated article 24.1 of the Consumer Protection and Defense Code.

04/08 The price of this burger tells the story of our cost-of-living crisis

The cost of a Big Mac can help us understand the big picture of what's going on with spiralling prices.

04/08 Publication researcher: There are few judicial decisions in the field of intellectual property

Tehran- IRNA- The researcher of the publishing field, referring to the confusion of issuing votes in the field of intellectual property, said: In my opinion, confusion can be seen in this field, the law protecting the rights of authors, authors and artists is provided by the members of culture and art and the institutions in charge of it. Especially the judiciary has not been judged and there are

03/08 Know where to place your [trade] mark

In an era where brand identity is everything, the power to protect unique elements of a product through position trade marks is invaluable. This article delves into what position trade marks are, the legal framework surrounding them, notable case studies, and strategic advice for businesses looking to leverage this powerful tool.Image source: everydayplus – 123RF.comUnderstanding position trade ma

22/07 US Olympic Committee sues Logan Paul's Prime energy drink over copyright violation claims

YouTube influencer Logan Paul's Prime energy drink brand is being sues by the U.S. Olympic Committee for copywrite infringement.

20/07 Two former executives were sentenced for "smuggling" Bosch China's core technology, and Shanghai procuratorate and law defended the rights of foreign companies

After executives took away product information from the original unit, they set up another company and set up a company of the same type to produce competing products for profit. On July 19, The Paper reporter learned from the Shanghai Changning District People’s Procuratorate (hereinafter referred to as the “Changning District Procuratorate”) that the court had recently handled a case of trade se

05/07 Judge says Nashville school shooter's writings can't be released as victims' families have copyright

A Nashville judge has ruled that the writings of the person who killed three 9-year-olds and three adults at a private Christian elementary school in Nashville last year cannot be released to the public.

03/07 China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says

The U.N. intellectual property agency says China has requested far more patents than any other country when it comes to generative AI, with the United States a distant second.

19/06 Judicial Branch cancels website that sold access to international channels: domain offered signals for S/10

Judge ordered the definitive suspension of the operation of the website for illegally redistributing and commercializing content.

13/06 'Trump too small'. Supreme Court says jab at Trump can't be trademarked

A lewd insult directed at Donald Trump tested a federal law against trademarks. At issue: can names of living individuals be used without consent?

13/06 Supreme Court rules California man can't trademark 'Trump too small'

The Supreme Court has ruled against a man who wants to trademark the suggestive phrase “Trump too small.”

05/06 Big Mac v Supermac’s: McDonald’s loses EU trademark fight

Ruling by European court of justice ends 17-year legal tussle between Irish chain and global rival

25/05 If Scarlett Johansson can’t bring the AI firms to heel, what hope for the rest of us? | John Naughton

OpenAI’s unsubtle approximation of the actor’s voice for its new GPT-4o software was a stark illustration of the firm’s high-handed attitude

23/05 Sony says focus is on creativity, with games, movies, music, sensors, IP, and not gadgets

Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony says it's focusing on creativity in movies, animation and video games, rather than old-fashioned gadgetry.

16/05 This Site Changed Digital Art Forever. Now It’s a Ghost Town.

Once a vibrant platform for artists, DeviantArt is now buckling under the weight of bots and greed—and spurning the creative community that made it great.

15/05 Indecopi warns that they will fine companies that make spam calls with S/2 million

Telephone spam has become one of the main problems for Peruvians. Indecopi will take drastic measures to confront this problem.

09/05 BHP’s Anglo American takeover bid: Spotlight on SA’s patent system

As South Africa contemplates the vast implications of BHP's proposed takeover of Anglo American, a closer examination of both companies’ patent portfolios is critical, not just for stakeholders but for the broader patent system in the country.Image source: Rabia Elif Aksoy – 123RF.comIn 2023, nearly 14,000 patents were filed in South Africa, yet less than half were from domestic sources. The relat

02/05 AI can now generate entire songs on demand. What does this mean for music as we know it?

‘Uncanny’ AI music generators blur the line between creators and consumers. Will they turn music from high art to an everyday language? Listen to these AI-generated tracks and judge for yourself.

30/04 Margot Robbie wows as bridesmaid at friend’s Aussie wedding

Margot Robbie reported for bridesmaid duties at the Australian wedding of her childhood best friend on the Gold Coast.

