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Generative AI Training and Copyright: U.S. Copyright Office’s Pre-Publication Report

Robot reading on a digital tablet and pointing gesture next to text about the U.S. Copyright Office’s pre-publication report on generative AI training released on May 9, 2025.

This post offers a structured summary of Part 3 of the U.S. Copyright Office’s AI report series. It highlights the pre-publication report’s focus on legal concerns surrounding generative AI training and a link to the main report.

Thomson Reuters vs ROSS Intelligence : Does training AI models amount to fair use?

The US District Court for Delaware ruled in favor of Thomson Reuters, finding that ROSS Intelligence infringed Westlaw’s copyrights by using its headnotes and editorial content for AI training. The Court rejected ROSS’s fair use defense, emphasizing market harm and the need for AI developers to license copyrighted materials. While granting partial summary judgment to Thomson Reuters, the Court left certain copyright expiration claims for jury determination. This decision reinforces copyright protections in legal research and sets a precedent for AI-related copyright disputes.

Delhi High Court seeks Prof. Arul George Scaria’s Opinion on use of Music in Marriage Ceremonies

The Delhi High Court has requested Professor Arul George Scaria’s expert opinion on whether music use in marriage ceremonies is exempt under Section 52 of the Copyright Act. This decision will have important consequences for music licensing and copyright enforcement in India.

Netflix sued by Author for Copyright Infringement, Nicki Minaj sued for Copyright Infringement and more.

The blog covers recent high-profile copyright infringement cases involving Netflix, Nicki Minaj, and Dharma Production. It provides analytical insights into court proceedings and legal arguments relating to performers’ rights and fair use.

Affidavit Filed to Dismiss Chhapaak Lawsuit, YouTube’s Takedown System Criticised, Miley Cyrus Reportedly Settles Copyright Lawsuit, AI Generated Article Granted Copyright and more

This post reviews key copyright infringement cases including Chhapaak, YouTube’s takedown issues, and the Miley Cyrus settlement. It examines legal arguments and recent global developments in copyright law.

It is Fair and Enabling – Data Mining from JNU Depot

The post analyses if data mining from the JNU Depot is covered by fair use or educational exemptions under Indian copyright law. It argues that enabling technologies extracting non-copyrightable facts for research serve the public good and meet fair dealing requirements.

Is it Legal to Reverse Engineer the Engineered?

This article discusses the legality of reverse engineering, focusing on fair use principles and landmark legal cases. It highlights when reverse engineering is permissible and the conditions under which the fair use defence applies.

Part II: Descriptive Marks – Can They be Protected?

This post analyses how US trademark law treats descriptive marks, addressing their registration requirements and the concept of secondary meaning. It also covers the significance of the Principal and Supplemental Registers for such marks.

Is Reporting Leaked & Copyright-Protected Material Equal to Contributory Infringement?

The post analyses the legal question of whether reporting leaked and copyright-protected material constitutes contributory copyright infringement. Through the lens of the Tarantino v Gawker case, it discusses judicial reasoning and the fair use defence in such reporting scenarios.

Fair Use vs. Copyright Infringement

This post analyses key legal cases that shaped the debate on fair use versus copyright infringement, focusing on transformative use in art. It highlights how courts have interpreted these defences within the framework of copyright law.