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A federal judge has denied Udio’s motion to dismiss DMCA claims tied to alleged AI training on copyrighted music—keeping the case moving forward. law360.com/articles/24660…

Starting the month strong by spotlighting Chicago IP Attorney & Chemist Frank Gao and his April industry engagements. See what he’s been working on. ladas.com/news/frank-gao…

With Sora video AI, OpenAI now demands creators opt out to protect works from output generation. This signals caution in the escalating AI copyright battles. Get the full scoop: wsj.com/tech/ai/openai…

Quick lesson from Oasis v. Jerry, LLC: Altering a meme's words doesn't dodge IP claims if the person's likeness stays. SDNY nixes fair use for commercial ads. Brands should think twice before memeing. Read more: #page=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">advertisinglaw.fkks.com/post/102lubp/k…

We’re honored to have Clifford J. Mass, Of Counsel in our New York office. He pairs deep training in molecular biology with decades of experience in biotech, pharma, and chemical patents, guiding clients through complex disputes and USPTO proceedings. ladas.com/our-people/cli…

Manhattan federal judge overturns jury verdict in Nike v. Lululemon, ruling Nike's sneaker structure patent invalid. A key win for Lululemon on running shoe manufacturing claims. Read the full story: reuters.com/legal/litigati…

Say hello to Dr. Malcolm J. Macdonald, Of Counsel in our New York office. His path spans microbiology research, academia, and decades of U.S. and international patent practice, guiding clients on complex patent prosecution, infringement, and validity. ladas.com/our-people/mal…

InnoTV Labs asserts patent rights against Roku and Hisense, prompting an ITC probe that could result in a US import ban on select streaming devices and smart TVs. It's a pivotal case in tech IP enforcement. Full details: nationaltoday.com/us/nv/las-vega…

With World Intellectual Property Day around the corner, we’re reflecting on the power of ideas and the importance of protecting them. See how Ladas & Parry helps clients navigate IP law across industries and borders. ladas.com/firm/

Meta, Nvidia, and Roblox are being sued by a digital artist who says they used millions of 3D models to train their AI systems without permission. Another round in the growing wave of artist vs. AI lawsuits. Read more: reuters.com/legal/governme…

Court rules: DraftKings can keep saying “March Madness.” The NCAA couldn’t show harm from the phrase’s use — making this a win for the sportsbooks. Full story: reuters.com/legal/litigati…

INTA 2026 in London is 2 weeks away, and our team will be available for meetings throughout the conference. If you’d like to connect with Ladas & Parry during the Annual Meeting contact us. ladas.com

A recent ruling held that modifying a meme doesn’t eliminate liability—copyright and publicity rights were still infringed because the person depicted remained unchanged. lexology.com/library/detail…

OpenAI has been ordered to turn over 20 million anonymized user logs in litigation over claims that ChatGPT was trained on copyrighted news material. law360.com/articles/24095… - Law360

Meet Laurent P. Lusinchi, an EPO patent attorney in our LA office with a background in chip design, global tech, and 20+ years in international patent practice. ladas.com/our-people/lau…

After discovery was reopened in AI training litigation, Meta reported it may have uncovered additional 2022 torrenting activity tied to the LibGen-SciTech dataset. chatgptiseatingtheworld.com/2025/11/20/met…

From design and media to software and entertainment, protecting creative work matters. See how Ladas & Parry helps safeguard creative rights. ladas.com/expertise/copy…

AI video startup Runway AI faces a proposed class action in California, where a YouTuber alleges the company scraped and used YouTube videos without permission to train its generative platform. reuters.com/legal/governme…

Music rights are front and center for Olympic figure skaters, who must clear songs for their routines. Rights-tech company ClicknClear just struck a global licensing deal with Universal Music Group to help athletes legally use more music. law360.com/articles/24391…

From drafting to enforcement, patent strategy matters. Learn how Ladas & Parry helps clients secure and protect innovation across industries and jurisdictions. ladas.com/expertise/pate…