The guidance stems from the principle that individuals who use AI in creating a work may claim copyright protection for their own contributions to that work (and not the AI-generated content). The Copyright Office has clarified that applicants have a duty to disclose the inclusion of AI-generated content.
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Web3 Trademark Owners Score Big – Court Rules NFTs are Protected under the Lanham Act
Courts have been grappling with how current IP laws work with Web3 emerging technologies such as crypto collectibles, NFTs (non-fungible tokens), and digital artwork.
Copyright Office Grants Limited Protection for AI-Generated Images
Artists and content creators alike should take note
Ideas for Streamlining Patent Budgets
With the cost of capital increasing and a recession looming, a review of patent prosecution expenditures is inevitable and wise for many organizations. While organizations may be tempted to simply cut costs, it is important to keep the future protection of your...
FTC Proposes Restrictions on Non-Compete Agreements
Companies often use non-compete agreements with key employees to protect intellectual property such as trade secrets.
‘Girls Can’t Get Rich Playing Sports,’ And Other Reasons I Became An Attorney
A look at how representation and the lack thereof shaped the career of a female patent agent turned patent lawyer.
How Times Have Changed at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office saw record numbers of new trademark applications filed in 2021.During 2021, the USPTO reported over a 25% increase in applications. See USPTO Performance and Accountability Report 2021, available here. Such a steep increase is...
New Trademark Registrations Linked to Future Profitability and Stock Valuation, but Consistently Undervalued by Analysts and Investors
A study recently published in Management Science entitled, “Valuation of New Trademarks,” finds that a public company’s new trademark registrations substantially contribute to the firm’s long-term valuation but are notoriously undervalued by analysts and investors.[1]...
Copyright Claims Board Begins Accepting Claims
On June 2, 2022, the U.S. Copyright Office announced that the Copyright Claims Board (CCB) will begin accepting claims on Thursday, June 16, 2022. The CCB was established by the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act of 2020. The CCB consists of...
USPTO Announced Launch of a Climate Change Mitigation Pilot Program
On June 3, 2022, the USPTO announced the launch of a Climate Change Mitigation Pilot Program. Under this Pilot Program, qualifying nonprovisional utility patent applications involving technologies that mitigate climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions will...