Why Should You Be Monitoring Artificial Intelligence Cases?

Because the hype is real. Generative AI will disrupt virtually every industry throughout the world. The record growth of ChatGPT, with over 100 million users in less than 60 days, is just the beginning. What does this mean to lawyers who advise companies internally or clients externally? What are the potential risks? Within the first six months of its introduction there were only four cases to monitor. The issues then focused primarily on the copyright liability facing the creators of AI products. Now there are over a dozen cases addressing the legality of Generative AI—with the issues exploring various copyright theories as well as trademark infringement, trade secret misappropriation, libel, breach of contract, NIL (name, likeness, and image), and biometrics. And the list of issues will only grow. 

 

Join us for an exciting hour-long presentation as we explore the theories these cases present, potential conclusions that can be drawn from them, and how they might affect plans to use Generative AI in the future.

 

Presenter Bios 

 

John Gary Maynard is co-head of the firm’s intellectual property group. His practice has a particular emphasis on brand protection; software audits; online enforcement, including domain name counseling and litigation under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP); trade secret protection; licensing of intellectual property assets; and litigation under the Lanham Act and the Copyright Act. He is recognized as an industry leader by numerous rankings and other publications, including Chambers USA, Legal 500 United States, and Best Lawyers. Clients have told Chambers USA that he “provides a very strong service” (2023) and Legal 500 USA that he is “always informative, helpful, and clear” (2023).  World Trademark Review 1000 notes that he “has a solid head on his shoulders and knows how to get things done” (2023) and has said he exhibits “keen awareness of the evolving social media scene and the issues it presents for innovative brand owners” (2022).

 

John Gary is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the Fourth and Eleventh Circuit Courts of Appeals, the US District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia and the US District Courts for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. He served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Susan C. Bucklew in the Middle District of Florida from 1995 to 1997.

 

 

Matthew Nigriny practice focuses on intellectual property prosecution and litigation.

He is experienced in all aspects of IP law, including trademark counseling, prosecution, and enforcement, and patent prosecution and litigation. He also advises clients on clearance, registration, and management of intellectual property assets, as well as intellectual property and technology licenses, transfers, and other agreements.

 

Matt is registered to practice before the US Patent Trademark Office.