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Irwin IP LLP

Malicious, Threats, and Malware: Objective Facts, Not Subjective Opinions 

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On June 2, 2023, the Ninth Circuit reversed a dismissal of Plaintiff Enigma Software Group’s (“Enigma”) Lanham Act false advertising and related state law claims against its competitor, Defendant Malwarebytes, Inc....more

Venable LLP

Artificial Intelligence Wants Your Name, Image and Likeness - Especially If You're a Celebrity

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Innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) have made it easier than ever to replicate a person's name, image, and likeness (NIL), particularly if that person is a celebrity. AI algorithms require massive amounts of "training...more

Proskauer - New Media & Technology

Online Platforms Sidestep Claims over User Content Decisions and Social App Functions

Despite continued scrutiny over the legal immunity online providers enjoy under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA), online platforms continue to successfully invoke its protections. This is illustrated by...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Making Your Mark

Sue-per Bowl Shuffle III: The Year In NFL-Related Intellectual Property Litigation

Two years ago, I started worrying about what would happen if someone at a Super Bowl party asked me to explain an NFL-related lawsuit, particularly one of those intellectual property lawsuits that sports fans assume IP...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Trademark, Copyright &...

Crowd-Sourced Review Website May Incur Lanham Act Liability For Selectively Deleting Reviews

Today’s consumers depend on “crowd-sourced” review websites like Angie’s List and Yelp, which permit users to post and read reviews of goods and services. Businesses feel a corresponding pressure to encourage favorable...more

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