Legal Scholars and Academics Warn Against UK’s Controversial AI Copyright Proposal The UK government’s proposed reform to copyright law—aimed at enabling artificial intelligence (AI) companies to freely use copyrighted works unless explicitly denied by the creator—is...
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The Guardian’s Editorial on AI and Copyright: Protecting Human Creativity
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly evolves, concerns over its impact on copyright laws and artistic integrity continue to grow. The Guardian has published an editorial emphasizing the importance of protecting creative works in an era where AI-generated content is...
Jeff Koons Wins Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
Renowned American pop artist Jeff Koons has won a copyright lawsuit filed against him by sculptor Michael Hayden. The lawsuit alleged that Koons had used Hayden’s artwork without permission over three decades ago, incorporating elements of the sculptor’s work into his...
AI in Art Authentication
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving a groundbreaking transformation in the field of art authentication. By integrating advanced machine learning with traditional techniques, AI offers a faster, more objective, and increasingly reliable way to distinguish originals...
UK Copyright Reform Sparks Backlash from Artists: “Protect Creative Rights”
The UK government is facing strong opposition from artists and creators as it considers relaxing copyright laws to allow AI companies to use protected content for training purposes without prior permission or payment. While the government frames the proposal as a...
German Federal Court Rules Birkenstock Sandals Are Not Art
On February 21, 2025, Germany’s Federal Court of Justice (BGH) ruled that Birkenstock sandals cannot be considered works of art and are not eligible for copyright protection. This decision may make it more difficult for Birkenstock to protect its designs and combat...
The Inigo Philbrick Scandal: How Art Market Secrecy Enables Fraud
The art market has long operated under a veil of secrecy, with private transactions dominating the industry. While discretion and confidentiality have been key features of art trading, concerns are growing that this secrecy is facilitating fraud and illicit financial...
Australian Artist’s Venice Biennale Selection Withdrawn Amid Controversy
Australian artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino were originally selected to represent Australia at the 2026 Venice Biennale. However, Creative Australia recently announced that their selection had been rescinded, sparking a heated debate in the art...
Admiral Yi Sun-sin Portrait Copyright Legally Assigned to Bank of Korea
Legal Ruling: Copyright for Admiral Yi Sun-sin's Portrait Belongs to the Bank of Korea A South Korean court has ruled that the Bank of Korea holds the copyright to the standard portrait of Admiral Yi Sun-sin featured on the 100-won coin, dismissing a lawsuit filed by...
AI Copyright Issues: Where Do We Draw the Line Between Creation and Law?
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize the content industry, discussions surrounding the copyright of AI-generated content are intensifying. AI has the ability to learn from vast amounts of data and generate new text, images, music, and videos. In...