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Mike Word represents some of the world’s leading technology companies, as both plaintiffs and defendants, in matters before the U.S. federal district courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the International Trade Commission (ITC), the Patent Trials and Appeals Board (PTAB), and before American Arbitration Association (AAA) panels. In addition, he serves as the co-leader of Dykema’s Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Group.

Takeaways

  • Human Authorship is Essential for Copyright Protection
  • AI as an Assistive Tool Does Not Negate Copyright Eligibility
  • Transparency in Disclosures is Crucial

The U.S. Copyright Office has released Part 2 of its comprehensive report on AI, delving into the complex issue of copyrightability for works created using generative AI systems. This eagerly anticipated report addresses the fundamental questions surrounding human authorship, creative control, and copyright protection in an era of rapidly advancing AI technologies. As generative AI continues to reshape creative industries, the Copyright Office’s findings provide crucial guidance on how existing copyright law applies to AI-assisted and AI-generated works.

In its report, the Copyright Office reaffirms several fundamental principles while providing clarity on how existing copyright law applies to works involving AI. Key findings from the report includeContinue Reading The Future of Creativity: U.S. Copyright Office Clarifies Copyrightability of AI-Generated Works