PatentsGlobal
As Tanzania’s creative industry expands, legal experts and stakeholders are calling on content creators to seek legal guidance early in their projects. Early legal advice can clarify intellectual property rights, ensure compliance with laws, and help creators avoid expensive disputes and regulatory penalties. Industry…
Friday, September 11, 2026
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ByteDance has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Motion Picture Association to prevent copyright infringement by its AI models. This agreement follows a cease-and-desist letter from the MPA and marks a significant step in cooperation between the tech giant and Hollywood studios to protect creative wor…
Monday, August 17, 2026
AI & IPGlobal
In a significant development for intellectual property rights in the artificial intelligence sector, the Motion Picture Association (MPA) and ByteDance have entered into an agreement focused on protecting copyrighted video and image content used in AI models. This collaboration aims to address growing concerns over un…
Monday, August 17, 2026
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The Sri Lankan Cabinet of Ministers has authorized a collaborative project proposal to protect the historical, cultural, and traditional intellectual property associated with the Kandy Esala Perahera festival. This move aligns with the World Intellectual Property Organization’s efforts to promote festival tourism deve…
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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The Japanese government has adopted a comprehensive intellectual property promotion program focused on protecting rights in the era of generative artificial intelligence. The initiative includes developing regulations to prevent infringement by AI-generated content, compensating creators, and exploring amendments to l…
Friday, June 12, 2026