LitigationSoutheast Asia
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and social networks in Vietnam has intensified copyright infringement issues for press agencies. Legal professionals emphasize the necessity for press organizations to adopt comprehensive copyright management strategies, enforce legal actions against violators, and uphold…
Sunday, June 21, 2026
PatentsAfrica
Copyright protection in Africa presents a complex and decentralized framework, particularly within the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) and the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO). While industrial property enjoys centralized systems, copyright remains governed largely at the n…
Friday, February 20, 2026
LitigationUSA
The iconic "Success Kid" meme, featuring an 11-month-old boy clenching sand, has been widely shared since 2007. Photographer Laney Griner licensed the image for commercial use but challenged unauthorized use by a U.S. congressman's campaign. Courts upheld Griner's copyright, underscoring the complexities of meme use a…
Friday, July 11, 2025
AI & IPGlobal
In 2023, the US Copyright Office initiated a comprehensive review of copyright law as it relates to artificial intelligence, focusing on how human creativity intersects with AI-generated music. Senior officials discussed key findings, including the legal status of AI-created works, concerns from the music community, a…
Thursday, April 24, 2025