28/04 There is no one-step artificial intelligence method

There is no one-step artificial intelligence method

26/04 Pandabuy: police raid ‘20 football stadiums’ worth of alleged fake goods warehouses

Arrests as Chinese authorities working with UK police and international trademark agencies seize millions of parcels bound for customers worldwide

26/04 Idiom reading | "Protecting intellectual property rights means protecting innovation"

Idiom reading | "Protecting intellectual property rights means protecting innovation"

18/04 Tennessee judge wants more information on copyright before ruling on school shooter's writings

A Tennessee judge is weighing whether to allow the release of a Nashville school shooter's writings after a two-day hearing concluded Wednesday.

16/04 Microsoft Makes High-Stakes Play in Tech Cold War With Emirati A.I. Deal

Microsoft plans to invest $1.5 billion in G42, an Emirati company with ties to China, as Washington and Beijing maneuver to secure tech influence in the Gulf.

15/04 Chinese Company Under Congressional Scrutiny Makes Key U.S. Drugs

Lawmakers raising national security concerns and seeking to disconnect a major Chinese firm from U.S. pharmaceutical interests have rattled the biotech industry. The firm is deeply involved in development and manufacturing of crucial therapies for cancer, cystic fibrosis, H.I.V. and other illnesses.

13/04 Momofuku backs down from defending its 'chile crunch' trademark after outcry by small businesses

Momofuku, a food and restaurant brand started by chef David Chang, says it won’t defend its trademark on the name “chile crunch” after it sparked an outcry by sending cease-and-desist letters to other businesses using the term.

10/04 Will collaborative Scrabble ruin the next generation? I’d bet my last qapik it won’t | Tim Clare

Some are outraged by a version for people ‘intimidated’ by word games. Take it from me: Scrabble rules are for breaking, says author Tim Clare

09/04 ‘Fear’: Biggest risk to economy since WW11

A chilling warning has been issued that the global economy is facing its greatest threat since World War II, which could create “deep fear” for the future and put lives at risk.

08/04 Hemmes’ company in court name battle

Two up-market Australian restaurants have found themselves pitted against each other in court over their almost identical names.

07/04 Next-generation display ‘micro LED’ patent registered, Korea ranks first in the world

(Daejeon = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Jun-ho = In the field of micro LED, which is attracting attention as a next-generation display as it can be used in various fields such as large TVs and smart devices, Korea was found to be leading technology development by ranking first in the world in patent registrations. According to the Korean Intellectual Property Office on the 7th, patents registered in

01/04 Sports Illustrated’s Owner Sues Energy Drink Mogul After Chaos at Magazine

Authentic Brands Group, which owns Sports Illustrated, is accusing Manoj Bhargava of failing to pay millions of dollars for the rights to publish the magazine.

01/04 Collection of unreleased Marvin Gaye songs found in Belgium

Questions surround ownership of demo tapes reportedly left by soul artist as a thank-you to his Ostend hosts

26/03 Ukraine launches a register of sites that violate intellectual property rights

Subjects of copyright can apply for the inclusion of a site that infringes intellectual property rights on the national list of such websites.

20/03 U.S. Accuses Two Men of Stealing Tesla Trade Secrets

Federal prosecutors said the pair tried to sell technology to manufacture batteries for electric cars that belonged to the company.

13/03 The proposed Super League loses a trademark fight to Denmark's top competition

A European Union office has ruled that a breakaway competition of European soccer clubs cannot be registered under the Super League trademark.

12/03 The New York Times is fighting off Wordle look-alikes with copyright takedown notices

The New York Times is arguing that numerous games inspired by the mega-popular word-guessing game infringe on its copyright protections.

11/03 India says Europe trade group commits to $100 billion 15-year deal

India will waive tariffs on industrial imports from four European nations for a $100 billion investment over 15 years, ending nearly 16 years of negotiations.

10/03 ‘It’s for the judge to decide’: Stelios Haji-Ioannou’s battle to defend his Easy brand

The tycoon behind the low-cost franchise is ever vigilant for companies he suspects of infringing his intellectual property

06/03 Jia Yueting "bombards" Gao He and Ding Lei! The latest response is here

Jia Yueting "bombards" Gao He and Ding Lei! The latest response is here

05/03 Jia Yueting "bombarded" Gao He issued a rebuttal!

Jia Yueting "bombarded" Gao He issued a rebuttal!

04/03 A soccer star and a savvy businessman: Mbappé leads Messi and Ronaldo in registered trademarks

The fight between Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for the honorific title of “best player in the world” is a tight one.

