Keenan Nasution and Vidi Aldiano Resolve Copyright Dispute Over “Nuansa Bening” Indonesian musician Keenan Nasution has officially ended his legal dispute with the estate of Vidi Aldiano regarding the copyright of the song “Nuansa Bening,” bringing a close to a years-long conflict marked by legal challenges and personal grief. The resolution comes after a period … Read more
Nearly 93% of video games released before 2000 are now considered lost to time, not due to physical decay, but due to a complex web of legal challenges, forgotten platforms, and, increasingly, aggressive copyright enforcement. The recent saga of Cookie’s Bustle, a bizarre and beloved Japanese PC game, isn’t just a story about saving a … Read more
A legal battle with far-reaching implications for the future of web data access is unfolding between Google and SerpApi, a data extraction service. In a surprising turn, SerpApi has filed a motion to dismiss Google’s lawsuit, escalating a dispute that touches upon fundamental questions about data ownership and the open internet. The core of the … Read more
The Unfolding Contradiction: AI, Knowledge, and the Legacy of Aaron Swartz The debate surrounding artificial intelligence is rapidly escalating, but a fundamental contradiction at its core echoes a tragedy from over a decade ago: the case of Aaron Swartz. More than ten years after his death, the United States continues to grapple with the very … Read more
Hollywood Braces for Battle: Filmmakers and Artists Demand Protection Against AI Copyright Infringement A growing chorus of voices in the entertainment industry is raising alarms over the unchecked use of artificial intelligence, with hundreds of filmmakers, artists, and creators calling for safeguards against AI-driven copyright violations. The movement, spearheaded by prominent figures like Scarlett Johansson, … Read more
Singapore’s karaoke scene just got a very public (and expensive) reminder about copyright law. Slim Entertainment, owner of the Catwalk lounge, was fined S$20,000 (US$16,000) for playing Chinese pop songs – specifically tracks by Jay Chou and JJ Lin – without securing the necessary licenses. This isn’t just about a karaoke bar cutting corners; it’s … Read more
Betty Boop and Nancy Drew Enter the Public Domain: What Creators Need to Know February 29, 2024 A wealth of creative works from 1930 are now freely available for use, impacting artists, educators, and storytellers. This shift in public domain status unlocks a treasure trove of content, but understanding the nuances is crucial.Betty Boop, as … Read more