News and Insights

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…

5.24.21

Covid-19’s Impact on U.S. Patent Filings

Michael Gzybowski, Ann Arbor-based Senior Counsel in Dykema’s Intellectual Property practice group, authored the Bloomberg Law article, “Covid-19’s Impact on U.S. Patent Filings.”

4.29.21

The treatment sprint

Thomas Moga, Bloomfield Hills-based Senior Counsel in Dykema’s Intellectual Property Practice Group, authored the Intellectual Property Magazine article, “The treatment sprint.”

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…

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…

7.06.20

Supreme Court Affirms Addition of .Com to Generic Term Renders Booking.com Registrable

In a decision contrary to current Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”) rules, the United States Supreme Court has found the mark BOOKING.COM as a whole is not generic and that combining a generic term…

2.25.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: What Happens When  AI Uses Copyrighted Material To Train Its Model (with Mike Word)

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…

1.16.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Is Registering Your Trademark About To Get More Expensive? (with Shannon McKeon)

Filing a U.S. trademark application in 2025? Don’t get sticker shock when the price tag goes up. After new USPTO fee increases went into effect on January 18, 2025, understanding the impact they could…

12.12.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: How Do You Make Sure Your Patent Is Protected Overseas? (with Tom Moga)

What do you do when the patent meant to safeguard your invention is invalidated? If that patent is in China, this risk is becoming increasingly common. Tom Moga breaks down the factors driving this…

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…

9.19.22

Eric Fingerhut Quoted in Bloomberg Law on Trademark Case Involving NBA Star

Eric Fingerhut was quoted in the Bloomberg Law article, "Luka Doncic Bid to Get Trademark Back From Mom a Legal Jump Ball." In the article, Fingerhut pointed out that the case in question could make…

8.05.22

Marsha Gentner Quoted in Bloomberg Law Article on Guitar Trademark Suit

For Bloomberg Law, Marsha Gentner weighed in on a trademark suit between two guitar makers that attorneys on both sides deemed “extraordinary on multiple levels.”

7.07.22

Marsha Gentner Quoted in Bloomberg Law Story on Trademark Territoriality

Marsha Gentner was quoted in the Bloomberg Law story, "Coca-Cola Loss Raises—But Ducks—Territoriality Trademark Tension." In the article, Gentner comments on a recent international case in which two…

2.20.25

Four Dykema Attorneys Listed as Southern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2025

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that three of its Los Angeles-based attorneys were named to the 2025 Super Lawyers list by Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine. One of the…

11.07.24

Dykema Receives 15 National Rankings and 153 Metro Rankings in Best Law Firms for 2025

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm was nationally ranked in 15 practice areas in the 2025 Best Law Firms list and received a total of 153 metropolitan rankings…

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…

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.

1.29.24

Intellectual Property Update and Year in Review | January 2024

In this newsletter, Dykema IP attorneys provide insights on key developments of 2023 and look to what is and could impact 2024.

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.

3.03.25

If Not China, Where? The State of IP in Asia's Alternatives

Tom Moga will serve as moderator for the education session, “If Not China, Where? The State of IP in Asia’s Alternatives,” which is part of the Intellectual Property Track of the 2025 AUTM Annual…

9.18.23

Data Protection as Intellectual Property – US and International Treatment

Thomas Moga will serve as a featured speaker at the 2023 Michigan Life Sciences Showcase for the session, “Data Protection as Intellectual Property – US and International Treatment,” on September 18,…

12.15.22

Tom Moga to Serve as Featured Speaker at USPTO IP Protection Program

Tom Moga will serve as a featured speaker at the USPTO’s program, “Strategies for IP protection in China: What upstate South Carolina businesses need to know,” on December 15, 2022, at Greenville…

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…

11.17.22

Thomas Moga to Join Strafford Chinese Patent System Webinar

Thomas Moga will join Strafford’s live video webinar, “Navigating the Chinese Patent System: What U.S. Patent Counsel Need to Know, Leveraging Recent Amendments,” on November 17, 2022. The webinar…

11.16.22

Michael Gzybowski Joins Eastern Michigan University’s TechTalk Speaker Series on Patenting Inventions

Michael Gzybowski will join Eastern Michigan University College of Engineering & Technology’s TechTalk Speaker Series, a series aimed to allow students and faculty to hear from established and up-and…