04/03 Mbappé better than Messi and Ronaldo in number of EU trademarks

Mbappé owns seven EU trademarks, including his famous cross-armed pose, in comparison to six apiece for Messi and Ronaldo.

29/02 Generative AI Might Finally Bend Copyright Past the Breaking Point

For more than 200 years, copyright law has promoted a creative society. The chatbots could change everything.

23/02 Exclusive: Fraud office handling complaints over EU agency jobs

Two complaints made over past year cover several appointments, alleging irregularities in pre-selection, bias, nepotism and graft. #EuropeDecoded

21/02 Can AI companies legally mine the Internet for training content?

Have AI companies already won on copyright issues? Some experts say they may have, though it may be decided on a case-by-case basis.

19/02 Squishmallows and Build-A-Bear enter legal battle over 'copycat' plush toys: What to know

Is Build-A-Bear's Skoosherz copying Squishmallows? Here's what we know about the toy brands' legal battle.

14/02 Superhero Movies Have Reached Their Contractual-Obligation Phase

Madame Web doesn’t just scrape the bottom of the barrel—it finds new depths.

12/02 Warren Buffett’s Squishmallows sues Build-A-Bear over ‘knockoff’ toy line

Not to be outdone, Build-A-Bear filed its own lawsuit against Jazwares, saying Skoosherz are based on its existing plush animals, and that its advertising and marketing since last month’s lau…

10/02 Russia move sends US state into free fall

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08/02 How AI is ‘amplifying creativity’ in the fashion world

Ahead of London fashion week, optimists believe new tools can open up an industry that can be elitist – and costly to enter

07/02 Profit over patriotism: Top venture capitalists invest in China for big returns

Nearly half of the most powerful American players in venture capitalism are quietly investing billions in Chinese tech startups over US competitors for massive returns.

05/02 Country Singer and 'Yellowstone' Star Lainey Wilson Speaks Out Against AI

Country music singer and Yellowstone star Lainey Wilson has shared the unsettling experience of having her voice cloned by AI technologies.

03/02 As investors pile into psychedelics, idealism gives way to pharma economics

Dozens of psychedelic startup companies are racing to begin selling mind-expanding drugs for depression and other mental health conditions, riding a wave of promising research and media hype.

01/02 Millions of famous songs may disappear from TikTok... for this reason

It seems that many songs from well-known artists such as Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber and others will disappear within hours from the library of the popular short video application TikTok.

01/02 Taylor Swift’s label Universal Music Group threatens to pull songs from TikTok

Universal Music Group — which owns the rights to superstars including Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish and Drake — threatened to revoke TikTok’s licence on Wednesday after the two companies failed to reach a deal on key issues such as artist compensation.

31/01 Where Have All the Original Action Movies Gone?

Taylor Swift probably did not write “Argylle,” says @davidlsims, but the action movie still has enough to pull you into theaters:

25/01 Could a court really order the destruction of ChatGPT? The New York Times thinks so, and it may be right

It may seem extreme, but there’s a reason the law allows it.

25/01 The Sleepy Copyright Office in the Middle of a High-Stakes Clash Over A.I.

The office is reviewing how centuries-old laws should apply to artificial intelligence technology, with both content creators and tech giants arguing their cases.

21/01 ‘We need to come together’: British artists team up to fight AI image-generating software

US lawyers approached about a class action against Midjourney and other AI firms accused of ‘copyright laundering’

18/01 Uniqlo sues Shein over ‘It’ bag dupe

Uniqlo has sued Shein over accusations the Chinese fast-fashion e-tailer is selling copycats of its beloved “Mary Poppins” cross-body bag.

17/01 The number of valid invention patents in my country exceeds 4 million

The number of valid invention patents in my country exceeds 4 million

13/01 First Barbie then … Boglins? My quest to find a superstar in my bag of old toys

With studios desperate for other franchises to exploit, I wondered about the toys I’d kept from my childhood – could there be hidden gold among my obscure action figures?

12/01 The New Mean Girls Forgets That Teenagers Are … Mean

The reboot of the classic teen comedy sands off its edges, to mixed results.

10/01 What If We Held ChatGPT to the Same Standard as Claudine Gay?

The problem with generative AI is plagiarism, not copyright.

