Intellectual property stories

The UK Government faces backlash from creatives and tech leaders over AI copyright rules, amid concerns it favours tech firms at the expense of artists.

Elevate NZ Venture Fund commits $10 million to Pacific Channel’s Fund III to boost deep-tech startups and expand investment in New Zealand’s innovation sector.

Manon Dave joins TrueRights as Chief Product Officer to enhance digital rights management amid rising AI-driven content challenges and fraud concerns.

Amid counterfeit Australian wines in the UK, experts urge Aussie brands to boost trade mark protection and adopt tech to safeguard exports and reputation.

A Netskope report reveals that 81% of healthcare data breaches involve sensitive patient info, amid widespread use of generative AI in 88% of healthcare organisations.

Freepik launches Enterprise AI plan offering secure, scalable creative tools with centralised controls, legal protections, and unlimited users for large firms.

Wazoku and China's NICE launch a USD $4 million grant initiative supporting tech innovators in the Yangtze Delta across five key sectors.

Multinational corporations in Australia face rising tax risks as the ATO tightens transfer pricing rules, demanding faster, tech-driven compliance and detailed disclosures.

Music streaming, now 69% of global music revenue, faces growing security challenges in protecting platforms, user data, and artists' intellectual property.

Music and tech industries face similar IP due diligence challenges in acquisitions, from chain-of-title to territorial rights, highlighting shared best practices.

As AI reshapes creativity, experts call for reform of IP laws rather than abolition, warning that current rules fail to protect smaller creators and Indigenous cultures.

A new report reveals that 90% of IT leaders faced cyberattacks in 2024, with nearly one fifth enduring over 25 breaches amid growing cloud vulnerabilities.

China's rise in R&D spending challenges global competition norms, prompting calls for the UK to urgently reform its complex R&D tax relief system to stay competitive.

The integration of AI in workplace tools poses significant privacy risks, prompting businesses to reassess their compliance with client confidentiality obligations.

Concerns are mounting as nearly 30 leading designers urge the UK government to reconsider plans allowing AI companies to exploit copyrighted works without consent.

Lasso has unveiled an automated Red Teaming solution aimed at fortifying the security of Generative AI apps by simulating real-world cyber-attacks.

Seeing Machines has appointed John Noble as Chief Technology Officer, aiming to enhance its technology strategy amid rising EU driver monitoring system regulations.

Varonis Systems has acquired Cyral, enhancing data security capabilities amid a projected USD $225 billion database market boom by 2028.

Legend AI has partnered with T&B Media Global to help artists protect and monetise their AI-generated work, enhancing digital legacies across Southeast Asia.

Ken Cheung has been appointed Chairman for Asia Pacific at Creative Capital Ventures, signalling a strong push into the region with a new €50 million fund.