In a recent decision with important implications for artificial intelligence (AI) driven innovation, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) denied a patent for an AI-based medical tool.[1] The refusal was not because the invention was not new or inventive. Rather, the refusal was because the invention did not meet a fundamental rule of
In attempt to deliver more effective and affordable care, Oracle, Cleveland Clinic, and G42 have announced a strategic partnership that will build a global AI-powered healthcare platform (see news release here).
Per the news release published by Cleveland Clinic, the platform will: (i) deliver an AI-driven healthcare infrastructure rooted in data privacy, clinical quality,
The pace of AI innovation is staggering. But with that growth comes a rising tide of litigation, often extending far beyond the usual copyright disputes. Today, AI companies face legal challenges in areas that strike at the core of how their systems collect data, make decisions, and impact people’s lives.
From biometric privacy violations to
On March 18, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit rendered its awaited decision in Thaler v. Perlmutter case, definitively rejecting Stephen Thaler’s attempt to register copyright for the AI-generated artwork ‘A Recent Entrance to Paradise’. The ruling, closely aligned with the
In a significant move to address the tension between copyright and generative artificial intelligence (AI), the UK’s Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA), Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS), and Publishers’ Licensing Services (PLS) have announced plans to launch a collective licensing framework for AI training. The opt-in license would allow AI developers to use text-based published
In August 2024, we reported on the Hong Kong Government’s two-month public consultation on potential revisions to the Copyright Ordinance (Cap. 528) (“CO”) in response to developments in generative artificial intelligence (“AI”). The public consultation was completed on 8 September 2024.
On 18 February 2025, the Government submitted a discussion paper (“Paper”) to the Legislative
Just as we’re getting ready to pick out our cowboy boots and bolo ties for Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) published its long-awaited finalized amendments (Final Rule) to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Rule. The rule’s last refresh came in 2012, back when “Call Me Maybe” by
On May 8, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. CT, The University of Illinois Chicago School of Law Center for Intellectual Property, Information and Privacy Law will host the Second Annual Information and Privacy Law Program covering an expansive list of pressing legal topics including agentic AI and DOGE privacy issues.
The in-person
AI doesn’t run on magic. It runs on data.
If you’re building models, integrating with OpenAI, or launching a SaaS product that processes user input—you’re relying on data to power your technology, shape your outputs, and train your systems. Here’s the risk: if your AI system is trained on data you don’t own—or can’t legally
The rapid advancement of AI-generated avatars, commonly referred to as “AI twins” is transforming how businesses delegate tasks, interact with customers, and scale their brand. A founder can now deploy a digital version of themselves to attend meetings, pitch investors, or onboard users without ever hitting “join” on a Zoom call. Enterprise teams are experimenting
