Intellectual Property
Patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, and IP litigation
Indian Court Rules Google Liable for Trademark Keyword Ads
Delhi High Court holds Google liable for trademark misuse in ads, ordering damages and restricting keyword use, challenging global ad practices.
California Clears First U.S. Bill to Protect Video Game Access and Preservation
California advances 'Protect Our Games Act,' addressing game server shutdowns and preservation—key issues for IP law and digital rights.
IP and Trade Secret Risks Rise with AI in Smart Manufacturing
As AI revolutionizes smart manufacturing, legal teams face new challenges in IP, data ownership, and trade secret protections.
Dark Horse Comics Workers Form Union to Improve Labor Conditions
Dark Horse Comics employees in Oregon have unionized to seek better labor conditions and representation, marking a significant shift in creative industry labor relations.
China Launches 2026 Blueprint to Strengthen IP Protection
China's new 2026 IP plan outlines 106 initiatives to bolster intellectual property laws, enforcement, and commercialization, with global implications for legal tech and in-house counsel.
Google, Sonos Intensify Patent Clash as Jury Deliberates Latest Trial
Google and Sonos are escalating their ongoing patent battle, filing motions and seeking remedies as the jury deliberates their latest infringement trial, shaping IP law trends.
Fifth Circuit Affirms $4.7 Million Disgorgement in Trojan Trademark Case
The Fifth Circuit upheld a $4.7 million disgorgement against Golf Carts of Cypress and Trojan EV for willful trademark infringement, clarifying damages strategy for IP litigators.
AI Innovators Turn to Trade Secrets Amid IP Uncertainty
As patent law lags behind AI advances, legal teams are turning to trade secrets to protect proprietary AI algorithms, data, and methods. Here’s how to secure innovations.
Westlaw and ROSS Battle Over UpCodes Ruling in AI Copyright Appeal
Thomson Reuters and ROSS both cite the recent UpCodes court ruling as they argue over copyright and AI training before the Third Circuit.
Federal Circuit Affirms Noninfringement in Actelion v. Mylan ANDA Case
The Federal Circuit affirmed noninfringement in Actelion v. Mylan, clarifying how disclosure-dedication and prosecution history estoppel limit pharma patent enforcement.
Disney Secures $1.6M in Fees After Winning 'Moana' Trade Secret Suit
A federal judge awarded Disney $1.6M in attorney fees after dismissing forged trade secret claims over 'Moana,' underscoring court intolerance for bad-faith IP litigation.
EU Court Overturns EUIPO OK for Obelix Firearms Trademark
The European Court of Justice annulled an EUIPO trademark decision for 'Obelix' on firearms, spotlighting how reputation influences IP in regulated sectors.
Thomson Reuters, Sterne Kessler Launch Patent Claim AI for Section 101
Thomson Reuters and Sterne Kessler roll out an AI-powered Patent Claim Eligibility Analyzer for fast Section 101 analysis, aiming to speed legal workflows and boost accuracy.
New Guidance: Human Authorship Required for AI-Generated Copyrights
Recent legal rulings clarify that AI-generated works must contain significant human authorship to qualify for U.S. copyright protection, impacting corporate and legal teams.
Ye found liable for one-time music copyright infringement at listening event
Ye was found liable for copyright infringement over using 'MSD PT2' at an Atlanta event, spotlighting evolving IP risks and music licensing nuances for in-house and IP counsel.
Meta's Trademark Battles Expose Risks in Big Tech Rebrands
Meta faces multiple trademark lawsuits over its 2021 rebrand, highlighting key IP risks for legal teams at tech firms and law practices.
Nintendo copyright blitz wipes fan Pokémon channel from YouTube
Nintendo issued about 20 copyright claims leading to YouTube's removal of PokéNational Geographic, spotlighting new compliance challenges for in-house counsel and legal teams.
AI Copyright Lawsuit Targets Meta Over Book and Journal Training Data
A class action by major publishers and authors challenges Meta’s use of millions of copyrighted works to train its Llama AI—escalating fair use litigation risks for AI developers.
California Court Lets Getty’s Trademark Claims vs. Stability AI Move Forward
A Northern District of California judge allowed trademark and unfair competition claims by Getty Images against Stability AI, signaling key issues for AI and IP rights.
Court to Hear Nvidia AI Copyright Case Over Alleged Pirated Book Training
A federal court hearing over Nvidia's alleged AI training on pirated books could reshape copyright rules for AI data sourcing, with industry-wide implications for legal and tech leaders.