For reprint rights or to purchase a copy of your Daily Journal photo, email jeremy@reprintpros.com for prices or call 949-702-5390.

To buy more copies, call 866-531-1492 or email subscribe@dailyjournal.com
This is the property of the Daily Journal Corporation and fully protected by copyright. It is made available only to Daily Journal subscribers for personal or collaborative purposes and may not be distributed, reproduced, modified, stored or transferred without written permission. Please click "Reprint" to order presentation-ready copies to distribute to clients or use in commercial marketing materials or for permission to post on a website. and copyright (showing year of publication) at the bottom.
Subscribe to the Daily Journal for access to Daily Appellate Reports, Verdicts, Judicial Profiles and more...

Technology,
Intellectual Property

Feb. 5, 2024

‘AI-Generated’: the 8th dirty word?

When it comes to the words in the ‘George Carlin: I’m Glad I’m Dead’ special, there could be a potential violation of the derivative work right that is exclusive to copyright owners regardless of whether AI output them or they were human-written.

Jesse E. Morris

Owner, Morris Music Law, PC

Neiloofar Sajedi

Associate Attorney , Morris Music Law, PC and Music Law Pro

Legendary comedian George Carlin is no stranger to groundbreaking legal questions. His 7 “Dirty Words” routine played an important role in Federal Communications Commission v. Pacifica Foundation, 438 U.S. 726 (1978), where the Supreme Court held that the FCC could regulate the broadcast of Carlin’s routine which was indecent, but not obscene. Recent allegedly infringing uses of Carlin’s works and rights of publicity have brought him back ...

To continue reading, please subscribe.

Already a subscriber?

Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)

Related Content

Constitutional Law

Comedy III Productions Inc. v. Gary Saderup Inc.

Artist faced with publicity challenge has First Amendment defense if work has significant transformative elements or value doesn't derive from celebrity's fame.



By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with our cookie policy. You can learn more about how we use cookies by reviewing our Privacy Policy here.