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ARIA Warns Australian Politicians on AI Lobbying and Copyright Demands

Annabelle Herd, CEO of the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), recently criticized lobbying efforts by major artificial intelligence (AI) companies OpenAI and Anthropic before an Australian parliamentary committee. Herd warned that proposals to train AI agents without adhering to local copyright laws could severely harm the music industry and establish Australia as a global outlier for rights holders.

Letizia Giugliano

Music

Music Streaming Fraudster Michael Smith Sentenced to 18 Months

American producer Michael Smith has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for an AI-powered music streaming fraud scheme. Smith pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, which illegally netted him more than $8 million in royalties from streaming services. The verdict aims to deter similar illicit activities within the music industry.

Giovanni Sapere

Music

US Copyright Board to Set Streaming Music Royalties

The US Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) has initiated the Phonorecords V proceeding, a critical process to establish mechanical royalty rates for music streaming services over the next five years. This week marks the submission of written testimonies and rate proposals from digital service providers (DSPs) and music publishers, highlighting the ongoing debate about fair compensation for intellectual property in the digital music landscape [Music Ally](https://musically.com/2026/10/07/dima-hopes-for-timely-resolution-of-phonorecords-v-proceeding/).

Letizia Giugliano

Norms & Regulation

European IP Developments: AI, 3D Printing, and Copyright Rulings

The European intellectual property landscape is seeing significant developments, with a recent German court ruling on copyright, a French draft decree addressing 3D-printed spare parts, and an upcoming transatlantic dialogue on artificial intelligence and copyright [The IPKat - Never Too Late](http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5574479/posts/default/8967767037009385522), [The IPKat - Friday Fantasies](http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5574479/posts/default/4910257983581926118), [The IPKat - 3D-printed spare parts: IP and sustainability](http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5574479/posts/default/7324440899926444539). These events reflect ongoing efforts to adapt legal frameworks to technological advancements and evolving creative practices.

Letizia Giugliano

News

How to protect my trademarks and ideas?

The main feature of a trademark is its distinctive character, that is, it must be capable of distinguishing a product and/or service from others that already exist, in order for a consumer to identify, distinguish and differentiate said product and/or service from an existing one that is identical…

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