10/01 Lee In-sil, director of the Korean Intellectual Property Office, resigns to run for general election... “It doesn’t matter if it’s rough”

(Daejeon = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Jun-ho = Korean Intellectual Property Office Commissioner Lee In-sil retired from office on the 10th to run for the general election in April. Commissioner Lee stopped by the press room at the Daejeon Government Complex this afternoon and said, “As an expert in the field of intellectual property, I would like to work in the National Assembly with expertise.” Co

09/01 Rare candid pics of Michael Hutchence’s daughter

Michael Hutchence’s daughter Tiger Lily has been quietly dating a British model for several months.

08/01 German anti-fascists aim to trademark Nazi slogans to ‘hit them where it hurts’

Initiative in Germany is attempting to undermine neo-Nazi business model based on disemvoweling words

07/01 These are the most innovative countries in Latin America: where are Peru and Chile?

The most recent report of the World Innovation Index revealed which are the countries with the best results in terms of research and infrastructure in Latin America and the world.

05/01 Show Your Friends How You Read Your Copy of The Atlantic

Enter our #MyAtlanticContest for a chance to win a one-year gift subscription and a tote bag.

04/01 The MÁV, the ÁSZ and several other state institutions can also move to the neighborhood of the Mol tower

This is a great help for BudaPart investors in the stagnant capital city office market.

04/01 A New Era for Mickey Mouse

As of January 1, an early version of the character is in the public domain.

30/12 Boom in A.I. Prompts a Test of Copyright Law

The use of content from news and information providers to train artificial intelligence systems may force a reassessment of where to draw legal lines.

28/12 Copyright for original Mickey Mouse persona to run out 1 January 2024

Steamboat Willie, created by Walt Disney, to enter public domain after 95 years – taking earliest Minnie with him

28/12 The establishment was approved by the Party Central Committee and the State Council! Shen Changyu, Zhang Jianchun, Tao Kaiyuan, Gong Ming, etc. have new identities

The establishment was approved by the Party Central Committee and the State Council! Shen Changyu, Zhang Jianchun, Tao Kaiyuan, Gong Ming, etc. have new identities

27/12 Disney suffers: its first Mickey Mouse released will be in the public domain in the US after 95 years

The giant Disney will lose the intellectual property rights to the original Mickey Mouse who debuted in the short film 'Steamboat Willie', from 1928.

25/12 Chinese dancing frog goes viral doing the worm

‘Frog seller’ trend sparks debate on intellectual property amid concerns over copyright infringement

19/12 Apple makes surprise decision to pause some Watch sales before Christmas over patent dispute

Online sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 will pause at 3 p.m. Thursday and in stores after Sunday.

19/12 Copyright claim against Tolkien estate backfires on Lord of the Rings fanfiction author

Demetrious Polychron ordered to destroy all copies of The Fellowship of the King after claiming Amazon prequel infringed his copyright

16/12 Disney Is a Language. Do We Still Speak It?

As the company celebrates its 100th anniversary, its dominance as a generation-spanning cultural force no longer seems certain.

10/12 Opinion | Biden Ambushes Pharma Patents

New guidance will let the feds steal IP if drug prices are too high.

10/12 The Book World Still Isn’t Diverse. Dhonielle Clayton Is Trying to Change That.

Her solution? A packaging business that sells ideas for commercial genre fiction featuring characters from broadly diverse backgrounds.

02/12 Netflix Builds a ‘Squid Game’ Universe as It Awaits a Second Season

A reality show and a live experience are two ways of keeping the dystopian series in the public eye. Is the original’s bleak message being diluted?

26/11 Super Netball players boycott Australian Netball Awards over pay dispute

Super Netball players boycotted the Australian Netball Awards on Saturday in the latest ugly chapter of the ongoing pay dispute between the playing group and the governing body.

21/11 The Money Always Wins

Whether he lands at Microsoft or successfully retakes the throne at OpenAI, one thing is certain about Sam Altman’s future.

20/11 Less than 10% of registered patents go through commercialization stages

The Majlis Research Center has come to the conclusion that this article failed to establish a clear connection between the executive branch, the university and the private sector, and it should be amended.

16/11 The Post-Strike Future of Hollywood

How our streaming lives are about to change

12/11 Should Your Ex-Boss Get a Say in Your New Job? Wall Street Says Yes.

Legislation in New York that would outlaw noncompete agreements, a staple at big banks, has led to frenzied lobbying to persuade Gov. Kathy Hochul to kill the effort.

