Worldwide: Intellectual Property

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California granted summary judgment under Section 101 in a patent case involving automated vineyard irrigation systems, finding the claims directed to the abstract idea...

Generative AI is rapidly transforming patent litigation workflows, from legal research and claim charts to deposition preparation and prior-art searching. As courts, bar associations, and the USPTO grapple with disclosure requirements, patent litigators face a critical challenge: understanding when and how to explain AI's role in their work while maintaining professional duties of competence, confidentiality, and verification.

As wildfire seasons intensify and spread across greater distances, innovative drone technologies are emerging as crucial tools in early detection and fire suppression. Patent filings reveal how unmanned aerial vehicles equipped with specialized cameras and ignition systems are revolutionizing wildfire management, offering safer and more efficient alternatives to traditional firefighting methods.

Two recent trade secret lawsuits against OpenAI reveal the critical difference between viable and dismissible claims under the Defend Trade Secrets Act. While xAI's case was dismissed and now faces a million-dollar fee demand, Apple's complaint demonstrates how to properly plead active acquisition, documented knowledge, and directed exfiltration in talent-raiding disputes.

When a multi-million-dollar jury verdict gets slashed to single digits by a trial judge, it usually marks a devastating end to a company’s legal battle.

On July 10, Apple filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California asserting claims under the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA) against OpenAI, its hardware affiliate...

A federal appeals court examines when website content, hyperlinks, and third-party statements cross the line from informational material into commercial advertising under the Lanham Act. The decision provides crucial guidance for brands navigating the complex boundaries between educational content and promotional speech in false advertising litigation.

When a demand letter alleging copyright or trademark infringement arrives, businesses face critical decisions about how to respond. Patent attorney David Nocilly discusses strategies for assessing claim legitimacy, navigating music and image licensing complexities, and implementing proactive measures to reduce intellectual property risk through proper documentation and licensing practices.

When a business receives a cease and desist letter, it faces a critical decision point that demands strategic action rather than avoidance. This article explores the nature of these legal challenges, from intellectual property disputes to non-compete violations, and examines how businesses should analyze claims, evaluate insurance coverage, and craft responses that protect their interests while potentially resolving conflicts before litigation.

When FIFA's 2026 World Cup came to Dallas, a nearly 30-year-old marine conservation mural was painted over without the artist's consent, sparking a federal lawsuit under the Visual Artists Rights Act.

AI-generated performers like Tilly Norwood and Xania Monet are creating real revenue streams through licensing, streaming, and brand partnerships. How should creators, managers, and agencies structure ownership, navigate international tax obligations, and build sustainable business models around digital talent that exists entirely as intellectual property?

In 1989, photographer Jeffrey Sedlik captured a now-iconic portrait of jazz legend Miles Davis — dimly lit, finger pressed to his lips in a "Shh!" gesture. Sedlik registered the photograph with the U.S. Copyright Office in 1994