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Over the last year, a huge number of generative AI lawsuits have been launched against developers, arguing that their algorithms rely on copyright infringement on an unprecedented scale and their outputs should not attract copyright protection.

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October 10, 2023

The copyright conundrum with generative AI

Over the last year, a huge number of generative AI lawsuits have been launched against developers, arguing that their algorithms rely on copyright infringement on an unprecedented scale and their outputs should not attract copyright protection.

Political advertising on social media: sludge or copyright quagmire?

A number of political parties are likely to be flouting copyright.

Political advertising on social media: sludge or copyright quagmire?

A number of political parties are likely to be flouting copyright.

Common myths about copyright online

It's easy to forget that copyright extends to user generated content online. Here are five common myths about copyright online you should be aware of.

Common myths about copyright online

It's easy to forget that copyright extends to user generated content online. Here are five common myths about copyright online you should be aware of.

You Cannot Defame the Dead or Can You? Tikanga Māori and NZ Defamation Law

Should story tellers and content creators be alarmed by the recent decision in Ellis v The King (2022)? Caitlin explores this in detail.

You Cannot Defame the Dead or Can You? Tikanga Māori and NZ Defamation Law

Should story tellers and content creators be alarmed by the recent decision in Ellis v The King (2022)? Caitlin explores this in detail.

From Russia with love: The ‘other’ Russian conflict targeting intellectual property owners

Russia’s tactical measures associated with the conflict which could have serious and long-lasting consequences for both the country of Russia and intellectual property owners across the world.

From Russia with love: The ‘other’ Russian conflict targeting intellectual property owners

Russia’s tactical measures associated with the conflict which could have serious and long-lasting consequences for both the country of Russia and intellectual property owners across the world.

Can AI be an inventor?

Australian Federal Court has aligned Australian patent law with UK, EU, and US patent law that only a human can qualify as an inventor.

Can AI be an inventor?

Australian Federal Court has aligned Australian patent law with UK, EU, and US patent law that only a human can qualify as an inventor.

The Spice May Flow, But The Copyright Doesn’t

The copyright may be worth millions, but the book itself? Not so much…

The Spice May Flow, But The Copyright Doesn’t

The copyright may be worth millions, but the book itself? Not so much…

Sound Recording Ownership (Taylor's Version)

While many of us have found new (lockdown inspired) hobbies in the past two years, Taylor Swift has released no less than four studio albums but not your typical new release.

Sound Recording Ownership (Taylor's Version)

While many of us have found new (lockdown inspired) hobbies in the past two years, Taylor Swift has released no less than four studio albums but not your typical new release.

Life Story Rights - Do I Need Them?

It’s a question that we often get asked by content creators. The answer seems to surprise people.

Life Story Rights - Do I Need Them?

It’s a question that we often get asked by content creators. The answer seems to surprise people.

What do a global pandemic and intellectual property have in common?

From adversity comes challenge and opportunity, which in turn creates the perfect environment for innovation, and from innovation comes Intellectual Property.

What do a global pandemic and intellectual property have in common?

From adversity comes challenge and opportunity, which in turn creates the perfect environment for innovation, and from innovation comes Intellectual Property.

A blurring of the lines – infringement of music copyright

We recently took a road-trip presenting on IP rights to talented members of the film and TV industry, this included copyright and, within that, the use of “soundalikes”.

A blurring of the lines – infringement of music copyright

We recently took a road-trip presenting on IP rights to talented members of the film and TV industry, this included copyright and, within that, the use of “soundalikes”.

Commerce Amendment Bill impacts your IP rights

Where IP looks to reward creativity and innovation by granting limited statutory monopolies, competition law ensures effective competition within markets by prohibiting monopolistic behaviour.

Commerce Amendment Bill impacts your IP rights

Where IP looks to reward creativity and innovation by granting limited statutory monopolies, competition law ensures effective competition within markets by prohibiting monopolistic behaviour.

A game well played

Legend Story Studios and its trading card game, 'Flesh and Blood', has hit the big time on the international stage but you may not have heard their story.

A game well played

Legend Story Studios and its trading card game, 'Flesh and Blood', has hit the big time on the international stage but you may not have heard their story.

