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British Phonographic Industry issues legal warning in what could be the UK’s first case involving AI deepfake music technology | AI company faces allegations of replicating artists' voices to create songs | Concerns grow over unauthorised use of AI to mimic human works. 19 March 2024
Patents
Significant changes announced to Rules which took effect last week | Amendments include reduced timeframes and reporting obligations | India’s Patent Office granted over 100k patents in the last 12 months. 19 March 2024
Future of IP
Anne Burkhart, who sits at the heart of a US university’s commercial arm, tells Sarah Speight that good ideas must not only be viable, but also socially beneficial, to be truly successful. 19 March 2024
Careers
Former Allen & Overy senior associate has expertise in EU digital regulation | New partner in Brussels office will advise US clients on IP protection in the EU. 19 March 2024
Global Trade Secrets
Adopting a certain legal principle can narrow disputes and save significant costs in global litigation if the correct steps are taken, say Marko Zoretic and Nicholas Zovko of Knobbe Martens. 19 March 2024
Artificial Intelligence
Reddit says it has entered into licensing arrangements with AI companies worth $203m | FTC wants to ‘learn more’ about plans related to selling content for AI training | Platform reportedly signed deal with Google and others. 18 March 2024
Future of IP
Tech experts advise startups on routes to protect their IP at London tech event | AI, supply chain security, and freedom to operate discussed by senior IP heads and an investor | UK ‘should make every effort’ to reengage with the UPC to help the industry. 18 March 2024
Copyright
The case led justices to pore over the correct application and interpretation of key legal principle| Warhol Foundation settles but still maintains argument that its use of image was ‘fair use’. 18 March 2024
Trademarks
Results are out for WIPR Insights’ first-ever rankings of UK firms and individuals at the top of their game for trademark matters | 140 firms and individuals feature, in which boutique IP specialists rub shoulders with traditional full-service firms | "Greater flux" in future rankings expected. 15 March 2024
Standard essential patents
South Korean manufacturer alleges patent infringement and breach of FRAND obligations | Pantech claims Chinese phone maker had ‘chosen not to take licences’ despite offers. 15 March 2024
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