Intellectual Property Law and Copyright Laws

After the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) delayed the submission period for its one-time per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)...

For years, AI companies have told courts, regulators, and the public the same thing: their models don’t store copies of training data. OpenAI put it plainly to the U.S. Copyright Office in 2023...

On April 6, 2026, the Artemis II crew swung around the far side of the moon, shattered the Apollo 13 distance record by traveling nearly 253,000 miles from home, and enjoyed front-row...

My kids recently watched an episode of Nickelodeon’s teen sitcom Sam & Cat, starring Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande. Yes, it really was my kids who turned it on. I was in the other room working.

Generative AI tools can accelerate branding, but without proper legal safeguards, businesses risk trademark disputes, false advertising claims, and costly rebrands. Understanding how to maintain human control, clear brand elements, substantiate claims, and implement review processes is essential for companies leveraging AI in their marketing and brand development efforts.

This comprehensive legal update examines recent developments in intellectual property law, including a landmark Supreme Court decision on ISP liability for copyright infringement, new USPTO guidance expanding design patent protection for virtual interfaces, and significant international trademark and privacy law changes across multiple jurisdictions.

The Supreme Court's recent decision to vacate a copyright infringement judgment against an ISP provider has reignited debate over the legal standard for contributory copyright liability. At the heart of this case lies a fundamental question: can internet service providers be held liable simply for materially contributing to their subscribers' infringement, or must they actively induce such violations?

Generative AI tools can accelerate branding, but without proper legal safeguards, businesses risk trademark disputes, false advertising claims, and costly rebrands. Understanding how to maintain human control, clear brand elements, substantiate claims, and implement review processes is essential for companies leveraging AI in their marketing and brand development efforts.

For years, AI companies have told courts, regulators, and the public the same thing: their models don’t store copies of training data. OpenAI put it plainly to the U.S. Copyright Office in 2023...

The U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division has issued a series of statements and policy guidance clarifying that strong patent rights and antitrust enforcement are complementary forces that together promote innovation. Through recent court filings and official speeches, the DOJ has addressed critical questions about injunctive relief for patent holders, the relationship between standard-essential patents and market power, and the proper boundaries between contract disputes and antitrust violations.

On April 6, 2026, the Artemis II crew swung around the far side of the moon, shattered the Apollo 13 distance record by traveling nearly 253,000 miles from home, and enjoyed front-row...

On February 25, 2026, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed Legislative Bill 717 (LB 717) into law. LB 717 will expand the scope of the Nebraska Installment Loan and Sales Act (the “ILSA”) —Nebraska’s primary licensing law that governs the origination, making, and servicing of non-mortgage consumer-purpose loans—by raising the threshold loan amount for licensing under the ILSA, imposing new disclosure requirements for ILSA licensees, and expanding the prohibition against making l