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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

The Final Word? Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Case on AI Authorship and Inventorship

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to weigh in on whether artificial intelligence (AI) can be an author under U.S. copyright law. On March 2, 2026,…

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The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to weigh in on whether artificial intelligence (AI) can be an author under U.S. copyright law. On March 2, 2026, the Court denied certiorari in Thaler v. Perlmutter (Case No. 25-449)…
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Supreme Court Declines to Review AI-Generated Art Copyright Case

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from computer scientist Stephen Thaler, who sought copyright protection for artwork created solely by his artificial intelligence system. The decision leaves in place lower court rulings and the U.S. Copyright Office’s position that only works with human authorship…

Sunday, May 10, 2026
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Veteran IP Litigator Jon Swenson Joins Cadwell Thomas LLP in Houston

Cadwell Thomas LLP has announced the addition of Jon Swenson, an attorney with over two decades of experience in intellectual property and commercial litigation, to its Houston office. Swenson brings a wealth of expertise in patent, copyright, and trade secret disputes, having represented major technology companies in…

Thursday, May 7, 2026
TrademarksGlobal

Vietnam Intensifies IP Enforcement Following U.S. Priority Watch List Designation

Vietnam has announced a nationwide crackdown on intellectual property violations, seeking a 20% increase in enforcement cases after being named a 'priority foreign country' by the U.S. Trade Representative. The initiative targets copyright, trademark, and counterfeiting offenses across multiple sectors, as the U.S. we…

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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Vietnam Orders Aggressive Action on Online Piracy Amid US Tariff Threats

Vietnam has initiated a sweeping campaign to intensify enforcement against online piracy and counterfeit goods, following renewed threats from the United States to impose tariffs over intellectual property violations. Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has directed ministries to raise detection rates by at least 20% in May,…

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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Hanoi orders 20% surge in IP enforcement cases in May after US warning

Vietnam's market surveillance units under the trade ministry will intensify checks on counterfeit goods, with a focus on industrial property rights and trademark infringement. PHOTO: EPA [HO CHI MINH CITY] Hanoi has ordered a nationwide crackdown on intellectual property (IP) violations in May, mandating at least a 20…

Wednesday, May 6, 2026