{"id":788,"date":"2025-07-15T11:49:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T10:49:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/rdm\/?p=788"},"modified":"2025-07-15T12:11:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T11:11:14","slug":"july-copyright-reads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/rdm\/2025\/07\/july-copyright-reads\/","title":{"rendered":"July Copyright Reads"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We are already in the middle of July, and what a scorcher it has been so far. In Romania we call the month of July cuptor<\/em>, meaning oven, as it is often the hottest month of the year. Romanians would enjoy an outing to the seaside during the hot month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aurora – Plaja by Florin \u0218uler (photographer) – National Heritage Institute, Bucharest, Romania – CC BY-SA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things are also heating up in the world of copyright and AI. Industry heavyweights Universal and Disney have taken legal action against Midjourney, accusing the AI image generator of copyright infringement\u2014a case that could set important precedents for creative technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re also diving into the growing issue of counterfeit food and beverages, and the serious risks they pose to consumers and brands alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most fascinating developments this month comes from Denmark, where the government is proposing a bold move: granting individuals copyright over their facial features to help combat the rise of deepfakes. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, the U.S. Copyright Office continues to operate without a permanent leader, raising questions about oversight in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And because we like to keep things fresh, we\u2019re spotlighting a few stories outside the copyright sphere. Mattel has introduced the first Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes\u2014an important step for representation. Plus, we take a look at a new AI model designed specifically for the public good, showing how technology can be a force for positive change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disney Files Landmark Case Against AI Image Generator<\/a> [Video]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New KR21 Study \u2013 \u201cBarriers and Enablers for Open Science in Copyright Law\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relive Europeana 2025 – access the recordings now!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The “What’s on your table?” campaign tackles counterfeit food and beverages<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intellectual Property crime prioritised under the new EMPACT cycle 2026-2029<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a first-of-its-kind decision, an AI company wins a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by authors<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Denmark to tackle deepfakes by giving people copyright to their own features<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meta wins AI copyright case in blow to authors<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The copyright war between the AI industry and creatives<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why university libraries should not overlook research staff<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can academics use AI to write journal papers? What the guidelines say<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beijing court hands AI copyright violators up to 18 months in prison<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Copyright 101: An introductory guide to copyright<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facebook is asking to use Meta AI on photos in your camera roll you haven\u2019t yet shared<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond AI and copyright<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No One Is in Charge at the US Copyright Office<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rubik\u2019s cube design can\u2019t be trademarked, says EU court<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Big Studios\u2019 Copyright Suit Over AI Is About Money, Power, Not Art<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How AI is breaking traditional remuneration models<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recommended Licenses and Tools for Cultural Heritage Content<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet the first Barbie with type 1 diabetes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Training and deploying AI models around the world: the territorial issues at stake in Getty Images v. Stability AI<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The General-Purpose AI Code of Practice<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Higher Regional Court of Stuttgart confirms territoriality of Italian Cultural Heritage Code<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Popular rock band says Homeland Security used its song without permission: \u2018Go f\u2026 yourselves\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nintendo and Universal are planning a Donkey Kong movie<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ilaiyaraaja vs Sony Music copyright dispute: SC to hear plea on July 18<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donkey Kong | Copyright filing hints at Universal movie plans<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A language model built for the public good<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An AI-generated band got 1m plays on Spotify. Now music insiders say listeners should be warned<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Summer Landscape by Edvard Bergh – 1873 – Nationalmuseum Sweden, Sweden – Public Domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As technology continues to evolve at lightning speed, the intersection of innovation, law, and social impact becomes more complex\u2014and more fascinating. From legal battles over AI-generated content to groundbreaking moves in digital identity protection, this month\u2019s stories remind us that the future is being shaped not just by algorithms, but by the choices we make around them. Whether it\u2019s a Barbie breaking new ground in representation or an AI model built for the public good, these developments show that progress is about more than just tech\u2014it\u2019s about people. Stay tuned, because next month promises even more to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And while the Summer still is summery, why not enjoy a nice stroll in nature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Summer Stroll ; Summer Promenade by Gu\u00e9rin, Charles-Fran\u00e7ois-Prosper – Finnish National Gallery, Finland – CC0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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