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Utilizing Digital Forensics Expertise in Intellectual Property, Copyright & Trade Secret Matters

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Need Assessment, Vetting, and Identification of a Reliable Expert in the Digital Forensics Process - Whether your organization is looking for advisory and expert support for an internal investigation into allegations of...more

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Former Last Chance U Athletes Sue School, Netflix Over Alleged NIL Violations

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Six former East Mississippi Community College football players who appeared in the documentary series Last Chance U have sued the school, Netflix, the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), and the...more

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Copycats or Common Trends? Legal Battle Between Influencers Over "Clean Girl" Aesthetic

A recent lawsuit in Texas highlights the challenges social media influencers face in protecting their intellectual property. Sydney Nicole Gifford, a well-known influencer, claims that Alyssa Sheil copied her “vibe,” –...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Lovo “Voices” Opposition to Suit Over “Kitchen-Sink” Approach to Alleged AI Voice Cloning

Defendant Lovo has moved to dismiss an amended complaint alleging that the voice actor Plaintiffs’ voices were unlawfully cloned by Defendant Lovo’s AI Voice Generator. Plaintiffs allege that Lovo’s CEO stated on a podcast...more

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Trade Secret Litigation: How Will AI Innovations Likely Be Litigated?

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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

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Insuring Innovation: Software Code May Be Protected as an Arrangement

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The US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit once again remanded a trade secret and copyright dispute involving software for generating life insurance quotes, finding that the district court erred by failing to consider...more

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Under New York Law, Trade Secret Damages Must Reflect Plaintiff’s Actual Loss, Not Just Defendant’s Wrongful Gain

A recent trade secret case from New York highlights the importance of how damages are calculated and emphasizes the need to conform those damages calculations to the applicable standards in your jurisdiction. In Syntel...more

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The Sentencing Guidelines and Intellectual Property Crimes

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Most intellectual property offenses are calculated and sentenced under U.S.S.G. Sections 2B5.3 and 2B1.1. Section 2B5.3 covers most intellectual property offenses, including copyright, trademark, counterfeit, bootleg,...more

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Pepe the Frog

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WilmerHale Partner Louis Tompros and Counsel Stephanie Lin discuss the Pepe the Frog copyright infringement case with host John Walsh. Louis, Stephanie and a team from WilmerHale assisted Matt Furie, the creator of Pepe the...more

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JONES DAY PRESENTS®: Trade Secret Enforcement in Spain

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Spain's Trade Secrets Law, enacted in early 2019, is expected to bring about significant changes to the country's business environment. Partner Marta Delgado Echevarría talks about the new protections in place for trade...more

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Intellectual Property 101 for Business Owners

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Although many business owners have a general idea of what intellectual property is, most are not as familiar with the different types of intellectual property and what may be protected. This can be an expensive learning curve...more

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Coordinating What Can’t Be Unseen: Forming a Thorough Online Strategy

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Social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter are essential to any successful modern marketing and outreach strategy. But the pursuit of turning likes and shares into dollars and cents is not without its risks. For...more

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May 2019 IP Update: IP Considerations For Distinctive Moves and Other Content in Video Games

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Several entertainers, including Brooklyn rapper 2 Milly, Alfonso Ribeiro, and Instagram’s “Backpack Kid” and “Orange Shirt Kid”, sued Epic Games, Inc., the owner of the popular game Fortnite. What do all of these individuals...more

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Copying or Reverse Engineering Functional Technology

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Before copying or reverse engineering a functional product or process analyze each of the issues below. It is best to consult an experienced patent attorney during this analysis. I. Is there a Contract Preventing the Use...more

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Intellectual Property Bulletin - Summer 2018

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In This Issue - US Taxation of IP After Tax Reform - U.S. taxation of intellectual property has become astoundingly more complex after the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The new rules are so complex that the IRS and Treasury...more

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Enforcing IP Rights In China: A Road Map For US Companies

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The United States loses between $225 and $600 billion each year due to misappropriation of intellectual property — an estimated 50-80 percent of which has been attributed to China. While Chinese officials have taken steps to...more

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Intellectual Property Bulletin - Winter 2017

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A Smooth Patch in a Rough Road? Governmental Transition and Intellectual Property - Whenever a new Congress convenes, some IP issues come to the fore while others take a back seat. Transition to a new administration in the...more

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