Intellectual Property Law and Copyright Laws

A Southern District of New York decision denying Maxim's preliminary injunction against Playboy demonstrates the critical distinction between copying business mechanics and violating protectable intellectual property rights.

Plaintiff Amy Ruocco, acting pro se, accused Sandra Deveau, Sara Hazel, and Xavier Group KW Coastal & Lakes and Mountains of infringing Ruocco’s copyright in photographs...

Mediation outcomes in intellectual property disputes depend on more than just facts and legal arguments. Financial investment, time allocation, mediator expertise, and structural choices all signal the level of seriousness parties bring to the negotiation table...

The USPTO has signaled a significant shift in how it examines software and AI patent applications, potentially easing decade-long restrictions on patent eligibility. This development may open new opportunities for Agritech innovations that increasingly rely on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and software-based technologies to improve agricultural efficiency and sustainability.

Data centers face growing patent litigation risks as non-practicing entities target their integrated systems of power, cooling, networking and software.

This webinar explores the complex landscape of patent applications for microorganisms and specific strains, examining when biological deposits are necessary and how they impact patent strategy. Attendees will learn practical approaches to drafting applications that support both deposited strain claims and broader microorganism claims, while understanding the scope of protection and potential infringement scenarios.

This webinar explores the complex landscape of patent applications for microorganisms and specific strains, examining when biological deposits are necessary and how they impact patent strategy. Attendees will learn practical approaches to drafting applications that support both deposited strain claims and broader microorganism claims, while understanding the scope of protection and potential infringement scenarios.

Mediation outcomes in intellectual property disputes depend on more than just facts and legal arguments. Financial investment, time allocation, mediator expertise, and structural choices all signal the level of seriousness parties bring to the negotiation table...

The State of Colorado has taken a notable step in reshaping how creative businesses can be structured and financed with the introduction of the Colorado Artist Company Act (SB26 133).

A Southern District of New York decision denying Maxim's preliminary injunction against Playboy demonstrates the critical distinction between copying business mechanics and violating protectable intellectual property rights.

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming trade secret litigation, making reverse engineering easier while simultaneously complicating traditional legal definitions of proprietary information. Courts in 2025 demonstrated heightened skepticism toward broad trade secret claims, requiring unprecedented specificity in identifying protected information.

Greenberg Traurig launches a new podcast subseries featuring industry leaders discussing trade secret protection and competitive advantage from a business perspective. The inaugural episode features Joe Perez, co-founder of Tastemade and LIVESTRONG.COM, sharing insights on safeguarding proprietary information in the digital media and technology sectors.