Who owns your voice? Scarlett Johansson OpenAI complaint raises questions
The use of generative artificial intelligence (genAI) raises questions about existing laws' ability to protect a person's appearance and voice. [ more ]
International Writing Guilds Set Out 'Ethical Framework' for Use of AI in Screenwriting
Professional screenwriters guilds are working on creating an ethical framework for AI use in screenwriting.
Key principles include maintaining writers' creative authority, transparency in AI use, consent for training AI on writers' work, and fair compensation. [ more ]
Impact of Full Federal Circuit's Design Patent Decision is Far from Obvious
The 'flexible approach' in LKQ Corp. v. GM case may impact design patent validity challenges, potentially empowering challengers in arguing obviousness. [ more ]
Before adopting AI, evaluate potential legal risks related to data protection, intellectual property, and liability to maintain compliance and customer trust. [ more ]
Adobe forces video game emulator to immediately change its logo
Logo disputes are common in branding. Adobe vs Delta highlights a trademark infringement battle with similar logo designs, leading Delta to humorously retaliate with a new logo. [ more ]
Other Barks and Bites for Friday, May 17: Senate AI Working Group Releases AI Policy Roadmap; Voice Actors Accuse AI Company of Stealing Their Voices; USPTO Accidentally Publishes Patent Application Titles
AI company accused of stealing voice actors' voices for millions of voiceover productions. [ more ]
New York Times @nytimes: Cloud giants offer only limited protection to businesses over AI copyright claims. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #aistrategy https://t.co/cWYE62o4Pi
Cloud giants offer only limited protection to businesses over AI copyright claims
Tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google promise to protect customers from intellectual property (IP) issues, but their indemnities have limitations. [ more ]
Other Barks and Bites for Friday, December 1: Senators Discuss AI and Intellectual Property; EU Report Finds 86 Million Fake Items Were Detained Last Year; USPTO Releases New China IP Rights Toolkit
The USPTO released a revised edition of its China Intellectual Property Rights Toolkit, which provides information on recent changes to China's IP laws and government structure.
USPTO Director Kathi Vidal vacated a PTAB decision that found certain patent claims unpatentable, stating that the Board should have considered evidence of patentability. [ more ]
The Sale of Anchor Brewing Company for Parts is Underway
The bankruptcy and closure of Anchor Brewing Company has led to the auctioning off of its parts, including the brewery, equipment, and intellectual property.
Anchor Brewing's assets are being offered in three separate categories: the brewery property, the equipment, and the intellectual property and beer recipes.
There are at least two interested local buyers who want to continue the Anchor Brewing brand, including a group of laid-off employees who are campaigning to buy the brand back and make it a co-op. [ more ]