US Court Affirms Human Authorship Requirement for Copyright Protection

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In this order, the US Court of Appeals confirmed that only human authors can claim copyright protection under the 1976 Act. It rejected Dr. Stephen Thaler’s application for an AI-generated artwork, ruling that machines like his Creativity Machine are tools, not authors.

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Lauren Conrad Sued Over Infringing Photograph, Russian Internet Firm Sues Twitch, Court Orders USD 1 Billion Penalty for Cox Communications and more

This post examines notable copyright infringement lawsuits in the entertainment sector, including actions against Lauren Conrad, Twitch, and Cox Communications. It provides an objective legal analysis of recent judicial decisions and industry responses to intellectual property disputes.

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Yoga Sequence is not Dance Choreography for Copyright Protection

The post discusses why yoga sequences, even if arranged creatively, are not eligible for copyright protection as dance choreography under US law. It explains the legal reasoning behind court decisions and the distinction between practical methods and artistic works.

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ABS Entertainment, Inc. v. CBS Corporation, et al.

The California District Court evaluated copyright infringement allegations involving pre-1972 sound recordings in ABS Entertainment, Inc. v. CBS Corporation. The Court clarified the interplay of federal and state law, ultimately finding CBS acted within its rights and that remastered recordings are governed by federal copyright law.

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