Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast

In this episode of Trending Now: An IP Podcast , Courtney Reigel and Amy Pruett explore the evolving intersection of art and artificial intelligence (AI), examining the latest litigation and settlement trends affecting artists and creators. From AI-generated artwork to questions about copyright, intellectual property, and creator rights, we break down the legal challenges and opportunities shaping...

On this episode of  Trending Now – An IP Podcast , Janet Cho and former summer associate Evan Klick* explore the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property (IP) law in the life sciences sector. They break down emerging legal challenges with AI-generated inventions—including inventorship, patent eligibility, trade secret strategy, copyright gaps, and global IP a...

On this episode of Trending Now – An IP Podcast, Carmelle Alipio and Janet Cho discuss one of the most effective tools for enforcing intellectual property rights: the cease-and-desist letter. We break down the essentials, including: •  What is a cease-and-desist letter and when should you send one? •  The key elements of an effective IP enforcement letter •  Common mistakes rights holders business...

In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast , Janet Cho and Courtney Reigel break down the recent fee changes announced by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). They explore what's changing, why it matters, and how these adjustments may impact trademark applicants, owners, and practitioners. Whether you're managing a portfolio or navigating the application process, this conversation of...

In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast , John McInnis and Ed White will look at the continued implementation and evolution of the NCAA Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Policy and where things stand for universities, athletes, states and collectives.

In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast , Carmelle Alipio and Rob Van Arnam provide an update on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), including litigation trends, orders and key takeaways.

In this episode of  Trending Now - An IP Podcast , Clinton Brannon and Janet Cho discuss residual goodwill in trademarks, including what it comprises and how it may be asserted.

In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast , Courtney Reigel and Amy Pruett provide an update on recent cases regarding the use of AI to clone voices and some of the legal issues with deepfakes on the Internet.  

In this episode of  Trending Now - An IP Podcast , Rakesh Parikh, Aaron Fadden and Janet Cho provide their insights into some of the nuances of corporate transactions involving intellectual property. Transactions that involve patents, trademarks, copyrights, domain names, and other proprietary assets often present a unique set of challenges that many transactional attorneys may not be familiar wit...

In this episode of  Trending Now - An IP Podcast , Amy Pruett and Ed White discuss the status of the NCAA Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Policies, current challenges and recommendations for enforcement.

In this episode of  Trending Now - An IP Podcast , Janet Cho and Amy Pruett provide an update on recent cases and some of the legal issues involved with using datasets to train AI models.

In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Tom Bergert and Clint Brannon discuss considerations for AI patent applicants and investors in light of emerging AI state and federal regulatory laws.

In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Amy Pruett and Courtney Reigel focus on recent cases and related guidance regarding the use of training datasets for AI models and how the process is impacting creators, writers, and artists. 

In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast , Courtney Reigel and Carmelle Alipio provide an update on the state data privacy law regime in the U.S. as we start off the new year, including new laws passed by states in 2023 and laws that will take effect this year.

In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast , Janet Cho and Rob Van Arnam discuss the basics of AI and CHATGPT, how they can be used in contracts, their benefits, and risks.

In this episode of PARALEGAL INSIGHTS, Janet Cho and Elizabeth Davenport discuss what many trademark applicants and registrants are experiencing firsthand – the increase of fraudulent solicitations. An ever-evolving subject, Janet and Elizabeth touch upon what to expect and what to do when you receive one of these solicitations.

In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast , Courtney Reigel and Carmelle Alipio discuss the recent trends in the Federal Trade Commission's privacy enforcement efforts.

In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast , Ed White and Amy Pruett take a look at advertising and media trends in 2023 that may affect intellectual property and your brands.  

In this episode of  Trending Now - An IP Podcast , Ed White and Courtney Reigel take a look at where things stand with the implementation, enforcement and trends in 2023 related to the NCAA's NIL Policy.  

What is necessary to show use of the mark with products? What to know about Class 9 product specimens? What to know about software specimens? Tune into the latest episode of  Trending Now - An IP Podcast with Janet Cho and Elizabeth Davenport to learn more about "mastering the product specimen."

In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast , Amy Pruett and Rob Van Arnam look at the enactment of state legislation, particularly in VA and NC, and implementation of the NCAA Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Policy by universities, athletes, states and collectives.

In this episode of  Trending Now - An IP Podcast , Janet Cho and Elizabeth Davenport discuss two timely topics as year-end looms: (1) trademark budget considerations and (2) key new developments before the United States Patent & Trademark Office.

In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast , Ed White and Courtney Reigel look at the implementation of the NCAA Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Policy and where things stand for universities, athletes, states and collectives.  

In this episode of  Trending Now - An IP Podcast , Janet Cho and Elizabeth Davenport provide helpful tips for anyone interested in trademarks and the due diligence process, including search options and the utility of such research.

There are certain issues that brand owners seem to universally struggle to manage. One issue is infringement and unauthorized use of their trademarks, but another interesting phenomenon are the concepts of trademark congestion and depletion. In this episode of  Trending Now - An IP Podcast , Janet Cho and Courtney Reigel offer some insight for brand owners regarding trademark depletion and congest...