AI and Copyright in the Fashion Industry
Author: Carolyn Wimbly Martin Published: June 30th, 2021 As fashion becomes more intertwined with the digital world, artificial intelligence has emerged as a useful tool in the creation of garments, prediction of consumer trends and detection of counterfeit products. The introduction of AI to the fashion industry allows for incredible advancements, but it does come…
Copyright Infringement of Photographs and Reclaiming Publicity Rights Through NFTs
Author: Carolyn Wimbly Martin Published: July 8th, 2021 In the world of cryptocurrency, NFTs have been infiltrating mainstream markets and making headlines. NFTs present a variety of copyright issues because they are associated with images, videos, music, and other digital content. While NFTs do not address some arguments of fair use, they could be a…
United States v. Arthrex: Supreme Court Crafts a Creative Remedy for the Appointment of Patent Judges
Author: Jeannette Maurer Carmadella Published: July 9th, 2021 Holding that the current appointment process for administrative patent judges is unconstitutional, the Supreme Court in United States v. Arthrex fashioned a creative remedy by leaving the process intact but giving the director of the USPTO the power and discretion to review and overturn final decisions of…
AI and Posthumous Digital Personas
Author: Susan J. Lutzker Published: July 15th, 2021 Our IP system may be ill-equipped to address emerging issues as tech companies work to create digital versions of individuals, and the ethical issues are profound. Kazuo Ishiguro’s newest work of fiction is startlingly on point. Click here to view entire blog article at Lutzker & Lutzker.