Cybersecurity

  • Protecting Artificial Intelligence Inventions: Takeaways from 'IBM v. Zillow' from a Patent Drafting Perspective

    Part Two of a Two-Part Article In Part One, we discussed the IBM v. Zillow case, where IBM sued Zillow for infringing on seven IBM's patents directed to artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms for estimating property value. The focus was on the difficulties in establishing patent infringement on specific AI algorithms, as well as the strategic advantages of including additional patent claims that target ancillary features of an AI system. In this segment, we will analyze the claims made in the IBM v. Zillow case and present some tips for drafting AI-related claims from the perspective of patent infringement.

    November 01, 2023Amir Kashani, Xuechen (Rebecca) Ding and Aseet Patel

  • Emojis in the Workplace: Innocent Fun or Discovery Hazard?

    Emojis can be equally troublesome in any type of business legal case. How are your employees using emojis in text messaging? Awareness can be an important part of risk reduction. We have compiled here a few case law examples where the use of emojis in business communications had surprising legal ramifications.

    November 01, 2023Jessica Lee and Matt Jackson

  • WEBINAR: AI & Intellectual Property

    Owners of intellectual property should be aware of how their works are used by generative AI models and the users of these tools, and timely action should be taken to defend intellectual property against infringement. Join LJN for a free webinar on Nov. 9.

    November 01, 2023Cybersecurity Law & Strategy Staff

  • Law Firm Hybrid Work Policies Are Evolving — And Growing Teeth

    What seemed almost a near certainty a year ago — that law firms would fully and permanently embrace work-from-home — is experiencing a seeming reversal. While many firms have, in fact, embraced hybrid operations, the meaning of hybrid has evolved from "office optional," to an average required 2 days a week, to now many firms coming out with four-day work week mandates — this time, with teeth.

    October 01, 2023Anthony Davies

  • The Rise of AI-Generated Voice Deepfakes

    Several tech companies are making strides training speech recognition tools to mimic the speaker's voice. And while this can improve user clarity and accessibility for those with physical limitations, there is another, more troubling trend: the prevalence of "voice deepfakes" — creating synthetic voices from unknowing (or unwilling) participants using generative artificial intelligence.

    October 01, 2023Jeffrey N. Rosenthal

  • New U.S.-China Investment Dynamic Focuses On AI and Sensitive Technologies

    An Executive Order released by the Biden Administration on Aug. 9 places increased importance on due diligence when investing in specific foreign countries. The Executive Order will regulate outbound investments in China with a focus on key technologies critical to safeguarding U.S. national security, including artificial intelligence.

    September 01, 2023David A. Holley

  • New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment

    On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.

    September 01, 2023Erik B. Weinick