What's next | IP licence agreements

What standard assumptions made by both Licensor and Licensee under an existing IP Licence arrangement need to change in the new environment?

What's next | IP licence agreements

What standard assumptions made by both Licensor and Licensee under an existing IP Licence arrangement need to change in the new environment?

Kiwis Helping Kiwis – Big Brands Doing Their Bit

Fancy frocks and boutique gin? How about face masks and hand sanitiser!

Kiwis Helping Kiwis – Big Brands Doing Their Bit

Fancy frocks and boutique gin? How about face masks and hand sanitiser!

New legislation to boost organics

In a development aimed at addressing the various concerns around organic product claims, the Organic Products Bill was introduced to Parliament in early March.

New legislation to boost organics

In a development aimed at addressing the various concerns around organic product claims, the Organic Products Bill was introduced to Parliament in early March.

Regulating Tech in 2020 Series | Big Changes Ahead for Copyright Law

Copyright law in New Zealand is currently under the microscope, with a thorough review of the Copyright Act 1994 being undertaken by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

Regulating Tech in 2020 Series | Big Changes Ahead for Copyright Law

Copyright law in New Zealand is currently under the microscope, with a thorough review of the Copyright Act 1994 being undertaken by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

When it isn’t about you: Defining personal information

The High Court has given a decision that deals with the breadth of “personal information” and when information is truly “mixed information” about multiple people.

When it isn’t about you: Defining personal information

The High Court has given a decision that deals with the breadth of “personal information” and when information is truly “mixed information” about multiple people.

What MFAT had to say: It’s time for submissions on the proposed GI extension

On Tuesday 18th February we attended the MFAT presentation held in Auckland as part of the consultation process for its discussion paper entitled “EU-NZ Free Trade Agreement Negotiations: Protection of Geographical Indications in New Zealand.”

What MFAT had to say: It’s time for submissions on the proposed GI extension

On Tuesday 18th February we attended the MFAT presentation held in Auckland as part of the consultation process for its discussion paper entitled “EU-NZ Free Trade Agreement Negotiations: Protection of Geographical Indications in New Zealand.”

Are you a NZ food producer? Read on for changes that may affect you.

MFAT releases discussion paper on the EU’s proposals for the extension of the geographical indication (GI) protections it wants to see in NZ...

Are you a NZ food producer? Read on for changes that may affect you.

MFAT releases discussion paper on the EU’s proposals for the extension of the geographical indication (GI) protections it wants to see in NZ...

SNAP - all crocodile brands are the same! (Or not ...)

Length of "Crocodile" TM hearings

SNAP - all crocodile brands are the same! (Or not ...)

Length of "Crocodile" TM hearings

Lego gets trolled in the US

In an ironic twist, Lego (who make several excellent troll figurines) gets trolled in the US.

Lego gets trolled in the US

In an ironic twist, Lego (who make several excellent troll figurines) gets trolled in the US.

A new (wine) world order

Wine, we love it but only when we get what we're expecting.

A new (wine) world order

Wine, we love it but only when we get what we're expecting.

A Friendly Lawyer - Stranger Things indeed!

An unnamed Netflix lawyer has unwittingly gone viral (and struck PR gold in the process) by penning a good-natured cease and desist letter to the proprietors of a pop-up bar based (without consent) on Stranger Things "“ one of its flagship series.

A Friendly Lawyer - Stranger Things indeed!

An unnamed Netflix lawyer has unwittingly gone viral (and struck PR gold in the process) by penning a good-natured cease and desist letter to the proprietors of a pop-up bar based (without consent) on Stranger Things "“ one of its flagship series.

Fair use vs fair dealing

Using short bursts of an artist's music is incredibly common in movies, documentaries, TV shows and even other music. Often, that use is authorised. When it's not, in New Zealand, the user needs to rely on the right to "fair deal" in the copyright work.

Fair use vs fair dealing

Using short bursts of an artist's music is incredibly common in movies, documentaries, TV shows and even other music. Often, that use is authorised. When it's not, in New Zealand, the user needs to rely on the right to "fair deal" in the copyright work.