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AI Involvement In Art Doesn't Disqualify Works From Copyright
The U.S. Copyright Office reveals its current position on the availability of copyright to works created with artificial intelligence
Toei's Latest Copyright Is Another Blow to American Anime Fans - But Why?
Toei Animation is not the first company to use YouTube's copyright system to take down videos it deems as infringement.
Trump’s NAFTA Revision Could Further Extend Copyright Term (Or Not)
The Trump administration has outlined plans for a new NAFTA deal that seemingly extends the copyright term... but nobody knows which one.
Comics A.M. | 'Sonic' artist files lawsuit claiming ownership of 15 characters
Former "Sonic the Hedgehog" editor and artist Scott Fulop says he is the owner of characters he created for the comic.
Comics A.M. | Attorney takes a close look at Artists Alley
An intellectual property attorney strolls through the artists alley of a convention, and discovers "70-80% of the vendors and artists were selling infringing intellectual property."
Comics A.M. | 'Arab of the Future' wins LA Times Book Prize
Riad Sattouf's graphic memoir "Arab of the Future" won this year's Los Angeles Times Book Prize in the graphic novel division.
Comics A.M. | Collection of rare DC comics goes on display
A collection of more than 1,000 classic comics, including the first appearances of Batman and Superman, debuted in London ahead of a world tour.
Supreme Court won't hear Batmobile copyright dispute
By declining to review the case, the high court lets stand a finding that the Batmobile is distinctive enough to be considered "a copyrightable character."
Supreme Court asked to consider Batmobile copyright case
A manufacturer of unlicensed Batmobile replicas has petitioned the high court to review his case against DC Comics.
Artist charged in alleged 'Kung Fu Panda' shakedown
A Massachusetts man has been indicted on charges stemming from his failed "Kung Fu Panda" copyright-infringement suit against DreamWorks Animation.
Viz Media issues response to digital-piracy arrests
U.S. manga publisher Viz Media has released a statement about digital piracy following the arrests in Japan of four men accused of illegally uploading a chapter of "One Piece,"
Comics A.M. | Three arrested for illegally uploading 'One Piece'
Police in Japan arrested three men on charges of copyright violation for allegedly scanning and uploading the latest chapter of "One Piece" to an English-language website.
Comics A.M. | Two 'banned' Judge Dredd strips to see print again
Two episodes from the "Cursed Earth" storyline will be published for the first time since 1978, thanks to changes to the European Copyright Directive.
Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm & Sanrio slice into cake-frosting seller
Disney, Marvel and Lucasfilm have joined with Hello Kitty owner Sanrio to sue a couple that sells unlicensed edible frosting sheets featuring their properties.
Pokemon Company drops the hammer on unsanctioned fan party
An unsanctioned Pokemon-themed party planned for the eve of PAX Prime was canceled after the Pokemon Company International sued event organizers, claiming copyright infringement.
Comics A.M. | Square Enix, SNK settle 'Hi Score Girl' dispute
Video game company SNK Playmore is dropping year-old criminal charges against manga publisher Square Enix, which is now free to continue publishing "Hi Score Girl."
Comics A.M. | Trade deal could pose threat to fan comics
Some worry the Trans-Pacific Partnership will threaten the existence of doujinshi, self-published fan comics that are generally given a pass by Japanese publishers.