Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk Call to Abolish Intellectual Property Law
(frontbackgeek.com)
The tech world is no stranger to bold ideas, but a recent proposal from Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk has taken things to a whole new level. These two industry giants—Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter (now X), and Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX—are suggesting the complete abolition of intellectual property laws in technology.
The tech world is no stranger to bold ideas, but a recent proposal from Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk has taken things to a whole new level. These two industry giants—Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter (now X), and Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX—are suggesting the complete abolition of intellectual property laws in technology.
Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk would like to 'delete all IP law'
(techcrunch.com)
Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter (now X) and Square (now Block), sparked a weekend’s worth of debate around intellectual property, patents, and copyright, with a characteristically terse post declaring, “delete all IP law.”
Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter (now X) and Square (now Block), sparked a weekend’s worth of debate around intellectual property, patents, and copyright, with a characteristically terse post declaring, “delete all IP law.”
Why training AI can't be IP theft
(giovanh.com)
AI is a huge subject, so it’s hard to boil my thoughts down into any single digestible take.
AI is a huge subject, so it’s hard to boil my thoughts down into any single digestible take.
The IP Laws That Stop Disenshittification
(jacobin.com)
Laws included in trade deals protect US companies’ rent extraction schemes and stop us from fixing or improving our own devices — from phones and tractors to insulin pumps. Repealing them will save billions and hit Trump’s donor class.
Laws included in trade deals protect US companies’ rent extraction schemes and stop us from fixing or improving our own devices — from phones and tractors to insulin pumps. Repealing them will save billions and hit Trump’s donor class.
Copyright infringement is a 'strict liability' offence
(dacs.org.uk)
Infringement is decided on a case by case basis. If you think your work has been infringed, you’ll need to provide some proof of the infringement. It’s always a good idea to keep records of your work, in case you need to rely on them at a later point to prove authorship or date of creation.
Infringement is decided on a case by case basis. If you think your work has been infringed, you’ll need to provide some proof of the infringement. It’s always a good idea to keep records of your work, in case you need to rely on them at a later point to prove authorship or date of creation.
Elon Musk Biographer: No Evidence Billionaire Has Any Intellectual Achievements
(thewrap.com)
Attorney, journalist, and Elon Musk biographer Seth Abramson eviscerated both Elon Musk and his “fanboys” who have attempted to use the billionaire’s IQ as an indication of his intellectual prowess in a series of messages shared on X Thursday evening and into Friday.
Attorney, journalist, and Elon Musk biographer Seth Abramson eviscerated both Elon Musk and his “fanboys” who have attempted to use the billionaire’s IQ as an indication of his intellectual prowess in a series of messages shared on X Thursday evening and into Friday.
Banksy Fights with Greeting Card Company for Control of His Trademark
(robbreport.com)
Banksy, the anonymous British graffiti artist, risks losing the right to his own name in a landmark case brought against him by a greeting card company.
Banksy, the anonymous British graffiti artist, risks losing the right to his own name in a landmark case brought against him by a greeting card company.
U.S. Anti-Piracy Symposium Emphazises Need for Site Blocking
(torrentfreak.com)
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) held an anti-piracy symposium last week to discuss the latest achievements, challenges, and solutions in combating piracy.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) held an anti-piracy symposium last week to discuss the latest achievements, challenges, and solutions in combating piracy.
Doctorow Has the Best Idea for How Canada Should Retaliate to Trump's Tariffs
(ianwelsh.net)
Just break the IP laws and set up app stores with 5% feeds. Create jail break kits for John Deere tractors, and so on.
Just break the IP laws and set up app stores with 5% feeds. Create jail break kits for John Deere tractors, and so on.
After shutting down several popular emulators, Nintendo admits emulation legal
(androidauthority.com)
The top IP lawyer at Nintendo agreed that emulators are technically legal at a panel for intellectual property rights.
The top IP lawyer at Nintendo agreed that emulators are technically legal at a panel for intellectual property rights.
