Intellectual Property

Protecting Vocal Rights in the AI Deepfake Era
Tech & Intellectual Property Protecting Vocal Rights in the AI Deepfake Era

Growing concerns over vocal rights amid the backdrop of AI deepfake technology are capturing attention in the United States. These technologies can imitate voices with high accuracy, affecting famous musicians, politicians, and ordinary individuals. The NO FAKES Act of 2024 was proposed to protect

Trademark Battle Over Campaign Phrase Heats Up California Race
Tech & Intellectual Property Trademark Battle Over Campaign Phrase Heats Up California Race

Businessman Stephen Cloobeck has filed a lawsuit against former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa in the California gubernatorial race. The legal dispute centers around Villaraigosa's campaign using the phrase "Proven Problem Solver," which Cloobeck alleges infringes on his own slogan, "I am a

Authors Tackle Meta in Landmark AI Copyright Clash
Tech & Intellectual Property Authors Tackle Meta in Landmark AI Copyright Clash

A significant legal confrontation is unfolding as celebrated authors challenge Meta over the alleged unauthorized use of their copyrighted material to train artificial intelligence algorithms. This pivotal case, presided over by Judge Vince Chhabria in the Northern District of California, is set to

Is OpenAI's Use of Media Content a Threat to Copyright Laws?
Tech & Intellectual Property Is OpenAI's Use of Media Content a Threat to Copyright Laws?

Ziff Davis, a prominent publisher behind brands like Mashable, PCMag, and IGN, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging intellectual property infringements. The case was lodged in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware and centers around accusations that OpenAI used Ziff Davis’

Navigating USPTO's Stringent Antibody Patent Requirements
Tech & Intellectual Property Navigating USPTO's Stringent Antibody Patent Requirements

Securing strong antibody claims continues to pose significant challenges for patent applicants due to the rigorous requirements for written description and enablement enforced by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). These requirements, outlined under 35 U.S.C. §112(a), often

Crumbl Faces Legal Battle Over Unauthorized Music Use
Tech & Intellectual Property Crumbl Faces Legal Battle Over Unauthorized Music Use

Crumbl, a popular cookie company, is currently embroiled in a legal dispute concerning the unauthorized use of music owned by Warner Music Group and its subsidiaries. The conflict originated from social media influencers creating promotional content for the brand using well-known songs without

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