OpenAI joins Google, Microsoft and others in legally backing their users if they face legal action over copyright infringement.
US judge deals blow to artists in copyright suit over AI generated art
A judge mostly sided with Midjourney, DeviantArt and Stability AI’s bid to dismiss the artists’ class action lawsuit that accused the firms of copyright infringement.
Ryder Ripps ordered to pay Yuga Labs $1.6M in copyright lawsuit
The NFT artists were also ordered to cover Yuga Labs’ legal fees after determining the trademark infringement constituted an “exceptional case.”
Trader Joe’s grocery store files trademark lawsuit against Trader Joe DEX
The claims include allegations of federal trademark infringement and dilution, with Trader Joe allegedly capitalizing on the store’s “name, goodwill, and brand recognition.”
NFTs and intellectual property, explained
When you buy a nonfungible token, do you automatically get intellectual property rights? Well… it’s complicated.
CryptoPunks community reacts to the ongoing copyright battle between v1 and v2
CryptoPunks v1 is no longer deemed authentic but its creators allegedly sold 210 ETH worth when the wrapped versions gained traction.
Jack in the Box claims in court FTX US ripped off its character to create ‘Moon Man’
The filing shows FTX refused to stop using its mascot, claiming “Jack in the Box has only narrow protection limited to the behatted ping pong‐headed clown who exploded out of a box to sell burgers.”
Alibaba launches NFT marketplace for copyright trading
Alibaba has launched a new marketplace allowing trademark holders to sell NFT representing licenses to their copyright.
Copyright infringement and NFTs: How artists can protect themselves
What are NFT platforms doing to protect their users against copyright infringement, and what steps can artists take to ensure their work isn’t repurposed without their consent?
Nifty News: Italian copyright agency mints 4M NFTs, breast cancer LINK found, and more
Algorand helps secure almost 100,000 authors’ copyrights, NFTs raise breast cancer awareness, the New York Times gets in on the action, and more.
Bitcoin.org Rebuts Craig Wright’s ‘Meritless’ Copyright Claim on Bitcoin White Paper
The open-source project said it would not comply with Wright’s demand to take down its copy of the iconic founding document.
Ant Unveils Blockchain Product as Group Approved for World’s Biggest IPO
As Jack Ma’s Ant Group gets Hong Kong approval for its $30 billion IPO, it’s rolled out a blockchain platform aimed to protect users’ copyright.
Blackballed by PayPal, Scientific-Paper Pirate Takes Bitcoin Donations
Bitcoin has been used by outlaws of all sorts, but this time the outlaw is a young scientist from Kazakhstan breaking through the paywalls of academic journals.
JPEG on the Blockchain: Image Format Creator Believes Tech Can Fight Copyright Theft
A blockchain-based system might better flag fakes and prevent copyright violations, technical committee JPEG says.
Dish Network Files Patent For Blockchain-Based Anti-Piracy System
The satellite TV firm’s newly published patent application details a means to combat online piracy using blockchain.
Korean Conglomerate CJ Develops Blockchain for Music Copyright
CJ, one of South Korea’s largest conglomerates, is developing a blockchain-based music copyright management system.
Another Satoshi: Second Copyright Filing Appears for Bitcoin White Paper
Craig Wright now has a legal rival for claimed authorship of the bitcoin white paper, as a second registration is filed with the U.S. Copyright Office.
Craig Wright Attempts to Copyright the Satoshi White Paper and Bitcoin Code
Craig Wright has filed copyright registrations for the original Satoshi white paper and bitcoin code with the U.S. Copyright Office.
Baidu’s Blockchain Photo App Launches With Its Own Token
Chinese internet search giant Baidu has created a proprietary token to power its new blockchain-based photo validating and sharing service.
Intel Thinks Blockchain Could Power a Next-Gen Media Rights Manager
Tech giant Intel has moved to protect a custom system for digital rights management built on a blockchain.