The Legal Blog

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.

It’s important for you to know, trademark scammers are on the rise.

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? 

If you’re an inventor who’s looking to safeguard your innovative ideas and allow them to reach their full potential, watch my video series

In today’s competitive world, having your ideas and inventions patented is one of the keys to success for inventors. However, getting a patent is a lengthy, complex, and often confusing process, and many inventors find themselves stuck along the way. But fear not! With the right guidance, anyone can navigate the patent lifecycle successfully. In […]

Filing a provisional patent application provides one of the easiest and affordable ways to protect your inventions. This path gives a quick way to secure a priority date and establish your ownership.