The US Copyright Office issued a policy statement regarding the registration of works containing material generated by AI technology.
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The Briefing by the IP Law Blog: USPTO Suspends Action on Trademark Applications Targeting Names of Public Figures
The United States Patent and Trademark office has suspended action on trademark applications targeting the names of public figures.
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USPTO Patent Fees Reduced for Small Businesses
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has reduced the patent fees for small businesses and certain other applicants. This fee reduction is part of an effort to reduce financial burdens and resulting barriers that discourage or prevent these entities from participating in the patent system. Most of these fee reductions have an effective date of March 22, 2023, with the remaining ones effective as of April 1, 2023.
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The Briefing by the IP Law Blog: Copyright Office Goes After Registration Issued to AI-Created Graphic Novel
The U.S. Copyright Office instituted an inquiry into a registration relating to a graphic novel that uses AI-generated artwork.
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Ninth Circuit Reaffirms That Parties Can Contractually Shorten Statute of Limitations Period for Copyright Infringement Claims
The Ninth Circuit addressed whether parties can contractually agree to shorten the statute of limitations for copyright infringement claims.
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