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How Culture, Law and Technology are Redefining Book Publishing

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There are a lot of exciting emerging trends in the book publishing industry that are responsible for its consistent growth....more

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Copyright Office Weighs In on AI Training and Fair Use

On May 9, 2025, the United States Copyright Office (the USCO) released a 108-page report on whether the unauthorized use of copyrighted materials to train generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems is defensible as a...more

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HK Releases Guideline Concerning Generative AI

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On 15 April 2025, the Hong Kong Government’s Digital Policy Office published the Hong Kong Generative Artificial Intelligence Technical and Application Guideline (“Guideline”), which aims to provide operational guidance for...more

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Commercially Connected Shorts - 14 May 2025

Welcome to Commercially Connected shorts, our weekly bitesize newsletter summarising the latest updates in UK commercial law. This week we look at: - UK-US and UK-India trade deals - Eversheds Sutherland’s global supply...more

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UK Court Rules on Reverse Engineering of Mainframe Software

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IBM UK ("IBM") successfully enforced the terms of a mainframe license against the defendants who had created a competing software product....more

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Could This be the Ai-nswer? A Collective Copyright Licence for Generative AI Training

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The Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA), a United Kingdom (UK) not-for-profit, has announced that it is developing a Generative AI (GenAI) Training Licence, and is hoping to publish the licence in the third quarter of 2025....more

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What to Expect in a Copyright or Trademark Infringement Lawsuit

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No matter what type of business you are in, trademark and copyright law can have significant effects on success and growth of your business. Both of these areas of law provide important rights over the intellectual property...more

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Sound and Color, LLC v. Samuel Smith

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Ninth Circuit reverses summary judgment in favor of pop singer Sam Smith in music copyright dispute, holding in unpublished opinion that hook in plaintiff’s song may be protectable as unique selection and arrangement of...more

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Eden Film Production LLC v. Lockjaw LLC

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District court dismisses claim for copyright infringement against writers, producers and distributors of television show Yellowjackets, holding no substantial similarity between protectable elements of Yellowjackets and...more

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UK’s Collective Licensing Initiative Aims to Harmonize AI and Copyright Law

In a significant move to address the tension between copyright and generative artificial intelligence (AI), the UK’s Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA), Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS), and Publishers’...more

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Generative AI and Trade Secrets: A New Frontier for IP Litigation

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As legal and business professionals focused on protecting intellectual property—especially those of us in business litigation—it's crucial to stay attuned to the expanding influence of generative AI (“GenAI”). While patents...more

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Fashion’s New Powerhouse: IP Lessons from Prada’s $1.375 Billion Versace Deal

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On April 10, 2025, Italian fashion house Prada announced its acquisition of Versace from Capri Holdings for $1.375 billion, uniting two of Italy’s most iconic luxury brands. Though financial implications have grabbed...more

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IP Protection in Digital Transformation Agreements, A French Perspective: Insights from Mathilde Carle

We are excited to welcome Mathilde Carle as a partner in Morgan Lewis’s Paris office and as a guest contributor to our Tech & Sourcing Spotlight series to discuss intellectual property (IP) protection and other related issues...more

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[Webinar] Breakfast Briefing: Navigating IP Rights in the AI Boom - May 7th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being integrated into business models across industries and it is not hard to see why. After all, it can increase operational efficiency and reduce costs by quickly creating...more

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German Sandals Follow the Functional Footsteps of U.S. Cheerleader Uniform Shape

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In a recent decision, Germany’s Federal Court of Justice held that Birkenstock’s sandal design was not eligible for copyright protection. The court held that Birkenstock sandals did not display sufficient creativity to be...more

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Celebrating World IP Day 2025: Music, Innovation, and Intellectual Property

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Another year, another celebration of intellectual property (IP) on World IP Day. This time, the World Intellectual Property Organization is focusing on IP and music: World Intellectual Property Day 2025 highlights how...more

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JONES DAY TALKS®: Women in IP – AI and Copyright Law Need-to-Knows

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Artificial intelligence presents so many opportunities, but there are still so many questions in relation to copyright law. What constitutes fair use? How much human input satisfies the human authorship requirement? Can...more

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Evolving Landscape of Technology Rights Enforcement

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Established 25 years ago at the turn of the century by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), World IP Day celebrates the unique contributions made by global inventors and creators. Over the past half century,...more

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The Fine Line Between Inspiration and Infringement: Studio Ghibli vs. AI Generator

Studio Ghibli, the iconic Japanese animation studio founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, has consistently served as a pillar of creativity, producing animated films that blend unique visuals with heartfelt...more

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Decoded - Technology Law Insights, V 6, Issue 3, April 2025

Welcome to our third issue of 2025 of Decoded - our technology law insights e-newsletter. We hope you enjoy this issue and thank you for reading. SEC may Reverse Proposed Cryptocurrency Custody Rule and Ohio House...more

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Congress Reintroduces the NO FAKES Act with Broader Industry Support

Congress has reintroduced the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act— a bipartisan bill designed to establish a federal framework to protect individuals’ right of publicity. As previously...more

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(Podcast) The Briefing: Sequel, Spin-Off, or Something Else? The Legal Battle Over "ER" and "The Pitt"

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Is 'The Pit' a spinoff, sequel, or something else entirely? Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler break down the lawsuit over 'ER' and whether 'The Pit' crosses the legal line into derivative territory on this episode of The...more

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Shoe Dupes Walk a Fine Line After Recent IP Infringement Case

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Dupes of original branded items present significant intellectual property (IP) challenges in the fashion industry. Not all fashion products are entitled to IP protection and perceived similarities between products do not...more

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Beyond Utility: How to Protect Corporate Value with Design Patents

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Utility patent protection is typically the first thing that comes to mind for protecting a product; however, such protection may not be available when the product has been on the market a long time or is dominated by...more

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All Your Sale Are Belong to Us - Mitigating IP and Payments Risk in In-Game Economies

As in-game economies evolve, the complexity surrounding virtual goods and services, content creation, and payment structures deepens. As part of this ongoing series on in-game economies, this installment explores issues...more

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