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UK music body threatens first-of-its-kind AI deepfake lawsuit

British Phonographic Industry issues legal warning in what could be the UK’s first case involving AI deepfake music technology | AI company faces allegations of replicating artists' voices to create songs | Concerns grow over unauthorised use of AI to mimic human works.   19 March 2024

Careers

Kilpatrick appoints technology litigator as chair-elect

IP-focused firm's new chair-elect follows Henry Walker’s decade-long leadership | New leader has chaired the IP department for 11 years | Started as an associate in 2000 and brings litigation, strategy, and management of tech issues to the role.   19 March 2024

Careers

Crowell & Moring continues expansion with new partner in Brussels

Former Allen & Overy senior associate has expertise in EU digital regulation | New partner in Brussels office will advise US clients on IP protection in the EU.   19 March 2024

Future of IP

Why new technology should be shared to 'improve the lives of everyone'

Anne Burkhart, who sits at the heart of a US university’s commercial arm, tells Sarah Speight that good ideas must not only be viable, but also socially beneficial, to be truly successful.   19 March 2024

Careers

Automotive and telecoms expert joins Ashurst in Germany

Former Bird & Bird partner joins Ashurst’s Munich office | Brings expertise in trademark, design, competition, and copyright law for both German and international clients.   15 March 2024

Future of IP

A Meta counsel wants to fix the patent industry’s 'training gap'

Braxton Davis, associate general counsel for Meta, sheds light on the critical patent quality issue at the USPTO and the broader patent industry—plus how a new training credential can help, finds Marisa Woutersen.   11 March 2024

Diversity

International Women’s Day: ‘Dial down the frenzy’ and invest in women

WIPR joins an International Trademark Association podcast on issues facing women in IP | Soon-to-be launched report finds bias and barriers persist worldwide.   8 March 2024

Careers

K&L Gates addition boosts US tech litigation practice

The former Johns Hopkins lecturer brings technical expertise in computer and software engineering, enabling him to offer a ‘unique combination’ of experience.   12 March 2024

Future of IP

How AI is changing the work of IP juniors

With the increasing rollout of AI tools in law firms, young legal professionals are finding opportunities to stand out and do more interesting work, finds Marisa Woutersen.   5 March 2024

Future of IP

Future of IP highlights: Sun World’s agri-IP strategy, GenAI's copyright T&Cs, the music rights revolution

WIPR’s March Focus is underway, with a new content hub offering deep dives into what the future holds for intellectual property's people, technology and rights owners.   8 March 2024

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