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9.03.24
2024 Automotive Trends: Trending Up or Trending Down? Spotlight: Intellectual Property
Six months after releasing our 2024 Automotive Trends Report, we look at which of our legal trends continue driving the industry forward… and which ones might be in the rearview mirror. Today, Tom…
Dykema Drives Auto Webinars 1 result
5.09.24
During this webinar we will discuss legal challenges and strategies related to ransomware and extortion tactics, data ownership and IP protection, emerging regulations impacting data privacy and…
Legal Alerts 4 results
2.17.25
The fair use defense may have narrowed for AI companies after a Delaware federal court ruled that ROSS Intelligence infringed upon 2,243 of Thomson Reuters’ copyrighted headnotes. This decision has…
1.30.25
The Future of Creativity: U.S. Copyright Office Clarifies Copyrightability of AI-Generated Works
As generative AI continues to reshape creative industries, the Copyright Office’s findings provide crucial guidance on how existing copyright law applies to AI-assisted and AI-generated works.
7.23.24
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently released their much-anticipated guidance on subject matter eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101 for AI inventions. The guidance aims to…
One Minute Matters Video Series 3 results
2.25.25
Can AI training data be considered fair use? In Thomson Reuters v. ROSS Intelligence, the court ruled that using Westlaw’s headnotes to train AI wasn’t fair use—it was commercial and non…
11.01.24
One Minute Matters [Video]: Who Owns the Content That AI Shares with You? (with Mike Word)
When AI serves up the answers, who owns the rights? Whether you develop AI tools or just integrate them into your workflow, Mike Word breaks down what the recent lawsuit against Perplexity’s AI…
7.24.24
The demise of the Chevron doctrine introduces a ton of uncertainty into IP law. Michael Word breaks down what you need to know about navigating this new landscape, protecting your patent portfolio,…
Press Mentions 6 results
2.19.25
“Will the US Copyright Office’s AI stance create more problems than it solves?”
Mike Word was quoted in the World Intellectual Property Review article “Will the US Copyright Office’s AI stance create more problems than it solves?”.
2.13.25
“4 Takeaways From 1st Opinion On AI Training And Fair Use”
Mike Word was quoted in the Law360 article, “4 Takeaways From 1st Opinion On AI Training And Fair Use.”
6.04.24
“Interview: Dykema’s Michael J. Word Provides Clarity On Intellectual Property, AI Voices”
Michael Word was quoted in the Mealey's Litigation Report: Artificial Intelligence article, “Interview: Dykema’s Michael J. Word Provides Clarity On Intellectual Property, AI Voices.”
Press Releases 2 results
8.15.24
216 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 216 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 guide and the Best…
9.07.23
Dykema Expands Its IP Depth With the Addition of Michael J. Word in Chicago
Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Michael Word as a Member of its Intellectual Property Department resident in the firm’s Chicago office. Word joins Dykema after…
Publications 5 results
2.18.25
Dykema’s Automotive Industry Group, a four-time recipient of Law360’s Practice Group of the Year for Transportation, is pleased to announce the release of its 3rd Annual Automotive Trends Report. This…
12.20.24
Intellectual Property Update and Year in Review | December 2024
In this newsletter, we offer insights into key developments from the past year and explore factors that may influence 2025.
2.14.24
Dykema’s 2nd Annual Automotive Trends Report has taken the pulse of industry leaders—from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers to seasoned executives and key decision-makers—to…
