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Copyright Ownership of Generative AI Work Product In Major International Jurisdictions

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Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools can produce a vast range of new content in a remarkably short period of time.  The output may include software code, text, audio, images and video.  For business owners like you the speed with which AI produces rems of work product in response to a user prompt is simply breathtaking, …Read more

U.S. District Court Confirms ‘Human Authorship’ Required for Copyright Protection and Sets Copyright Boundary for AI-Generated Works

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On August 18, 2023, Judge Beryl A. Howell of the US District Court for the District of Columbia issued a first-of-its-kind federal court decision in Thaler v. Perlmutter et al., agreeing with the U.S. Copyright Office that works generated entirely by artificial intelligence are not copyrightable for lack of human authorship.  The court rejected the plaintiff’s argument …Read more

Avoiding Fraudulent Transfer Claims in Bankruptcy

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When a business faces financial distress, bankruptcy is often a last-resort option for resolving debts crippling the company.  However, your company should be aware of the risks that can arise in bankruptcy, particularly allegations of fraudulent transfers. In bankruptcy proceedings, a court-appointed trustee may attempt to recover assets that were transferred from the company before …Read more

How to License Your Company’s Copyrights to Maximize Their Financial Value

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When your company owns valuable copyrights, licensing them to customers over and over again is a powerful way to generate revenue, expand your business into new markets, and solidify your company’s presence in those markets.  To truly maximize the financial value of your copyrighted works, however, it’s crucial to approach copyright licensing with a strategic …Read more

Navigating the Global Expansion of Your U.S. Trademarks

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As your business grows and ventures into international markets, protecting your intellectual property becomes increasingly important and expensive.  Your U.S. trademarks are valuable assets that define your brand identity and reputation in only one market, the United States.  To maintain and expand the value of your trademarks globally, you need to register your marks in …Read more