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Changsha Court: A Structured Approach to Assessing the Copyrightability of AI-Generated Content in China (Judgment of August 5, 2026)

Changsha Court: A Structured Approach to Assessing the Copyrightability of AI-Generated Content in China (Judgment of August 5, 2026)By •

Mengchun’s Comments This case provides a more structured approach to assessing the copyrightability of AI-generated content in China. The court divided the creation process into three stages: pre-generation conception, generation control, and post-generation editing. It then developed a three-part test for assessing originality at the generation-control stage. Compared with the earlier Zhangjiagang Court decision, this case takes the analysis a […]

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Shanghai IP Court Further Clarifies the Boundaries of AI Platforms’ Duty of Care for Copyright Infringement (Judgment of April 29, 2026)

Shanghai IP Court Further Clarifies the Boundaries of AI Platforms’ Duty of Care for Copyright Infringement (Judgment of April 29, 2026)By •

Mengchun’s Comments In the first Chinese case involving copyright infringement conducted through a generative AI platform, the Hangzhou Internet Court held that the AI platform provider could be held liable for assisting infringement. The court emphasized that the platform’s fault should be assessed by considering factors including the nature of the service, the popularity of the work, the obviousness of

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