Intellectual Property Law and Copyright Laws

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AI, Intellectual Property, And A Transatlantic Giant
Managing Partner Brett Johnson of Winston Taylor's Dallas office shares insights on artificial intelligence's impact on intellectual property law, the evolution of the legal industry, and the strategic advantages of the firm's transatlantic platform. The conversation explores innovation in legal practice, the new Texas Business Court, and how combining local expertise with global capabilities creates value for clients.
United States IP
WT
Winston Taylor
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What The Copyright Lawsuit Over BTS’s “Swim” Teaches Us About Music Publishing Risk
When a BTS hit single shares its title and core elements with an unreleased demo, the resulting federal copyright lawsuit becomes a critical case study in proving access through digital paper trails, substantial similarity analysis, and supply-chain liability in the modern music industry. The dispute highlights how digital sharing platforms have transformed copyright litigation by generating precise evidence of access, while raising crucial questions about independent creation defenses and the legal respons
United States IP
MG
Marks Gray
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What The Copyright Lawsuit Over BTS’s “Swim” Teaches Us About Music Publishing Risk
When a BTS hit single shares its title and core elements with an unreleased demo, the resulting federal copyright lawsuit becomes a critical case study in proving access through digital paper trails, substantial similarity analysis, and supply-chain liability in the modern music industry. The dispute highlights how digital sharing platforms have transformed copyright litigation by generating precise evidence of access, while raising crucial questions about independent creation defenses and the legal respons
United States IP
MG
Marks Gray
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What's Professional, Doc?
Two Georgia employees allegedly misappropriated trade secrets and proprietary software to launch a competing insurance brokerage, prompting their former employer to sue. When their professional liability insurer denied coverage, a critical question emerged: what types of actions by an insured actually constitute "professional services" under Georgia law, and does establishing a rival business using stolen confidential information fall within that definition?
United States Insurance
HK
Holland & Knight
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Not So Readily Ascertainable: The Hidden Cost Of Dropping A Trade Secret Claim
A Ninth Circuit decision reversed a $40 million trade secrets verdict because a single jury instruction placed the burden of proof on the wrong party under federal law. The case highlights a critical divergence between the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act and California's trade secret statute regarding who must prove whether information was "readily ascertainable," and explores whether plaintiffs can recover both avoided-cost damages and injunctive relief without double recovery.
United States Litigation
HK
Holland & Knight
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The Biggest Trade Secret Leak In Your Company May Be Your AI Chatbot
Artificial intelligence has revolutionized workplace productivity, but many companies have adopted AI faster than they've implemented policies to protect their confidential information. As employees routinely upload sensitive data into AI chatbots to improve efficiency, organizations face an invisible but growing risk: the inadvertent disclosure of valuable trade secrets that could undermine legal protections and competitive advantages.
United States IP
K
Klemchuk
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