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EUIPO releases study examining GenAI copyright implications under EU law

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Published on: 16 May 2025

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LNB News 16/05/2025

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Issue Date: 16 May 2025

Published Date: 16 May 2025

Jurisdiction(s): European Union

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The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has published a study on 12 May 2025 examining the legal implications of using copyright-protected works to train generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The study analyses current EU legislation, including the Copyright in Directive (EU) 2019/790 (Single Market Directive) and anticipated provisions of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act 2024, focusing on three areas: assessing the legal status of using copyright-protected material for AI training, evaluating rights protection mechanisms, and addressing challenges associated with the regulatory framework for AI-generated content. The report also considers the economic impact of copyright-intensive sectors and potential revenue opportunities from an emerging market for AI training data. The EUIPO has also announced plans to launch a Copyright Knowledge Centre in November 2025 to provide centralised copyright services and policy guidance.

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