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Articles 41 results

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…

2.09.22

It’s Not Just COVID: Understanding the Drop in U.S. Patent Application Filings

Michael Gzybowski authored the IP Watchdog article, “It's Not Just COVID: Understanding the Drop in U.S. Patent Application Filings.” In the article, Gzybowski discusses possible reasons for the drop…

Dykema Drives Auto Webinars 3 results

5.09.24

Dykema’s 2024 Automotive Trends Webinar Series: Cybersecurity (Part I) and Intellectual Property (Part II)

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…

9.29.22

Candidly Speaking: US and China Patent Examiners Compare and Contrast Roles

Join Dykema attorneys and former US and China patent examiners Thomas Moga, Mike Gzybowski, and Ruiwei Wu for a lively discussion comparing and contrasting their respective roles, including topics…

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

Litigating Trade Secrets and Patents: When, Where, Who, Why and Other Questions You Were Afraid to Ask

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 23 results

7.02.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: Who Owns the Rights to AI-Generated Art and Inventions? (with Diego Freire)

Imagine an AI-written song climbs to the top of the charts—who earns the royalties? What about a new anti-aging drug that's created with the help of AI—can this invention be protected by a patent?…

6.21.24

Decision Alert: Supreme Court Unanimously Upholds Patent and Trademark Office’s Refusal to Register “TRUMP TOO SMALL” Trademark

On June 13, 2024, in Vidal v. Elster, the Supreme Court unanimously held that the Lanham Act’s restriction of trademarks based on a living person’s name does not violate the First Amendment. The case…

6.21.24

Supreme Court Decision Alerts: Key Rulings and Practical Takeaways From the Court's Mid-June Decisions

Last week, the Supreme Court continued to issue significant rulings. These include unanimously holding that abortion medication objectors lack standing to challenge FDA decisions related to the use of…

Press Mentions 148 results

7.12.24

“Novo Nordisk’s uphill battle in the counterfeit weight loss craze”

Tom Moga was quoted in the Life Sciences Intellectual Property Review (LSIPR) article, "Novo Nordisk’s uphill battle in the counterfeit weight loss craze," which discusses Novo Nordisk's efforts to…

6.10.24

“Scammers’ New Way of Targeting Small Businesses: Impersonating Them”

Tom Moga was quoted in The Wall Street Journal article “Scammers’ New Way of Targeting Small Businesses: Impersonating Them.” 

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 140 results

5.27.24

Abirami Gnanadesigan Listed as a 2024 Woman of Influence by Los Angeles Business Journal

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Abirami (Abi) Gnanadesigan was selected to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2024 “Women of Influence: Attorneys” list. The special…

4.22.24

Five Dykema Attorneys Listed as Washington, D.C., Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2024

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that five attorneys from the firm’s Washington, D.C., office, and from multiple practice areas, were named to the 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising…

3.22.24

Bradley W. Micsky Joins Dykema’s IP Practice in Minneapolis

Dykema announced the addition of Bradley Micsky as a Member in the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group resident in the firm’s Minneapolis office. Micsky joins Dykema after practicing at…

Publications 7 results

2.14.24

2024 Automotive Trends

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…

1.30.24

Legal Primer: How to Use Competitors’ Trademarks in Comparative Advertising

Shannon McKeon developed a helpful one-pager that covers comparative advertising and highlights the basic rules that allow for the use of competitors' trademarks under the doctrine of nominative fair…

12.19.22

2022 Intellectual Property Update and Year in Review

In this newsletter, we provide insights on key developments over the last year and look to what could impact the new year.

Speaking Engagements 24 results

3.26.24

Strategies for protecting and enforcing intellectual property in China: What Illinois businesses need to know

Tom Moga will serve as a featured presenter at the USTPO's China IP Road Show presentation, "Strategies for protecting and enforcing intellectual property in China: What Illinois businesses need to…

3.06.24

Joint Ventures between U.S. and non-U.S. companies for the Development and Production of EV batteries

Tom Moga will serve as the featured presenter for the International Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan program, "Joint Ventures between U.S. and non - U.S. companies for the Development and…

2.22.24

Gente en GenAI

Diego Freire served as a featured presenter at "Gente en GenAI," which took place on February 22, 2024, in Chicago.

Webinars 26 results

5.02.24

Inter Partes Review

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…