Intellectual Property
Patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, and IP litigation
Japan Court Recognizes Voice as Protected Identity in AI Lawsuit
Tokyo District Court rules unauthorized AI voice cloning infringes publicity rights, setting a precedent in Japan for vocal identity protection.
Shanghai Court Holds AI Voice-Cloning Platform Liable, Shifts Burden of Proof
Shanghai court rules against AI voice-cloning service, requiring proof of training data legality—first such case in China, setting legal precedent for AI accountability.
9th Circuit: GitHub Copilot Output Not a 'Copy' Under DMCA
The 9th Circuit ruled GitHub Copilot's AI-generated code doesn't infringe DMCA copyright 'copy' rules, shaping AI legal risks.
Federal Circuit Upholds Dismissal of AudienceScience Ad Patent Claims
Federal Circuit reaffirms dismissal of AudienceScience's digital ad patents against Google, reflecting continued judicial skepticism.
Apple Ordered to Pay $5.7B for Haptic Patent Infringement
A federal jury awards Taction $5.7 billion, ruling Apple infringed on key haptic technology patents, spotlighting growing IP risks for tech firms.
Swiss Startup Sues Perplexity AI Over Wake-Word Listening Tech Theft
Swiss startup DaVoice sues Perplexity AI alleging theft of proprietary wake-word detection technology, spotlighting AI intellectual property disputes.
Second Circuit Questions SoundExchange's Standing in $150M SiriusXM Royalty Suit
The Second Circuit scrutinizes whether SoundExchange can sue for $150M royalties or if individual artists must litigate, affecting IP rights enforcement.
Reddit’s AI Data Scraping Suit Against Anthropic Advances in Court
Reddit’s lawsuit over Anthropic’s unauthorized data scraping for AI training survives motions to dismiss, spotlighting legal battles over AI data use.
Federal Circuit Endorses Unjust Enrichment Damages Under DTSA
The Federal Circuit formally permits unjust enrichment damages in Defend Trade Secrets Act cases, guiding legal professionals on new damage calculations.
Federal Court in Washington Orders Reddit Mod to Pay $4.5M to Nintendo
Federal court in Washington orders Reddit moderator to pay $4.5 million to Nintendo over Switch piracy and block online stores distributing pirated games.
USPTO Reprimands Patent Attorney Over AI-Generated Fake Citations
USPTO disciplines a patent attorney for unverified AI-generated citations, highlighting AI risks in patent filings and ethical duties for lawyers.
Taylor Swift Owns Masters; No Public Evidence of Songwriting Dispute with Kelce
Taylor Swift regained master ownership of earliest albums; no verified details on songwriting rights dispute with Travis Kelce.
Screenwriter sues Netflix, Theron alleging 'Apex' copied her 2019 script
Amy Giaquinto sues Netflix and Charlize Theron claiming 2026 film 'Apex' infringes her 2019 copyrighted screenplay, highlighting IP issues in entertainment.
Salt-N-Pepa Ask Second Circuit to Revive Copyright Case Against UMG
Salt-N-Pepa ask the Second Circuit to reinstate their lawsuit seeking copyright ownership of early albums, challenging works-for-hire classification under Section 203.
Judge Tosses Early Likeness Claims in Kilcher’s Avatar Lawsuit
Federal judge dismissed Q'orianka Kilcher's false endorsement claims over alleged use of her likeness in Avatar films. Key ruling on image rights in entertainment.
New Strategies Emerge to Strengthen Trade Secret Protections in Court
Recent analyses spotlight effective legal frameworks and strategies for protecting trade secrets in litigation under state and federal laws, including the DTSA.
Microsoft Exec Labels OpenAI’s AI Data Scraping ‘Largest Theft of Labor’
Microsoft executive calls OpenAI’s use of paywalled news content for AI training 'largest theft of labor,' amid ongoing publisher lawsuits.
Ninth Circuit Blocks Broad DMCA Claims Against GitHub and OpenAI
The Ninth Circuit ruled against expansive DMCA claims on AI code generation, preserving legal certainty for developers and internet platforms.
Fifth Circuit Rules Embedding Online Content Isn't Copyright Infringement
The Fifth Circuit's 2026 ruling clarifies that embedding online content doesn't violate copyright, setting a key legal precedent for digital content use.
Lithuanian Startup EnforceShield Raises €1.7M Seed to Expand in U.S.
EnforceShield secured €1.7 million seed funding to scale its IP lifecycle management platform and support U.S. expansion from its Tennessee subsidiary.