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@cstross 100% off-topic, but when I was working in a pharma company back in my home country, people told me how when in 1990, the socialist economic system was switched to capitalism and the government became democratic, there were multiple processes that had to be re-engineered because they were a 100% copy of western patents, and later they had to prove that they don't use that old process anymore in court to be allowed to sell in western countries.

#IntellectualProperty #Copyright

If your business model is based on stealing other people's work and intellectual property, perhaps you should consider whether that business model shouldn't be explicitly banned, instead of changing the laws and legalizing the bad things to make a few tech bros who want to destroy our society even richer and more powerful.

#AI #KI #IP #llm #NYTimes #society #IntellectualProperty

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/technology-uk/article/nick-clegg-work-train-ai-l6xl5djb7

Publishers Association’s Dan Conway on an AI Transparency Disappointment

Dan Conway: 'the level of engagement the bill received in both houses of parliament is a huge achievement for our industry."…
https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/05/publishers-associations-dan-conway-on-an-ai-transparency-defeat/

#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Copyright #DanConway #IntellectualProperty
@indieauthors

Trade Secrecy in Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory (2009)

https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1430463

#HackerNews #TradeSecrecy #WillyWonka #ChocolateFactory #2009 #IntellectualProperty #FoodIndustry

Poland hits a wall trying to curb Big Pharma’s profits https://www.politico.eu/article/poland-health-care-big-pharma-law-europe-drugs/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Intellectualproperty #Competitiveness #Healthsystems #Biotechdrugs #Regulation #HealthCare #Medicines #Pharma

" Alright "smartass", if you know so much, why don't you start drafting laws "

I am not a public official, and I'm sure you're just trolling, but for fun I thought I'd give it a try. Because honestly, what better way to express the changes I'd like to see than actually outline those changes.

I call it the "Global Ethical IP Reform Act" (GEIRA)

The Preamble - In recognition of the need to balance innovation, creativity, global access, and ethical protection of intellectual property, the Global Ethical IP Reform Act (GEIRA) establishes a new global standard. This act dismantles abusive practices, liberates essential knowledge, and creates a sustainable framework for creators and inventors to thrive without enabling monopolistic or parasitic behavior.

Title I: Liberation of Abused and Deadweight IP
Section 101: Nullification of Troll-Held IP.

* Any intellectual property held by entities proven to engage in:

-- "Non-practicing entity" (NPE) litigation without product development;
-- Shell-company patent hoarding;
-- Frivolous lawsuits targeting innovation;

Or passive revenue extraction with no production intent, shall be revoked and immediately entered into the public domain.

Section 102: Inactivity Clause.

* Any patent or copyright unused (commercially or publicly) for more than 5 years becomes public domain.

* “Use” is defined as: active development, licensing for genuine use, or free public availability.

Title II: Ending Digital Segregation
Section 201: Geo-Restriction Ban

* All digital content providers, platforms, and IP holders are prohibited from:

-- Blocking, filtering, or redirecting access based on geographic location;
-- Price discriminating by country without a clear infrastructure cost basis.

Violations shall be penalized as a restriction on digital human rights.

Title III: Ethical Intellectual Property Protections
Section 301: Copyright Reform.

* Copyright is granted for:

-- 20 years from the date of publication for commercial works.
-- 10 years for non-commercial works.

* After expiration, works are automatically released into the public domain.

* Copyright is non-renewable.

Section 302: Patent Reform.

* Patents are granted for:

-- 10 years from the filling date.
-- No extensions or "evergreening" allowed.

* Patents must be licensed or actively implemented within 3 years, or they are nullified.

Section 303: Transparency and Accessibility.

* All copyrighted and patented works must be:

-- Registered in a global open-access registry.
-- Marked clearly with expiration dates and usage rights.

Title IV: Creator Support and Innovation Funding.
Section 401: Public Innovation Funds.

* Governments and NGOs shall establish open grant systems to support:

-- Artists, inventors, researchers, and developers.
-- Open-source and public domain projects.

Section 402: Alternative Revenue Models.

* Global encouragement and support of:

-- Crowdfunding platforms.
-- Micro-royalty systems.
-- Subscription-based patronage (e.g., Patreon-style models).
-- Blockchain-certified licensing with smart contracts.

Title V: Enforcement and Oversight
Section 501: IP Abuse Tribunal

* A global tribunal will be established to:

-- Investigate and adjudicate allegations of trolling.
-- Enforce the geo-restriction ban.
-- Revoke IP rights found to be abused.

