Tag: copyright

Better Made sues for copyright violations over pot products

Better Made Snack Foods Inc. is suing several Michigan companies for copyright violations over the use of its trademark on packages of cannabis flowers and edibles. The company is seeking financial relief and a ban on its trademark usage. Better Made reports it did not authorize the defendant companies to use its trademark in their […]

France’s competition authority slaps massive copyright fine on Google

France’s competition watchdog fined internet giant Google €250 million ($271 million) for failing to uphold binding copyright agreements with French publishers and agencies, according to a statement issued by the authority on Wednesday. The authorities accuse Google of non-transparent and incomplete communication in negotiations with publishers and press agencies regarding payment for the use of […]

The White House weighs in on the AI copyright debate for the first time

Since the White House released its Executive Order on AI, issues around the tech have evolved. An AI advisor for President Biden told BI there will soon be “legislative discussions” around AI. The White House also wants creators of copyrighted content “appropriately compensated” when it comes to AI.  President Joe Biden‘s Special Advisor for Artificial […]