Fair use — a critical defense in copyright law that allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission — has emerged as a key battleground in the wave of artificial intelligence (AI) copyright litigation. In a...more
2/17/2025
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Trademark law protects businesses’ brand identities and helps prevent consumer confusion. The U.S. trademark system operates at both federal and state levels. Federal registration through the United States Patent and...more
12/11/2024
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On June 13, 2024, the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Vidal v. Elster, a case that pitted trademark law against the First Amendment’s free speech protections. While the Court unanimously upheld the Patent and...more
6/21/2024
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Vidal v Elster
As generative AI systems become increasingly sophisticated and widespread, concerns around the use of copyrighted works in their training data continue to intensify. The proposed Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act of 2024...more
On May 9, 2024, the Supreme Court released its decision in Warner Chappell Music v. Nealy, a case with significant implications for damages available to plaintiffs in copyright infringement claims. The Court assumed, without...more
In the ever-evolving landscape of intellectual property law, a new federal bill has emerged to address the unique challenges faced by golf course designers and architects.
The Bolstering Intellectual Rights against...more
3/15/2024
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Copyright ,
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A new federal bill aims to put golf courses on “par” with other architectural designs by expanding federal copyright protection to golf courses. Copyright law in the United States, rooted in the U.S. Constitution, ensures...more
3/5/2024
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Copyright ,
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Design Patent ,
Golf Courses ,
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