Intellectual Property
Patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, and IP litigation
Court OKs Anthropic’s $1.5B Settlement in AI Copyright Case
A U.S. court approved Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement with authors over pirated books used to train AI, setting a key legal precedent.
John Oliver Challenges Buc-ee’s to Sue Over Parody Merchandise
John Oliver dares Buc-ee’s to sue him over trademark parody, spotlighting legal battles in branding and IP law.
Ariana Grande Sues Hackers Over Years of Leaked Unreleased Songs
Ariana Grande filed a 2026 lawsuit against hackers leaking her unreleased songs and videos, spotlighting IP risks and privacy issues for legal pros.
USPTO Requires US Representation for All Foreign Patent Filers Starting July 2026
Starting July 20, 2026, USPTO mandates all foreign patent applicants must use registered US patent practitioners, ending foreign pro se filings.
New York Times Has Spent $20M Fighting AI Copyright Claims Against OpenAI
The New York Times has spent over $20M in its lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft for unauthorized use of content to train AI models, a key copyright case.
NASCAR Sues Online Sellers Over Counterfeit Merchandise
NASCAR filed a trademark lawsuit against online counterfeit sellers in North Carolina federal court on July 27, 2026, targeting deceptive e-commerce tactics.
US District Court Rejects Google’s DMCA Bid to Block SerpApi Scraping
US District Court rules against Google’s DMCA claims in web scraping case with SerpApi, limiting DMCA anti-circumvention use in public search result access.
Supreme Court and Fifth Circuit Refine RICO Damages and Predicate Acts
The Supreme Court and Fifth Circuit issued rulings clarifying recoverable damages and predicate acts under RICO, impacting litigation strategies.
China Leads Generative AI Patent Filings, Outpaces Rivals Globally
In 2024, China dominated generative AI patent filings, reshaping global IP and legal strategies in tech innovation.
Judge: Copying Expert Reports in Multiple Cases May Violate Copyright
A July 2026 ruling confirms law firms must secure rights before reusing expert reports filed publicly to avoid copyright issues.
Q, LLC Files 2023 Trademark Suit Over Parody 'Q' on AR-15 Parts
Q, LLC sued Bad Attitude Department in 2023 for trademark infringement over a parody 'Q' logo on AR-15 parts, raising key trademark and free speech issues.
Justice Gorsuch’s Historical Approach Reshapes Supreme Court Rulings
Justice Neil Gorsuch’s historical and textualist approach influences key Supreme Court decisions, signaling shifts in constitutional interpretation for legal pros.
Judge Gives Final OK to Anthropic's $1.5B Copyright Settlement
Federal court approves Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement resolving AI copyright claims, setting precedents for future AI training and legal standards.
Sony Music Sues AI Generator Udio Over 30,000 Song Copyrights
Sony Music filed a lawsuit against AI music generator Udio for copyright infringement of over 30,000 songs, including hits by Elvis Presley and Beyoncé.
Federal Circuit Updates Pharma Method-of-Use Patent Guidance
New legal insights from Teva v. Eli Lilly and In re Xencor shape pharma method-of-use patent claims strategy.
AI Cuts Drug Development Time by 70%, Doubling Clinical Success
AI is transforming drug discovery, reducing preclinical timelines by up to 70%, doubling clinical success, and attracting $2B in investments.
Seller Alleges TikTok, Fanatics, NFL Ban Independent Sales to Monopoly NFL Collectibles
A sports memorabilia seller sued TikTok, Fanatics, and NFL alleging anti-competitive bans on independent livestream sales in the NFL collectibles market.
Court Dismisses Key Claims in Meta-Epidemic Sound Copyright Suit
A U.S. judge dismisses major infringement claims in Epidemic Sound's lawsuit against Meta's Reels Remix feature, affecting user content policies.
Microsoft Cuts 3,200 Xbox Jobs, Divests Five Studios to Cut Losses
Microsoft cuts 3,200 Xbox jobs and divests five game studios by mid-2027 to address losses, raising key legal challenges in labor law and IP transfer.
USPTO Warns Trademark Applicants of New Scam Emails Impersonating Office
USPTO alerts trademark applicants to ongoing phishing scams using fake verification emails to steal sensitive data.