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.”

5.06.26

Northern District of California Allows Trademark Claims Against AI To Proceed

Takeaways Trademark owners cleared an important procedural hurdle against AI companies after a Northern District of California court ruled that Getty Images adequately stated claims for trademark…

4.20.26

The White House AI Framework for Fair Use and Why the Courts May Get There First

On March 20, 2026, the Trump Administration released its National AI Legislative Framework, a seven-section policy document covering children’s safety, energy infrastructure, intellectual property,…

4.09.26

AI Code Leak Exposes the Fault Lines of Copyright

One of the most valuable AI companies in the world may have just accidentally given away one of its crown jewels and immediately turned to copyright law to limit the damage. On March 31, 2026,…

1.02.26

AI and Software Patents in 2025: New Leadership and § 101 Eligibility Guidance

Top Takeaways from 2025 Limit “mental processes” to what humans can actually perform. Only treat a step as a mental process if it can practically be performed in the human mind. Separate “recites”…

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,…

7.10.25

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

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

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?…

4.20.26

“Synthetic deception: Deepfakes create new frontier of IP risk”

Diego Freire was quoted in the World IP Review article, “Synthetic deception: Deepfakes create new frontier of IP risk.”

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."

1.21.26

Nine Dykema Attorneys Listed as 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that nine attorneys from the firm’s Chicago office and from multiple practice areas were named to the 2026 Super Lawyers list by Illinois Super…

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…

12.18.25

What happened with IP in 2025?

As we close out 2025, the intellectual property landscape continues to evolve at an accelerated pace—driven by advances in artificial intelligence, shifting USPTO leadership and policy, increased…

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.