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UK government passes data legislation but rejects amendments to protect creators’ work from AI data scraping | Government to treat matter separately with ongoing consultation and eventual AI legislation | Rejection is a “stunning rebuke” and “more process and nonsense”, says Baroness.
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Public policies such as the NO FAKES Act should be the backbone of a system that supports—not exploits—musicians, argues Frank Cullen of the Council for Innovation Promotion.
Our tendency to give large language models human attributes has dangerous implications for business and society, argues Roanie Levy of the Copyright Clearance Center.
As AI technology advances, its impact on global copyright—with major litigation and potential new regulation on the cards—will ramp up this year, write Charlotte Fleetwood-Smith and Rebecca Pakenham-Walsh of Fieldfisher.
From licensing agreements to AI-driven innovation, IP has a crucial role to play in transitioning the energy sector towards a more sustainable future, says Jeffrey Whittle of Womble Bond Dickinson.
Despite the fast-moving situation, there is plenty of scope within USPTO guidance to obtain AI patents, explains Zack Higbee of Alston & Bird.
Disputes with AI start-ups used to revolve around copyright infringement but the tech's hallucinations have thrown trademarks into the mix, says William Stroever of Cole Schotz.
More AI patents are being allowed due to revised guidelines introduced this year that set out specific criteria, says Hengwei Zhou of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office.
A US bill that identifies 'digital replicas' and protects creatives is essential, argues Judge Kathleen O’Malley (retired).
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The e-commerce giant will integrate NYT content into AI products | Amazon customers able to access content through direct product links | Moves comes as NYT still locked in dispute with OpenAI and Microsoft over alleged unauthorise d content use.
As AT&T expands its 5G and fibre networks, counsel David Cho speaks to WIPR about the potential of AI, the challenges of modern IP protection, and why ‘agentic AI’ could be a game-changer for in-house counsel.
The International Trademark Association launches a regulatory framework for AI at the Annual Meeting in San Diego | Adopted Resolution highlights importance of human oversight in IP decisions.
For AI’s biggest players, top-tier legal trademark service means fast responses, honest feedback, and no room for vague advice, finds Muireann Bolger.
Latest EUIPO study highlights growing tensions between creators rights and AI developers, emerging licensing markets, and the power of public authorities | US grapples with change in leadership following Copyright Office report | UK passes amendments to the Data (Use and Access) Bill.
Natasha Ahmed, who brings particular focus on AI and emerging tech, is “uniquely positioned to support global corporates, investors and founders”, said the firm.
Director Shira Perlmutter loses her job in latest move by White House | Sacking is a “power grab”, says Democrat Congressman | News follows publication by Copyright Office of a report on AI and firing of librarian of Congress.
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