Translator：Wang Yichun

On December 30, 2022, Gao Qiao, a Senior Partner at Landing Law Offices, was honored to be invited by the Intellectual Property Committees of the Lawyers Associations in Wenzhou, Taizhou, and Jinhua, Zhejiang Province. He conducted an in-depth seminar on "Addressing Key Challenges in Copyright Protection in the Digital Age." This insightful session was facilitated through Tencent Meeting, with a commendable turnout of over 200 lawyers from the three cities in attendance.

In a dynamic exploration of cutting-edge copyright concerns in the digital era, Gao Qiang masterfully integrated recent prominent internet-related cases, captivating his audience with a comprehensive yet accessible lecture that garnered unanimous acclaim.

The discourse unfolded in three distinct segments: Initially, Gao shed light on the nuanced identification of innovative intellectual creations and the criterion for originality in works. He delved into contentious subjects such as the video-captured game scenes, artworks crafted by animals, and AI's creative compositions, guiding attendees through evolving challenges in copyright originality, contextualized within the ambit of the latest copyright law revisions.

Subsequently, the dialogue pivoted to the challenges ushered in by emerging communication technologies. Citing illustrative cases like a pioneering NFT lawsuit and a viral meme, Gao meticulously dissected rights intrinsic to the digital realm, spanning from reproduction rights, distribution rights, information network transmission rights, broadcasting rights to performance rights.

The concluding segment probed the intricate landscape of fair use in the digital domain. Navigating from global fair use stipulations, Gao delved into pressing contemporary debates, notably the contentious realm of incidental usage within cinema and its potential exemptions under fair use.

Post-discussion, an interactive session saw Zhejiang-based lawyers presenting real-world copyright quandaries to Gao. The event culminated in a fervent atmosphere, with participants left yearning for further enlightenment.