The artist’s organization said it rejected requests from the fashion company to use the artworks in handbag ads, but the luxury brand used them anyway.
Category: Copyrights and Copyright Violations
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This Tool Could Protect Artists From A.I. Image Generators
Artists want to be able to post their work online without the fear “of feeding this monster” that could replace them.
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Oh Much More Than Bother: This Winnie the Pooh Is Terrifying
When the gentle bear fell into the public domain, a horror director pounced. Glimpses of the low-budget film have enthralled and enraged fans.
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How Thom Browne Beat Adidas in Court
Could a trademark lawsuit over stripes change how we think about athletic wear?
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Early Version of Disney’s Mickey Mouse Will Soon Be Public Property
The version of the iconic character from “Steamboat Willie” will enter the public domain in 2024. But those trying to take advantage could end up in a legal mousetrap.
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Lawsuit Over Lyrics in Taylor Swift’s ‘Shake It Off’ Is Dismissed
Swift had been accused of stealing lyrics from a 3LW song released in 2000 that contains the lines “Playas, they gonna play/And haters, they gonna hate.”
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Lawsuit Takes Aim at the Way A.I. Is Built
A programmer is suing Microsoft, GitHub and OpenAI over artificial intelligence technology that generates its own computer code.
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Jewelry Counterfeits: The Age-Old Problem Just Keeps Growing
Experts say online sales have fueled an increase in fakes, confusing buyers and stymieing makers from Cartier to independent artisans.