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The Federal Circuit Court affirmed the District Court of New Jersey’s decision to dismiss a patent infringement case by determining the asserted patents patent-ineligible for containing abstract ideas and lacking innovation.
Artificial Intelligence and the Expansion of Rights of Publicity
In response to an uptick in abusive content created using AI, states such as Tennessee have enacted legislation designed to protect rights of publicity, benefiting both celebrities and the general public.
Post-Argus Leader Exemption 4: Using Trade Secrets Law to Tackle Issues in FOIA Litigation
FOIA plaintiffs may be able to better gain access to redacted material using Trade Secrets law in the face of Argus Leader.
The Fight for CRISPR Patents
For over a decade, there has been a battle for the coveted patents relating to the CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technique. Two main groups, the University of California and the Broad Institute, are litigating the rights to the patents specifically covering the editing of eukaryotic cells
A.I. and Voice Actors
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Upcycling in Fashion: Navigating Trademark Concerns and the Need for Clearer Guidelines
A concise exploration of upcycling in fashion – an innovative yet potentially infringing practice. The post examines the importance of upcycling in a throwaway culture with its environmental impact. It also considers legal protections for luxury brands and the tension between safeguarding those rights and fostering innovation for smaller creators.