How the Digital Millennium Copyright Act Relates to Copyright Infringement in Today’s World
Passed over two decades ago, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act represented the government’s first significant effort to bring copyright law into the Internet age. But how does the DMCA relate to copyright law and current infringement activities in today’s world?
What Is the Digital Millennium Copyright Act?
Does ChatGPT Lead to Increased Copyright Concerns?
Artificial intelligence platforms like ChatGPT allow parties to create or obtain inspiration to create new works in seconds. However, various AI platforms have raised concerns about potential copyright infringement, especially for platforms that use copyrighted material to train the AI model.
Overview of Copyright Law
What Is Not Protected by Copyright Law?
Copyright law covers a broad range of expressive works. However, some materials do not qualify for copyright protection under U.S. or state law.
Ideas, Concepts, and FactsCopyright law protects an expressive work fixed into a tangible medium, such as through writing or recording...
Debunking and Explaining IP Licensing Agreements
Businesses use intellectual property (IP) licensing agreements to protect and monetize their creative assets. Here’s a closer look at these agreements and some common misconceptions about how they work.
Understanding IP Licensing AgreementsUnder an IP licensing agreement, a party with intellectual property protection,...
Contract Clauses That Lead to Business Disputes and How to Resolve Them
Contracts are vital to every business, but even a small oversight in drafting can lead to disputes that drain resources and harm relationships. Let’s explore five common areas of contract disputes and offer strategies to resolve them, ensuring smoother business operations and better protection for all parties involved.
Understanding Debt in Business Mergers
One of the most critical points of negotiation in many business mergers is the companies’ debts. Corporate debt can play an outsized role in a merger transaction, including determining company valuation and merger price, transaction terms, or even whether the merger happens. Understanding business debt in the context of a merger...
Corporate Governance in 2024: Important Considerations to Understand
In recent years, many companies have shifted their thinking regarding corporate governance. Rather than focusing on financial performance, business leaders have expanded their view to consider broader or longer-term consequences of corporate decisions, such as effects on the company workforce, the environment, or society. New trends in corporate governance include ESG...
What Should You Do If Your Business Is Getting Sued?
Are you facing a lawsuit against your business and unsure how to proceed? Taking the proper steps now can make a big difference in the outcome of your case. Here’s what you should do.
Stay Calm and Assess the SituationIt’s easy to get...
How Do I Determine Patent Infringement?
When you see a product or process that resembles your patented invention, you might wonder whether the manufacturer of that other product has infringed upon your patent rights. Determining whether you may have a patent infringement claim begins with understanding patent rights and how to evaluate whether a product or process...
International Business Litigation: Consideration for Korean Companies
Companies in Korea that do business in the U.S. understand that they face the potential risk of legal disputes and litigation with their counterparties should the relationship sour. Knowing what factors and considerations to evaluate when facing international business litigation can give your company a head start in protecting its rights...