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What IP Issues Arise in AI Research Collaborations? Managing University Partnerships and Joint Development Agreements

AI Law, FAQ, IP Law, Software Law

Why Are Research Partnerships Complex for AI Companies? AI companies frequently collaborate with universities, research institutions, and other companies to advance technology, access specialized expertise, share research costs and risks, and recruit top talent. These...

How Should Software Companies Handle Open Source License Compliance? Managing GPL, MIT, and Apache Obligations

AI Law, FAQ, IP Law, Software Law

Why Does Open Source Compliance Matter for Software Companies? Modern software development depends heavily on open source components. Whether building AI systems, SaaS platforms, mobile applications, or enterprise software, companies incorporate open source libraries,...

What Liability Do AI Model Providers Face for User-Generated Harms? Understanding Platform Responsibility in the Age of Generative AI

AI Law, FAQ, Software Law

When Are AI Providers Liable for User Actions? Companies providing AI models like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and specialized AI tools face complex liability questions when users employ these systems to generate harmful content, commit fraud, facilitate illegal...

How Can Technology Companies Prepare for M&A Due Diligence? Organizing IP and Legal Documentation for Acquisition

AI Law, FAQ, IP Law, Software Law

Why Does M&A Due Diligence Matter for Tech Companies? Technology companies building toward acquisition or IPO face intensive due diligence processes where potential acquirers scrutinize every aspect of the business. For AI companies and software startups,...

What Are the Legal Risks of AI Deepfakes and Synthetic Media? Understanding Liability for Generated Content

AI Law, Copyright, FAQ, IP Law

Why Do Deepfakes Create Unique Legal Challenges? Artificial intelligence tools can now generate remarkably realistic synthetic media including deepfake videos manipulating faces and voices, AI-generated images of people who don’t exist or in situations that...

How Should Startups Structure Founder IP Assignments? Protecting Technology Ownership from Day One

AI Law, FAQ, IP Law, Software Law

Why Is Founder IP Assignment Critical for Startups? Technology startups building AI systems, developing software platforms, or creating innovative products face a critical but often overlooked legal issue: ensuring the company actually owns the intellectual property...
2024 Amendments to Copyright and Trademark Statutes: An Authoritative Analysis

2024 Amendments to Copyright and Trademark Statutes: An Authoritative Analysis

Copyright, Intellectual Property Law, IP Law, Trademark

In 2024, significant amendments were made to both copyright and trademark statutes in the United States, reflecting ongoing efforts to adapt to the rapidly evolving landscape of intellectual property (IP) law. These changes, coupled with the influence of international...

What AI Usage Policies Should Companies Implement for Employees? Managing ChatGPT and Generative AI in the Workplace

AI Law, Data Privacy, FAQ

Why Do Employees Need Clear AI Usage Guidelines? Employees across industries are using ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other AI tools to draft emails, analyze data, generate code, summarize documents, and complete countless tasks. While these tools offer significant...

What Terms of Service Should AI API Providers Include? Essential Legal Protections for Machine Learning Platforms

AI Law, Data Privacy, FAQ, Software Law

Why Do AI API Terms of Service Matter? Companies providing AI capabilities through APIs, like OpenAI’s ChatGPT API, Anthropic’s Claude API, Google’s Gemini API, and countless specialized machine learning services, face unique legal challenges...

How Can AI Companies Prevent Algorithmic Bias and Discrimination Liability? Legal Frameworks for Fair AI Systems

AI Law, Data Privacy, FAQ

Why Is AI Bias a Critical Legal and Business Risk? Artificial intelligence systems making decisions about people carry significant risks of discrimination and bias. From AI hiring tools that disadvantage women and minorities, to facial recognition systems with higher...
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