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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit recently delivered a significant ruling that reaffirms a core principle of copyright law: only works created by humans can be protected by copyright.
At The Patent Baron PLLC, we believe this decision provides much-needed clarity in an age where artificial intelligence is increasingly involved in creative output. The court upheld the U.S. Copyright Office’s denial of a copyright application for a work generated solely by an AI system, finding that the term “author” under the Copyright Act implies a human origin.
“The court’s decision underscores the importance of human creativity in the realm of copyright law,” said Jeffrey Baron Lesperance, founding attorney at The Patent Baron PLLC. “For authors, startups, and entrepreneurs integrating AI into their creative processes, this ruling provides essential clarity on the boundaries of copyright protection.”
As creators explore innovative ways to leverage AI, this decision serves as an important reminder: copyright protection still requires a meaningful human contribution. Whether you’re drafting a novel with the help of generative AI, using AI to compose music, or designing AI-assisted visual art, you’ll need to ensure that a human hand plays a central role in the final product.
At The Patent Baron PLLC, we work closely with creators navigating this evolving intersection of law and technology. We’re here to help you ensure your intellectual property—whether powered by a pen or processor—is protected.
Questions about how AI affects your copyright or other IP rights? Let’s talk. Call us at 248.282.9184 or 202.897.4747. You can also reach out to us at [email protected].
