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gaming1 year ago

"The Pokémon Company to Probe Palworld's Unique Gameplay and Humor"

The Pokémon Company has announced that it will "investigate" Palworld, a game that has drawn comparisons to Pokémon, and take "appropriate measures" if it finds any infringement on its intellectual property. This comes after the game, developed by Pocketpair, has gained significant popularity and faced accusations of similarities to Pokémon. The Pokémon Company has already taken down a mod trailer that replaced Palworld's characters with pokémon and stated its intention to protect its intellectual property rights.

via The Verge|
#gaming#infringement#intellectual-property
business-legal2 years ago

Palworld Sparks Controversy: The Pokémon Company's Response

The Pokémon Company released a statement addressing a possible intellectual property infringement by a game company, stating that they "intend to investigate and take appropriate measures" regarding the issue. They clarified that they have not granted permission for the use of Pokémon intellectual property or assets in the game in question and emphasized their commitment to protecting their intellectual property rights.

via Anime News Network|
#business-legal#infringement#intellectual-property
entertainment2 years ago

Amazon and Tolkien Estate Triumph in Copyright Lawsuits Over 'Lord of the Rings' TV Show and Copycat Book

Amazon and the Tolkien estate have won a copyright lawsuit against author Demetrious Polychron, who claimed that the streaming series "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" had infringed on his book, "The Fellowship of the King." A California judge dismissed Polychron's lawsuit and granted a permanent injunction against him, ordering him to destroy all copies of his works. The judge also ordered Polychron to pay $134,637 in attorney's fees to both Amazon and Tolkien. The Tolkien estate hopes this outcome will deter others from unauthorized use of J.R.R. Tolkien's works.

via Variety|
#amazon#copyright-lawsuit#entertainment
technology2 years ago

International Efforts to Regulate AI and Protect Intellectual Property Gain Momentum

The US Copyright Office has initiated a public comment period to gather input on the development of new rules and regulations for generative AI. The office is seeking feedback on issues such as fair use, infringement, liability, and the use of copyrighted works to train AI models. This move comes in response to the widespread public debate surrounding the impact of generative AI on creative industries. The Copyright Office aims to address concerns related to the unauthorized use of original works and the legal status of AI-generated outputs.

via Business Insider|
#fair-use#generative-ai#infringement
legal2 years ago

DJI Ordered to Pay Textron $279M in Patent Dispute

DJI has been ordered to pay $279M in damages to Textron for infringing on two of its patents related to aircraft control systems. DJI plans to appeal the decision, arguing that the patents are not valid. The case was decided in the court of Judge Alan Albright, who has been under scrutiny for his handling of patent cases. The Western District of Texas remains a popular venue for patent cases despite efforts to reduce venue shopping.

via Hackaday|
#appeal#dji#infringement