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technology19 hours ago•3 min saved

Apple Sues OpenAI in Federal Case Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft

Apple filed a federal lawsuit in Northern California accusing OpenAI of stealing Apple’s trade secrets and confidential information to help develop its own hardware, naming former Apple employees and OpenAI executives as defendants. The suit seeks damages, injunctions, and an order to stop using Apple confidential information, following a previously announced partnership around ChatGPT integration and allegations of guiding departing Apple staff to disclose secrets.

via CNBC|

#apple #intellectual-property #lawsuit

world4 days ago•124 min saved

Louis Vuitton wins IP case in China, igniting debate on brand copyright

Louis Vuitton secured a court victory against a Chinese tea brand, a ruling that has reignited discussion on the protections and limits of copyright for luxury branding across borders, with implications for cross-border IP enforcement and the balance between brand protection and creativity.

via AP News|

#business #china #fashion

world5 days ago•13 min saved

Vietnam tightens crackdown on global counterfeit market despite ongoing demand

Vietnam, long a global hub for counterfeit luxury goods, is intensifying IP enforcement amid international pressure and US concerns, with raids in Ho Chi Minh City and market closures targeting thousands of fakes; authorities aim to boost IP violations busts and curb online piracy, though many locals still rely on affordable knockoffs and sellers continually adapt to evade rules.

via BBC|

#counterfeit #crackdown #intellectual-property

business5 days ago•1 min saved

Chinese tea brand ordered to pay 10.3m yuan for copying LV logo

A court ruled Molly Tea copied Louis Vuitton's four-petal flower logo and ordered 10.3 million yuan in damages, a ban on using the logo, and a public apology; the decision sparked online debate about copyright protection, with some defending the design as inspired by Chinese artefacts, and reports noted that only the Chinese-character 'Molly Tea' mark was registered while other applications were rejected.

via BBC|

#business #china #intellectual-property

technology11 days ago•23 min saved

Valve Forces Recall of Dbrand's Portal-Style Steam Machine Companion Cube

Dbrand's Portal-inspired Steam Machine Companion Cube was removed after Valve asserted IP rights and denied a license; refunds are being issued to customers. After seven months and thousands of hours of development, Valve's takedown ends the project, with Dbrand publicly explaining the licensing misstep and Valve's rights over its IP.

via TechPowerUp|

#dbrand #intellectual-property #licensing

world11 days ago•3 min saved

EU-China Launch High-Level Trade Dialogue to Ease Imbalances

The EU and China agreed to set up a Trade and Investment Consultation Mechanism to manage tensions and address a widening European trade deficit, organizing four categories—trade/investment balancing, export controls, intellectual property rights, and WTO reform—with an immediate working group on balancing to begin data-sharing and enable political-level action if imports destabilize. A roadmap with deliverables is due soon, with first tangible results expected after Maroš Šefčovič’s October visit. China said its export controls on rare earths will not disrupt EU supply chains, while Brussels presses to curb the EU’s roughly €1 billion-a-day deficit with Beijing.

via politico.eu|

#eu-china #export-controls #intellectual-property

transportation19 days ago•16 min saved

Toyota Faces IP-Theft Lawsuit Over Africa’s E-Trike Program

A California lawsuit accuses Toyota Mobility Foundation of stealing proprietary e-trike designs from Mobility for Africa and secretly sharing them with Exa Innovation Studio to help Songa Mobility copy the Hambas in Kenya, undermining Mobility for Africa’s fundraising and expansion efforts; Toyota says it is aware of the matter and is investigating.

via Gizmodo|

#e-trikes #intellectual-property #lawsuit

technology26 days ago•85 min saved

Nadella Urges a Broader AI Frontier to Prevent Monopoly

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warned that an AI future dominated by a handful of frontier models could concentrate economic value and erode competitive advantages; he urged building a frontier ecosystem, maintaining control over IP, and investing in both human and token capital to keep value flowing across industries, while Microsoft expands its own AI stack amid competition with OpenAI and Anthropic and ongoing infrastructure bottlenecks.

via Benzinga|

#ai #frontier-models #intellectual-property

entertainment1 month ago•8 min saved

Cupcake Creator Fights AI-Powered Amazon Series Over IP Rights

Loryn Brantz, creator of The Good Advice Cupcake, says BuzzFeed licensed her character Cuppy to Amazon for an AI-assisted Cupcake & Friends series without her consent, sparking an IP dispute and backlash against AI in animation. BuzzFeed maintains it owns the IP and that humans will lead the writing and animation while AI assists; Brantz is exploring legal options and publicly denouncing the deal as an assault on artists, as the project is tied to Amazon’s GenAI Creators’ Fund.