06/11 Some people buy a car during a midlife crisis. This man bought a small-town hotel instead

Rather than retiring, Matt Rogatz bought a hotel in Green Lake, Wisconsin. Then he bought a guest house, spa and former jail in the town too.

05/11 ‘Historic’: Albo, Xi meet in Beijing

China’s President says his meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Beijing marks a new start in the relationship that has been fraught for several years.

02/11 Mariah Carey sued for copyright infringement over All I Want for Christmas Is You

Carey faces second lawsuit from songwriter Andy Stone over huge holiday hit, after he filed to dismiss his own 2022 claim

01/11 Supreme Court confronts the question of trademark rights in 'Trump too small' case

Another day, another Supreme Court case with a mention of former President Donald Trump. In arguments Wednesday, the justices will weigh a California man’s attempt to trademark a phrase mocking the former president and current Republican front-runner for 2024 as “too small.”

30/10 Opinion | The Patent Fight That Could Take Apple Watches Off the Market

A federal trade agency ruled that some Apple devices infringe on patents held by other companies.

22/10 World’s ‘most exclusive’ club you never hear about

One of the world’s most exclusive clubs that we never hear about is exactly what you would think it is.

18/10 Chinese ‘spymaster’ ring busted in Australia

Australia’s spy chief has revealed an espionage threat was busted at a top research institution, with the academic enlisted by a Chinese ‘spy master’.

16/10 Hipgnosis Songs Fund scraps dividend after royal payments forecast

Share price hits record low as London-listed company says it will not pay shareholders a dividend

12/10 Weird reason influencer has ‘disappeared’

European “It” girl Matilda Djerf has “disappeared” suddenly from TikTok amid accusations the team behind her fashion label is targeting small creators on the platform.

09/10 ‘Bent over backwards’: Netball pay dispute erupts as players reject ‘unfair’ offer

Australian netball’s pay dispute has is no closer to a resolution after talks between Netball Australia and the player union broken down once again.

01/10 Tom Hanks issues warning after actor targeted in video hoax

Tom Hanks has issued a stern warning to his followers after an AI-generated video featuring his image circulated the internet.

30/09 Authors shocked to find AI ripoffs of their books being sold on Amazon

Book spamming, sometimes with multiple bogus titles going online in one day, has hit writers like Rory Cellan-Jones

28/09 ‘Biggest act of copyright theft in history’: thousands of Australian books allegedly used to train AI model

Booker prize winner Richard Flanagan among authors whose work has potentially been pirated by US-based Books3 dataset to train generative AI

28/09 Can Blockchain Turbocharge Fan Fiction And Protect Authors From AI’s Threat?

Story Protocol’s immutable digital repository for intellectual property would give amateur devotees input into movies, books, games and music. It could also provide a blueprint for copyright holders wanting protection from artificial intelligence.

28/09 50% of staff quit at $12m Aussie start-up

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20/09 John Grisham, George R.R. Martin and more authors sue OpenAI for copyright infringement

John Grisham, Jodi Picoult and George R.R. Martin are among 17 authors suing OpenAI for “systematic theft on a mass scale.”

20/09 ‘No question’ AI will shake up education

Australia is lagging behind the rest of the world on investment and research on artificial intelligence and risks being left behind.

19/09 Disney, Challenged Elsewhere, Plans to Spend $60 Billion on Parks and Cruises

Amid uncertainty for the company’s film and TV divisions, the investment over the next decade doubles the outlay in the last 10 years.

14/09 We were all so wrong about Hawaii fires crisis

A quick island hop away, Hawaii is burning – but you wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.

01/09 This Week in Books: Could AI Ever Write Like Stephen King and Margaret Atwood?

Two authors respond to the revelation that their work is being used to train artificial intelligence.

01/09 These Aussies are about to lose their jobs

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31/08 UK publishers urge Sunak to protect works ingested by AI models

Publishers Association’s call comes as ChatGPT firm argues US lawsuit ‘misconceives scope’ of copyright law

25/08 Opinion | Artists Have Little to Fear From A.I.

Creativity, not mere mimicry, is human beings’ trump card.

