News and Insights

7.14.25

“Brand Protection Takeaways From OpenAI Trademark Case”

Jennifer Fraser and Diego Freire authored the Law360 Expert Analysis column, “Brand Protection Takeaways From OpenAI Trademark Case.”

3.07.25

Privacy Pitfalls in AI: A Closer Look at DeepSeek and Qwen

As AI continues to advance at a rapid pace, two notable foreign players have emerged: DeepSeek and Qwen. These powerful AI models, developed by a Chinese lab and Alibaba, respectively, have garnered…

8.14.25

USPTO Raises Bar for § 101 Rejections in AI Patents

The USPTO has issued new guidance aimed at curbing overbroad § 101 rejections for AI- and software-related patents—particularly in close-call cases. The memo clarifies when claims should be considered…

4.23.25

AI and Patent Eligibility: Strategies in the Wake of Recentive Analytics v. Fox Corp.

The rapid growth of AI and Machine Learning (ML) models across industries has raised important questions about the scope of patent eligibility. The Federal Circuit addressed this issue recently,…

2.17.25

Delaware District Court Ruling Raises Critical Fair Use Challenges for AI Companies: Implications for Copyright Compliance and Competitive Practices

The fair use defense may have narrowed for AI companies after a Delaware federal court ruled that ROSS Intelligence infringed upon 2,243 of Thomson Reuters’ copyrighted headnotes. This decision has…

7.10.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Are AI Companies Winning the Copyright Battle? (with Diego Freire)

In the ongoing copyright battle between Big Tech and content creators, a clear leader has emerged. Two landmark federal court decisions just shifted the landscape for AI companies training on…

12.04.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: Will Quantum Computing Transform the Way We Use AI Technology? (with Diego Freire)

Quantum computing has the potential to transform the way we use artificial intelligence, disrupting industries far beyond the tech space by tackling problems classical computers can’t solve. Diego…

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?…

5.24.24

"Why Scarlett Johansson's objection to ChatGPT's 'eerily similar' voice is a rallying cry"

Diego Freire was quoted in the World IP Review article, "Why Scarlett Johansson's objection to ChatGPT's 'eerily similar' voice is a rallying cry."

8.21.25

210 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 210 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 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.

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.