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…

9.27.21

Filing surge

Jennifer Fraser authored the Intellectual Property Magazine article, "Filing surge." In the article, she discusses how to navigate the delays prompted by the steep rise in US trademark filings.

7.23.21

The Washington Football Team’s Trademark Journey: Over the Bumps and Full Speed Ahead

Marsha Gentner, Washington, D.C.-based Senior Counsel in Dykema’s Intellectual Property Group, authored the IP Watchdog article, “The Washington Football Team’s Trademark Journey:  Over the Bumps and…

3.21.24

Supreme Court Hears Arguments on the Copyright Act’s Statute of Limitations

In Warner Chappell Music, Inc. v. Nealy, the Supreme Court addresses whether, under the discovery accrual rule applied by the circuit courts and the Copyright Act’s statute of limitations for civil…

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…

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."

2.13.24

"Lawyers anticipate ‘heightened obligation’ to probe clients over AI use"

Michael Word was quoted in the ManagingIP article, "Lawyers anticipate ‘heightened obligation’ to probe clients over AI use."

1.30.24

Jennifer Fraser Selected to Serve as Co-Vice Chair of the IPO U.S. Trademark Office Practice Committee

Dykema is proud to announce that Jennifer Fraser was chosen to serve as Co-Vice Chair of the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) U.S. Trademark Office Practice Committee.

11.02.23

Dykema Receives 14 National Rankings and 153 Metro Rankings in Best Law Firms for 2024

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm was nationally ranked in 14 practice areas in the 2024 Best Law Firms list, and received a total of 153 metropolitan rankings…

10.09.23

Jennifer Fraser Named to International Trademark Association Legislation and Regulation Committee

Dykema is proud to announce that Jennifer Fraser was named to the International Trademark Association's (INTA) Legislation and Regulation Committee. Her year-long term commences on January 1, 2024.

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…

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.

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.

9.18.22

Jennifer Fraser to Serve as Featured Speaker in IPO 2022 Annual Meeting

Jennifer Fraser will serve as a featured speaker at the Intellectual Property Owners Association’s (IPO) 2022 Annual Meeting on September 18-20, 2022, at the JW Marriott in Los Angeles,…

3.09.22

Ethical Issues in Trademark Practice Before the USPTO, Practising Law Institute Advanced Trademark Law 2022: Current Issues

Jennifer Fraser served as a featured presenter at the Practising Law Institute's (PLI) Advanced Trademark Law 2022: Current Issues event, which took place on March 9, 2022, at PLI New York. Fraser's…

11.20.20

Brands in Crisis Workshop, International Trademark Association's 2020 Annual Meeting Program

Eric Fingerhut, Office Managing Member of Dykema’s Washington, D.C., office and former leader of the firm’s Trademark and Copyright practice, will speak at the International Trademark Association’s…

6.02.22

High Hopes: Cannabis Trademark Applications at the USPTO

Rachael Dickson is presenting an Alt Legal Webinar, “High Hopes: Cannabis Trademark Applications at the USPTO,” on June 2, 2022. Dickson will discuss the USPTO’s current policies toward cannabis…

11.30.21

Trademark Modernization Act: Are You Ready for the Changes?

On November 17, the PTO announced it will begin implementation of the Trademark Modernization Act (TMA) on December 18th. The TMA includes new expungement and reexamination procedures to challenge…

9.14.21

Cross Border Intellectual Property: How U.S. Companies use IP in China – How Chinese Companies use IP in the U.S., IPWatchdog

Thomas Moga will join IPWatchdog’s panel discussion, “Cross Border Intellectual Property: How U.S. Companies use IP in China – How Chinese Companies use IP in the U.S.,” which takes place Sept. 14,…