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Fashion in TV shows: Emily in Paris’ outfits
An inside look at fashion in TV shows: how Emily in Paris protects its outfits using intellectual property rights.
Call for submissions to WIPO Magazine on Sports and IP
We are excited to announce an open call for pitches for the next special issue of WIPO Magazine. This edition will explore the diverse intellectual property (IP) issues that affect the world of sports.
Could AI music be the industry’s next Napster moment?
The music industry survived Napster by learning to adapt. Now generative AI is testing those same survival instincts.
The 18th-century legal case that changed the face of music copyright law
When Johann Christian Bach sued unauthorized publishers in 18th-century London, he won legal recognition for musical works as intellectual property. According to Eyal Brook, his victory still echoes in today’s digital music landscape.
Music Special: Views on AI, creators' rights and IP developments
Explore AI's impact on music copyright, how streaming transforms music markets; plus emerging IP challenges. WIPO Magazine Music Special. Available to download now.
The Lijadu Sisters and the power of copyright-backed reissues
The Lijadu Sisters were one of Nigerian music’s most influential acts. Despite their success and lasting influence, they faced unpaid royalties and copyright infringement for years. Now a reissue campaign is ensuring they get the credit they deserve.
Inside MENA’s music boom: in conversation with Spotify’s Imad Mesdoua
From government investment to streaming platforms, a Spotify executive tells us what’s driving MENA’s record music growth and how regional artists are going global.
Tune in to the beat of IP
Explore WIPO Magazine’s special issue on music and IP. Discover how AI, streaming and rights management are transforming the industry, and get insights from global artists and industry leaders.
US Copyright Office on AI: Human creativity still matters, legally
How much human input must have gone into AI-generated art for it to fall under copyright? When the US Copyright Office set out to answer this question, it found that the human touch makes all the difference. But there are distinctions.
Copyright protection in the music industry in China
China has made great strides in protecting music copyright since 1991. In a world of increased digitalization and AI, how are platforms, CMOs and new regulations shaping the industry’s future?
IFPI looks at a decade of digital transformation in the music industry
IFPI data shows that music revenue has doubled to US$29.6 billion since 2014, with streaming now accounting for 69 per cent. Read how the industry responds to unprecedented challenges posed by AI and how artists are flying, especially in regions once hardest hit by piracy.
V’ghn: Grenada’s prince of Soca music and WIPO’s newest IP Youth Ambassador
Grenada's rising Soca star V'ghn is emerging on the global stage not just through his growing follower base, but now as the latest IP Youth Ambassador for WIPO. Discover his insights on how musicians can transform their artistry into lasting livelihoods.
Beyond music rights: how K‑pop fandoms rally around intellectual property
K‑pop fans aren’t just consumers – they’re IP investigators who scan databases to determine their idols’ next moves. Meanwhile, the industry extends its IP strategy to capitalize on these super-engaged fandoms.
Huge opportunity: how IP is helping musicians in Cabo Verde
Known as the Queen of Morna and recognized across Portuguese-speaking Africa as a passionate copyright ambassador, Solange Cesarovna shares what she has learned about establishing a CMO and taking charge of artists’ rights.
How Al Sadu Society is weaving IP into the promotion of traditional textiles in Kuwait
This non-profit is using IP to preserve and promote traditional Al Sadu weaving in Kuwait and beyond and is breathing new life into an ancient Arabian craft.
Call for submissions to WIPO Magazine on Music and IP
We are excited to announce an open call for pitches for a special issue of the WIPO Magazine. This edition will explore the diverse intellectual property (IP) issues that affect the vibrant global music industry and local scenes.
‘Painting’ with data: how media artist Refik Anadol creates art using generative AI
Generative AI is set to reshape not just technology but also the way we create and think about art. Media artist and designer Refik Anadol is at the forefront of the revolution.
The Phryges – Paris 2024 Mascots Star as Olympic Merchandise
The Phryges are the official Paris 2024 mascots and feature on Olympic merchandise. Find out about the many IP rights that protect any Olympic mascot.
How Kenya’s new movie platform is tackling piracy – and putting African content first
Piracy is prevalent in Kenya, robbing content owners of valuable revenue. Now a new digital movie distribution platform is fighting back.
In the Courts: The US Supreme Court’s Warhol decision revisits the boundaries of fair use
In May 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision on the Warhol case. The decision upheld the claim by the celebrity photographer, Lynn Goldsmith, that the Andy Warhol Foundation (AWF) had infringed her copyright in a photo of the late entertainer Prince, when, after Prince’s death in 2016, the Foundation licensed an illustration by Andy Warhol based on that photo, to Vanity Fair for a cover.
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