The threshold issue of human authorship as a prerequisite for obtaining copyright registration at the US Copyright Office is currently being litigated in federal court in the District of Columbia. In August 2023, the US...more
The new EU AI Act contains provisions that reach beyond EU borders that could conflict with US copyright law, among others, when proprietary datasets are used for AI training. Therefore, US companies doing business in Europe...more
Given the sharp rise in usefulness of and attention to generative AI–powered applications, the US Copyright Office issued a notice of inquiry and request for comments in order to conduct a deep dive on how this technology...more
As artificial intelligence (AI) powered applications continue to increase in popularity, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) now seeks comments and public input with the aim of crafting a...more
The recent rise in popularity of generative artificial intelligence–powered applications such as ChatGPT poses important copyright issues for individuals and businesses with respect to content creation, including the scope of...more
From creative endeavors like art and music to practical applications like translation and weather forecasting, artificial intelligence (AI) is producing more and more content and being used by inventors. Given the nuances in...more
The term “metaverse” first appeared in Neal Stephenson’s dystopian novel Snow Crash in 1992. Two decades later, the metaverse has evolved from a concept in print into an interactive and immersive reality. Its hyper-realistic...more
2021 was a banner year for non-fungible token sales, which are projected to climb even higher in 2022. Selected by Collins English Dictionary as the 2021 Word of the Year, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are unique...more
2/23/2022
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Blockchain ,
Copyright ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
First Sale Doctrine ,
Investors ,
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Online Marketplace ,
Patents ,
Popular ,
State Attorneys General ,
Trademarks
With reports of a continued increase in the volume of mergers and acquisitions—a growth of nearly 160% in just the first half of 2021 alone—and no signs of a slowdown, it remains important for companies and investors to...more
Nonfungible tokens (NFTs) are the latest cryptocurrency craze. These one-of-a-kind-collectibles have dramatically risen in popularity and have penetrated mainstream marketplaces. Since NFTs are often associated with images,...more
4/13/2021
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Copyright ,
Copyright Ownership ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
DMCA ,
Fair Use ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Internet Memes ,
Investment Opportunities ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)
While artificial intelligence promises to be useful in responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, companies should be aware of potential copyright considerations. The sudden and severe impact of COVID-19 has created...more
Morgan Lewis intellectual property partner Ron Dreben recently hosted an entertaining and informative session for the firm’s global intellectual property practice, with updates on artificial intelligence and copyright legal...more
The December 31, 2017 deadline for online service providers to reregister designated agents under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) in the US Copyright Office’s new online directory is fast approaching....more
The new law sets up one of the most robust data protection regimes in the United States and is relevant to any business that collects personal information nationwide....more
Brand owners should prepare for Internet expansion in 2013.
Despite numerous concerns voiced by governments, law enforcement, brand owners, and businesses, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers...more
As ICANN moves toward its expansion of Internet top-level domains, trademark owners should consider strategies to protect their brands.
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has announced the...more
Recent FTC and California Attorney General actions highlight the need to reassess privacy policies.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently ordered the data brokerage industry to provide information on the collection...more
1/3/2013
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COPPA ,
Data Collection ,
Data Protection ,
Delta Airlines ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Kamala Harris ,
Mobile Apps ,
Notice Requirements ,
Online Privacy Protection Act ,
Parental Consent ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Privacy Policy