This complaint, which has been filed in federal district court in Delaware, alleges claims of: copyright infringement; providing false copyright management information; removal or alteration of copyright management information; trademark infringement; trademark dilution; unfair competition; and deceptive trade practices. Both monetary damages and injunctive relief are being sought.
An interesting twist in the Getty Images litigation is that AI-generated works allegedly have included the Getty Images trademark.
Getty Images, which is in the business of collecting and licensing quality images, alleges (among other things) that affixing its trademark to poor-quality AI-generated images tarnishes the company’s reputation. If proven, this could constitute trademark dilution, which is prohibited by the Lanham Act.
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About the Author: Written by Thomas James, a licensed attorney with a practice focused on trademark and copyright protection for creators, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits. He is an accomplished author of legal texts and is admitted to practice before the Bar of the United States Supreme Court.
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