copyright

German news on the EU liability concept for indirect infringers of copyright: A push forward by the BGH for communication to the public – and a step back for reproduction – Go Health Pro

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German news on the EU liability concept for indirect infringers of copyright: A push forward by the BGH for communication to the public – and a step back for reproduction – Go Health Pro

Image by Ronile from Pixabay There is news from Germany on the EU liability concept for indirect infringers. The German Federal Supreme Court (Bundesgerichtshof – BGH) has ruled on the liability of online marketplaces for copyright infringement by their users when uploading copyright infringing photographs. This is the BGH judgment of 23 October 2024 – … Read more

The dubious utilitarian argument for granting copyright in AI-generated works – Go Health Pro

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The dubious utilitarian argument for granting copyright in AI-generated works – Go Health Pro

In a recent chapter, Ryan Abbott and Elizabeth Rothman present the utilitarian argument for granting copyright in AI-generated works (hereafter AIGW). Aspects of their argument also find expression in the recently launched UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) consultation on AI.  In response, this post outlines my scepticism. The utilitarian arguments supporting copyright in AIGW are … Read more

EU copyright law roundup – fourth trimester of 2024 – Go Health Pro

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EU copyright law roundup – fourth trimester of 2024 – Go Health Pro

Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Now that 2024 is behind us, it’s time to report on the fourth trimester. Here is our final roundup of that AI-rich year. This post marks the fourth year of running this series on our blog. In it, we provide updates on key developments in EU copyright law from … Read more

Sealing the Exhaust Valve – Kluwer Copyright Blog – Go Health Pro

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Sealing the Exhaust Valve – Kluwer Copyright Blog – Go Health Pro

Photo by Igal Ness on Unsplash On 23 October 2024, the five-year dispute between Valve and UFC-Que Choisir has come to a close. With the French Supreme Court upholding the Paris Court of Appeal’s decision, and ruling that consumers cannot resell digital copies of videogames distributed online. Putting the final seal on the question of … Read more

Report on a roundtable on academic publishing and genAI deals – GenAI and copyright series at the Institute of Brand and Innovation Law – Go Health Pro

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Report on a roundtable on academic publishing and genAI deals – GenAI and copyright series at the Institute of Brand and Innovation Law – Go Health Pro

Being an academic is a vocation. We are not in it for the money (hopefully), but mostly (hopefully) for the impact that we can make on our students’ and colleagues’ lives, as well as to contribute to the process of healthy law and policy-making. It is a job with lots of responsibility, joys, surprises and … Read more

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