Selective Memory AI: Major Platforms Ignore Publishers' Rights
A recent study highlights how major AI models fail to credit their sources, particularly Canadian journalism, raising concerns over intellectual property rights.
Paul Deegan: Time to stop the theft of news content IP
The article discusses the importance of protecting intellectual property in news content amid the rise of AI and misinformation.
Not just tariffs: Foreign nations profited off of us — now Trump is striking back
The Trump administration is actively countering international trade practices that it views as harmful to U.S. workers and industries.
A Changing Ruling and a Escalating Story: What Happened in the Case of Maha El-Saghir?
Egyptian media figure Maha El-Saghir received a new ruling that overturned her previous sentence of one month in prison for allegedly stealing artwork and violating intellectual property rights.
Pop Mart’s Labubu headed to big screen in collaboration with Sony Pictures
Pop Mart has announced a film featuring its character Labubu, in collaboration with Sony Pictures, aimed at expanding its intellectual property.
The End of the Pharmaceutical Lock: The Story Behind the Patent Resolution that Divided Laboratories for Decades
Argentina has lifted intellectual property restrictions on pharmaceuticals that had been in place since 2012, reflecting a long-standing conflict between domestic and foreign laboratories.
Mercedes-Benz Re-registers Its Brand in Russia After Exiting the Country in 2022
Mercedes-Benz has re-registered its brand in Russia after halting vehicle production and deliveries in response to the Ukraine invasion in 2022.
IMPI promotes changes to strengthen Chapter 20 of the T-MEC following U.S. recommendations
The Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) is working to enhance Chapter 20 of the T-MEC by making regulatory adjustments and improving international coordination in response to U.S. recommendations.
Users are to blame for patent delays, says Inpi president at event
The president of Brazil's National Institute of Intellectual Property (Inpi) stated that delays in patent grants are primarily due to the negligence of users, including companies and universities.
The Police dismantles the largest counterfeit toy network in Madrid: 600,000 'Stranger Things' items seized
The National Police in Spain has seized over 600,000 counterfeit toys, primarily related to 'Stranger Things', marking the largest operation of its kind in the country.
The company accused of plagiarism sold a 'bad copy' of Göran's bus shelter to SL
A design dispute arises as a replica bus shelter model, allegedly a copy of the original 'City 90,' has been installed in Hallstavik, drawing criticism from the original creator's son.
Pärnu pensioner accuses youth of stealing his music: I saw the wires were connected to his computer!
A Pärnu pensioner accuses a young man of stealing 300 of his songs after finding wires connected to the young man's computer.
About 10,000 writers sign a blank book to protest against the 'theft' of AI in the United Kingdom
Around 10,000 writers, including Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro, have signed a blank book to protest against using their copyrighted works for AI training without consent.
Young people are invited to participate in the digital innovation competition "Create. Respect. Know!"
The article invites young individuals to take part in a digital innovation competition that emphasizes intellectual property rights in the modern digital landscape.
Distillery in Russia Seeks to Sell Vodka Under Trump Brand
A Russian distillery is attempting to gain rights to use Donald Trump's brand for vodka sales, claiming the brand has been inactive in the country for years.
Soy: payment for intellectual property is at its highest level since 2018
The payment for intellectual property in soybean cultivation in Argentina has reached its highest level since 2018, with 42% of the area acknowledging seed intellectual property rights.
"Don't Steal this Book": About the Authors' Protest at the London Book Fair Against AI Exploitation of Their Content
Authors at the London Book Fair are protesting against AI companies exploiting their works without permission, with nearly ten thousand writers participating in the 'Don't Steal This Book' initiative.
"Moon Music": a small Lyon-based company sues Coldplay for using its name
A small business in Lyon named Moon Music is suing the famous English band Coldplay for naming their latest album after the company's established trademark.
Wants to increase the maximum penalty for copyright infringement
A proposal has been made to increase the maximum penalty for copyright infringement in Iceland.
‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ accuses the White House of illegal use of Yugi Muto
The popular Japanese animated series ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ has accused the White House of using images from the show without permission in a propaganda video about the U.S. military amid a conflict with Iran.
“Unprecedented Low Prices for Copyright Transfer” The Japan Fair Trade Commission Investigates Improper Transactions Regarding Intellectual Property
The Japan Fair Trade Commission has released a report detailing improper transactions related to the transfer of intellectual property rights from small- and medium-sized enterprises, highlighting numerous practices that may violate antitrust laws.
World Cup puts pressure on Mexico in the face of the T-MEC
The annual meeting of the Mexican Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AMPPI) highlighted the implications of the World Cup and intellectual property issues related to the T-MEC trade agreement.
From Printing Press to AI: EU Plans a Turning Point for Copyright
The European Parliament's Legal Affairs Committee has proposed a report addressing the challenges and opportunities of copyright law in the context of generative artificial intelligence.
Itochu Consolidates IP Business, Streamlining Production and Merchandise Development
Itochu has announced the establishment of a subsidiary that consolidates its intellectual property (IP) business, focusing on anime production and merchandise development.
Chinese car manufacturer completely copied Porsche Taycan
A story about how a Chinese car manufacturer has been accused of completely copying the design and features of the Porsche Taycan.
