Dear friends,
The 6th alumni whose thesis you will learn about is Rustam Mutallimzada, who completed his academic journey at Lund University in 2020, specializing in “LL.M. in European Business Law “.🎓
Let’s explore his research topic:
Research topic: “In this critical investigation, the thesis examines whether the training and using of third-party data in artificial neural networks (ANNs) could lead to liability for copyright infringement. The study also delves into whether such activities fall within the exclusive rights held by intellectual property right holders. Central to this inquiry is an exploration of the reproduction aspect, which is often the primary infringing act arising from the act of copying.
The paper emphasizes the pivotal role that computational processes play in the use of trained neural networks. While infringements associated with ANN-generated works may extend into other areas of intellectual property law—such as design, patent, and trademark law—the focus here remains firmly on copyright law. At present, works generated by ANNs cannot be commercially exploited, regardless of whether they are copies reproduced from an original copyrighted work or innovative, independent creations produced by the ANN system itself.
Furthermore, the thesis scrutinizes the necessary conditions for both primary and secondary copyright infringements. An important aspect of this analysis involves examining whether the infringer’s state of mind, particularly in cases of secondary infringement, can be applied to ANN systems. In light of these considerations, the thesis calls upon legislative bodies to reconsider traditional copyright laws in the context of ANN-generated works, urging the establishment of clear provisions that designate the liable party in such cases.”
Many thanks to Rustam for sharing his paper with us. 👏🏻
Thesis link: https://lup.lub.lu.se/student-papers/search/publication/9040586
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