Copyright - OASIS IP

How is the Copyright-Design overlap addressed in Uganda?

Copyright protection is granted for literal and artistic works. Copyright protection is automatic, meaning that creators need not apply for registration before enjoying and enforcing their rights in copyright. However, registration is highly recommended. Industrial design protection is granted for aesthetic and ornamental aspects of a product. Simply put, industrial design protection is granted for […]

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U.S. Copyright Office Denies Registration for AI-Generated Artwork: Latest Developments

Artificial Intelligence & Copyright, Copyright | Paget | September 7, 2023 | AI, AI & IP

Originally Posted on September 7, 2023 The two-dimensional artwork titled “Théâtre d’Opéra Spatial” which was the first AI-generated image to win the 2022 Colorado State Fair’s annual fine art competition, was created by Mr. Jason M. Allen with the use of Midjourney, a text-to-picture AI program. The U.S. Copyright Review Board has affirmed the refusal to register a

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How to obtain copyright protection.

Intellectual Property protection applies to works of human intellect and such intellect extends to scientific, artistic and literary works which are protected by copyright. In Uganda, the Law governing copyright protection is the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act, 2006. Copyright protects original literary and artistic works including but not limited to books, writings, manuals, music,