Tag: Intellectual Property
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Authors Win Landmark Case Over AI Training Piracy
Headline victory could redefine AI training norms Three high-profile authors—Andrea Bartz, Kirk Wallace Johnson, and Charles Graeber—made headlines by becoming named plaintiffs in a landmark class-action lawsuit accusing AI developers of pirating their books to train artificial intelligence. The case, one of the first major tests of how copyright law applies to machine learning data,…
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Three Authors Win Big in Pirated-Training AI Case: A Landmark Victory and a Longer Fight Ahead
Illustrating a Turning Point in AI and Copyright In a development that could reshape how artificial intelligence organizations source training data, three authors—Andrea Bartz, Kirk Wallace Johnson, and Charles Graeber—recently secured a significant legal win after their books were pirated to train AI models. The court’s decision marks a rare moment of progress for writers…
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Was Makate’s Fight Worth It? Reexamining the Please Call Me Saga and Its Fallout
Introduction: A saga that captured a nation The Please Call Me saga—an emblem of innovation meeting corporate power—has finally reached a settlement after decades of public dispute. Nkosana Makate, who conceived the idea that launched one of South Africa’s most recognizable telecom features, and Vodacom, the mobile giant he challenged, have agreed to an out-of-court…
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MultiChoice Nigeria Expands Anti-Content Theft Efforts to Classrooms
Overview: A New Frontier in Intellectual Property Protection MultiChoice Nigeria has intensified its campaign against content theft by extending its anti-piracy initiative from the digital sphere into classrooms. The move underscores the organization’s commitment to protecting intellectual property and fostering originality among young Nigerians, who are increasingly exposed to a range of entertainment and educational…
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MultiChoice Nigeria Expands Anti-Piracy Drive to Classrooms
Introduction: A broader push to protect intellectual property MultiChoice Nigeria has intensified its fight against content theft by extending its anti-piracy program into classrooms. The move aims to safeguard intellectual property while instilling a culture of originality among young Nigerians. By integrating anti-piracy education with school curricula, the media giant seeks to reduce the unlawful…
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MultiChoice Nigeria Expands Anti-Piracy Drive to Classrooms, Promoting Original Content
Overview: Taking the fight against content theft to classrooms In a bold move to safeguard intellectual property and nurture originality, MultiChoice Nigeria announced an expansion of its anti-piracy campaign to the nation’s classrooms. The initiative, which began as a broader industry push against content theft, now includes targeted educational programs designed to inform students, teachers,…
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Nintendo Patent Rejected in Japan Amid Palworld Controversy
Overview: A Setback in Japan Nintendo has faced a notable setback in its ongoing intellectual property battle with Pocketpair, the studio behind Palworld. The Japanese Patent Office has rejected a key patent application linked to Nintendo’s broader strategy around monster-catching mechanics—an area at the heart of the company’s legal skirmish with Palworld. While this decision…
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Batangas Court Convicts Two Men for Counterfeit Cigarettes, Highlighting National Crackdown on Illicit Tobacco Trade
Overview: Batangas conviction reinforces fight against counterfeit tobacco A regional trial court in Lipa City, Batangas, has convicted two men for selling and distributing counterfeit cigarettes, underscoring the government’s ongoing campaign against illicit tobacco trade across the Philippines. The September 2025 ruling marks another notable milestone in the country’s efforts to protect consumers and safeguard…
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Batangas Court Convicts Two Men for Counterfeit Cigarettes, Highlighting Nationwide Illicit Trade Crackdown
Overview of the Batangas Conviction A regional trial court in Lipa City, Batangas, has handed down a conviction to two men for selling and distributing counterfeit cigarettes. The September 2025 ruling marks another milestone in the Philippines’ ongoing campaign against illicit tobacco products, which undermine consumer safety and erode government tax revenues. The court upheld…
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Batangas Court Convicts Two for Counterfeit Cigarettes in Escalating Philippines Anti-Illicit Trade Drive
Two Men Convicted in Batangas for Counterfeit Cigarettes A Batangas court recently handed down convictions to two men for selling and distributing counterfeit cigarettes, signaling a continued push by Philippine authorities to curtail illicit tobacco trade. The Regional Trial Court of Lipa City ruled in September 2025 that Gilmor Catapang and Jovert Delos Santos violated…