via WIRED|

#amazon #artificial-intelligence #buzzfeed

technology1 month ago•23 min saved

Trademark Shield: McConaughey’s Plan to Guard His Image Against AI Deepfakes

Matthew McConaughey has obtained eight trademarks protecting aspects of his persona—such as voice signals and short video/audio clips—in a bid to deter unauthorized AI use of his likeness. The move, granted by the USPTO after about two years of review, mirrors similar filings by Taylor Swift and aims to provide a federal enforcement tool beyond traditional rights of publicity. Legal experts warn trademarks centered on a person’s persona are narrow and may not fully stop AI-generated fakes (e.g., vocal timbre or unauthorized deepfakes), leaving questions about practical effectiveness. The strategy comes amid broader industry concern over AI in entertainment, SAG-AFTRA protections, and proposed laws like the No Fakes Act, underscoring that McConaughey’s approach is one of several tools actors are exploring to retain control over their identity in an AI-driven future.

via Variety|

#ai #intellectual-property #likeness

entertainment2 months ago•17 min saved

Taylor Swift Defends Life of a Showgirl Trademark, Calls Suit Meritless

Swift’s lawyers filed a response to Las Vegas cabaret performer Maren Wade’s lawsuit alleging that The Life of a Showgirl infringes Wade’s Confessions of a Showgirl trademark. They ask the court to deny Wade’s request for an injunction blocking Swift merch, accusing Wade of using Swift’s brand to gain attention. The filing argues there is no likelihood of confusion between the two marks, highlights First Amendment considerations, and notes differences in the marks, while citing prior related cases (including a similar Evermore Park dispute that was dropped). A May 27 injunction-hearing in Los Angeles is set as the litigation continues and Swift says it will pursue remedies for any improper use of her IP.

via Billboard|

#confessions-of-a-showgirl #entertainment #intellectual-property

policy2 months ago•2 min saved

US Targets IP Protections: Vietnam Named Priority Foreign Country in 2026 Special 301

The USTR’s 2026 Special 301 Report designates Vietnam as a Priority Foreign Country for IP protection and enforcement, moves Argentina and Mexico to the Watch List, adds the European Union to the Watch List, and removes Bulgaria from the Watch List. Six countries remain on the Priority Watch List and 19 are on the Watch List. USTR will decide within 30 days whether to launch a Section 301 investigation against Vietnam, following public submissions and a hearing with government, industry, and NGO representatives.

via ustr.gov|

#intellectual-property #policy #special-301

technology2 months ago•473 min saved

Taylor Swift moves to trademark voice clips and imagery to deter AI remakes

Taylor Swift’s legal team filed three new trademarks to guard her voice and image from AI recreations—two voice recordings of Swift saying 'Hey, it’s Taylor Swift' and 'Hey, it’s Taylor' plus an Eras Tour image—aiming to curb AI misuse and following a similar trademark win for Matthew McConaughey on AI-generated lines.

via Vulture|

#ai #intellectual-property #taylor-swift

business2 months ago•32 min saved

Taylor Swift Trademarks Voice and Image to Combat AI Misuse

Taylor Swift filed three USPTO trademark applications—two sound marks for “Hey, It’s Taylor Swift” and “Hey, It’s Taylor” and a visual trademark depicting her with a pink guitar—to help guard her voice and likeness against AI-generated impersonations and manipulated images, a strategy IP experts say could bolster protection against “confusingly similar” uses in the AI era.

via Yahoo News Singapore|

#ai #business #intellectual-property

technology2 months ago•1 min saved

US accuses China of sweeping campaigns to steal AI secrets

The White House OSTP director Kratsios accused China-based actors of using proxy accounts and large-scale distillation attacks to probe and replicate U.S. AI models, potentially releasing cheaper, less-guarded rivals; OpenAI and Anthropic have flagged China-based firms behind such attacks, highlighting ongoing IP-theft concerns as the administration says it will share intelligence with AI companies to bolster defenses ahead of a possible Trump trip to Beijing.

via Axios|

#ai-security #china #distillation-attacks