Can AI inventions be patented? Scott Hervey and Eric Caligiuri explore recent USPTO guidance on patenting AI-assisted inventions in this episode of The Briefing.Continue Reading The Briefing: The Patent Puzzle: USPTO’s Guidelines for AI Inventions
The Briefing: Writers, Actors, AI: The AI Centric Changes to the WGA and SAG Agreements
Delve into the new WGA and SAG contract provisions relating to AI. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg tackle the terms and changes in this installment of “The Briefing” by Weintraub Tobin.Continue Reading The Briefing: Writers, Actors, AI: The AI Centric Changes to the WGA and SAG Agreements
Ninth Circuit Pulls Back Rogers Test in Light of Jack Daniels Decision
The holding in the Supreme Court case, Jack Daniels Properties v VIP Products, the case of the infringing Bad Spaniels dog toy, limits the applicability of the Rogers test. A recent case in the Ninth Circuit, Punchbowl Inc v. AJ Press, addressed the interplay between the decision in Jack Daniels and the Rogers test.Continue Reading Ninth Circuit Pulls Back Rogers Test in Light of Jack Daniels Decision
The Briefing: Beyond the Hashtag – FTC Revises Guidelines for Endorsement Use in Advertising
The FTC recently made changes to its guide concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising. Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow discuss these changes and their expected impact on the influencer marketing industry in this episode of The Briefing.
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The Briefing: The Protectability of Short Phrases (Archive)
While iconic catchphrases from TV and film can hold significant equity, protection of them can be spotty. Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler talk about the protectability of short phrases on this archive episode of The Briefing.
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