The New York Times, a vanguard of journalism and legal precedent, has filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI. Filed in the Southern District of New York in December 2023, the legal battle that is about to ensue will likely answer many of the questions relating to artificial intelligence and copyright laws, and will […]

A common question that crosses our desk: can you legally use a meme in your marketing?  As online business owners, we of course want to use any tool possible to provide quippy and memorable content for our brands. At the same time, we have had instances where clients ran into legal trouble using memes in […]

If we could impart one piece of advice to every client who walks through our (proverbial) doors, it’s this: as business owners, you must always consider the legal considerations, as well as the business considerations of your endeavor. As lawyers, we admittedly try to simplify laws to be as black and white as possible for […]

Where do US Copyright laws currently stand in regards to AI? The current status is quite literally defined as “to be determined”, even by the United States Copyright Office.  After notable findings this summer, on August 30th, the Copyright Office has issued a notice stating that it is  seeking insight on “the use of copyrighted […]

Opinion Piece: Temperance and Wisdom As We Create IP In Business   Ongoing list of AI Copyright cases here-updated Nov. 8 2023 We’re standing in the midst of a precipice of pioneering a new technological advancement so “thorough”, it may be better described as a societal advancement. The world of WALL-E may not be far off. […]

(Listed in order of most recent to last)  As we ascertain the parameters of using AI as companies and creators; navigating both the ways in which we can work more efficiently and effectively with AI, but at the same time ensuring that we stay abreast of what the law states in terms of ownership, the […]

On Oct 30, 2023, President Joe Biden issued the United States Government’s first action regarding artificial intelligence regulations, the Safe, Secure, and Trustworth Artificial Intelligence” Executive Order. In what Biden calls a “landmark move….to  ensure that America leads the way in seizing the promise and managing the risks of AI.” Frankly, particularly in the world […]

In the same way that someone’s writings and photographs, that does not necessarily mean that the writer or photographer owns the book.  Copyright law is centered around rules formed by both contracts and copyrights.

As a savvy small business owner who wants to ensure your business thrives even during tough economic times, it’s crucial to stay on top of trends. Doing so is akin to having a secret weapon to create a strategy that can handle whatever the future throws at you. Crafting these type of strategic battle plans […]

Trademark before your rivals (a case study of DC v. Marvel)  Trademarking very clearly not only raises the value of a brand, but can be leveraged for monetization as well. So, it’s no wonder that businesses act decisively to bring both of these benefits to their companies. The key, however? Do so quickly– because your […]