New Huawei Headquarters Glass Dome Copyright Infringement Dispute
(crowndome.com)
The USA trade war with China is one of the most discussed issues today in the press. I have my own story to tell about my experience in protecting my intellectual property and the integrity of my original artworks. Here we go... A practical study of copyright infringement of a Canadian glass artist
The USA trade war with China is one of the most discussed issues today in the press. I have my own story to tell about my experience in protecting my intellectual property and the integrity of my original artworks. Here we go... A practical study of copyright infringement of a Canadian glass artist
If ChatGPT produces AI-generated code for your app, who does it belong to?
(zdnet.com)
If ChatGPT produces AI-generated code for your app, who does it really belong to?
If ChatGPT produces AI-generated code for your app, who does it really belong to?
AI's assault on our intellectual property must be stopped
(ft.com)
AI’s assault on our intellectual property must be stopped
AI’s assault on our intellectual property must be stopped
Consider Negotiating with Infringers
(thelegalartist.com)
As a creative professional, protecting your intellectual property is key to staying successful. So when someone infringes your copyright, what do you do?
As a creative professional, protecting your intellectual property is key to staying successful. So when someone infringes your copyright, what do you do?
Ask HN: How to pitch an idea without the risk of idea theft
(ycombinator.com)
The conversation might go like this: - (the idea) manager: we have/had a project with 80% overlap, this is nothing new.<p>The manager goes ahead and add it to the backlog and no credit is given. Easy peasy.<p>(the second part may not happen publicly or immediately, rather, the project would seem to be dismissed or postponed)
The conversation might go like this: - (the idea) manager: we have/had a project with 80% overlap, this is nothing new.<p>The manager goes ahead and add it to the backlog and no credit is given. Easy peasy.<p>(the second part may not happen publicly or immediately, rather, the project would seem to be dismissed or postponed)
Ask HN: Facebook is bullying me, what can I do? Warning
(ycombinator.com)
I have a Facebook page for my business that was suspended because I was accused of "impersonating any business, celebrity, or public figure." The page shares the same name as a well-known TV show, but it predates the show, and I have a valid U.S. trademark. Unfortunately, I cannot reach Facebook by email, phone, or chat. I have filed two appeals with their intellectual property section, but both times I received the same response:<p>"Thanks for your message.
I have a Facebook page for my business that was suspended because I was accused of "impersonating any business, celebrity, or public figure." The page shares the same name as a well-known TV show, but it predates the show, and I have a valid U.S. trademark. Unfortunately, I cannot reach Facebook by email, phone, or chat. I have filed two appeals with their intellectual property section, but both times I received the same response:<p>"Thanks for your message.
Temu Dropshipper Fraud Using Amazon Listings
(amazon.com)
I’m beyond frustrated and need some advice here. I recently discovered that a seller on Temu is not only dropshipping my product, but they’re also stealing my product images and descriptions, listing them on Temu as if they own the brand. They’ve ripped off everything—design, images, branding—all of which I created myself.
I’m beyond frustrated and need some advice here. I recently discovered that a seller on Temu is not only dropshipping my product, but they’re also stealing my product images and descriptions, listing them on Temu as if they own the brand. They’ve ripped off everything—design, images, branding—all of which I created myself.
Company sues customer for reverse-engineering knockoff Keurig K-cup coffee pods
(startribune.com)
In 2014, a Minnesota tech company helped a generic coffee-pod maker crack Keurig’s top-secret ink signature so its knockoff pods could work with the newest versions of the popular single-serve coffee machines.
In 2014, a Minnesota tech company helped a generic coffee-pod maker crack Keurig’s top-secret ink signature so its knockoff pods could work with the newest versions of the popular single-serve coffee machines.
Nintendo Is Now Going After YouTube Accounts Which Show Its Games Being Emulated
(timeextension.com)
Nintendo is famously protective of its intellectual property and has a history of suing content creators who it feels have overstepped the mark (it isn't shy about suing slightly bigger fish, either).
Nintendo is famously protective of its intellectual property and has a history of suing content creators who it feels have overstepped the mark (it isn't shy about suing slightly bigger fish, either).