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Internet Archive is defending itself against copyright claims for use of Controlled Digital Lending of books.

Papa Johns has been accused of the unauthorized use of session replay software that tracks data on consumer communications via a class action lawsuit filed in California.

The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against a former product manager for insider trader of NFTs for the first time this year.

Read about an artist’s lawsuit with claims of copyright infringement due to use of similar art style.

Read about the Supreme Court hearing oral arguments regarding digital locks under the DMCA, which has been a sore subject for critics of the law.

Amazon outlines its intent to be “earth’s most customer-centric company” where consumers “can find and discovery the widest possible selection of authentic goods” in presenting its progress through its 2022 brand protection report.

To help keep confidential information secure during investment and business venture disclosures, it is important to have a well drafted NDA.

With the increased use of AI-generated content and artwork, there are questions as to the ownership of any resulting intellectual property.

The US and EU have agreed to enter into the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy (TADP) to help govern how EU private data is handled by US companies and US intelligence agencies.

The District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled that a class action for deceptive practices against Peloton could proceed with claims of false advertising and deceptive practices.

Contracts should protect assets, deals, reputation, and, importantly, should help determine how litigation or a dispute will be resolved. So, a good contact will include 9 essential elements.

Stephen Thaler’s efforts to have artificial intelligence named as inventor of patent shas been shut down again by a federal court indicating AI cannot patent.

Understanding NFTs and how to properly transfer IP ownership rights is important as copyright litigation continues to increase due to misunderstandings.

A review of the changes in IP law in 2021 tends to show a need for greater protection, ways for facilitating such protection, need for increased monitoring and enforcement in social media, and a significant rise in the need for protection in Asia.

The Metaverse is said to become the next big thing in 2022 as celebrities, famous companies, and tech insiders hustle to buy up parcels of virtual land for a piece of it.

Recently, Congress has proposed a new TLDR Act to require that terms of use and service agreements include disclosures in layman terms to help consumers understand the agreements and the personal information being collected.

YouTube issues a copyright transparency report to provide information on copyright infringement on its platform and the tools and efficiency of those tools in combatting unauthorized content.

Supreme Court Justice John Roberts has acquiesced to the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Intellectual Property’s request to review the US District Court of the Western District of Texas for patent litigation venue shopping.

Google allowed to settle Street View class action litigation with settlement payment to advocacy groups directly.

Dr. Stephen Thaler seeks to get his artificial intelligence, DABUS, to be recognized as a patent inventor in various countries.

Although OpenX claimed it does not market directly to children, it was found guilty of COPPA and other privacy violations and fined $2 million.

Since 2017, music star Taylor Swift has been involved in a protracted legal dispute over her 2014 song “Shake it Off” with claims of copyright infringement.

Kytch sued Taylor for trade secret infringement involving a device used to diagnose McDonald’s ice cream machines.

Olive argues that the University of Houston System infringed his copyrighted materials by taking aerial photographs of the Houston skyline that are unauthorized, and as such, qualify as a per se physical taking that violates the Fourteen Amendment’s due process obligations as well as the Fifth Amendment’s Taking Clause.

Google and Apple won on appeal to have venue transferred to California in cases brought in Texas.

Google and Apple are implementing changes in their app stores to help raise standards for consumer privacy in mobile apps.

Buc-ee’s sued for trademark infringement claiming the use of a similar name, similar use of font and colors, is evidence of an attempt to trade off the Buc-ee’s brand.

A court will have to agree that reasonable consumers would have the mistaken belief that strawberry pop-tarts are advertised falsely for a class action against Kellogg’s to proceed.

DoorDash has challenged a New York City law that requires food delivery app services, such as DoorDash and UberEats, to share the personal information of customers that have used their delivery app services after they complete orders.

A federal court sided with Edie Parker trademark owner against right of publicity claims from Edie Parker’s estate.