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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

3.21.24

13 Dykema Attorneys Named 2024 Rising Stars by Texas Super Lawyers

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 13 of its Texas-based attorneys have been named 2024 Rising Stars by Super Lawyers Magazine.

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.

12.17.21

2021 Intellectual Property Update and Year in Review

As we look forward to 2022 and intellectual property (IP) strategies for the new year, it is a good time to reflect on what IP issues were prominent in 2021 and what could be on the horizon. Dykema's…

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…

10.11.22

Thomas Moga to Discuss China-U.S. IP Trade Deal at World Intellectual Property Forum

Thomas Moga will serve as a featured speaker at the World Intellectual Property Forum taking place October 10-12, 2022, at The Landmark Hotel in Bangkok. Moga’s session, “Impact of the China-U.S.…

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…