11/08 Truth about creepy Bunnings technology

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09/08 Google and Universal Music working on licensing voices for AI-generated songs

Early stage talks are expected to include a potential tool fans could use to make AI-generated songs

09/08 The Tetris Effect author says film makers copied his story brick by brick

Dan Ackerman sues Apple and game company, saying they blocked his approaches to adapt book into movie, then did it anyway

07/08 Don’t Take AI Companies’ Word on Anything

Five ways for Washington to hold Silicon Valley accountable

25/07 X Things That Have Already Gone Wrong on X, the Social Network Formerly Known as Twitter

The company even had trouble removing all the old bird logos.

07/07 China’s brutal ‘tit-for-tat’ move

China this week blocked exports of two vital minerals used in computer chips and hi-tech products – triggering a global rush to source alternate supplies.

21/06 Celeb chef holidays in Dubai as company owes creditors millions

Celebrity chef Shane Delia, known for his Melbourne-based Middle Eastern restaurant, Maha, has faced scrutiny over a luxury trip after his gourmet delivery service collapsed while millions in debt to creditors.

12/06 Half of young people find it 'acceptable to buy fakes'

A third of Europeans find it acceptable to buy fakes when the price of the genuine product is too high, new research shows.

08/06 New Kia ute’s Aussie connection revealed

Kia’s hotly anticipated new ute is expected to have a distinct Aussie flavour when it arrives in 2025.

27/05 Outrageous text message from failed firm

A former customer of a collapsed electrical company in South Australia is furious after receiving an unsolicited text message from the new business that the director started up.

25/05 Sign iron ore price is about to crash

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23/05 The life of a patent: from inception to approval, here’s everything you need to know

Patents can help protect your invention by stopping others from copying your hard work – but how do you go about acquiring one?

23/05 The green technology patent boom – what’s driving it and how can businesses benefit from it?

On the journey to net zero, companies are seeking to invest in a future that’s not only profitable but sustainable and climate resilient too

23/05 Crack the code: what common intellectual property symbols mean

Understanding what intellectual property symbols mean is vital for businesses that want to secure the best protection for their most valuable assets – from names to brands and flagship products

22/05 Australia scores another win in lengthy trans-Tasman manuka honey war

The New Zealand intellectual property umpire has sided with Australia's move to block New Zealand honey producers trademarking the word manuka.

11/05 Fight the fakes: four ways to protect your business from intellectual property infringement

Intellectual property wrongdoing can be costly to businesses. So what can companies do to avoid IP infringement in their supply chains?

07/05 Ed Sheeran on copyright infringement lawsuit: ‘Comes with the territory’

Singer-songwriter makes comments two days after New York jury ruled in his favor in Marvin Gaye lawsuit

03/05 EU modernises design laws for digital era: What SA can learn

The European Union (EU) is currently undertaking a review of its design laws, with the aim of making design law protection more relevant as the world transitions into a digital area. The proposed revision to the legislation introduces several key changes to expand the protection afforded by design law and to make it simpler, faster and more cost effective to protect and enforce design rights in th

28/04 Designer says she's 'heartbroken' by 'horrific' comments made by pop star Katy Perry during court case

Katie Taylor said she was bullied, intimidated and trolled during the lengthy intellectual property case against the I Kissed A Girl international superstar.

25/04 TechScape: Could this billion-pound ‘crack-down’ end fake reviews and subscription traps?

Tech giants such as Google and Apple could face huge fines if they breach planned rules designed to protect consumers online. But will the bill have real teeth?

23/04 Wagatha Christie™? My pun’s been trademarked, but the joke is on me | Dan Atkinson

Rebekah Vardy has made my ‘Wagatha Christie’ joke, from her case against Coleen Rooney, into intellectual property. If gags are bought up, British humour faces a bleak future

17/04 Versace deals huge blow to iconic Aussie hotel

The Palazzo Versace hotel on the Gold Coast of Australia will soon be without the iconic Medusa head furnishings, as the House of Versace fashion brand has decided not to renew its branding agreement with the luxury hotel.

16/04 Trump files personal financial disclosure report

Former President Donald Trump on Friday filed his personal financial disclosure report with the Federal Election Commission -- offering the public a first look at his post-presidential finances.

05/04 Chipotle Sues Sweetgreen Over Its New Burrito Bowl

The fast-food company says the salad chain’s menu item is a trademark infringement.

05/04 Who Owns SpongeBob? AI Shakes Hollywood’s Creative Foundation

Artificial-intelligence tools raise questions about intellectual property rights that are under scrutiny by courts and entertainment executives

04/04 The best footy team that never was

Despite murmurs of his fake footy team becoming a lucrative side hustle, Dr Ken Sakata says if he wanted to make money, he would just “do more medical work”.

