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(Podcast) The Briefing: Sequel, Spin-Off, or Something Else? The Legal Battle Over "ER" and "The Pitt"
The Briefing: NBA Teams Fight Back Against Trolling – The Validity of the Discovery Rule at Stake
(Podcast) The Briefing: NBA Teams Fight Back Against Trolling – The Validity of the Discovery Rule at Stake
What Were the Cooler Wars? (Part 1) — No Infringement Intended Podcast
(Podcast) The Briefing: Westlaw v. Ross AI - Is This The End of AI Training or The Future of AI Training
The Briefing: Westlaw v. Ross AI - Is This The End of AI Training or The Future of AI Training
(Podcast) The Briefing: Federal District Court Adopts Problematic “Vibe Copyright” Protection in Influencer Fight
The Briefing: Federal District Court Adopts Problematic “Vibe Copyright” Protection in Influencer Fight
(Podcast) The Briefing: Copyright Troll or Rightful Enforcer? The Fifth Circuit’s Curious Ruling In Sports Doc Copyright Litigation
The Briefing: Copyright Troll or Rightful Enforcer? The Fifth Circuit’s Curious Ruling In Sports Doc Copyright Litigation
(Podcast) The Briefing: 2025 IP Resolutions Start With a Review of IP Assets
The Briefing: 2025 IP Resolutions Start With a Review of IP Assets
Can My Band Cover Another Famous Song? — No Infringement Intended Podcast
(Podcast) The Briefing: Is This Just A Copycat Influencer Case or Something More Problematic?
The Briefing: Is This Just A Copycat Influencer Case or Something More Problematic?
Can You Copyright AI-Generated Content? - On Record PR
(Podcast) The Briefing: Turkey, Trademarks, Copyright, and Cranberry Sauce – IP and Recipes
The Briefing: Turkey, Trademarks, Copyright, and Cranberry Sauce – IP and Recipes
To address the legal issues presented by artificial intelligence ("AI"), the U.S. Copyright Office ("Office") launched a multi-part Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Report ("Report") (see our Commentaries on Part One and...more
There are a lot of exciting emerging trends in the book publishing industry that are responsible for its consistent growth....more
In a significant decision, the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit recently ruled that the Copyright Act of 1976 requires human authorship to register a work, affirming the district court’s denial of a...more
The recent decision in Thaler v. Perlmutter et al., No. 23-5233 (D.C. Cir. 2025) offers continued guidance on whether “authorship” can be attributed to AI systems (i.e., non-humans) under Copyright Law. The D.C. Circuit...more
Last week, the D.C. Circuit upheld the Copyright Office’s refusal to register the copyright in this image, which was created entirely by AI. This is consistent with longstanding precedent (in the US, at least) that only...more
Last week, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals issued its opinion in Thaler v. Perlmutter. The opinion notably solidifies the U.S. Copyright Office’s position that works generated autonomously (and thus solely) by artificial...more
On March 18, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (the “D.C. Circuit”) ruled in Thaler v. Perlmutter, affirming that works created solely by artificial intelligence (“AI”) cannot be...more
As artificial intelligence continues to revolutionize industries, businesses are facing increasing pressure to integrate AI solutions into their products and services to remain competitive. However, the adoption of AI...more
Entering 2025, artificial intelligence (“AI”) has passed the hype stage and now drives transformation across industries by reshaping business operations, customer interactions, and regulatory environments. Understanding the...more
California is making waves with its new AI law, Assembly Bill 2013 (AB 2013), set to take effect in 2026. This groundbreaking legislation (again) puts the state at the forefront of tech regulation by tackling one of AI's...more
While trade secret law may not get as much attention as copyright battles, it’s going to be a major player in the future of AI. With decades of legal development, it’s an essential area where companies will need to protect...more
In this quarterly update, we review the latest developments in three subjects salient to corporate use of artificial intelligence (AI). First, we discuss the risks associated with AI, the case for board oversight and how the...more
The California legislature recently passed Assembly Bill 2013 (AB 2013) on August 27, 2024, a measure aimed at enhancing transparency in AI training and development. If signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, developers of...more
In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence development, utilizing copyrighted material for training algorithms has not only become the comedy fodder for “Saturday Night Live” cast members, but also a focal...more
The Situation: In early 2023, the U.S. Copyright Office ("Office") launched a new initiative to examine the intersection of copyright law and artificial intelligence ("AI"). Later that year, the Office issued Registration...more
As the European Union sets the stage for groundbreaking AI regulation, our podcast offers a comprehensive exploration of this landmark legislation. Join us as we dissect the EU AI Act, unpacking its key provisions and...more
Sarah Silverman and her fellow author plaintiffs are fighting a judge’s recent order requiring them to disclose the prompts and outputs they used in preparation for filing their class action lawsuit against ChatGPT owner...more
The legal profession stands on the brink of a technological revolution, with generative artificial intelligence (AI) poised to transform the way legal services are delivered and disputes are resolved. Recognizing the urgency...more
The Bipartisan Senate AI Working Group, led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released a comprehensive Roadmap for AI policy entitled, “Driving U.S. Innovation in Artificial Intelligence.” The wide-ranging...more
The Bipartisan Senate AI Working Group, led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), released a comprehensive “Roadmap” for AI policy, “Driving U.S. Innovation in Artificial Intelligence.” The wide-ranging report is a...more
Last week, we asked for your input on whether certain images generated by AI programs were substantially similar to the Plaintiffs’ original artworks, as alleged in Andersen v. Stability AI....more
The United Kingdom Supreme Court has held that AI is not a person. In 2018, Stephen Thaler filed two patent applications with the U.K. Intellectual Property Office (“UKIPO”). The UKIPO rejected the patent applications on the...more
In the latest skirmish between Sarah Silverman and other authors against Chat GPT-maker OpenAI, OpenAI submitted a new decision from a California federal court in support of its attempt to dismiss the Silverman plaintiffs’...more
In a relatively scathing opinion finding the plaintiffs’ Complaint “defective in numerous respects,” a district court judge has thrown out most of the claims a group of artists has asserted against AI platforms that allegedly...more
The latest briefing in Silverman v. OpenAI reads like that old REM song, “The End of the World as We Know It.” OpenAI has responded to the Plaintiffs’ claims that OpenAI’s popular platform ChatGPT has infringed their...more