Please join ITIF for an expert panel discussion on the role of Chinese e-commerce platforms in facilitating counterfeiting, what this means for U.S. competitiveness, consumer trust, and global trade, and the steps policymakers should take to safeguard American innovators and consumers.| Information Technology and Innovation Foundation Feed
ITIF recommends that USTR include Temu, AliExpress, and SHEIN on the 2025 Notorious Markets List because all three platforms meet USTR’s criteria as notorious online markets. They facilitate systemic trafficking in counterfeit goods, harming U.S. right holders, undermining fair competition, and placing U.S. consumers at risk.| Information Technology and Innovation Foundation Feed
Lithium-ion OEM Hithium's failed Hong Kong listing amidst a lawsuit from larger competitor CATL may point to wider industry trends, with an increasingly competitive and larger battery industry meaning ever higher stakes.| Energy-Storage.News
When you start a new business with partners or co-founders, there are a number of key issues to address in a formal partnership agreement or startup co-founder agreement. Discussing and addressing these issues at the beginning can avoid problems and conflicts later on, and it can help ensure that all parties are in alignment about how the business will be operated. As a preliminary matter, the business should not be started as a general partnership, as that can result in liability of the part...| AllBusiness.com
NEWS FLASH: October is Intellectual Property (IP) Month! Of course, October is also known for Halloween. There is a spooky trail of patents showing that creativity and IP rights underlie Halloween’s most important traditions. While this holiday is an annual one, that should not deter a client from protecting its Halloween-related innovations via patent, trademark […] The post IP Rights and Frights appeared first on Attorney at Law Magazine.| Attorney at Law Magazine
This is a sponsored article brought to you by IP.com Around the world, innovation is no longer just a function of invention. It is a strategic asset, deeply linked to economic resilience—and increasingly reliant on ever-evolving technologies like artificial intelligence (AI). As intellectual property ecosystems transform under this new reality, the need for advanced, efficient, ethical AI-supported innovation infrastructure has never been more urgent. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (U...| IEEE Spectrum
In today’s competitive innovation economy, optimizing intellectual property and intangible asset (IP) licenses is crucial for maximizing value and ensuring sustainable growth for businesses of all shapes and sizes. When done strategically and properly, licensing can be a powerful tool for companies to unlock and optimize the value of their IP assets through collaborative innovation […]| Ocean Tomo
Ownership Drives Investor Confidence Intellectual Property (IP) dominates the startup balance sheet. It also fractures under pressure. For founders building defensible technology and investors underwriting long-term value, legal clarity around ownership is non-negotiable. Undocumented IP or unresolved assignments won’t always surface in early discussions, but they show up quickly in diligence. And when they do, […] The post Secure Intellectual Property Ownership Before the Term Sheet Land...| Traverse Legal
Redefining Asset Recognition and Protection in the Age of Artificial Intelligence The artificial intelligence revolution presents the legal profession with its most significant practice development opportunity since the emergence of the internet. AI spending across hardware, software, and services reached $279.22 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate […] The post AI as Intellectual Property: A Strategic Framework for the Legal Profession appeared first on...| Ocean Tomo
J.S. Held is pleased to announce that John A. Hudson has joined the firm’s Office of the Chief Intellectual Property Officer as Senior Managing Director, bringing over 25 years of experience in intellectual property (IP) strategy, valuation, and commercialization. John joins the Office of the Chief IP Officer, led by James E. Malackowski, to further […] The post J.S. Held Expands the Office of the Chief Intellectual Property Officer appeared first on Ocean Tomo.| Ocean Tomo
Over the past decade, the psychedelics industry has been undergoing a second renaissance, evolving from a niche and legally questionable research area into a burgeoning field that promises to redefine mental health and wellness. As more companies, academic institutions, and non-profits explore the therapeutic potential of compounds like psilocybin, MDMA, and LSD, the role of […] The post A Trip Through the Psychedelic IP Landscape appeared first on Ocean Tomo.| Ocean Tomo
Intellectual property and trade secrets in the modern era are predominantly stored as electronic records, or electronically stored information (ESI), which in turn increases the potential for misappropriation, exfiltration, or theft of these sensitive documents to unauthorized parties or entities outside the company domain. Historically, these electronic records have been saved to hard drives, file […]| Ocean Tomo
I’m at Econlog this week with: The Anthropic Settlement: A $1.5 Billion Precedent for AI and Copyright There are two main questions. Will AI companies need to pay compensation to authors they…| Economist Writing Every Day
