Delaware Judge Permits Appeal in AI Copyright Case Involving Ross Intelligence and Westlaw

A Delaware federal judge expressed confidence in his decision that Ross Intelligence unlawfully used copyrighted material from Thomson Reuters’ Westlaw platform in developing its AI-powered legal research tool. However, to streamline and potentially expedite the legal process, he has allowed an interlocutory appeal on two particular issues. This move reflects the judge’s attempt to ensure an efficient resolution and acknowledges the complexity of legal questions surrounding the use of artificial intelligence and copyrighted content in developing competitive software solutions.