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European Union Prepares First AI Law

In April 2021, the European Commission published draft legislation regulating artificial intelligence (AI). According to the European Parliament, As part of its digital strategy, the EU wants to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure better… Read More
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Does using art to train AI violate copyright law?

We’ve previously discussed the uproar over copyrighted works being used to train artificial intelligence (AI) tools to create “new” works using generative AI software like ChatGPT. Reuters reports that a group of artists sued Stability AI, Midj… Read More
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Failure to List Co-Inventor Dooms Infringement Claim

The Federal Circuit has recently ruled that failure to list a co-inventor properly caused the only named inventor to lose their patent infringement case. The case is Blue Gentian, LLC v. Tristar Prod., Inc. Blue Gentian, LLC, National Express, Inc.,… Read More
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AI Training Models and Website Terms of Use

We’ve been writing about artificial intelligence (AI) a lot recently, and for good reason. AI technology is improving rapidly–especially in generative AI (GAI) – and influencing everything from venture capital investments to Hollywood strikes t… Read More
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The Emergence of Patent Pools in the Tech Industry: Benefits and Drawbacks

Navigate the complex landscape of patent pools in the tech industry with this comprehensive guide. Explore the benefits of shared risk, reduced litigation, and standardization while understanding potential drawbacks, such as antitrust concerns and st… Read More
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The IP Iceberg: Navigating the Hidden Value Beneath the Surface in M&A Deals

In today’s knowledge economy, intellectual property (IP) assets like patents, trademarks and trade secrets are central to business growth and success. This is especially true when it comes to mergers and acquisitions (M&A), where IP is ofte… Read More
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How to Develop an IP “Clean Room” Policy

A “cleanroom” is a controlled environment in which pollutants like dust, microbes, and aerosol particles are filtered out. A cleanroom is used for the development and manufacture of things like microchips and other electronic parts, lenses, pharm… Read More
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Trademark Board Finds Building Designs Can Be Protected as Trade Dress

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) has ruled that building designs can potentially be protected as trade dress. As Nolo explains, Trade dress is the overall appearance or total feel of a particular product or service. It consists of all the… Read More
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Categories: Copyright
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Jury Orders Google to Pay $338.7 Million for Patent Infringement

A Texas federal court jury has found that Google violated a developer’s patent rights and ordered the company to pay $338.7 million in damages. As Reuters reported, the jury found that Google’s Chromecast and other devices infringed patents owned… Read More
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PTAB Rules VLSI Patent Unpatentable

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) recently ruled that an important VLSI patent was unpatentable. The patent at issue was responsible for $1.5 billion of a $2.2 billion Texas jury verdict VLSI won in 2021 against Intel for patent infringement.… Read More
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