As marketing professionals, we are expected to know many things. However, understanding the importance of intellectual property (IP) seems to […] The post Marketing and the Basics of Intellectual Property appeared first on YGL Enterprises.| YGL Enterprises
Nearly a century after author Arthur Conan Doyle's death, the iconic character is finally free to enter the public domain.| Reason.com
Veda Samhitha Kanduri, Product & Strategy Associate Veda joined Jayaram as Product & Strategy Manager to help spearhead the development and launch of Jayaram’s first two tech products—Take Care and Thanks Mom. With 4+ years of product management experience driving AI-powered SaaS solutions from conception to launch, she brings proven expertise in user-centric product development […] The post Firm Ground: Welcome to the Team first appeared on Jayaram Law.| Jayaram Law
We’re a firm of music lovers here at Jayaram. We’ve always got a playlist going in our Miami and New York studios, and Slack discussions of weekend plans often include at least one show or music lesson. But there’s something about a summer playlist that hits different—the mix of nostalgic favorites and new hits that […] The post Liner Notes: Summer Playlist first appeared on Jayaram Law.| Jayaram Law
In the heart of Oklahoma City’s Downtown Automobile Alley entertainment district sits a loft-like hideaway for recorded music enthusiasts and cocktail connoisseurs alike. The SoundBar, the city’s premier vinyl listening bar, opened in 2023, offering a unique fusion of nostalgic audio listening experiences and contemporary nightlife. It’s also the brainchild and evening retreat of Jayaram’s […] The post The Sound Bar: Jay Shanker first appeared on Jayaram Law.| Jayaram Law
As Vice President of Daniel Arsham Studio, Karl Cyprien is always on the move. His work spearheading collaborations for the internationally recognized contemporary artist has him traveling to Europe and Asia an average of 4-10 days every month. He’s become an expert at adapting to ever-shifting schedules and fighting jet lag (pro tips: adjust your […] The post Hours: Karl Cyprien first appeared on Jayaram Law.| Jayaram Law
In 2023, we began thinking seriously about how tech was reshaping creative work. The possibilities and questions were staggering. A friend came to mind—a wildly talented digital artist always experimenting with new tools. Who owned the work he was making? What could others do with it? We wanted to show up for him—as lawyers, but […] The post Take Care: Good Looking Out first appeared on Jayaram Law.| Jayaram Law
Jayaram is a law firm that helps the most creative people and brands bring bold, iconic ideas to life—the kind that push culture forward. Along the way, our legal advice has organically grown to include creative, marketing, finance, tech and ops insights. With immersive studios in NYC and Miami, we also create space for culture-first, […] The post jayaram.xyz Tech Update first appeared on Jayaram Law.| Jayaram Law
Gabriela Noelle is a Miami-based artist and designer whose work blurs the boundaries between art, design, and play. Known for her vibrant, interactive, and nostalgia-infused creations, Noelle crafts imaginative pieces that invite engagement and exploration. Her work transforms everyday spaces into whimsical environments, encouraging a sense of wonder and connection. With a multidisciplinary approach, Noelle […] The post In Conversation with Gabriela Noelle first appeared on Jayaram Law.| Jayaram Law
Data and Trust, They’re Problems. The team asked me to share some thoughts on AI in the legal world. Makes sense—we now have a tech company delivering legal services as software to solve big, important problems and the momentum of recent tech adoption is undeniable. In 2024, investors poured nearly $5 billion into legaltech — […] The post Getting Real About Lawyers and AI Tech? first appeared on Jayaram Law.| Jayaram Law
AI versus IP. This battle of acronyms has heated up in our federal courts over the last 18-24 months. And this summer we have seen a pair of rulings that start to resolve some big issues, while creating new ones. The two cases I referenced above are all about how AI companies use copyrighted […] The post Fair Use or Foul Play? The High-Stakes Fight Over AI Training Data first appeared on Jayaram Law.| Jayaram Law
Sum- Sum- Summertime. It captures the mood right now — and it’s also a nod to the late, great Brian Wilson, the American pop visionary whose lush, layered songs reshaped music history. From Pet Sounds to Good Vibrations, his influence echoes through everyone who followed: Michael Jackson, Madonna, Taylor Swift, Frank Ocean, the list goes| Jayaram Law -
If versions of any of your books are on LibGen or similar online collections of pirated material, there is a chance it was used as training data for AI, and you may be able to join a lawsuit about it. Earlier this month, a group of authors sued Anthropic, the firm behind the Claude family| Daily Nous - news for & about the philosophy profession
Bucking the trend of recent Section(d) refusal affirmances, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) delivered a surprising victory to the applicant| The Brand Protection Blog
As with a lot of these guys, if a story was popular, he’d quickly write more with the same protagonist or setting. So before long he had a whole stable of characters (Jim Cardigan, Sergeant Brinkhaus) and settings (the “Northwest Stories”). You can find a *very partial and incomplete* list here — it’s just recent collections of his more popular stuff, doesn’t include his novels or romance stories. | Crooked Timber
