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gamereactor.euWhite House X account posts videos using Naruto and other anime imagery
About 20,000 people have signed a Change.org petition asking the White House to stop posting videos that use images from Dragon Ball, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Naruto without permission. The petition was first submitted in March and revived after a weekend post showing President Trump as Nar…
RapplerNew York Times Publisher Calls on News Industry to Demand Stronger IP Protections From AI Firms
A.G. Sulzberger addressed the WAN-IFRA World News Media Congress in Marseille on June 1, calling on publishers to protect their rights and press legislators for stronger safeguards. He cited data showing AI-driven search reduces referral traffic by up to 96 percent.
medianama.comKmart, Shein and Others Deny Copyright Infringement, Argue Sabo Skirt Designs Not Original
Kmart, Shein and other retailers denied copying Queensland brand Sabo Skirt and argued its designs were not new. The case returns to the Federal Court in Queensland on July 7.
japantimes.co.jpU.S. Opens Third Trade Probe Into Vietnam Intellectual Property Practices
The United States has started a third investigation into Vietnam's intellectual property enforcement. The move adds to existing trade pressure on the export-dependent country.
usatoday.comBuzzFeed Licenses Cartoon Character to Streaming Service for AI-Animated Series
The company licensed a character created by a former employee to Amazon's streaming service for an AI-assisted animated series. The creator says she was not consulted and objects to the use of the technology.
chinaipr.comHop-on Subsidiary Files Patent Application for Digital Content Licensing System
Hop-on, Inc. announced that its subsidiary Digitalage, Inc. filed a U.S. patent application for a system that ties digital license issuance to verified content delivery. The filing describes technical methods intended to link licensing, delivery, and compensation records.
opindia.comItalian Police Shut Down Cinemagoal Piracy App
Italian financial police conducted over 100 searches and seizures targeting the Cinemagoal streaming app. The app retransmitted content from paid services including Netflix and Disney+.
thehindu.comIreland Emerges as Major Center for Patent Assertion Litigation
Irish companies have filed numerous patent lawsuits in U.S. courts against technology and automotive firms. Several firms backed by U.S. hedge funds now hold large patent portfolios acquired from companies including BlackBerry and Ericsson.
newser.comLee Mendelson Film Productions Files Four Copyright Lawsuits Over Peanuts Music
Lee Mendelson Film Productions filed four federal lawsuits Wednesday alleging unauthorized use of Vince Guaraldi compositions from Peanuts television specials. The suits target the U.S. Department of the Interior, Heritage Auctions, Buckle-Down Inc., and GameMill Entertainment.
thehindu.comUS FTC Launches Antitrust Investigation Into Arm Holdings' Semiconductor Licensing Practices
The U.K. company is under scrutiny from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission regarding its licensing practices for semiconductor technology. The probe forms part of broader global examination of the business. Sources familiar with the matter disclosed the investigation.
ForbesDua Lipa Sues Samsung for $15 Million Over Use of Her Image on Television Set Boxes
The pop star alleges Samsung used her copyrighted photo without permission on retail packaging. The company says it received assurances from a content partner that rights had been secured. The suit was filed May 8, 2026, in California federal court after months of unsuccessful co…
The Hollywood ReporterHollywood Ventures Group and Thirteenth Studios Partner to Expand Platinum Universe Library
Hollywood Ventures Group and Thirteenth Studios announced an exclusive partnership to develop and expand the Platinum Universe library across multiple media platforms. The library contains more than 1,300 characters and properties spanning sci-fi, action, fantasy, horror and othe…
thehollywoodgossip.comDua Lipa Sues Samsung Over Unauthorized Use of Her Image on TV Packaging
The pop star filed the lawsuit Friday in California federal court, accusing the electronics maker of copyright infringement, trademark infringement, breach of publicity rights and misappropriation of her likeness. Samsung said the image came from a third-party partner that provid…
abcnews.go.comAndean Court Backs Colombia’s Compulsory License on ViiV HIV Drug
The Court of Justice of the Andean Community ruled that Colombia properly justified and timed a compulsory license issued two years ago for an HIV medicine sold by ViiV Healthcare. The decision confirms the legal framework for such measures when public interest is at stake. Consu…
Dua Lipa Sues Samsung for $15 Million Over Use of Her Image on TV Boxes
The pop singer accuses the electronics manufacturer of using a copyrighted photograph of her from the 2024 Austin City Limits festival on television packaging sold across the United States without permission. The lawsuit, filed Friday in California federal court, alleges copyrigh…
Creator of Viral Tiger Bomb Coffee Considers Legal Action Against Indonesian Imitators
Caleb 'Tiger' Cha created the Tiger Bomb drink when he opened Tone Coffee in Melbourne in 2023. The beverage went viral on China's Little Red Book on its first day of sales and has since inspired imitators in Indonesia. Cha is now consulting his lawyer on intellectual property op…
foxnews.comTaylor Swift and Matthew McConaughey File Trademarks for Voice and Likeness
Actor Matthew McConaughey has received U.S. trademark registrations for his image, voice and catchphrases. Singer Taylor Swift has filed applications for trademarks covering her name, voice and likeness. The moves are part of efforts by some celebrities to address unauthorized us…
pandaily.comChinese Mall Features Storefronts Resembling Brands Like Gucci and McDonald's
A mall in China contains multiple storefronts mimicking well-known brands. These include names like Gugcu, McDona, Icuis Vution, Herme Rwes, Fending and Bakes Star. The observation highlights the presence of such knockoff operations in the country.
