The Legal Blog

What does Copyright Protect? Copyright law provides protection for original works of authorship. Above all, it gives the owner exclusive rights in the work created including to: reproduce copies, distribute copies, create derivative works, and authorize others to do so.  When does Copyright Protection Start? Unlike many other intellectual property laws, copyright protection starts upon […]

Has there ever been a time when you felt the thrill of imagining yourself as a superhero, soaring through the skies or saving the day with superhuman powers? For decades, the phrases “Super Hero” and “Super Heroes” have evoked these vivid images, conjuring up visions of Marvel and DC Comics’ iconic characters. However, a recent […]

Last week, I had an unforgettable reunion dinner with some of my cherished Motorola Solutions colleagues. Reminiscing about my 37 years with them sparked a powerful reminder of why I’m “not your ordinary IP attorney.” There are thousands of registered patent attorneys in the U.S., and even more trademark and copyright attorneys.  𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙖𝙢 𝙄 […]

On June 24, 2024, the music industry witnessed a dramatic clash between tradition and technology.
Major record labels Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and Warner Records filed lawsuits against AI companies Suno and Udio, accusing them of massive copyright infringement.
The heart of the matter?
The AI companies allegedly used the labels’ recordings without permission to train their music-generating systems.

On June 13, 2024, the Supreme Court decided that the Lanham Act’s names clause does not violate the First Amendment. In their decision, the Supreme Court declined to register the trademark “Trump Too Small,” reinforcing the boundaries of trademark law and free speech.  This ruling has captured significant attention, particularly among those interested in intellectual […]

Let’s talk about publicity rights. Have you ever wondered about the true power of your image? Does the idea that someone could capture your essence, your unique attributes, and plaster it somewhere without your say-so sit well with you? Unlikely, right? With Hollywood’s sparkling lights often blinding us to the legal skirmishes behind the scenes, […]

In the event of a single person using an artificial intelligence system to create an invention, that single person must make a significant contribution to every claim in the patent or patent
application.

As entrepreneurs and creators, the Meta vs. Voxer case reminds us of the significance of patents for groundbreaking ideas and technologies.

As we happily train our AI on such content, are we trampling over the rights of the original content creators? 

The most important lesson is that patent protection is essential for protecting your company’s intellectual property to avoid patent infringement risks.