The words “generative artificial intelligence” or “generative AI” have been crowding headlines for months with stories about the potential benefits and perils to humans. This article breaks down the top questions and answers we encounter regarding AI and intellectual property.
How many ways are there to tape a banana to a wall? Yes, this is a serious legal question. In fact, this was the question presented in a recent copyright infringement lawsuit in Florida.
The announcement of Apple’s new spatial computing headset (available early 2024) and recent news of an attorney affidavit admitting reliance on a fake court case produced by ChatGPT together conjure a strange mix of reactions.
Under US copyright law, to receive protection, a work must be “fixed” which means that a work must be expressed or embodied in a material medium that lasts for more than a transitory period.
The development of fireworks dates back over 2,000 years starting with the development of gunpowder in China. Initially, gunpowder was used for medicinal purposes, but its explosive properties were soon recognized, and Chinese innovators began harnessing gunpowder for entertainment, celebrations, and other applications.
Throughout history, members of the LGBTQI+ community have played a pivotal role in advancing scientific knowledge, engineering groundbreaking inventions, and challenging societal norms. In honor of Pride Month, we are delighted to shine a spotlight on the remarkable contributions of a few LGBTQI+ inventors and scientists.
In a rare unanimous decision, the Supreme Court sided with Jack Daniel’s Properties, reversing the Ninth Circuit decision that found VIP Products’ dog chew toy, a non-infringing parody of the trademark rights Jack Daniel’s holds in its name, JACK DANIEL’S, OLD NO. 7, the label, and bottle design.
June 8th is World Ocean Day which raises awareness about the importance of the oceans and encourages conservation efforts to protect marine ecosystems. We are taking a moment to highlight some of the game changing inventions designed to keep our oceans clean.
The US Copyright Office recently made headlines for partially revoking a copyright registration it previously issued for an AI-generated graphic novel. Artist Kristina Kashtanova used the Midjourney platform to create images that she included in her graphic novel called Zarya of the Dawn.
Ed Sheeran recently successfully defended against a copyright infringement lawsuit over his 2014 hit “Thinking Out Loud.” Songwriter Ed Townsend’s heirs brought the suit alleging Sheeran had infringed Townsend’s copyrights in the 1973 Motown classic, “Let’s Get It On” which Townsend co-authored with Marvin Gaye.
Fishman Stewart attorneys are dedicated to the practice of intellectual property law. As strategic advisors to CEOs and senior executives throughout the world, we help maximize the value of our client’s “intellectual capital.”
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