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4/22/2026 8:01:49 PM | less than a minute read

The Character Without an Author: Character Copyright Protection in the Age of Generative AI

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Adrian F. Vallens

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Adrian F. Vallens

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Generative AI is reshaping character copyright law. Learn when fictional characters are protected and how AI depictions create new legal uncertainty.

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Adrian F. Vallens

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