The legal community is closely following the recent decision by the Third Circuit to grant an interlocutory appeal to Ross Intelligence. The tech startup is pushing back against a prior ruling from a Delaware federal court, which determined that Ross Intelligence had infringed upon copyrighted materials from Thomson Reuters’ Westlaw in the development of its AI-driven legal research tool. This appeal marks a significant juncture in the ongoing legal battle over the use of intellectual property in artificial intelligence-driven applications.
Ross Intelligence’s appeal highlights the growing tension between established legal research giants and innovative startups leveraging AI technology. Legal practitioners are keenly aware that the outcome could have broad implications for similar technology-driven ventures across the industry, potentially affecting how legal data is used and shared. For more detailed insights into the case, read the article available on Law360.