U.S. Copyright Office Issues a Report on the Copyright Claims Board as Directed by the CASE Act — “Since its doors opened on June 16, 2022, claimants from all over the United States and around the world have filed over 1,700 claims in the CCB. The CCB has achieved considerable success in resolving disputes, facilitating settlements, and aiding members of the public. It has enhanced the value of copyrights and confidence in the U.S. copyright system by providing a forum for those who otherwise could not practically enforce their rights in federal court.”
A fragmented landscape: Bridging the copyright gap in Africa — “Ultimately, copyright plays a central role in education, culture and economic development. It protects not only books, films and artistic works, but also the livelihoods of the individuals and communities behind them. In the African context, regional organisations such as OAPI and ARIPO have made important progress in coordinating IP systems. Nevertheless, copyright remains predominantly national, and greater harmonisation, stronger enforcement and increased awareness are still needed.”
Tillis and Schiff Want Answers from ALI on Mass Resignations Around Latest Copyright Restatement Project — “There has been vocal criticism of the project from copyright circles, including the Copyright Office, for years. In 2019, members of Congress sent a letter expressing serious concerns over the project…stating that laws created through federal statute like copyright are ‘ill-suited for treatment in a Restatement’ and threaten to muddle the law. The U.S. Copyright Office, the American Bar Association (IP Law Section) and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office raised similar concerns.”
Skating between human magic and machine, the fragile fate of generative AI ‘works’ — “Naturally the Munich court was poised to respond to a complaint on whether copyright subsisted in three logos generated by AI through user prompting pursuant to s.2(2) of the German Copyright Act. While ice dance seemingly skates on the edge between human and machine, the German court met the same entanglement in copyright law with a far starker answer.”
MakerWorld launches Copyright Protection Program to help 3D designers fight stolen files being resold online — stamping out knockoffs is priority number one — “MakerWorld already monitors its platform for copyright infringement within its system, and will take down stolen files or remixes with too little variation. Users who abuse the system risk having their accounts flagged or completely banned. This new program is to assist with files being reuploaded to other platforms or physical copies of MakerWorld designs sold on Amazon, Etsy, and other online marketplaces.”