IP News
December 02, 2025
Coloring In the Lines of the TTAB: Medisafe’s Dark Green Gamble
The Complexities of the TAKE IT DOWN Act
December 01, 2025
The TAKE IT DOWN Act is the first federal legislation to address both unadulterated non-consensual intimate imagery and digital forgeries, marking a significant milestone in U.S. content regulation.
Holes in U.S. Copyright Office’s Guidance for AI-Assisted Works
December 01, 2025
When can an artist using AI tools copyright their work? Earlier this year, the Copyright Office addressed the issue and rejected the proposition that only prompting an AI model can create a copyrightable work. But Copyright Office’s analysis missed that “randomness” for a computer means something entirely different than we generally think, ultimately underselling the amount of control someone can have over a model’s output.
‘Secret Sales’ of Invention Can Destroy Novelty Requirement
December 01, 2025
Can a sale that does not actually expose the to-be-patented invention to the public destroy the novelty of that invention? The answer to this question, which is often somewhat surprising to inventors and business owners, is “yes” — there are certain circumstances in which even a nonpublic, secret sale can trigger the novelty bar.
Generative AI and E-Discovery In Patent Litigation
December 01, 2025
As electronic discovery continues to evolve, pharmaceutical and technology companies — particularly those navigating the complexities of patent litigation — face a rapidly changing technological landscape that is increasingly influenced by AI tools.
UMG’s Settlement With AI Music Platform May Prove Precedential In Copyright Cases
December 01, 2025
The world’s largest music label, Universal Music Group, has announced it reached a settlement with artificial intelligence music platform Udio in a copyright infringement suit — a decision that attorneys specializing in AI, intellectual property and entertainment law say may prove precedential down the line as artists in both the entertainment and publishing industries continue to navigate the question of fair use in pending litigation against AI firms.
Trends In Patent Policy and Enforcement
October 31, 2025
The patent world is at a moment of change. A tremendous amount of thought, financial investment, and political capital is being devoted to transforming patents into assets that are central to the economy, international trade, and national defense. The incentives for obtaining and aggressively monetizing patents are increasing. In contrast, defending a patent litigation is becoming more difficult and the stakes are higher. Companies that take steps now to navigate these changes may be rewarded with significant competitive advantages.
The Shortcomings of the Copyright Office’s Guidance for AI-Assisted Works
October 31, 2025
AI-assisted artwork poses a simple question: When can an artist using AI tools copyright their work? Early this year, the Copyright Office addressed this issue and rejected the proposition that only prompting an AI model can create a copyrightable work. But their analysis missed that “randomness” for a computer means something entirely different than we generally think, ultimately underselling the amount of control someone can have over the model’s output.
