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As digital platforms promote widespread sharing of creative content, the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights become increasingly vital. This article examines the significance of intellectual property in a world where sharing is ubiquitous, highlighting the need for robust legal frameworks to saf…
Pop Mart’s Labubu dolls, characterized by their distinctive elflike features and sold primarily in blind boxes, have become a viral sensation this summer. Celebrity endorsements and social media buzz have driven demand, but also triggered a wave of counterfeit and ‘dupe’ products. Intellectual property experts highlig…
The rise of large language models (LLMs) has intensified intellectual property (IP) enforcement challenges, as these AI systems train on vast copyrighted datasets without clear authorization. Recent scholarship advocates for integrating non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and polycentric governance models to create decentraliz…
3D printing technology is revolutionizing industries from aerospace to healthcare, but it also raises complex intellectual property issues. With no UK-specific legislation addressing 3D printing and IP, businesses must rely on existing patent and trademark laws to protect their rights. This article explores key legal…
The video game industry continues its rapid expansion, with revenues reaching nearly $175 billion in 2020 and a global player base expected to surpass 3 billion by 2023. This growth, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has brought fresh intellectual property (IP) challenges. Games increasingly incorporate real-world…
The Delhi High Court, in partnership with the Delhi Judicial Academy, the US Patent and Trademark Office, and the US Department of Justice, organized a two-day International Judicial Conclave on Intellectual Property Rights. The event brought together judges from India and abroad, legal practitioners, and stakeholders…
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) introduces multifaceted intellectual property (IP) challenges, from unauthorized use of copyrighted materials in model training to uncertainties over rights in AI-generated outputs. Legal disputes are already underway, focusing on how AI interacts with existing IP frameworks. Th…
The rise of artificial intelligence and generative technologies in Africa, particularly Ghana, presents complex intellectual property (IP) issues. Stakeholders are navigating how existing IP laws apply to AI-generated works and what reforms may be needed to balance innovation incentives with rights protection. This ar…
During the first day of the Obama Administration’s Trade Policy Staff Committee hearing on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), witnesses representing diverse interests provided detailed testimony on intellectual property issues anticipated to be contentious in upcoming US-EU trade talks. Key the…
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