Month: October 2024

Trademarks

Leveling the Trademark Playing Field for Small Businesses

When small businesses are just getting off the ground, one big question on their minds is, “How do we stand out from the competition?” One way to stand out is by having a distinctive name, slogan, or logo. It’s even better if a business takes steps to ensure these identifying symbols are maximally protected under the trademark law. A valid trademark identifies the source of … Continue reading Leveling the Trademark Playing Field for Small Businesses

Griffin Topel
Trade Secrets

Can AI Keep A Secret?

With the increased use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) programs, intellectual property law has been faced with a variety of unanswered questions. One such question is whether AI systems qualify as inventors for patents. Another is whether AI systems qualify as authors for copyrights. The world of trade secrets is similarly facing new questions and challenges due to the use of AI. Some of these challenges … Continue reading Can AI Keep A Secret?

Catherine Wershing