TrademarksUSA
IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Copyright Office Under Scrutiny, Over AI Rights The, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
CopyrightUSA
Donald Trump has filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court requesting authorization to fire the head of the U.S. Copyright Office. This move raises significant questions about the statutory protections afforded to the Copyright Office director and the limits of presidential authority over this position. The case co…
Monday, October 27, 2025
AI & IPGlobal
In 2023, the US Copyright Office initiated a comprehensive review of copyright law as it relates to artificial intelligence, focusing on how human creativity intersects with AI-generated music. Senior officials discussed key findings, including the legal status of AI-created works, concerns from the music community, a…
Thursday, April 24, 2025
AI & IPGlobal
The United States Copyright Office’s recent report reaffirms that copyright protection requires significant human creative input in AI-generated works, following the Thaler v. Perlmutter ruling. This stance highlights legal challenges for businesses relying on AI in creative processes, especially amid varying internat…
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
PatentsGlobal
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) have released a joint study examining the complex relationship between non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and intellectual property (IP) rights. This collaborative effort aims to clarify legal issues surrounding NFTs, offering guidance…
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
AI & IPGlobal
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the U.S. Copyright Office are advancing efforts to address the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property (IP) following directives in President Biden’s AI executive order. The USPTO will issue guidance on AI’s role in inventorship and patent…
Thursday, November 9, 2023
PatentsGlobal
In response to a Senate subcommittee request, the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the U.S. Copyright Office conducted a joint study examining intellectual property law and policy issues related to non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The study incorporated public comments and virtual roundtables, culminating in a…
Tuesday, November 22, 2022