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ARTICLE · 28 NOVEMBER 2023

Navigating Legitimate Use Of Intellectual Property In Generative AI

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The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed the landscape for innovators and creators. As many legal practitioners have pointed out...

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The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed the landscape for innovators and creators. As many legal practitioners have pointed out, it's imperative for both developers of AI and artists using generative AI to understand the intricacies of intellectual property (IP) strategies so they can navigate this evolving terrain successfully. This article lays out some essential considerations relating to the major types of IP for both developers and creators in the realm of generative AI.

IP Strategies for Developers of Generative AI

Developers of generative AI technologies play a pivotal role in the innovation landscape. There are three overarching IP-related issues to consider: protecting their own intellectual property, mitigating the risk of violating other people's IP rights, and IP commercialization. Key aspects of these concerns, along with suggested approaches for developers, are outlined below.

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