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Elvis Presley’s rights owners sue Anthropic, seeking US$41M over AI training

The company behind Claude allegedly used lyrics from 274 Elvis Presley songs without permission.

Complex agreements in intellectual property

Complex contracts provide a flexible framework for structuring intellectual property transactions.

Human rights in the age of IP

The conflict between IP rights and human rights is not local, but universal. — Excel V. Dyquiangco

India rejects AI as ‘author’ but recognizes the person behind the AI

India takes a middle ground, anticipating computer-generated works but vesting authorship in the person who causes the work to be created.

Protecting AI-enabled assets in the Philippines: A practical IP strategy

By using an increasing amount of generative AI to produce advertising copy, product designs and other content, businesses are opening themselves to a variety of legal challenges. Ma Patricia B. Paz-Jacoba and Ricardo Jesus E. Gutierrez

Protecting copyright at internet speed: The Philippines’ push for stronger online enforcement

The Philippine debate over site blocking reflects a broader shift in intellectual property enforcement. Neptali Lopez Bulilan and Criszus Niño Ibon

Japan’s Supreme Court rules copying unprotected band scores can constitute a tort

A dispute over online band scores tests the limits of copyright protection in Japan.

Indonesia seeks to rewrite the rules on journalism and copyright

How should journalistic works be protected and compensated in the age of digital platforms and AI?

Hong Kong puts AI copyright legislation on hold as guidelines take priority

The proposal centres on how copyright rules should apply to AI training.

James Robb joins Griffith Hack as practice lead

Robb noted for his work in brand protection and commercialization.

Is this Hollywood and ByteDance’s truce – or more tension?

Hollywood’s latest AI copyright deal raises questions about how rights holders and developers can work together.

Saudi Arabia’s new Copyright Law enters force, with AI and online platforms in focus

The overhaul comes as copyright law faces new pressures from rapidly evolving digital technologies.

A cloud kitchen, restaurant and barbecue: Indian court restrains one party from using marks

A ‘problematic’ angle in Bombay High Court’s decision

Shortlist Revealed for the 2026 Asia IP Awards

Due to copyright concerns: Indian movie invited for screening at NZ filmfest suddenly becomes uninvi...

Old lady, vintage car – ideas borrowed from another film?