The Briefing: Protecting Fictional Characters – Copyright and Trademark Strategies
(Podcast) The Briefing: Protecting Fictional Characters – Copyright and Trademark Strategies
The IP Future: Intellectual Property Challenges in AI Health Care Contracts – The Good Bot: Artificial Intelligence, Health Care, and the Law
Can a Coach's Playbook Be Copyrighted? — No Infringement Intended Podcast
The Briefing: Studios Beware – The Danger of the Beauty and the Beast Copyright Decision
(Podcast) The Briefing: George Santos vs. Jimmy Kimmel: Why the 2nd Circuit Sided with Comedy
Can You Still Sample Like It's 1989? — No Infringement Intended Podcast
IP Goes Pop! S6 Ep #3 The (Copy)Right Tool for the Job- The Copyright Tool Kit
PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - Who Owns AI Innovation? IP in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
(Podcast) The Briefing: Who Owns What – Understanding Copyright in Collaborative Projects
(Podcast) The Briefing: What Is Fair Use and Why Does It Matter?
The Briefing: What Is Fair Use and Why Does It Matter?
(Podcast) The Briefing: The Wrong Argument – Why Authors Lost Against Meta and What Comes Next
PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - Cease and Desist Letters: Protecting Your Intellectual Property the Right Way
PODCAST: PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - Cease and Desist Letters: Protecting Your Intellectual Property the Right Way
(Podcast) The Briefing: Anthropic, Copyright, and the Fair Use Divide
The Briefing: Anthropic, Copyright, and the Fair Use Divide
Will I Get Sued if I Create Another Hospital Drama? — No Infringement Intended Podcast
The Briefing: The Supreme Court Dodges the Discovery Rule Question—What That Means for Copyright Enforcement
(Podcast) The Briefing: The Supreme Court Dodges the Discovery Rule Question—What That Means for Copyright Enforcement
In a landmark decision issued this week, the High Court of England and Wales offered the first significant judicial look at how UK copyright and trademark law apply to AI image generators. In Getty Images v. Stability AI, the...more
The Albanese Government has rejected a proposal to amend Australia’s copyright laws to allow artificial intelligence (AI) systems to freely train on copyright works, according to an official statement released in October....more
What do the works of John Grisham, Jodi Picoult, and George R.R. Martin have in common? In addition to being bestsellers, they are at the heart of a consolidated class action asserting OpenAI's use of those authors' work as...more
The UK High Court has issued a decision in Getty Images (US) Inc. and others v Stability Al Ltd, the UK’s first and so far most important case addressing the emerging IP issues posed by generative AI. ...more
When Dr. Stephen Thaler asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider the human authorship requirement for copyright protection last month, many observers dismissed the effort. Thaler’s claim—that his generative AI system should...more
In the world of design, typefaces and fonts are essential tools that help convey a brand's identity, evoke emotions and communicate messages effectively. However, the use of typefaces and fonts without proper licensing can...more
In a highly anticipated judgment handed down on 4 November 2025, the High Court held that Stability AI is not liable for copyright infringement arising from the download of copies of Stable Diffusion in the UK from online...more
The rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence across creative industries has sparked a cascade of legislative and judicial activity worldwide, reshaping how intellectual property is defined, created, and protected. For...more
Cox Commc’ns, Inc. v. Sony Music Ent., No. 24-171 (U.S. Nov. 3, 2025) - Music piracy poses a large threat to artists’ copyrights, depriving the music industry of billions of dollars annually. To combat this, music...more
Patentees face many challenges in trying to prove literal infringement, particularly when dealing with competitors who make trivial modifications or superficial changes to the patented invention. In such situations, the...more
INTRODUCTION - Over the past few decades, the importance of data has grown dramatically. Deemed “the new oil”1 in 2006, today data is more like the lifeblood of the modern world, enabling innovations in data analytics,...more
In the world of designer toys, few characters have captured hearts, and consumer sales, quite like Labubu. Created by artist Kasing Lung, and popularized by Chinese company Pop Mart, Labubu is part of “The Monsters” series –...more
District court dismisses songwriters’ copyright claims against Brazilian pop star Anitta and her label, holding plaintiffs failed to adequately allege access where Anitta was only 14 years old and living in Brazil when...more
In the age of online information and the rise of artificial intelligence, web scraping has become a widespread method for feeding and training AI systems. However, this proliferation presents major legal risks, particularly...more
In long-running dispute between visual effects companies and Disney and its affiliates, district court denies motion to dismiss vicarious copyright infringement claim, finding plaintiffs sufficiently pleaded that defendants...more
The Pitch newsletter is a monthly update of legal issues and news affecting or related to the music, film and television, fine arts, media, professional athletics, eSports, and gaming industries. The Pitch features a diverse...more
The phases of launching a startup move fast, such as branding, prototypes, pitches, and investor decks. But amid the excitement, intellectual property (IP) strategy often gets left behind. The result? Costly mistakes that can...more
As we inch closer to All Hallows’ Eve, we wanted to remind those navigating the digital landscape to remain vigilant against the undead threat of “zombie content.” No, this isn’t a horror movie plot — it’s the phenomenon...more
Members of the Dorsey Trademark, Copyright + Advertising team recently attended a presentation by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”). CBP is the federal law enforcement branch responsible for keeping counterfeit and...more
Can a car, a superhero, or even a cartoon sidekick be protected by copyright? In this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Matt Sugarman break down how fictional characters earn legal protection — and when they don’t. ...more
The copyright termination right is one of the most important protections congress created for authors. It providers creators a “second bite of the apple,” a rare opportunity to reclaim ownership of their copyrights 35 years...more
Welcome to TC’s IP Corner® Halloween edition. We are excited to share this quarterly newsletter with our clients, colleagues, and friends as we examine hot topics, interesting cases, and weird yet entertaining happenings in...more
Artificial intelligence is changing the creative world faster than the law can keep up. Artists, designers, and meme creators are now using AI tools to brainstorm, illustrate, and even finish parts of their work. But the...more
The intersection of AI capabilities with business ethics creates complex dilemmas requiring thoughtful navigation. Beyond traditional concerns about data privacy and security, AI raises fundamental questions about fairness,...more