In conclusion, "The Global Ethical IP Reform Act" (GEIRA) represents a new contract between creators, users, and societies. It honors innovation while freeing knowledge. Furthermore, it ends exploitation while fostering creativity. Ultimately, designing a system for a fairer, more connected, and more inspired world.

My concept idea may not be perfect, because again, I'm not someone who drafts laws, but honestly, I think we already have worse today, and this would be a good outline to a better world.

#Copyright #Parent #IntellectualProperty #RuleOfLaw

"Online Piracy is Unironically BASED And You Should Do It" by The Hated One

https://youtu.be/cut0wnqiR_k

#Piracy #Copyright #IntellectualProperty #DRM #Streaming #StreamingServices #Netflix #Torrent #P2P #YouTube #Privacy #FreeSoftware #LibreSoftware #OpenSource #FOSS

How Do I Transfer Rights to My Kindle Direct Publishing Account After My Death? by Kelley Way

Kelley Way answers the question, How do I…
https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2025/05/20/how-do-i-transfer-rights-to-my-kindle-direct-publishing-account-after-my-death-by-kelley-way

#Legal #amazon #deathanddying #intellectualproperty #IP
@indieauthors

Jennifer Lopez Sued for Copyright Infringement Over Paparazzi Photo

#copyrightinfringement #intellectualproperty #Photography #Redcarpet #socialmedia
https://blazetrends.com/jennifer-lopez-sued-for-copyright-infringement-over-paparazzi-photo/?fsp_sid=35007

Netlist files new patent infringement lawsuit against Samsung Electronics over HBM3 technology, escalating ongoing legal battles in semiconductor industry
#YonhapInfomax #Netlist #SamsungElectronics #PatentInfringement #HBM3Technology #IntellectualProperty #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=64007

The Labour maladministration is determined to screw recognisably great British 'industries' at the altar of something that they have learnt about on Tik Tok and do not understand. Giving away the family silver. While I am not a fan of the House of Lords (but am in a revising body) it is good that the HoL are making a fuss about this.

http://archive.today/2025.05.19-205559/https://www.thetimes.com/uk/technology-uk/article/peers-push-back-against-government-on-ai-transparency-h75fhbm7s (archive)

#AI #IntellectualProperty #Theft #HouseOfLords #Labour #Starmer #Maladministration #FamilySilver #Art #Music #Writing

An abstract photo montage with a finger pointing into a head with areas marked Copyright and AI, Caption reads 'The government wants to allow AI companies can take copyrighted content without permission unless the owner opts out'

Europe’s pharmaceutical industry is at a crossroads https://www.politico.eu/sponsored-content/europes-pharmaceutical-industry-is-at-a-crossroads/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Intellectualproperty #Privateinvestment #Regions/Cohesion #Competitiveness #Clinicaltrials #Dataprotection #Manufacturing #Protectionism #Lifesciences #Supplychains #Competition #Development #Environment #healthcare #Innovation #Investment #Prevention #Regulatory #Resilience #HealthCare

When a business or individual faces financial turmoil or regulatory scrutiny, a court may appoint a receiver to take control of assets and oversee operations.

#AutomaticStay #BusinessDistress #Copyrights #FederalEquityReceiverships #IntellectualProperty

https://www.dailydac.com/the-nuts-and-bolts-of-a-federal-equity-receivership-understanding-the-order-appointing-the-receiver/

National Educational Event Calendar for Trusted Business Advisors

Mashable: In copyright fight, artists use white-hot AI report as weapon against Meta. “Plaintiffs in the landmark Kadrey v. Meta case have already submitted the U.S. Copyright Office’s controversial AI report as evidence in their copyright infringement suit against the tech giant.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/05/19/mashable-in-copyright-fight-artists-use-white-hot-ai-report-as-weapon-against-meta/

https://hackernoon.com/blockchain-emerges-as-key-tool-in-safeguarding-ip-rights-amid-rapid-ai-advances

#blockchain #data #intellectualproperty #AI #tech

Bungie Admits to Using Unlicensed Artwork from Artist in Marathon Game Without Permission

#Bungie #copyrightinfringement #gamedevelopment #intellectualproperty #Marathongame
https://blazetrends.com/bungie-admits-to-using-unlicensed-artwork-from-artist-in-marathon-game-without-permission/?fsp_sid=32822

Search Engine Journal: U.S. Copyright Office Cites Legal Risk At Every Stage Of Generative AI . “The United States Copyright Office released a pre-publication version of a report on the use of copyrighted materials for training generative AI, outlining a legal and factual case that identifies copyright risks at every stage of generative AI development.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/05/15/search-engine-journal-u-s-copyright-office-cites-legal-risk-at-every-stage-of-generative-ai/