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OpenAI’s Sora 2 Unleashes Flood of AI-Generated Licensed Character Videos, Igniting IP Debate

OpenAI’s Sora 2 Unleashes Flood of AI-Generated Licensed Character Videos, Igniting IP Debate

OpenAI’s Sora 2 Unleashes Flood of AI-Generated Licensed Character Videos, Igniting IP Debate OpenAI’s highly anticipated Sora 2 generative video app has officially launched, immediately becoming a viral sensation as users harness its capabilities to create countless videos featuring beloved licensed characters, including Nintendo’s Mario and an array of Pokémon like Pikachu. The platform has quickly filled with imaginative, albeit unauthorized, content such as Pikachu reenacting scenes from ‘Saving Private Ryan’ or ‘Titanic,’ and Mario navigating the ‘Star Wars’ universe….

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Anthropic Reaches Historic $1.5 Billion Settlement in AI Copyright Lawsuit with Authors

Anthropic Reaches Historic $1.5 Billion Settlement in AI Copyright Lawsuit with Authors

Anthropic Reaches Historic $1.5 Billion Settlement in AI Copyright Lawsuit with Authors AI giant Anthropic has agreed to pay a minimum of $1.5 billion to settle a landmark class-action lawsuit brought by a group of authors over alleged copyright infringement. The agreement, announced in a recent court motion, marks the first class-action settlement of its kind in the United States concerning AI and copyright, setting a significant precedent for the burgeoning generative AI industry. Under the terms of the settlement,…

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Lululemon Sues Costco, Alleging Sale of Knockoff Athleisure Designs

Lululemon Sues Costco, Alleging Sale of Knockoff Athleisure Designs

Lululemon Sues Costco, Alleging Sale of Knockoff Athleisure Designs Luxury athletic brand Lululemon has initiated legal action against wholesale giant Costco, alleging that the retailer is selling unauthorized copies of its signature athleisure designs under Costco’s Kirkland Signature brand. The lawsuit, which was filed last Friday, asserts that Costco’s “Infringing Products” create an “improper association” with Lululemon’s authentic merchandise. The complaint highlights the prevalence of terms like “knockoffs” and “dupes” in the fashion world, pointing to social media trends such…

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Lululemon Sues Costco Over Alleged ‘Dupe’ Sales of Popular Apparel

Lululemon Sues Costco Over Alleged ‘Dupe’ Sales of Popular Apparel

Lululemon Sues Costco Over Alleged ‘Dupe’ Sales of Popular Apparel Athletic wear giant Lululemon has initiated legal action against Costco, accusing the wholesale retailer of unlawfully selling ‘dupes’ – or unauthorized duplicates – of its popular and pricey apparel. The lawsuit, filed recently in California, alleges that Costco has exploited Lululemon’s brand reputation by offering knockoff versions of its products. Key examples cited include Lululemon’s $128 men’s ABC pants allegedly mimicked by Costco’s $10 pants, and Lululemon’s $118 Scuba hoodies…

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