Articles tagged with Copyright
The European Law Institute has approved its first comprehensive framework for dealing with digital assets and personal digital content after death. The rules provide a dual legal framework recognizing the need for protection, privacy, and dignity in digital inheritance.
The IP4OS project has launched a practice-oriented capacity-building programme to support Research Performing Organisations in applying IP and Open Science approach to Research Knowledge Valorisation. The programme equips institutions with tools and collaborative structures to translate IP-OS principles into sustainable practice.
The Synergy Framework aims to support effective research knowledge valorisation by aligning Open Science and Intellectual Property management. The framework identifies key barriers, including limited IP literacy and policy inconsistencies, and provides recommendations for researchers, institutions, and policymakers.
A new digital and legally binding fingerprint developed at the University of Copenhagen makes products impossible to counterfeit. Royal Copenhagen is among the first brands in the world to use this solution, resulting in immediate transparency across their distribution chain.
Researchers discovered AI art protection tools have critical weaknesses that cannot reliably stop AI models from training on artists' work. LightShed, a new method, can detect and remove distortions, stripping away protections and rendering images usable again for generative AI model training.
A report by University of Cambridge experts highlights the risks of unregulated AI use on UK's thriving creative sector. The researchers argue that forcing creatives to 'opt out' of AI training could compromise their livelihoods, particularly those just starting out.
A new study by University of Exeter researchers calls for reforms to protect adults from exploitative litigation in copyright enforcement. The study recommends more rigorous checks and balances on copyright infringement actions, prioritizing the protection of sexual privacy.
A study investigated how algorithms compare to human judgment in music plagiarism disputes, with mixed results. While algorithms matched human decisions in 83% of cases, they struggled with non-musical factors and controversy surrounding high-profile cases.
Generative AI raises fundamental questions about the creative process and human's role in it. Researchers highlight gaps in understanding perceptions of AI-generated content, ownership, credit, labor economics, and media ecosystem impact.
A study found that countries offering tax breaks for corporate innovation see greater economic growth in capital investment and highly compensated jobs. However, the impact on hiring or overall compensation is limited, with increased average pay for research and development workers instead.
Researchers propose using brain scans to measure similarity in trademark cases, reducing inconsistencies and bias. This approach provides a reliable method for determining similarity without relying on subjective surveys or expert opinions.
The British Journal of Sports Medicine has retracted an editorial written by former editor Dr. Paul McCrory for significant overlap with a previously published work, highlighting the importance of adhering to ethical standards.
A new study by Dr Mathilde Pavis from the University of Exeter Law School proposes reforming performers' rights to include copyright over their performances. This would provide better protection against unauthorized deepfakes and simplify the structure of intellectual property law.
A study by Carnegie Mellon University found that blocking multiple channels of access to pirated content is crucial for effective anti-piracy policies. Blocking a single site in 2012 led to increased piracy, while blocking 19 sites in 2013 and 53 sites in 2014 resulted in decreased piracy and increased use of legal subscription sites.
A new study suggests that users should have more control over what happens to their emails after they die, with the law failing to recognize this right. The current contractual provisions allow email providers like Google and Microsoft to regulate post-mortem transmissions without user consent.
The Soviet Union profited from screening foreign films during the Cold War, with Hollywood movies serving as a weapon in the fight against the USA. The films were often shown on closed networks or renamed to avoid copyright issues.
A new study found that explicit anti-piracy warnings with graphics are the most effective way to stop music piracy. Researchers tested 220 college undergraduates' reactions to various symbols, action words, and warning phrases, finding that those conveying risk and pairing repercussions were the most effective.
A new study by Queen Mary University of London found that 58% of online video piracy is concentrated in just two locations, making them susceptible to detection by copyright enforcers. The research also revealed a global network of streaming cyberlockers and third-party indexing services facilitating piracy.
The article discusses the challenges of copyright protection in the era of automated art, particularly with the rise of Deep Neural Networks. While DNN creations can generate original works, the issue of attribution and originality remains complex due to varying national laws and human inputs.
A new study argues that taxonomic images, as standardized references for biodiversity data, are exempt from copyright laws. The authors recommend reusing such images without permission, citing ethical and scholarly standards.
A new study found that Wikipedia editors rely more on out-of-copyright information after Google Books digitized a publication, resulting in decreased traffic for pages using copyrighted content. This limitation affects not only readers but also creators seeking to build upon historical information.
A new study from Georgia Tech found that copyright confusion has a significant impact on online creative communities, with 13% of YouTube help forum posts dedicated to copyright. Researchers identified five major problem areas: avoiding trouble, dealing with consequences, fear of infringement, and incomplete information.
Researchers found that content creators believe legal ambiguity is a higher barrier to creating media online than technical limitations. The study also highlights patterns of ethical judgments related to fair use, including distinctions between 'profiting' and commerciality.
A Rutgers law professor is researching user-generated content in video games, which raises questions about copyright law and creative freedom. The study aims to understand how games enable or constrain player creativity and whether user-generated content complies with copyright law.
The Tiny Videos system, created by Alex Karpenko, is a groundbreaking framework that allows for efficient compression and searching of large amounts of video data. It can recognize and find duplicate video segments, properly labeling them and helping users quickly find specific videos.
Freelance creators face unclear legal positions due to disparate jurisdictions, leading to unclear ownership and control of digital exploitation rights. Clearer rules on contract formation and interpretation could resolve these issues.
The Million Book Project has completed the digitization of over 1.5 million books, ranging from Mark Twain to Confucius, and made them available through a single web portal. The collection includes rare and orphan books in multiple languages, with the goal of making all published works accessible worldwide.
Intellectual property experts argue that the NIH proposed policy does not alter existing copyright law, but rather builds on current practice to facilitate public access to research. This change is seen as advancing the NIH's aim to use today's information technologies to fulfill its public mission.
A recent study found that over 40% of UK textile firms have discovered infringing fabric designs in the past three years, with one-third of firms finding illegal designs overseas. Designers often lack knowledge about copyright law and are reluctant to take rivals to court due to complexity and scope for interpretation.