Intellectual Property, Internet & Entertainment
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What happens if a hidden camera video of me was uploaded online?
If a hidden camera video of you was uploaded online, it can raise serious privacy, safety, and reputation concerns. In general, the fact that the video was posted publicly does not make the recording legal. Depending on...
Can I use AI-generated content in merchandise without copyright ownership over the output?
In general, yes, you may be able to use AI-generated content on merchandise even if you do not own copyright in the output—but that does not mean the use is risk-free. The copyright question is only one part of the analy...
What are my rights if an AI company outputs an image nearly identical to my copyrighted illustration?
If an AI company outputs an image that is nearly identical to your copyrighted illustration, your rights may depend on several facts, including whether your original illustration is protected by copyright, whether the AI...
How do I protect a video game with AI-generated textures and human-written code?
In general, a video game can involve multiple kinds of intellectual property at the same time, including the source code, visual art, music, sound effects, characters, story, and overall game design elements. If your gam...
Is it legal to use copyrighted books as examples when prompting an AI writing tool?
In general, using copyrighted books as examples when prompting an AI writing tool may raise copyright questions, but the answer depends on what exactly you do with the material and how much of the book you use. Simply me...
What happens if an AI-generated image includes a fake watermark that looks like another artist’s signature?
In general, an AI-generated image that includes a fake watermark or a signature-like mark resembling another artist’s signature can create legal risk. The exact consequences usually depend on what the mark is, whether it...
What are my rights if someone uses AI to make a copycat version of my webcomic?
If someone uses AI to make a webcomic that closely copies yours, you may have rights under copyright and related laws, depending on what was copied and how closely the new work tracks your original. In general, copyright...
Is it legal to use AI to restore an old copyrighted photo and sell the restored version?
In general, using AI to restore an old copyrighted photo and then selling the restored version can raise copyright issues. The main question is usually whether the original photo is still protected by copyright and wheth...
How do I prove that my AI-assisted design includes enough creative choices by me?
In general, proving that an AI-assisted design includes enough creative choices by you means showing that the final work reflects meaningful human authorship, not just a prompt entered into a tool. In U.S. copyright law,...
What happens if I use AI to create a sequel to a copyrighted novel?
Using AI to create a sequel to a copyrighted novel can raise copyright concerns, especially if the new work is closely based on the protected characters, plot, setting, or expression of the original book. In general, cop...
Can I copyright a photo that I took myself but enhanced with AI editing tools?
In general, a photo that you took yourself may be eligible for copyright protection because you created the original photograph. But if you then enhanced it with AI editing tools, the copyright question can become more c...
Is it legal to sell prints of AI-generated images that resemble Disney characters?
In general, selling prints of AI-generated images that resemble Disney characters can create legal risk, even if the image was generated by software rather than copied directly from a Disney movie, poster, or book. The m...
Do I have to list the AI tool as an author on a copyright application?
In general, no—you usually do not list an AI tool as an author on a copyright application. Copyright applications are typically based on human authorship, and an AI tool is not generally treated like a human creator. If...
Can I sue if someone copied my AI-generated character design?
In general, maybe—but it depends on what exactly was copied, how the character was created, and what rights you may have in the design. A copied AI-generated character design can raise several different legal issues, inc...
What are my rights if someone copied my prompt and generated similar artwork?
In general, if someone copied your prompt and used it to generate similar artwork, your rights may depend on what was copied, how the prompt was used, and whether the resulting image is legally protected by copyright or...