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Articles 42 results
7.14.25
“Brand Protection Takeaways From OpenAI Trademark Case”
Jennifer Fraser and Diego Freire authored the Law360 Expert Analysis column, “Brand Protection Takeaways From OpenAI Trademark Case.”
7.17.23
Do Large Language Models Violate Copyright Law?
Comedian Sarah Silverman is suing the maker of ChatGPT over alleged copyright infringement. How strong is her case? And what does it mean for the future of AI? Eric Fingerhut of Dykema’s Intellectual…
5.20.22
Trends in Patenting Vehicle Motive Technology
Tom Moga authored the Bloomberg Law article, "Trends in Patenting Vehicle Motive Technology." The article points out how conventional engine technology has given way to technologies aligned with…
Blog Posts 1 result
1.05.26
Right to repair laws are giving consumers and independent repair shops greater access to parts and information. While these laws benefit consumers, they also create challenges for original equipment…
Dykema Drives Auto Webinars 4 results
6.26.25
If Not China, Where? The State of IP in Asia's Alternatives
As companies reevaluate their global strategies, many are looking beyond China for R&D, manufacturing, and market expansion. While China has long offered low costs and a skilled workforce, rising…
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…
2.23.23
Dykema’s 2023 Automotive Trends Report Webinar Series: E/AV, IP, Government Regulations
Many respondents expressed an industry-wide focus on legal benefits and risks tied to new electric and autonomous vehicle technologies, including increased government regulation and incentives and…
Dykema Litigation Institute Webinars 2 results
8.24.21
What to Expect When Expecting Nuisance Patent Litigation
Please join us for this complimentary webinar which will survey tactics used in nuisance patent litigation and provide guidance on steps that companies can take in fighting back and gaining leverage…
7.23.19
The Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) resulted in an increase in trade secret claims in the last three years. Separately, while there had been a slowdown in patent litigation claims during that same…
Legal Alerts 26 results
8.14.25
USPTO Raises Bar for § 101 Rejections in AI Patents
The USPTO has issued new guidance aimed at curbing overbroad § 101 rejections for AI- and software-related patents—particularly in close-call cases. The memo clarifies when claims should be considered…
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.
One Minute Matters Video Series 15 results
12.17.25
One Minute Matters [Video]: Can the White House Override State AI Regulations (with Mike Word)
Did the White House just reset the conversation around artificial intelligence regulation? Mike Word explains what last week’s Executive Order could mean for companies navigating a fast-growing…
10.23.25
🏗️⚡ The data center industry is racing to embrace renewable energy through co-location, but what looks like an engineering solution is actually a legal minefield of overlapping regulations. Going…
7.15.25
Rare earth magnets power everything from EVs to MRI machines—but what happens when 90% of them come from one country?Tom Moga breaks down what you need to know about the legal and strategic risks…
Podcasts 2 results
8.20.24
How challenging is it to secure a trademark for your cannabis brand?
Picture this: Your cannabis business is thriving, sales are through the roof, and you’ve developed a loyal, passionate following for your brand. And yet… you still haven’t been able to register a…
7.30.24
Collaboration or contamination? Here‘s how to protect your cannabis trade secrets.
Cultivating a competitive edge in the cannabis industry hinges on innovation. But protecting those game-changing ideas is a hazy process that poses a lot of questions: Can you collaborate with other…
Press Mentions 153 results
10.10.25
“OpenAI’s Sora Backlash Shows IP Challenges For Tech Cos.”
Mike Word was quoted in the Law360 story, “OpenAI’s Sora Backlash Shows IP Challenges For Tech Cos.”
7.29.25
“How To Avoid Big Mistakes With Your Brand And Intellectual Property”
Eric Fingerhut was quoted in the Forbes article, “How To Avoid Big Mistakes With Your Brand And Intellectual Property.”
3.14.25
“Squires’ Breadth Sets Him Apart From Recent USPTO Leaders”
Tom Moga was quoted in the Law360 article, “Squires’ Breadth Sets Him Apart From Recent USPTO Leaders.”
Press Releases 154 results
1.29.26
World Trademark Review 1000 2026 Ranks Dykema Practices and Four IP Attorneys
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm’s IP practices and attorneys Eric Fingerhut, Jennifer Fraser, Marsha Gentner, and Karen Poppel were each ranked in the 2026 edition…
1.21.26
Nine Dykema Attorneys Listed as 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that nine attorneys from the firm’s Chicago office and from multiple practice areas were named to the 2026 Super Lawyers list by Illinois Super…
1.15.26
Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced that Erik M. Silber has joined the firm’s Los Angeles office as Senior Counsel in its Commercial Litigation Practice Group, the firm’s White Collar…
Publications 10 results
12.18.25
What happened with IP in 2025?
As we close out 2025, the intellectual property landscape continues to evolve at an accelerated pace—driven by advances in artificial intelligence, shifting USPTO leadership and policy, increased…
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.
Speaking Engagements 36 results
4.16.26
Inventors as Employees: Managing the IP Created by Your Team
Mel Muskovitz will serve as a featured speaker for the MichBio IP & Legal Webinar Series event, “Inventors as Employees: Managing the IP Created by Your Team,” on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
4.09.26
Congratulations, You Just Added an Inventor
Tom Moga will serve as a featured speaker at the MichBio IP & Legal Webinar Series event, “Congratulations, You Just Added an Inventor,” on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
3.19.26
Jennifer Fraser will serve as a panelist for the IPO Spring Summit, Thursday, March 19, in Washington, D.C., entitled “Branding and Ownership in the Age of Generative AI: Protecting Trademarks and…
Webinars 26 results
5.02.24
Tom Moga served as a featured presenter for the Mich Bio webinar, "Inter Partes Review," on Thursday, May 2, 2024.
11.21.23
Transparency and Intellectual Property in China: Problems and Prospects
Tom Moga will serve as a featured presenter for the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) webinar, "Transparency and Intellectual Property in China: Problems and Prospects," on November…
2.14.23
Tom Moga to Serve as Featured Speaker for MichBio I.P. & Legal Advice Virtual Coffee Break
Tom Moga will serve as a featured speaker for Mich Bio’s virtual coffee break program, “I.P. & Legal Advice,” on February 14, 2023. The program is an open half-hour chat discussing the basics of…
