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Copyright

Nvidia sued over ‘shadow library’ that trains AI models

Authors file class-action suits against Nvidia and Databricks in California | Complaints say LLMs were trained using notorious ‘Books3’ dataset containing thousands of copyrighted works.   12 March 2024

Trademarks

Take notice of takedown notices: Unjustified threats of IP litigation and online marketplaces

Businesses using online marketplaces must take practical steps to avoid falling foul of the UK’s perilous unjustified threats regime, explains Eleanor Wilson of Mishcon de Reya.   12 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

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

Future of IP

Can IP help design fashion’s green revival?

As the industry finds solutions to its awful environmental record, lawyers will need to weave a variety of IP into the mix. Muireann Bolger discovers why "it's a really interesting time" for those working the space.   11 March 2024

Patents

Questel acquires AI patent drafting company

IP software company acquires a tech firm specialising in AI-driven solutions for quick patent drafting | Collaboration aims to integrate generative AI into tools for IP professionals.   11 March 2024

article

Volvo sued over automatic features in cars

IP holding company Vision Works filed patent infringement suits against car makers in Georgia and New Jersey | Complaints claim products including ‘remote start’, ‘pilot assist’ and ‘start/stop’ breach IP rights.   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

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

Law firm news

IP teams need to navigate ‘massive transformation’ in 2024, says study

Whitepaper explores challenges facing IP this year and what experts think will be key to success | AI could free up IP teams to focus on strategy, according to report.   8 March 2024

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