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Corporate Leadership Considerations in the Age of AI

It is no surprise that generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) is changing the way companies all over the world operate. Some are embracing it with open arms and finding consistent opportunities to integrate AI into the workplace. Other businesses have found themselves at a standstill in terms of incorporating AI into their preexisting tools and technology, wondering whether embedding AI into their systems is a necessary step to stay relevant or one that may take them away from their company’s goals and values. Read More ›

Categories: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Copyright, Technology

Posted by: Lindsey M. Mead

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Recommendations on AI and Copyrightability from the U.S. Copyright Office’s Latest Report

To hear more on this topic, business & IP attorney, Lindsey Mead, recently appeared on an episode of Expert Connexions to discuss the copyrightability of AI-generated content. See the interview here.

The United States Copyright Office (the “Office”) released the latest part in its Report on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence on January 29, 2025. Part 1, titled “Digital Replicas” was published on July 31, 2024 and discussed videos, images, and audio recordings that are manipulated to falsely depict individuals and information. This practice of creating “digital replicas” are also known colloquially as “deepfakes”. Part 1 of the Office’s Report on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence ended with a recommendation to Congress to establish a federal right that protects American citizens from the harms of unauthorized digital replicas. Read More ›

Categories: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Intellectual Property, Technology

Posted by: Lindsey M. Mead

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A New Executive Order Has Been Issued on Artificial Intelligence

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump revoked former President Joe Biden’s executive order related to the utilization of artificial intelligence (“AI”). Read More ›

Categories: Alerts and Updates, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity

Posted by: Taylor A. Gast, Lindsey M. Mead

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“Three-peat” Use Agreement in Place if Chiefs Win Super Bowl

The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles are playing in Super Bowl LIX this Sunday, February 9. If the Chiefs win, this will be their third consecutive Super Bowl win, and, according to the Kansas City Star via reporter Blair Kerkhoff, the team can purportedly use Miami Heat team president and legendary NBA coach Pat Riley’s trademarked phrase “three-peat”. Read More ›

Categories: Alerts and Updates, Did you Know?, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Trademarks

Posted by: Lindsey M. Mead

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Holiday Talks: Essential Estate Planning and Tech Safety for Aging Family Members

Now is a busy time for businesses as they wrap things up before year-end. But the holiday season can be stressful for a different reason when the owner or some of the employees are responsible for the care of aging family members on top of working full-time. Read More ›

Categories: Cybersecurity, Elder Law, Employment, Estate Planning, Privacy

Posted by: Matthew S. Fedor, Lindsey M. Mead

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What is a Deepfake and How Might it Impact Your Business?

With the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and its various synthetic media outputs, deepfakes are just one of many new risks to businesses. Deepfakes pose considerable threats to companies, potentially damaging reputation, trust, and financial stability through malicious impersonation and manipulation of digital content. Read More ›

Categories: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Copyright, Cybersecurity, Defamation, Privacy, Technology, Trademarks

Posted by: Taylor A. Gast, Lindsey M. Mead

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Implications of FTC’s Final “Click-to-Cancel” Rule: Simplifying Consumer Cancellations

Yesterday, on October 16, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued final amendments to the “Rule Concerning Recurring Subscriptions and Other Negative Option Programs”, also referred to as the “Click-to-Cancel” Rule (the “Rule”). See the following link from the FTC’s website for more information: Federal Trade Commission Announces Final “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Making It Easier for Consumers to End Recurring Subscriptions and Memberships | Federal Trade Commission (ftc.gov). Read More ›

Categories: Alerts and Updates, Billing/Payment, News, Privacy, Technology

Posted by: Joel C. Farrar, Taylor A. Gast, Lindsey M. Mead

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Can AI-Generated Works be Copyrighted?

With the influx of generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools and applications becoming readily available online, it is increasingly important to assess whether AI-generated works can obtain intellectual property protection. Specifically, in light of AI apps being able to create paintings, photographs, and illustrations from minimal prompting from an end-user, the United States Copyright Office (the “Copyright Office”) has had to consider whether such works can be copyrighted and to what extent. Read More ›

Categories: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Intellectual Property, Lawsuit, Licensing

Posted by: Lindsey M. Mead

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AI Legal Issues That Can Impact Your Business

Many businesses are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in a variety of innovative ways to improve productivity and to save time and money. According to a 2023 Forbes article (forbes.com/advisor/business/software/ai-in-business/), 1 in 3 businesses plan to use ChatGPT to write their website content while 97% of business owners believe it will help their business. Read More ›

Categories: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Intellectual Property, IT Contracts, Technology

Posted by: Taylor A. Gast, Lindsey M. Mead

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Under the Bridge – The Rise of Copyright Trolls in the Intellectual Property Space

Through tactical litigation practices, copyright trolls rely on copyright law to allege infringement and threaten major statutory damages upon unsuspecting defendants. The term “copyright troll” is an unflattering nickname for someone who manipulates the intellectual property (“IP”) laws to force a “toll” by way of a settlement payout on market participants. Read More ›

Categories: Alerts and Updates, Billing/Payment, Compliance, Copyright, Intellectual Property, Lawsuit, Trademarks

Posted by: Lindsey M. Mead, Mikhail Murshak

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