Intellectual Property
Patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, and IP litigation
Honeywell Sues Scribd for Hosting Leaked Aerospace Trade Secrets
Honeywell Aerospace filed suit against Scribd for hosting proprietary manuals, highlighting trade secret risks and regulatory challenges in aerospace.
Joe Gibbs Racing Seeks Sanctions in NASCAR Trade Secret Case
Joe Gibbs Racing accuses former director and Spire Motorsports of trade secret theft in a high-stakes NASCAR legal dispute over confidential data.
Judge Orders OpenAI to Hand Over Hiring Records in Apple Trade Secrets Suit
Federal judge orders OpenAI to produce hiring and communication records in Apple trade secrets lawsuit, highlighting key legal issues in AI and IP law.
Getty Images Files Chapter 11 to Restructure with $533M in New Funding
Getty Images files prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure finances, exit public markets, and address AI disruptions and antitrust challenges.
FDA Proposes Restricting 510(k) Use of Predicate Devices Over 10 Years Old
FDA's new proposal limits 510(k) clearances to predicate devices cleared within 10 years, impacting medical device legal and compliance strategies.
Third Circuit Rules Against Fair Use for AI Training on Westlaw Headnotes
The Third Circuit ruled that using Westlaw headnotes to train AI legal tools is not fair use, setting key precedent for AI training data use.
OpenAI launches textGrain watermark to ID AI-generated text in EU
OpenAI introduces textGrain, a watermarking tool to detect AI-generated text and comply with the EU AI Act's transparency rules.
Senator Schiff Urges AI Regulation with New Bills on Defense, IP Transparency
Senator Adam Schiff pushes bipartisan AI bills in 2026 addressing Defense use and IP transparency for legal and corporate compliance.
Third Circuit: AI training on copyrighted works isn't fair use
The Third Circuit rules AI training using copyrighted content for competing products violates copyright law, impacting legal tech and IP law.
Japan Court Recognizes Voice as Protected Identity in AI Lawsuit
Tokyo District Court rules unauthorized AI voice cloning infringes publicity rights, setting a precedent in Japan for vocal identity protection.
Shanghai Court Holds AI Voice-Cloning Platform Liable, Shifts Burden of Proof
Shanghai court rules against AI voice-cloning service, requiring proof of training data legality—first such case in China, setting legal precedent for AI accountability.
9th Circuit: GitHub Copilot Output Not a 'Copy' Under DMCA
The 9th Circuit ruled GitHub Copilot's AI-generated code doesn't infringe DMCA copyright 'copy' rules, shaping AI legal risks.
Federal Circuit Upholds Dismissal of AudienceScience Ad Patent Claims
Federal Circuit reaffirms dismissal of AudienceScience's digital ad patents against Google, reflecting continued judicial skepticism.
Apple Ordered to Pay $5.7B for Haptic Patent Infringement
A federal jury awards Taction $5.7 billion, ruling Apple infringed on key haptic technology patents, spotlighting growing IP risks for tech firms.
Swiss Startup Sues Perplexity AI Over Wake-Word Listening Tech Theft
Swiss startup DaVoice sues Perplexity AI alleging theft of proprietary wake-word detection technology, spotlighting AI intellectual property disputes.
Second Circuit Questions SoundExchange's Standing in $150M SiriusXM Royalty Suit
The Second Circuit scrutinizes whether SoundExchange can sue for $150M royalties or if individual artists must litigate, affecting IP rights enforcement.
Reddit’s AI Data Scraping Suit Against Anthropic Advances in Court
Reddit’s lawsuit over Anthropic’s unauthorized data scraping for AI training survives motions to dismiss, spotlighting legal battles over AI data use.
Federal Circuit Endorses Unjust Enrichment Damages Under DTSA
The Federal Circuit formally permits unjust enrichment damages in Defend Trade Secrets Act cases, guiding legal professionals on new damage calculations.
Federal Court in Washington Orders Reddit Mod to Pay $4.5M to Nintendo
Federal court in Washington orders Reddit moderator to pay $4.5 million to Nintendo over Switch piracy and block online stores distributing pirated games.
USPTO Reprimands Patent Attorney Over AI-Generated Fake Citations
USPTO disciplines a patent attorney for unverified AI-generated citations, highlighting AI risks in patent filings and ethical duties for lawyers.