Intellectual Property
Patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, and IP litigation
Elvis Presley Rights Holders Sue AI Music Generator Suno
Elvis Presley Enterprises sues AI music generator Suno for unauthorized use of Presley's voice, likeness, and 859 copyrighted songs, seeking $50M+ damages.
Lawsuits Over AI Training on Copyrighted Content Are Escalating
Legal battles intensify as AI companies face lawsuits for training models on copyrighted works, shaping future IP law and compliance.
EU Adviser Urges Court to Focus on Google AI’s Use of Journalism Beyond Training
EU legal adviser recommends CJEU examine how Google's Gemini chatbot repackages journalism, impacting publisher rights and AI copyright law.
Amicus Briefs Highlight Industry Stakes in OpenAI Copyright Case
Broad coalition files amicus briefs in OpenAI copyright litigation shaping AI training data rules and content industry rights.
Copia Institute Says Copyright Law Can't Address AI Training Challenges
Copia Institute argues in SDNY litigation that copyright law is unsuitable for regulating AI training, amid lawsuits by news publishers against OpenAI.
Disney Sued Over Patent Infringement on Hulu, Disney+, ESPN Video Tech
Tagivan II LLC sues Disney for unauthorized use of patented video coding technology on major streaming platforms Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN.
China Enacts Patent Screening for SRDI and Little Giant Certifications
Chinese authorities implement new patent verification rules for SRDI and Little Giant SME certification programs, targeting IP compliance and data integrity.
Israel Highlights AI Risks and Duties in Patent Law Practice
Israel's expanded ethics opinion and Supreme Court ruling stress AI's impact on patent law risks and lawyer responsibilities amid growing legal challenges.
Meta Delays AI Content Terms After Backlash From Publishers
Meta delays enforcing AI content scraping terms to Nov 20, 2026, amid publisher and legal pushback over IP rights and commercial use.
Sterne Kessler and Clarivate Team Up on AI-Powered Patent Tools
Sterne Kessler and Clarivate announce a partnership to develop AI-enhanced patent workflows, set to debut in 2027, signaling innovation in IP management.
Rep. Torres Introduces Bill to Protect Digital Game Ownership Rights
U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres introduces the Power To The Players Act to ensure true ownership of digital games and access post-server shutdowns.
Munich Court Stops SAP Signavio on Celonis Patent Dispute
Munich court rules SAP infringed Celonis patent on process mining, blocking one Signavio function in Germany.
Epic Games Delays Disney Shooter, Mandates AI Tools Amid Legal Concerns
Epic Games delays its Disney-backed Star Wars shooter and mandates AI workflows, raising legal questions on IP rights and developer disclosure.
Honeywell Sues Scribd for Hosting Leaked Aerospace Trade Secrets
Honeywell Aerospace filed suit against Scribd for hosting proprietary manuals, highlighting trade secret risks and regulatory challenges in aerospace.
Joe Gibbs Racing Seeks Sanctions in NASCAR Trade Secret Case
Joe Gibbs Racing accuses former director and Spire Motorsports of trade secret theft in a high-stakes NASCAR legal dispute over confidential data.
Judge Orders OpenAI to Hand Over Hiring Records in Apple Trade Secrets Suit
Federal judge orders OpenAI to produce hiring and communication records in Apple trade secrets lawsuit, highlighting key legal issues in AI and IP law.
Getty Images Files Chapter 11 to Restructure with $533M in New Funding
Getty Images files prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure finances, exit public markets, and address AI disruptions and antitrust challenges.
FDA Proposes Restricting 510(k) Use of Predicate Devices Over 10 Years Old
FDA's new proposal limits 510(k) clearances to predicate devices cleared within 10 years, impacting medical device legal and compliance strategies.
Third Circuit Rules Against Fair Use for AI Training on Westlaw Headnotes
The Third Circuit ruled that using Westlaw headnotes to train AI legal tools is not fair use, setting key precedent for AI training data use.
OpenAI launches textGrain watermark to ID AI-generated text in EU
OpenAI introduces textGrain, a watermarking tool to detect AI-generated text and comply with the EU AI Act's transparency rules.