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On 1 May 2025, the first phase of reform of European design law entered into force. Regulation (EU) 2024/2822 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/73 together, as phase I, form part of a broader modernisation initiative (the so-called “Designs and Models Package”) being implemented in two phases. The reform affects both the EU Design Regulation (EUDR)... Continue Reading| The Brand Protection Blog
On 31 July 2025, the German Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof, BGH) issued its decision (decision of 31 July 2025 – I ZR 131/23) in the long-running dispute between Axel Springer and Eyeo (Adblock Plus), referring the case back to the Higher Regional Court of Hamburg for further examination. (Our previous blog, Germany: Copyright and ad... Continue Reading| The Brand Protection Blog
In 2008, when the recording industry was successfully lobbying for an extension to the term of copyright to 95 years, I wrote about a spectacular unfairness tha| net.wars
When developing a new product, one of the first questions a client asks is: “How can I protect it—and where?” While intellectual property (IP) protection in| Attorney at Law Magazine
On July 21, 2025, the arbitrators in DS/611 (the EU complaint regarding Chinese SEP practices) made their decision on the appeal from the initial panel decision. From my perspective, this dec…| China IPR - Intellectual Property Developments in China
Understanding an Amazon intellectual property Infringement is key to getting your Amazon account reinstated.| Riverbend Consulting
What are the principal areas of risk for a licensee of IP rights when the licensor enters into an insolvency process? What are the steps that a licensee may take to protect itself in potential future insolvency proceedings of its licensor? We consider these issues in an article first appearing in LexisNexis’ Corporate Rescue and... Continue Reading| The Brand Protection Blog
Whether copyrighted works can be freely used to train generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) models is at the core of dozens of lawsuits filed since AI burst onto the scene several years ago. This week, the Northern District of California issued two of the first opinions that begin to answer that question, but there remains a [...]| Debevoise Data Blog
There are dozens of cases pending against AI developers stemming from their use of copyrighted works to train generative AI models. In response, developers have uniformly asserted that such use is a fair use. To date, despite years of litigation, those cases have resulted in just one opinion: a District of Delaware order that arose outside of the generative AI context and rejected the fair use defense as a matter of law.| Debevoise Data Blog
In a precedential opinion issued June 6, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (“USPTO”) Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”)| The Brand Protection Blog
Attorney Cameron G. Shilling wrote an article for New Hampshire Tech Alliance Newsletter titled AI Notetakers: Do They Comply with the Law? (October 16, 2024). « Have you ever noticed during a videoconference that a participant is using an AI notetaker or that the meeting is being transcribed? … People who use these tools effectively … Continue reading AI notetakers: Legal Issues| Articles of Interest
The Spring 2025 issue of Regulation magazine features an eye-opening article by Law Professor Jonathan M. Bartlett titled "The Perils of 'Free' Information." In the article, Mr. Bartlett tackles the narrative that IP owners are exploitative monopolists that inflate prices and bar competition and corresponding legal and policy strategies employed by certain tech platforms "to weaken IP rights to reduce the costs of securing content and tech assets, which are then monetized within a portfoli...| The Free State Foundation
In a ruling with potential implications for other pending generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) copyright cases, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware in Thomson Reuters Enterprise Centre GmbH & West Publishing Corp. v. ROSS Intelligence Inc. has granted summary judgment for Thomson Reuters on direct copyright infringement and related defenses, as well [...]| Debevoise Data Blog
After many rounds of motions to dismiss, intellectual property cases against AI developers are moving into the discovery phase. As we previewed in our 2024 AI year in review, one of the big areas to watch in 2025 will be how much discovery courts are prepared to order into the inner workings of AI companies, [...]| Debevoise Data Blog
As generative AI platforms grow in sophistication, the initial era of text chatbots led by ChatGPT has evolved into a complex AI ecosystem of voice assistants and image and video creation platforms. Yet that is just the beginning; a world of autonomous AI agents is on the horizon. Generative AI has transformed how people around [...]| Debevoise Data Blog
Developers of artificial intelligence (“AI”) systems notched a victory last week when a federal judge dismissed claims under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) premised on the use of copyrighted works in AI training data, holding that the plaintiffs had failed to show any concrete harm and therefore lacked standing to bring their claims. Raw [...]| Debevoise Data Blog
