Drake vs. UMG: A.I. is “Not Like Us”
In the ever-dramatic world of music, where beats drop and egos clash, we now have a new contender in the ongoing Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef: Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Copyright
Copyright, AI, and Fair Use on Trial: Thomson Reuters Enterprise Centre GmbH et al. v. ROSS Intelligence Inc.
This month, a jury will decide, for the first time, whether the use of copyright-protected material in the development of an artificial intelligence (AI) platform violates copyright law.
Generative AI and Copyright: Datasets and Fair Use
As AI technologies continue to evolve, the intersection with copyright law remains highly dynamic and contentious.
Palworld and the Potential Copyright Conundrum
In the vast and dynamic world of video games, where pixels and code weave intricate narratives, a curious phenomenon has emerged.
Pandora Switches to Interactive Streaming, Leaving Artists in the Dust
Pandora first made a name for itself as an internet-radio service, and in recent years has evolved into an on-demand streaming service.
EU Passes “World’s First” Comprehensive AI Legislation, Tennessee Passes U.S.’s First AI Voice Protection Law – Both Claim to Protect Human Artists
There were a lot of discussions at the NAMM show in January of this year about whether watermarking and labeling of AI-generated music is an artist-protection strategy that should be pursued in earnest. Apparently, while the Americans were debating, Europe was getting it done.
Navigating the Dual Copyrights of Music: Understanding Masters and Publishing Rights
Recorded music is complicated, from a legal and business perspective. There are two kinds of copyrights involved (the musical composition or “publishing” or the song, and the sound recording or “master”). This means that for every song that you hear on the radio, there are two sets of rights owners. […]
Navigating New Horizons: The Future of Iconic Characters Like Mickey Mouse in the Public Domain
The copyright of Mickey Mouse, specifically the character depicted in the 1928 film “Steamboat Willie,” entered the public domain this year. This occurred because, under current U.S. copyright law, copyrights granted before January 1, 1978, are protected for 95 years from the date of publication. “Steamboat Willie” was released in […]
Women Entrepreneurs
At Holon Law Partners, LLP, we believe in the power of women supporting women. This principle is at the core of our firm’s philosophy, especially when it comes to empowering women entrepreneurs. One of our founders and partners, Melissa Rueschhoff, Esq., is a shining example of this commitment. Melissa has […]