ByteDance is in the process of revising its AI video tool, Seedance 2.0, after facing significant backlash from Hollywood studios. This tool, initially introduced to capitalize on the growing demand for AI-generated content, recently came under fire for allegedly enabling users to transform iconic Hollywood characters into AI “clip art.” The controversy heightened after major…
The Fourth Circuit’s recent decision has provided renewed hope for several models contesting the unauthorized use of their photos by a nightclub. The appellate court ruled that the models’ inability to respond within the designated 14-day period to a motion to dismiss does not warrant the dismissal of their trademark infringement claims. This decision revives…
The U.S. Copyright Office has released an analytical report on the effectiveness of the Copyright Claims Board (CCB), a small-claims tribunal established in 2022 to provide a cost-effective alternative for resolving minor copyright disputes. Despite meeting its foundational goal of accessibility for creators unable to afford federal court, procedural delays have somewhat hindered its optimal…
WilmerHale has been distinguished as one of the 2025 Law360 Intellectual Property Groups of the Year, bolstered by its adept handling of significant legal challenges, including litigations involving high-profile clients such as PNC Bank and director M. Night Shyamalan. The firm successfully guided PNC Bank through complex patent trial losses totaling multimillions of dollars, demonstrating…
In London this past week, a multitude of high-profile legal cases have emerged, shedding light on various sectors’ legal challenges. One significant development involves a former U.S. defense contractor who is facing legal action stemming from a conviction for tax evasion. The unfolding case highlights the intense scrutiny that entities operating across borders face regarding…
An ongoing legal battle has erupted between AI Mapping Co., a company specializing in apartment mapping software, and a former potential business partner. This feud centers around allegations that the defendant illicitly copied thousands of AI Mapping Co.’s property maps to create a competing 3D mapping product. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, accuses the…
Kirkland & Ellis LLP has solidified its position as a leader in the field of intellectual property law through a series of notable achievements. The firm has been recognized as one of the 2025 Law360 Intellectual Property Groups of the Year, thanks to its remarkable victories spanning copyright, patents, and trade secrets. One of the…
In a legally intricate battle surrounding copyright in the technology sector, a group of computer programmers have appealed to the 9th Circuit Court to revive a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft. The core of the dispute revolves around allegations that the tech giants violated the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). This case, initially filed in…
A legal conflict has emerged in the Southern District of New York regarding OpenAI’s alleged use of copyrighted material during the training of its language model, ChatGPT. Central to this issue is “Project Giraffe,” a project purportedly undertaken by OpenAI to identify and restrain the production of outputs that infringe on copyrighted content. On Wednesday,…
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is currently considering an appeal from a group of software developers who claim that Microsoft, GitHub, and OpenAI violated the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). The developers argue that these companies removed copyright management information from their open-source code, subsequently using it to create AI tools for Microsoft’s Copilot…
A recent legal development from California has highlighted the challenges and consequences of relying on artificial intelligence in legal practices. In a federal court decision, a California attorney has been sanctioned $25,000 for errors stemming from an AI-generated motion, marking a significant moment in ongoing discussions about the integration of technology in legal proceedings. The…
A California federal court has recently enforced a $25,000 fee sanction against an attorney representing a mobile app platform embroiled in a copyright and contract dispute. This sanction serves as reimbursement for the additional work prompted by motions riddled with errors, allegedly generated by artificial intelligence tools. The litigator’s inadequately reviewed filings required the opposing…
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced the Transparency and Responsibility for Artificial Intelligence Networks (TRAIN) Act, aiming to mandate that technology companies disclose the copyrighted materials used to train their generative artificial intelligence (AI) models. This legislation seeks to address concerns from creators whose works may be utilized without consent in AI development….
In a pivotal decision by a Massachusetts federal court, an insurer has been mandated to defend a real estate company embroiled in a copyright infringement suit. The dispute centers on allegations that the firm used an architect’s copyrighted designs in marketing materials for a recently constructed home. This ruling hinges on the interpretation of the…
Adobe Inc. is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit in a California federal court, alleging that the company utilized copyrighted books without authors’ consent to train its SlimLM artificial intelligence models. The complaint asserts that Adobe incorporated works from the RedPajama and Common Crawl datasets, which include a substantial number of copyrighted texts, into its AI…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has partially revived a lawsuit filed by a landscape photographer against the image licensing company, Shutterstock Inc. This development was reported on Tuesday, following an initial claim that Shutterstock had engaged in the unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material without altering its associated copyright management information. While…
A legal dispute has emerged involving Adobe, a leading software company, accused of using pirated books to train its SlimLM small language models. This class action lawsuit alleges that Adobe secretly pulled hundreds of thousands of copyrighted works, including those from illegal “shadow libraries,” for AI training purposes. The plaintiffs argue this practice constitutes a…
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP has strategically expanded its intellectual property team by welcoming two seasoned attorneys from Perkins Coie LLP. The move underscores Kilpatrick’s intent to bolster its trademark, copyright, and advertising capabilities in the competitive Chicago market. The newly joined attorneys include the former chair of Perkins Coie’s trademark, copyright, internet, and advertising…
The ongoing litigation surrounding the copyright infringement claims of a videographer over footage related to the shipwreck of the infamous pirate Blackbeard has taken a notable turn. The videographer, alongside his production company, has appealed to the full Fourth Circuit, challenging a panel’s decision that dismissed the case. The core argument hinges on the assertion…
Susman Godfrey LLP has firmly established itself as a leading force in intellectual property law, securing a place among the 2025 Law360 Intellectual Property Groups of the Year. The firm’s exceptional performance in high-stakes cases, particularly in copyright, privacy, and life sciences, has drawn significant attention. One of their most notable achievements includes a record-setting…
In a significant legal development, a federal judge in New York has overturned an earlier decision that would have mandated OpenAI’s legal team to disclose internal communications. This dispute stems from a lawsuit involving authors who claim that OpenAI engaged in copyright infringement through the use of their works in training datasets. The initial ruling…
In a recent development from the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, a judge has rejected the request by Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, to dismiss a copyright infringement lawsuit. The suit alleges that Tesla utilized imagery from the sci-fi film “Blade Runner 2049” for a promotional event. This decision signals potential legal challenges…
In a rapidly unfolding legal battle, Meta Platforms Inc. has become the subject of a lawsuit by three prominent YouTube personalities. They allege that Meta circumvented YouTube’s technological barriers to extract video content in bulk, aiming to train its artificial intelligence models. This lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal challenges against tech…
Mariah Carey, the pop icon widely known for her ubiquitous holiday anthem, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” is seeking nearly $1 million in legal fees following a recent victory in a copyright infringement lawsuit. A California federal judge is now faced with Carey’s request for reimbursement after she and her co-defendants successfully defended…
In a recent development in the ongoing copyright litigation involving OpenAI, the company has firmly opposed efforts by a group of authors and newspapers to gain access to the personal journal of OpenAI’s president. Filed in a New York federal court, the demand has been met with resistance from OpenAI, which contends that such a…