News and Insights

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…

5.20.22

Trends in Patenting Vehicle Motive Technology

Tom Moga authored the Bloomberg Law article, "Trends in Patenting Vehicle Motive Technology." The article points out how conventional engine technology has given way to technologies aligned with…

2.09.22

It’s Not Just COVID: Understanding the Drop in U.S. Patent Application Filings

Michael Gzybowski authored the IP Watchdog article, “It's Not Just COVID: Understanding the Drop in U.S. Patent Application Filings.” In the article, Gzybowski discusses possible reasons for the drop…

5.09.24

Dykema’s 2024 Automotive Trends Webinar Series: Cybersecurity (Part I) and Intellectual Property (Part II)

During this webinar we will discuss legal challenges and strategies related to ransomware and extortion tactics, data ownership and IP protection, emerging regulations impacting data privacy and…

2.23.23

Dykema’s 2023 Automotive Trends Report Webinar Series: E/AV, IP, Government Regulations

Many respondents expressed an industry-wide focus on legal benefits and risks tied to new electric and autonomous vehicle technologies, including increased government regulation and incentives and…

9.29.22

Candidly Speaking: US and China Patent Examiners Compare and Contrast Roles

Join Dykema attorneys and former US and China patent examiners Thomas Moga, Mike Gzybowski, and Ruiwei Wu for a lively discussion comparing and contrasting their respective roles, including topics…

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…

7.23.19

Litigating Trade Secrets and Patents: When, Where, Who, Why and Other Questions You Were Afraid to Ask

The Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) resulted in an increase in trade secret claims in the last three years. Separately, while there had been a slowdown in patent litigation claims during that same…

2.08.24

The Battle Over AI Training Data: Copyright, Fair Use, and the Future of GenAI

The future of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is under scrutiny following a copyright lawsuit The New York Times filed against OpenAI. The case involves the propriety of using copyrighted…

5.06.22

U.S. Treasury Issues Clarification Expressly Authorizing Certain Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Transactions in Russia

The U.S. Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control, has issued much needed guidance on the effect of Russian sanctions on efforts to obtain or maintain, patent, trademark, copyright, or…

5.04.22

Final Rule Released for Copyright Claims Board Proceedings

The Copyright Office (the “Office”) has released the final rule for procedures to initiate proceedings before the Copyright Claims Board (CCB). This final rule went into effect on April 25, 2022. The…

4.15.24

"USPTO TM search ‘failures’ push firms towards third-party providers"

Jen Fraser was quoted in the ManagingIP article, "USPTO TM search ‘failures’ push firms towards third-party providers."

4.05.24

"Trademark counsel weigh in on proposed USPTO fee hikes"

Jen Fraser was quoted in the ManagingIP article, "Trademark counsel weigh in on proposed USPTO fee hikes."

2.23.24

"How automotive counsel are responding to industry changes"

Tom Moga was quoted in the ManagingIP article, "How automotive counsel are responding to industry changes," which also references Dykema's 2024 Automotive Trends Report. 

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.

2.07.24

World Trademark Review 1000 2024 Ranks Dykema and IP Attorneys Fingerhut, Fraser, and Gentner

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm and attorneys Eric Fingerhut, Jennifer Fraser, and Marsha Gentner were each ranked in the United States: DC Metro Area category of…

2.14.24

2024 Automotive Trends

Dykema’s 2nd Annual Automotive Trends Report has taken the pulse of industry leaders—from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers to seasoned executives and key decision-makers—to…

1.30.24

Legal Primer: How to Use Competitors’ Trademarks in Comparative Advertising

Shannon McKeon developed a helpful one-pager that covers comparative advertising and highlights the basic rules that allow for the use of competitors' trademarks under the doctrine of nominative fair…

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.

3.26.24

Strategies for protecting and enforcing intellectual property in China: What Illinois businesses need to know

Tom Moga will serve as a featured presenter at the USTPO's China IP Road Show presentation, "Strategies for protecting and enforcing intellectual property in China: What Illinois businesses need to…

3.06.24

Joint Ventures between U.S. and non-U.S. companies for the Development and Production of EV batteries

Tom Moga will serve as the featured presenter for the International Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan program, "Joint Ventures between U.S. and non - U.S. companies for the Development and…

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.

11.21.23

Transparency and Intellectual Property in China: Problems and Prospects

Tom Moga will serve as a featured presenter for the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) webinar, "Transparency and Intellectual Property in China: Problems and Prospects," on November…

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…