theweek.comNews Publishers Block Internet Archive Web Crawlers
Global news organizations are blocking the Internet Archive's web crawlers to prevent AI companies from using archived content to train models without permission. This move follows ongoing lawsuits against firms like OpenAI for copyright infringement. A separate court ruling deni…
SemaforTaylor Swift Files Trademarks for Voice and Image to Protect Against AI Misuse
Taylor Swift's company submitted three trademark applications to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on April 24, 2026, covering her voice and a stage image. The move aims to safeguard against artificial intelligence deepfakes, following similar actions by actor Matthew McConaug…
Nbc NewsTaylor Swift Files Trademarks for Voice Clips and Image to Protect Likeness
Taylor Swift's company submitted three trademark applications to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on April 24, 2026, covering audio clips of her voice and a promotional photograph. The filings aim to safeguard her voice and image amid rising AI concerns. Similar protections w…
gamereactor.euModel's Likeness Used Without Permission in Chinese AI Microdrama
Model and influencer Christine Li expressed bewilderment, anger and fear after seeing herself portrayed as a cruel character in a Chinese microdrama. She is not an actor and accused the production of stealing her face via AI. The incident highlights concerns over unauthorized use…
thehindu.comWhite House Memo Details Alleged Chinese AI Distillation Campaigns
The White House has accused foreign entities, primarily based in China, of conducting coordinated campaigns to copy frontier AI models from US companies using thousands of surrogate accounts. The accusations involve distillation techniques that extract capabilities from American…
New York PostUSPTO Again Rejects McDonald's 'Extra Value Meal' Trademark as Merely Descriptive
The United States Patent and Trademark Office rejected McDonald's trademark application for 'Extra Value Meal' on April 14, 2026, citing its descriptive nature. McDonald's has used the phrase for 30 years and argues it has acquired distinctiveness. The company filed an amendment…
mumbrella.com.auTests Show Midjourney Generates Yoda-Like Images from Descriptive Prompts, Sparking Copyright Debate
An entrepreneur's startup, VN.ai, has demonstrated how Midjourney can produce images resembling Star Wars characters like Yoda using indirect prompts. This comes amid a lawsuit against Midjourney by Disney, Universal and Warner Bros. for copyright infringement. The findings highl…
South China Morning PostUS Senators Criticize Visa System Over Alleged Chinese Espionage
US senators at a congressional hearing expressed concerns that the visa system facilitates China's alleged theft of American innovation. The discussion focused on legal channels like work visas and university research as potential pathways for espionage. This comes amid intensifi…
Gpj4ea / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Churchill Downs to Buy Preakness and Black-Eyed Susan IP Rights for $85 Million
Churchill Downs announced it will acquire the intellectual property rights for the Preakness and Black-Eyed Susan for $85 million. The deal includes licensing those rights back to Maryland after 2026. The company, listed as CHDN on NASDAQ, is the buyer in the transaction.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewGenerative AI and Its Reported Impacts on Art and Society in 2026
A 2026 article discusses generative AI's effects on the art world through reproduction technologies. It highlights criticisms including resource use and societal harms. Artists are noted as early predictors of these issues.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewArk Robotics to Share Ukraine-Tested Defense Technology IP with UK Manufacturers via GRAIL Portal
European defense technology company Ark Robotics plans to provide its intellectual property for technologies tested in Ukraine to UK manufacturers. The IP will be accessible through the AI-powered defense portal GRAIL. Ark Robotics' CEO discussed the decision with CNBC using a ps…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewThe Kobeissi Letter Reports Plagiarism of Analysis and Resolution After Legal Notice
The Kobeissi Letter announced that another user plagiarized their 'Conflict Playbook' analysis. The user posted the content as their own work. Following a legal notice from The Kobeissi Letter's counsel, the post was removed and the unauthorized use was acknowledged.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUSPTO Introduces New Policy on PTAB Discretionary Denials for Patent Challenges
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has implemented a new policy for the Patent Trial and Appeal Board regarding discretionary denials of patent challenges. The policy aims to address concerns about serial petitions and parallel proceedings. It may affect how overseas companies…