Intellectual Property Law and Copyright Laws

The USPTO has released new templates and guidance for AIA trial proceedings, announced key appointments including a Chief AI Officer, and published updated procedures for patent applications and subject matter eligibility declarations. Director Squires delivered multiple addresses emphasizing the constitutional importance of intellectual property rights while the agency expanded its community engagement efforts and international collaboration through WIPO's Global IP Assignment Platform pilot program.

The Supreme Court will resolve a circuit split on whether trademark inherent strength is a question of fact or law in RiseandShine Corporation v. PepsiCo, Inc. The case involves a dispute between Rise...

Gene therapies hold the potential to cure diseases by exploiting viruses. Genome engineering tools like CRISPR and prime editing have accelerated the prospects for this technique.

The Federal Circuit's decision in Versata Software v. Ford Motor Company addresses critical questions about damages recovery in trade secret misappropriation cases, particularly whether plaintiffs can pursue unjust enrichment theories when licensing history exists. The court's ruling establishes important precedent regarding the scope of available remedies under the DTSA and state trade secret laws, while also clarifying evidentiary standards for proving misappropriation of combination trade secrets.

Trade secret holders face a critical timing challenge when seeking preliminary injunctive relief: they must develop sufficient evidence of imminent, irreparable harm while acting quickly enough to preserve the urgency that justifies emergency court intervention. This analysis examines how courts evaluate irreparable harm in trade secret cases, the evidentiary requirements for different types of misappropriation...

The economic impact of sports and fitness markets continues to surge, with franchise valuations and technological innovation reaching unprecedented levels. From wearable devices to performance analytics, intellectual property has become a strategic weapon in an industry where companies compete as aggressively as the athletes themselves. Wolf Greenfield examines the patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and licensing issues shaping this rapidly evolving landscape.

The Federal Circuit's decision in VDPP, LLC v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. establishes critical obligations for patent owners regarding marking requirements when licensing their patents. Patent owners must now demonstrate reasonable efforts to ensure licensees comply with marking statutes, even in settlement agreements that don't explicitly admit infringement. Understanding these requirements is essential for both patent holders seeking to preserve pre-suit damages and alleged infringers evaluating po

The Supreme Court's Hikma decision has renewed focus on protecting patented pharmaceutical methods of treatment against generic "skinny labels." This article examines strategic lessons for innovative drug companies in patent prosecution and portfolio development to reduce risks associated with generic label carve-outs and strengthen competitive positioning in the regulatory framework.

A trademark infringement lawsuit over a Mickey Mantle trading card reveals the complex legal landscape surrounding name, image, and likeness rights in sports collectibles.

Intellectual property experts from Carter Ledyard and Posse Herrera Ruiz examine the complex legal landscape surrounding AI development across multiple jurisdictions. How do copyright laws, training exceptions, and output protections differ between the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, and what compliance strategies should businesses implement?

On September 29, 2026, the Third Circuit issued what appears to be the first federal appellate decision on whether training AI on copyrighted material is fair use. In Thomson Reuters v. ROSS Intelligence, the court affirmed that case-law headnotes are copyrightable and that using them to train a non-generative legal-research tool was not fair use.

Lookalike products can benefit from the reputation and visual identity your business has built. Disputes involving British supermarkets show how trade marks, copyright and registered designs can help protect products...