All the Music Project – Copyright Claims – Interview with Damien Riehl – Holiday Edition of IP Fridays – Episode 125
Dec 24, 2021
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In this episode, Damien Riehl, an expert in copyright claims, discusses his 'All the Music Project' and the potential impact of AI technologies on creative professions. He addresses legal questions surrounding machine-created melodies and explores progress in creating melodies with different scales and rhythm.
The USPTO plans to replace printed certificates of registration for trademarks with electronic certificates to expedite the process, while still offering physical certificates for an additional fee.
Damien Riehl's 'All the Music' project aims to address copyright infringement disputes by demonstrating that machine-generated melodies may not be copyrightable and providing legal assistance in cases involving subconscious infringement allegations.
Deep dives
Change in Trademark Certificate Process at the USPTO
Starting in the spring of 2022, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) plans to replace the printed certificates of registration for trademarks with electronic certificates. This change aims to expedite the registration process by eliminating the need to print, assemble, and mail physical certificates. While electronic certificates will be the standard, applicants will still have the option to request a presentation copy with an embossed gold seal and the director's signature for a fee of $25.
Exploring AI Back Technologies and Their Impact on Legal and Creative Fields
There are concerns about the potential role of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in replacing human creativity and legal expertise. However, many legal and creative professionals argue that these concerns are largely unfounded. While AI-powered technologies are rapidly advancing, they are more likely to enhance and augment human capabilities, rather than entirely replace them. AI technologies, such as those found in Microsoft Word and Excel, can improve efficiency and productivity, but they cannot replicate the unique value that lawyers and creative individuals bring to their respective fields. Instead of replacing humans, AI technologies can provide additional tools and support to enhance their work.
The All the Music Project: Exploring Machine-Generated Melodies and Copyrightability
Damien Reel, a lawyer, musician, and technologist, has undertaken a project called 'All the Music.' Using a prototype that can computationally compose melodies, Damien has created a digital compendium of mathematically possible melodies. The project aims to address copyright infringement disputes by demonstrating that machine-created melodies may not be copyrightable. By exhaustively generating billions of melodies, Damien seeks to establish two arguments in courts: first, that creating an entirely original and publicly accessible melody enters it into the public domain and renders it uncopyrightable, and second, that the sheer volume of machine-generated melodies challenges the necessary creativity threshold for copyrightability. This project has the potential to influence copyright discussions and provide legal assistance in cases involving allegations of subconscious infringement.
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