30/03 Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves is the adventure quest we deserve

Not long ago – and probably still in some quarters – the name Dungeons & Dragons triggered cruel sniggers.

29/03 Max Verstappen at war with Nike over tiny detail

Max Verstappen’s attempts to venture into the fashion industry have suffered a severe blow.

29/03 Adidas backtracks on opposition to Black Lives Matter trademark request

Sportswear company had initially said three-stripe design would create confusion with its own logo

29/03 Adidas asks US to bar Black Lives Matter from using three stripes in trademark

The sportswear company claims the BLM Global Network Foundation’s yellow-stripe design would be confused with its three-stripe logo

22/03 Eli Lilly Is Priced for Perfection in the Obesity Market

The company has outperformed its pharma peers in recent years, but its valuation leaves little room for error.

22/03 Jack Daniel’s Faces Off With Dog Toy at Supreme Court

The justices heard the distillery company’s plea to stop a novelty company from selling a dog toy shaped like a bottle of Jack Daniel’s. 

13/03 Pfizer Overpays for Seagen, but Who’s Counting

Acquiring top biotech assets as other big pharmaceutical companies face a patent cliff was bound to be expensive.

08/03 Eli Lilly’s Insulin Decision Puts Others in Hot Seat

The drugmaker’s plan moves the spotlight to industry middlemen, who face a barrage of investigations.

09/02 Sardinian winemaker denies his two oxen logo is Red Bull copy

Mattia Muggittu says he feels like David v Goliath as energy drink firm disputes branding on his first bottles

09/02 Pfizer, Novartis, Merck Executives Say They Are Hunting for Deals Again

Big drugmakers are looking for new products because lower-priced competitors are coming that could take away nearly a quarter of sales.

08/02 Hermès Wins Case Against Artist Who Sold NFTs of Birkin Bags

The trademark case was considered a test of how a company can exercise its intellectual-property rights against virtual assets.

07/02 Lidl accuses Tesco of ‘deception’ in legal dispute over yellow circle logo

German discounter claims its rival has infringed its trademark by using design for Clubcard promotions

05/02 AI Tech Enables Industrial-Scale Intellectual-Property Theft, Say Critics

Are ChatGPT, Stability AI and GitHub Copilot the next big breakthroughs, huge legal and regulatory liabilities, or something else entirely?

31/01 Blockbuster Arthritis Drug Humira Faces Competition From First Lower-Price Copycat in U.S.

The arthritis therapy is coming up against its first so-called biosimilar, after more than $135 billion in sales and fights over how long its patents last.

30/01 Virtual Birkin Bags on Trial in Hermès Case Testing IP Rights

Legal analysts say the trial represents an important early test of how a company can exercise its rights against virtual assets it didn’t authorize.

24/01 Women’s Telehealth Firm Favor Changes Name Back to Pill Club Following Lawsuit

The rebranding was challenged by a restaurant and retail delivery company already using the ‘Favor’ name.

19/01 Aussie company burned through $13m in 12 months

A well-known Aussie instant grocery delivery service that suddenly collapsed had burned through $13 million in just 12 months and may have been trading while insolvent, administrators have revealed.

17/01 Supreme Court Asks U.S. Government to Weigh In on Apple Patent Dispute

The Federal Circuit last year had upheld that Apple and Broadcom used patented technology without authorization.

17/01 Noncompete Clauses: What They Are and What to Know Before Signing Your Contract

The FTC has issued a plan to ban noncompete clauses. Here’s what you need to know about them—and what to keep in mind before signing.

13/01 Adidas loses four stripes court battle with designer Thom Browne

Sportswear company claimed fashion label’s motif was too similar to its trademark three-stripe logo

07/01 WWE for sale as Vince McMahon returns after ‘hush money’ probe

Vince McMahon’s retirement was short-lived.

07/01 Opinion | The FTC Does Big Labor a Solid

The agency wants to ban non-compete clauses across U.S. business.

01/01 Something is afoot with copyright this Public Domain Day | John Naughton

On New Year’s Day, copyright in the US expires on a new clutch of artistic works. But shady legal shenanigans mean it’s a little overdue…

02/08 In 2001, a Mysterious Invention Became a Viral Sensation—Then Went Down in Flames. I’ve Always Wondered: Was It All My Fault?

This was an entirely new kind of media frenzy—the birth of virality as we now know it.