Compass Pathways has been aggressively using patent claims to corner the market on psychedelic-assisted treatments.| The American Prospect
When it comes to your patent application, you may have seen the terms “CIP,” “Continuation,” and “Divisional,” but what do they mean? How are they relevant to the patent process? Let’s review these terms and when you should consider employing one of these options. Continuation A “continuation” is a non-provisional patent application that claims priority […] The post Does Your Patent Need a CIP? first appeared on Venjuris.| Venjuris
Applying for a patent is an investment – in yourself, your business, and your invention. Which patent attorney you work with is critical. For the amount of time and money that goes into a patent application, you want to hire a patent with knowledge and skills that correspond to your needs. If you are in […] The post Finding a Patent Attorney’s Past Work first appeared on Venjuris.| Venjuris
Phoenix patent attorney Joe Meaney explains the process for obtaining a patent from the USPTO, dealing with Office Actions, and avoiding abandonment.| Venjuris - Preventing and solving intellectual property problems
Across the globe, businesses are keen to appeal to increasingly ethical consumers by promoting ambitious ESG initiatives. This has led to a flood of “green” claims – such as “sustainable”, “environmentally friendly” and “net carbon zero” – in almost every sector. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) recognises the direct impact that environmental claims... Continue Reading| The Brand Protection Blog
This article was co-authored by Bella Baker We live in a disrupted world. One impact from this is a gig economy that increasingly favours contractors and| The Brand Protection Blog
Superbabies Limited (“Superbabies”) creates comics called “The Super Babies,” featuring a team of superhero babies. On May 14, 2024, Superbabies filed a| The Brand Protection Blog
Automation is everywhere. From robotic process automation (RPA) to AI-driven decision-making, businesses are integrating automation into their decision-making processes like never before. However, with these advancements come critical legal considerations that companies must address or face the wrath regulators—or worse, plaintiffs’ lawyers! One general principle that businesses should understand is that automation will usually be ... Read More| McCarthy Law Group
Unmasking Software Piracy: The Hidden Costs and Consequences Revealed - Understand Unmasking Software Piracy: The Hidden Costs and Consequences Revealed, Copyright, its processes, and crucial Copyright Copyright information needed.| Copyright
Learn how to detect and combat IP infringements, navigate Amazon's Brand Registry, and ensure the authenticity of your products.| Riverbend Consulting
As the Paris AI Action Summit approaches, legal cases are deepening around AI and issues of copyright infringement in India.| Publishing Perspectives
Should authors consent to have their publishers grant licensing requests by firms and projects to allow them to train their generative AI on their books? That question was suggested by Elliott Sober (Wisconsin), who is curious what philosophers think of the issue. It's worth noting that not all publishers are asking authors for consent. As| Daily Nous - news for & about the philosophy profession
As we enter a new year, it's the perfect time for nonprofits to assess their legal and operational health by conducting a legal audit. A strong legal| Charity Lawyer Blog
MPs, peers, publishers and leading figures in the UK’s books industry celebrated the importance of publishing at the Publishers Association’s Winter Reception.| Publishers Association
The following article was co-written with Michele Herman of JustTech Open source software and open standards have many similarities but the legal frameworks under which each are created have real and important differences. Nonetheless there is an increasing desire to … The post Copyright Licenses Are Key When Including Software in Standards appeared first on ConsortiumInfo.org.| ConsortiumInfo.org
When federal researchers and staff create or invent something, they also create intellectual property (IP). As with all federal employees and agencies, NOAA staff are required to report all IP created during the course of their employment through a process called invention disclosure. The post From idea to impact: invention disclosure protects innovation and encourages scientific research appeared first on Technology Partnerships Office.| Technology Partnerships Office
Happy World IP Day! April 26th marks the celebration of World Intellectual Property Day, a significant event since its inception in 2000. This observance serves to shed light on the profound impact of patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and designs on our daily lives while honoring the ingenuity and contributions of creators and innovators worldwide. […]| Oliver & Grimsley, LLC
A new Sedona Conference Journal article discusses how AI is testing the limits of the IP legal regimes & announces a new working group.| eDiscovery Today by Doug Austin
Learn strategies to protect your Amazon trademark infringement complaints, and maintain brand integrity with Riverbend Consulting. Contact us for expert help.| Riverbend Consulting
The cost of a Big Mac can help us understand the big picture of what's going on with spiralling prices.| www.abc.net.au
