Strengthening patent quality checks and implementing effective reforms are essential to safeguard innovation and mitigate the negative effects of invalid patents and patent trolls.
The International Trade Commission has become a popular patent litigation venue for its exclusion orders, but possible reforms could help align its practices with federal courts.
Musicians often clash with politicians over the unauthorized use of their songs in campaigns, involving copyright, trademark, antitrust, and right of publicity issues.
Evaluating the legal risks and rights involved in open source AI requires practitioners to think beyond the traditional frameworks of open source software licensing.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision upholding the constitutionality of the Lanham Act names clause affirms the need for consent to register trademarks associated with living individuals.
The chair of the ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law highlights ABA-IPL’s advocacy efforts, collaborative initiatives, educational opportunities, and practice resources.