The surprise fight for the trademark of a notorious outlaw biker club with a deadly history
A legal battle over the trademark of the Rock Machine Motorcycle Club logo, tied to a violent history with the Hells Angels, has concluded at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office.
Sony is Growing as a ‘Super IP’ Business Operator... Exclusive $7 Billion Contract with Netflix
Sony has signed a major exclusive contract with Netflix valued at over $7 billion, allowing Netflix to stream Sony's theatrical films after their initial release.
New strategies with registered trademarks against AI
Matthew McConaughey is utilizing trademark registration of iconic phrases from his movies to protect his image from misuse in AI platforms.
A court in Madrid summons the CEO of Cloudflare due to an anti-piracy complaint by LaLiga and Telefónica
A Madrid court has summoned Cloudflare's CEO to testify regarding allegations of intellectual property violations in the fight against football piracy.
Spanish Justice summons Cloudflare CEO for football piracy
Spanish authorities have summoned Cloudflare's CEO, Matthew Browning Prince, as part of a legal case regarding audiovisual piracy affecting professional football rights.
"Decisive Step": The Seed Industry Supported Milei's Announcement to Modernize the Intellectual Property Framework for Seeds
Argentina's seed industry backs President Milei's call to modernize intellectual property laws for seeds to enhance competitiveness and attract investments.
"In a responsible manner": Milei promised to continue reducing tariffs as fiscal surplus allows and announced a new seed regime
Argentine President Javier Milei pledged to the agricultural sector to responsibly continue reducing tariffs based on fiscal surplus, while also introducing a new seed regime focused on intellectual property.
Nikola Tesla, inventor: "The present belongs to them; the future, for which I worked, is mine"
Nikola Tesla reflects on the recognition of innovative work and the historical credit often assigned to others instead of the original creators, as noted in his quote featured in Margaret Cheney's book.
"Wrong Path": Farmers' Entity Raises Concerns about a Sensitive Point in the Agreement with the United States
Carbap has expressed strong reservations regarding Argentina's potential adherence to UPOV 91 concerning intellectual property in seeds due to concerns about restricting farmers' rights.
French film industry denounces 'outright plundering' by AI
The French film industry has expressed strong objections to the exploitation of their work by artificial intelligence technologies.
Unified Patent Court: first procedural experiences and the latest changes
The article discusses the establishment and current functioning of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) in Europe, highlighting both improvements and ongoing uncertainties.
Artificial intelligence platform for music creation raises both excitement and concerns
A new artificial intelligence music creation platform has gained over 100 million users, igniting discussions about its potential and threats to traditional musicians.
Is Japan's AI Law Powerless Against Foreign Companies?
Japan's new AI law has been ineffective in addressing unauthorized uses of iconic characters like Son Goku and Doraemon by foreign tech firms.
Genetics and Intellectual Property Protection: Key Issues Raised by a Seed Company to Boost Soybean Yields and Narrow the Production Gap
A seed company in Argentina has introduced new soybean varieties and highlighted the importance of genetics and intellectual property protection to improve agricultural yields.
Tunde Kelani slams unauthorised upload of film clips on social media
Veteran Nigerian filmmaker Tunde Kelani has criticized the unauthorized sharing of clips from his films online, labeling it as piracy.
PODCAST "GAMMA ACADEMY" ⟩ #10: Intellectual Property: What Every Musician Should Know
This podcast discusses essential aspects of intellectual property for musicians, including copyright and contract management.
The Principle of Distillation: The Invisible Robbery from China's AI Labs
Anthropic has accused three Chinese AI labs of industrial-scale theft of its language model Claude, involving 24,000 fake accounts and over 16 million requests used as training material.
The Principle of Distillation: The Invisible Robbery from China's AI Labs
Anthropic accuses three Chinese AI labs of industrial-scale theft of its language model Claude, involving the creation of 24,000 fake accounts and over 16 million requests taken as training material.
Anthropic accuses three Chinese companies of conducting distillation attacks against Claude to improve their models
Anthropic has accused three Chinese AI companies of carrying out distillation attacks to exploit their Claude model for enhancing their own AI systems.
They stole our band. We want it back, say former members of UDG brothers Vrzák and Bohouš Němeček
Former members of the band UDG express their strong desire to reclaim the band after facing challenges.
The Evolving K-brand Counterfeits, Even Resorting to 'Disguised Employment' Tracking
The rise of sophisticated counterfeiting methods in Korea's beauty brand market is increasingly alarming authorities and companies alike.
Report seeks investment framework for comic industry
A report has called for a structured investment framework to enhance the growth and sustainability of Nigeria's comic industry.
Report seeks investment framework for comedy industry
A new report highlights the need for investment and structural reforms in Nigeria's comic industry to foster growth and capitalize on its creative potential.
Perla Wahnón, President of Scientists: "By not protecting it, Spanish knowledge ends up exploited by foreign powers"
Perla Wahnón, an eminent physicist and president of a scientific organization in Spain, urges the government to increase research funding to prevent foreign exploitation of Spanish knowledge.
IOC defends T-shirts promoting 1936 'Nazi Games' after backlash
The International Olympic Committee has faced backlash after selling T-shirts that commemorate the controversial 1936 Berlin Olympics, defending their decision as a means to preserve intellectual property rights.