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As the office rejects AI prompts as a basis for copyright, legal experts warn its approach could potentially leave millions of AI-generated works in limbo, finds Marisa Woutersen.
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Our tendency to give large language models human attributes has dangerous implications for business and society, argues Roanie Levy of the Copyright Clearance Center.
As AI technology advances, its impact on global copyright—with major litigation and potential new regulation on the cards—will ramp up this year, write Charlotte Fleetwood-Smith and Rebecca Pakenham-Walsh of Fieldfisher.
From licensing agreements to AI-driven innovation, IP has a crucial role to play in transitioning the energy sector towards a more sustainable future, says Jeffrey Whittle of Womble Bond Dickinson.
Despite the fast-moving situation, there is plenty of scope within USPTO guidance to obtain AI patents, explains Zack Higbee of Alston & Bird.
Disputes with AI start-ups used to revolve around copyright infringement but the tech's hallucinations have thrown trademarks into the mix, says William Stroever of Cole Schotz.
More AI patents are being allowed due to revised guidelines introduced this year that set out specific criteria, says Hengwei Zhou of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office.
A US bill that identifies 'digital replicas' and protects creatives is essential, argues Judge Kathleen O’Malley (retired).
Europe’s landmark AI legislation is ambitious but not all-encompassing—and risks being outpaced by the technology, say Paul Kavanagh and Dylan Balbirnie of Dechert.
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Sharing work-related published content within organisations is on the rise—presenting frequently misunderstood copyright infringement risks, discovers Sarah Speight.
News from around the world that you may have missed, including the USPTO's call for input on the WIPO genetic resources treaty, Cornell University's patent lawsuits against AT&T and Verizon, Paul McCartney’s warning on AI’s impact on artists, and the EU’s challenge against China’s royalties for high-tech.
Ex-USPTO director warns Biden AI policy rollback could cause uncertainty on inventorship and patent eligibility | Trump’s AI executive order, aiming to put US at the forefront AI innovation, may cause ‘surge’ in AI patents, say lawyers | Commentary from Winston & Strawn, Haynes Boone, Greenspoon Marder, Dechert, Morgan Lewis, Baker Botts, McKool Smith.
Explore global IP strategies: Learn how to protect AI innovations worldwide, focusing on key regions like the US, EU, and China.
Software developers using GenAI tools to code has skyrocketed. Large companies like Microsoft may have half of their codebases written by AI tools. This session covers the IP protection implications of software created with GenAI. Which IP risks are overblown, and which are genuine? How might the IP regulatory regime change in the months and years ahead? What steps can internal and external counsel take today to minimise the current and future risks?
News from around the world that you may have missed, including Panasonic’s SEP settlements with Xiaomi and OPPO, a revived Moana copyright lawsuit against Disney, Prime Hydration’s trademark spat with the US Olympic Committee, and INTA 2025 meeting registrations now open.
Custom AI classifier tool spotlights key findings including top in chip technology | Challenges common perception that China lags behind in key industry sector.
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