Judge Affirms Copyright Infringement by Ross Intelligence, Paves Path for Appeal in AI Legal Research Case

A Delaware federal judge has affirmed his ruling that Ross Intelligence, a tech startup, infringed on copyrighted material from Thomson Reuters’ Westlaw platform. This decision was made in reference to Ross Intelligence creating a competing legal research tool utilizing artificial intelligence. While confident in his judgment, the judge acknowledged the utility of an interlocutory appeal on two specific legal questions to expedite the case’s resolution. This approach may contribute to a more efficient and comprehensive judicial process, potentially shaping how similar technology-related cases are handled in the future. For further details, you can read the coverage by Law360.