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Fast-fashion giants Shein and Temu are embroiled in a London High Court lawsuit, with Shein accusing Temu of widespread copyright infringement. Temu denies the claims and has filed a counterclaim, alleging Shein is stifling competition.

Organizations representing the creative industries called on the Government to reject any changes to copyright law that would weaken protections for creators and rightsholders.

But even the lower reported number is staggering. If one uses the $1.5 million figure and compares it with the median net worth of an American family, about $192,900 in the most recent Federal Reserve survey, Choupette’s supposed care arrangement works out to roughly 7.8 times that figure. Round it off, and the headline becomes irresistible: this cat may be worth eight times the typical American family. If one uses the higher $4 million rumour, the number rises to about 20.7 times the median American family net worth.

The Delhi High Court has prompted India's legal system to address the complex question of authorship when AI generates creative works. This development challenges traditional copyright law, which is human-centric, as AI systems like DABUS produce art autonomously, forcing a re-evaluation of intellectual property in the age of generative AI.

Tech giants like Google, Meta, and Amazon are significantly boosting lobbying efforts, spending millions as Artificial Intelligence becomes a major policy focus. Newcomers Anthropic and OpenAI are also dramatically increasing their Washington presence. Discussions with lawmakers cover AI regulation, national security, and infrastructure needs, highlighting intense competition in shaping future tech policies.

A popular free streaming app, Pikashow, is raising cybersecurity alarms. Experts warn it may contain malware and steal personal data. The app is not on official stores, requiring risky sideloading. Indian users are urged to uninstall it immediately. Authorities advise downloading apps only from trusted sources. Report any suspicious activity to the national cybercrime helpline.

OpenAI has halted its ambitious Stargate AI project in the United Kingdom. High energy prices and regulatory uncertainties are cited as reasons for the pause. The company sees potential in the UK's AI future but needs favorable conditions for investment. This decision impacts Prime Minister Keir Starmer's plans to boost AI development in Britain.

India's intellectual property law distinguishes between artistic expression and industrial application. Section 15(2) of the Copyright Act, the "fifty-copy rule," dictates that copyright protection for a design ceases after industrial reproduction exceeds fifty copies, shifting protection to design law. This prevents extended monopolies and promotes market openness.

Authors of musical, cinematographic and literary works may now be entitled to royalty in case their works are used for commercial purposes.

British pop legend Elton John branded the UK government "absolute losers" on Sunday over planned copyright law changes that would hand exemptions to tech firms. If the government's planned changes to copyright laws went ahead they would be "committing theft, thievery on a high scale", John told the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme.

Sitar legend Pandit Ravi Shankar has written to the PM congratulating him on amendments to the copyright law that the government plans to introduce shortly.

Sitar legend Pandit Ravi Shankar has written to the PM congratulating him on amendments to the copyright law that the government plans to introduce shortly.

KURUKSHETRA: Union minister for Law, Justice and Company affairs Arun Jaitley, on Saturday, maintained that the Copyright Act was not only an economic issue but also a moral one and the masses should be educated about it.

Senior academicians and vice-chancellors of universities in the city have demanded inclusive digital education for which technology and infrastructural advances will have to be matched with changes in the copyright law enacted in 1967.

MANGALORE: Chief Justice of State High Court M K Jain on Saturday urged the lawyers to get themselves trained to handle specialised fields emerging in the changing scenario.

Parliament on Tuesday gave its nod to the amendments to Copyright Act, with the Lok Sabha unanimously passing the Copyright Act (Amendment) Bill. The Bill designates the authors as the copyright owners which can’t be assigned to producers contrary to the current practice.

Australia is holding a crucial two-day meeting on artificial intelligence and copyright. Discussions will focus on new paid licensing for AI users and making it easier for creators to fight infringement. The government has ruled out free use of local works for AI training. This move aims to protect artists and writers while fostering innovation.

Elton John and Paul McCartney urge the UK government to protect creative artists from AI exploitation as new copyright law changes are considered. They warn it could allow tech companies to use artists' works freely, harming young artists' earnings and creativity.

The latest debate in the legal world is that IPR laws, meant to protect original creations, are serving private and not public interest.