Deciphering Ownership of Intellectual Property Rights for Ai-generated Works in Nigeria Through the Lens of Thaler V. Comptroller-general of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks
In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly reshaped and disrupted various spheres of human activity. Beyond merely enhancing human productivity through its heavy reliance on data generated by humans, this technological advancement has led to the emergence of more autonomous AI models such as generative AI, etc. These models exhibit the capacity to learn, […]
Unleashing the Power of Generative Artificial Intelligence: Navigating Intellectual Property Challenges and Opportunities
In the 21st century, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a pivotal force in transforming industries and shaping how we understand, create, and protect intellectual property (IP). Generative AI, in particular, is revolutionizing creative processes and introducing new complexities into the realm of IP. As AI-generated works become more prevalent, IP professionals and content creators […]
Legal and commercial implications of the sale of music catalogue: Justin bieber as a case study
On January 24, 2023, Justin Bieber reportedly sold all the rights to his music catalogue;
including his masters, publishing rights and all monies generated from the writer’s share of
his public performance royalties, to Hipgnosis Song Management (“Hipgnosis”). The deal
was valued at a whopping $200,000,000 (Two Hundred Million Dollars). Since his music
career took off in 2010, Justin has had major international hits to his credit; like ‘Baby’, ‘Stay’,
‘Sorry’, among other singles and successful collaborations. These hits have spawned 6 studio
albums and several compilation albums. His $200M deal grants Hipgnosis, all Justin’s rights
to a catalogue containing about 291 songs released before December 31, 2021