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Licensing Law: Court Rules Against Andy Warhol in Landmark Copyright Case

May 18, 2023

Warhol v. Goldsmith Case Also Carries Major Implications for AI-Generated Works By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The US Supreme Court has ruled images of the musician Prince by Andy Warhol violated the copyright of photographer Lynn Goldsmith. The ruling has massive implications for both human artists and for those using artificial intelligence to generate images, videos … [Read more...] about Licensing Law: Court Rules Against Andy Warhol in Landmark Copyright Case

News Alert: Disney Sues Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

April 26, 2023

Lawsuit Filed After DeSantis-Appointed Board Voids Theme Park Agreement The Walt Disney Company has filed suit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for violating its First Amendment rights to free speech. The lawsuit accuses the governor of conducting a “targeted campaign of government retaliation” as punishment for the company’s decision to speak out against Florida's … [Read more...] about News Alert: Disney Sues Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

Licensing Law: Mary Nhin’s Ninjas Under Attack by Florida Censors

April 11, 2023

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The author of Ninja Life Hacks, Mary Nhin, fears her books will be banned in Florida schools for being too inclusive. Nhin has built a growing publishing and licensing business through her series of Ninja Life Hacks books for children, which focus on social and emotional learning. But now, Nhin says her books are being challenged in … [Read more...] about Licensing Law: Mary Nhin’s Ninjas Under Attack by Florida Censors

Licensing Law: Adidas Backs Away From Opposition to Black Lives Matter Trademark

March 29, 2023

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Adidas has withdrawn its legal opposition to a trademark application from the activist group Black Lives Matter. The footwear giant filed a request to the US Patent and Trademark Office to block the Black Lives Matter from trademarking a design that features three parallel lines. Adidas said in its filing on Monday that the logo … [Read more...] about Licensing Law: Adidas Backs Away From Opposition to Black Lives Matter Trademark

Analysis: US Government Defines Copyright Protection for AI-Created Works

March 22, 2023

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The US Copyright Office says works created with the help of artificial intelligence may be copyrighted, in a policy with major implications for the licensing industry.  From now on, all copyright applicants are legally required to disclose when their work includes AI-generated material. As well, any previously filed application that … [Read more...] about Analysis: US Government Defines Copyright Protection for AI-Created Works

Analysis: Puffin Walks a Legal Tightrope in Editing Roald Dahl

February 24, 2023

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The publisher Puffin will be editing books by Roald Dahl to make them more inclusive, but will also release a version that is unedited. The latter move came after a backlash by freedom of speech advocates who protested the idea of censoring Dahl's books to make them more inclusive. The works of beloved but occasionally … [Read more...] about Analysis: Puffin Walks a Legal Tightrope in Editing Roald Dahl

Licensing Law: Fashion Giant Lacoste Files Five Metaverse Trademarks

February 24, 2023

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The popular fashion brand Lacoste is joining the industry's dive into the metaverse, filing five new trademarks for digital goods. The filings were made for its new Champs-Elysees line of apparel, jewelry, and luggage, which was launched back in July 2022 as a brand intended to be compatible with cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens, or … [Read more...] about Licensing Law: Fashion Giant Lacoste Files Five Metaverse Trademarks

Dungeons & Dragons Faces Fan Backlash Over Leaked Licensing Agreement

January 18, 2023

By Gary Symons  TLL Editor in Chief Hasbro’s hugely successful Wizards of the Coast faced a fan revolt this week over its new licensing rules.  At one point, as Games Radar reported, so many fans cancelled their subscriptions to the online hub D&D Beyond that it apparently caused the site to crash.  So, what touched off this fury among the Dungeons & Dragons … [Read more...] about Dungeons & Dragons Faces Fan Backlash Over Leaked Licensing Agreement

Video Game Licensing: China Ends 18-Month Freeze On Imported Games

January 4, 2023

By Allison WatkinsonTLL Reporter   China's regulatory agency for video game licensing has approved new games for import for the first time in 18 months.   During the month of December 2022, a total of 44 new video games have been approved for import. In addition, 84 games by domestic developers were granted licensing approval by the government-run agency.    The NPPA … [Read more...] about Video Game Licensing: China Ends 18-Month Freeze On Imported Games

Opinion: Artists Are Freaking Out Over AI Apps, And So Should You

January 3, 2023

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Artificial Intelligence apps like Lensa or ChatGPT offer great promise, but they are also a threat to creators. That's the very real fear sweeping through the artistic community these days, as writers and illustrators cope with AI apps that can create in seconds what takes them hours to do. The technology also poses serious … [Read more...] about Opinion: Artists Are Freaking Out Over AI Apps, And So Should You

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