Intellectual Property Law and Copyright Laws

The Federal Circuit's decision in NCS Multistage Inc. v. Nine Energy Service, Inc. establishes that a patentee's prior commercial sale does not automatically qualify as a public disclosure under the AIA safe harbor provision. The court clarified that the critical question is whether the inventor's actions made the subject matter of the invention available to the public, not merely whether a commercial transaction occurred.

Fashion companies navigating intellectual property law must balance creative expression with legal compliance when reviewing product designs. This comprehensive analysis explores the intersection of copyright, trademark, trade dress, design patents, and cultural heritage considerations that shape modern fashion design review processes.

A goal of patent practitioners during the prosecution of a patent application before the United States Patent and Trademark Office is to lawfully obtain the broadest possible legal scope of protection...

While the US patenting environment has changed dramatically in the past two years, high-tech startups still need to pursue patents—but with a different focus. Here’s how and why.

As organizations accelerate their adoption of generative AI, attention is increasingly shifting from the technology itself to the contractual frameworks that govern its use. What may appear to be standard licensing language can have significant implications for how businesses leverage AI tools, incorporate AI-generated content into their operations, and pursue future innovation strategies. This article examines one of the more consequential and evolving aspects of generative AI contracting, highlighting are

In VDPP, LLC v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., the Federal Circuit addressed whether a non-practicing entity that licenses its patent through settlement agreements must ensure those licensees comply with patent marking requirements under 35 U.S.C. § 287(a). The court's ruling clarifies that patent owners cannot avoid marking obligations simply because they don't manufacture products themselves...

Fashion companies navigating intellectual property law must balance creative expression with legal compliance when reviewing product designs. This comprehensive analysis explores the intersection of copyright, trademark, trade dress, design patents, and cultural heritage considerations that shape modern fashion design review processes.

There was a significant ruling in the Doe v. Github case involving training of AI code generator models on open source. The United States Court of Appeals for The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court ruling dismissing part of an action brought under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) by programmers against GitHub, Inc., and other defendants. The issues centered on whether defendants removed copyright management information (CMI) from content used to train the AI code generator models.

Universal Music Group's lawsuit against DistroKid raises a critical question about AI disclosure in consumer markets: when does the use of artificial intelligence become material information that must be disclosed to consumers? The case centers on allegations that DistroKid distributed mass-generated AI music while creating the impression it was created by legitimate human artists, potentially violating existing consumer protection laws even without specific AI disclosure requirements.

A King County Superior Court's injunctive relief ruling in a youth baseball business dispute has temporarily shut down Top Tier Sports' operations in Washington State through July 2027. The court found the defendants liable for breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, and other claims after former employees of Elysian One launched a competing league. This case demonstrates the far-reaching consequences of violating non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, with implications extending beyond

North Carolina businesses face significant legal risks when employees mishandle confidential information, but courts evaluate whether companies made reasonable efforts to protect their trade secrets before granting legal protection. This guide examines the specific security measures, documentation practices, and cultural safeguards that satisfy legal standards for trade secret protection under federal law and North Carolina's Trade Secrets Protection Act.

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