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Ed Sheeran’s Copyright Victory: A Win for Songwriters?
The Bottom Line The Sheeran trial was a win for an individual songwriter, but the long road to victory underscores how difficult it can be for an artist to defeat a copyright claim based on similarities arising from the use of commonplace musical “building blocks.”Music producers and composers Continue Reading
The Training Wheels are Off: The Copyright Implications of Training Generative AI
The Bottom Line Two pending lawsuits are among the recently filed cases that will test how copyright law will be applied to AI.Given the novelty and rapidly evolving nature of GAI, individual creators and companies using GAI need to tread carefully to avoid claims of infringement and to protect Continue Reading
Global Data Review | Section 230 Google Case Could Transform Digital Advertising
Ashima Dayal was quoted in a Global Data Review article, "Section 230 Google Case Could Transform Digital Advertising." Continue Reading
Copyright and Technology 2022 | Thank You for Your Service: The Future of the Server Test
On September 13, Ashima Dayal, Davis + Gilbert Advertising + Marketing partner, will speak on a panel for Copyright and Technology 2022 Conference entitled "Thank You for Your Service: The Future of the Server Test." Session Overview Fifteen years ago, Perfect 10 v. Continue Reading
See You at the #Oscars: Social Media Guidance for Brands and Advertisers
2023 Update Excited for the 95th Academy Awards? We are too! The Academy released updated brand guidelines with the same rules and restrictions as last year, except that brands are also permitted to use #Oscars95 in their social rollouts. Once again, brands do not need to be affiliated with or Continue Reading
Bloomberg Law | ‘Game of Life’ Copyright Fight Tests Who Owns Old Creative Works
Ashima A. Dayal was quoted in a Bloomberg Law article "‘Game of Life’ Copyright Fight Tests Who Owns Old Creative Works". Continue Reading
That Post Could Cost You: Copyright Infringement Claims Continue for Social Media Posts
7th Edition: Trends in Marketing Communications Law What do Kim Kardashian, Amy Schumer, LeBron James, Gigi Hadid, and the brands Versace, Fenty and Moschino all have in common? Each has been sued for copyright infringement after posting on their social media channels photographs owned by Continue Reading
The Battle Over ‘Unprotectable’ Elements in Music Copyright Suits Rages On
7th Edition: Trends in Marketing Communications Law Taylor Swift and Katy Perry joined the growing ranks of famous musicians who have battled copyright infringement suits in recent years. While claims of impermissible copying are nothing new in the music business, the recent spate of suits Continue Reading