U.S. Copyright Office Denies Copyright Protection for AI-Created Artwork - Again
Originally posted by Reuters
The U.S. Copyright Office has once again denied copyright protection for art generated using artificial intelligence, rejecting artist Jason M. Allen's request for copyright coverage for an award-winning image created with the generative AI system Midjourney, citing it wasn't a product of human authorship; this decision follows previous rejections, including artist Kris Kashtanova's AI-generated images for a graphic novel and computer scientist Stephen Thaler's autonomous AI-generated image.
The U.S. Copyright Office has declined to grant copyright protection for an AI-generated artwork, stating it lacks human authorship, continuing its stance against AI-generated creations.
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U.S. Appeals Court Backs Apple in Masimo Patent Dispute Over Apple Watch Tech
Originally posted by Reuters
A U.S. appeals court has upheld decisions by the U.S. Patent Office to invalidate parts of several patents owned by health-monitoring company Masimo, including those related to technology used in Apple Watches. This decision is part of an ongoing legal dispute in which Masimo accuses Apple of incorporating its technology into Apple Watch models.
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Grammy CEO Excludes AI-Generated Drake Song from Award Eligibility Over Copyright Concerns
Originally posted by Cointelegraph
The CEO of the Recording Academy, Harvey Mason Jr., clarified that an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated Drake song is not eligible for a Grammy award due to issues with vocals not being legally obtained or cleared by the label or artist, and the song's lack of commercial availability. Mason Jr. emphasized the Academy's commitment to supporting human artists and creators and stressed that AI-generated music must meet specific criteria to qualify for Grammy consideration.
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Grupo Modelo and Constellation Brands Resolve Trademark Battle Over Modelo Reserva Beers
Originally posted by Reuters
Grupo Modelo, owned by AB InBev, has resolved a trademark lawsuit with Constellation Brands, ending a dispute over the sale of unauthorized bourbon- and tequila-barrel Modelo Reserva beers in the United States, with Constellation agreeing to cease selling these particular beers but retaining rights to other "Modelo Reserva" named products. The lawsuit stemmed from Modelo's claim that these beers violated branding agreements and laws governing the use of the word "tequila."
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Japanese YouTuber Convicted of Copyright Violation for Uploading Monetized Videos
Originally posted by The Verge
A Japanese court has sentenced Shinobu Yoshida to two years in prison and fined him 1 million yen (about $6,700 USD) for copyright infringement after he uploaded gameplay and anime videos without permission and monetized them, violating Japanese law. Yoshida's actions were deemed malicious as they included uploading videos that condensed and spoiled anime episodes and gameplay, a first-of-its-kind conviction in Japan, with Yoshida admitting to knowing the illegality of his actions during the trial.
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