** Logan Woodward, a Summer Associate in NRF's Minneapolis Office, assisted with this article. Logan is supervised by attorneys who are licensed in the| The Brand Protection Blog
** This article was drafted by Logan Woodward, a Summer Associate in NRF’s Minneapolis Office. Logan is supervised by attorneys who are licensed in the| The Brand Protection Blog
News and Commentary In the Huffington Post, Daniel Maranas writes about the European Union's alternative "waiver" text in its negotiations over the TRIPS waiver. In it, he outlines the proposal (which you can read here) which mainly reiterates the conditions under which member states may use compulsory licensing powers, which are valuable but no substitute [...]| The Captured Economy
Intellectual property (IP) conflict of laws issues in disputes between private parties arise for a variety of reasons. Most infringe the plaintiff’s intellectual property rights in countries X, Y, and Z. Part of the infringing conduct might have been in one jurisdiction, while the effects are felt elsewhere. Infringing material can be instantly distributed to [...]| The Captured Economy
Following is the case brief for Star Athletica, L.L.C. v. Varsity Brands, Inc., 137 S. Ct. 1002 (2017) Case Summary of Star Athletica, L.L.C. v. Varsity Brands, Inc.: Varsity Brands sued Star Athletica for infringement of its design of cheerleading uniforms. The lower courts disagreed as to whether the design could be separated from the utilitarian function of the uniform [...] The post Star Athletica, L.L.C. v. Varsity Brands, Inc. appeared first on Legal Dictionary.| Legal Dictionary
Having a budget assigned and time set aside for patent creation and filing should be an important part of your company strategy.| Alice, Eve and Bob - a security blog
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I was asked the following question recently: I have a great new idea. I would like to gauge interest by publicly describing what my new product does. I am concerned, of course, that this may be a problem patent-wise. Does it matter if my disclosure does not tell how my product works, just what it […] The post Don’t Jeopardize your Patent by Sharing Too Much first appeared on Venjuris.| Venjuris
Last week, Amazon announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office granted it two patents for a wristband that can monitor its warehouse employees. They filed these patents in 2016, and they were granted on January 30, 2018. How Does It Work This system includes ultrasonic devices placed around the warehouse, the wristbands worn […] The post Amazon Patents Work-Monitoring Wristband first appeared on Venjuris.| Venjuris
We were shocked last month when we read Forbes’ Stop Taking Business Advice From Your Patent Attorney where the author wrote that his patent lawyer claimed that his idea would generate substantial income, so much that he “would never be able to count” it all. We’re lawyers, not psychics. It is not our place to […] The post Can You vs Should You Get a Patent first appeared on Venjuris.| Venjuris
Under today’s patent law, could Star Trek’s Dr. Soong receive a patent on Data’s positronic brain? Dr. Frankenstein, a patent on his method of making a monster? Dr. Alfred Lanning (of Isaac Asimov’s I, Robot) on his child-like robot Sonny? Companies Seek Broad Patent Protection for AI Artificial intelligence (AI) has already made the leap […] The post Patenting Artificial Intelligence first appeared on Venjuris.| Venjuris
Originally published on 3/30/20 The Event The current health crisis due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is having a considerable impact on public events. As of today, the following events have been canceled or postponed: COVID-19’s Greatest Hits. Given that the business model for music industry artists has shifted to the streaming + live performance [...] The post ARAS Take 5: The COVID-19 Pandemic & the Music Industry appeared first on A3E: the Future of Music + Entertainment Technology.| A3E: the Future of Music + Entertainment Technology
The Ohio Supreme Court recently held that a customer list may not be a trade secret and some torts are preempted under the Ohio law.| LaszloLaw
Trademark Lawyer Ruth Carter breaks down what's going on with the White Lives Matter t-shirt trademark situation.| Geek Law Firm
State-level trade name vs trademark registered with the USPTO: More value in the federal trademark, almost none with state-level trade name.| Geek Law Firm
Two companies sell the same product: You have the web domain; They have the registered trademark. Who wins in the IP dispute?| Geek Law Firm
Generative AI, which uses data lakes and question snippets to recover patterns and relationships, is becoming more prevalent in creative industries. However, the legal implications of using generative AI are still unclear, particularly in relation to copyright infringement, ownership of AI-generated works, and unlicensed content in training data. Courts are currently trying to establish how intellectual property laws should be applied to generative AI, and several cases have already been file...| Harvard Business Review
If you were to judge just by behavior, you would have to conclude that the entertainment industry's rights holders are desperate to promote piracy. The latest| net.wars
It seems no manufacturer will be satisfied until they have turned everything they make into an ongoing revenue stream. Once, it was enough to sell widgets. Then| net.wars
