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20/07/2024 - Canadian Federal Court to Decide on AI's Eligibility for Copyright Protection (Canada)

argument: Decisioni/Decisions - Intellectual Property Law

According to an article by L'Actualité, the Canadian Federal Court is set to rule on whether artificial intelligence (AI) can be granted copyright protection. This landmark case could redefine the boundaries of copyright law by addressing whether creations generated by AI can be considered intellectual property. Traditionally, copyright laws have required a human creator, as reflected in similar cases in the U.S. and Europe where AI-generated works have been denied copyright protection. However, with AI's increasing role in creative processes, there is growing debate about the necessity to evolve these laws. The decision of the Canadian court could set a significant precedent, influencing international perspectives on the intersection of AI and intellectual property rights.