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Proofpoint Survey Outlines Challenges for CISOs
Since I hang out with a lot of CISOs, and understand their pain points, I urge readers to send a “thank you” and “you are the best” message to their CISO. You can’t imagine the pressure and stress they are…
NIST Offers AI Governance Guideline to Help Avoid Bias Liability
The issue of bias in artificial intelligence is assuming increased urgency in courtrooms around the country. Organizations that use AI to scan resumes can be sued for employment discrimination. Companies using facial recognition on their property might face premises liability.…
UK Privacy Watchdog Probes Microsoft’s Controversial “Recall” Feature
The UK’s data privacy regulator, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), is investigating Microsoft over potential privacy concerns with its recently announced AI-powered “Recall” feature for Windows PCs. Microsoft Recall is designed to continuously capture screenshots of a user’s PC activity…
Privacy Tip #400 – Best of First 400 Privacy Tips
Wow! It’s hard to believe this blog marks the 400th Privacy Tip since I started writing many years ago. I hope the tips have been helpful over the years and that you have been able to share them with others…
IP Australia adopts Madrid Goods and Services list
From 26 March 2024, IP Australia has implemented the internationally recognised Madrid Goods and Services (Madrid List), replacing the AU Goods and Services Picklist.[1] The adoption of the Madrid List comes as Intellectual Property Australia (IP Australia) seeks to align…
Freelance Artist Claiming Warner Brothers Infringed His Batman-Riddler Story Finds Himself Liable for Infringement
Watching the 2022 Warner Brothers movie The Batman, Christopher Wozniak, a former freelance artist for DC Comics, was purportedly stunned by “so many similarities” between the movie and “his story.” Wasting no time, Wozniak filed an application with the United…
Navigating Revised Motions to Amend in Inter Partes Review as a Non-active, Joined Party
In CyWee Group LTD. V. ZTE (USA), Inc., No. 21-1855 (Fed. Cir. 2024), ZTE filed an IPR petition against U.S. Patent No. 8,441,438 (the ’438 patent) owned by CyWee, which the Patent Trial and Appeals Board (“the Board”) instituted.…
Glimmer of Hope? Judge Suggests Some Claims in AI Image Case May Survive
We are still waiting for a formal ruling on the Andersen v. Stability AI defendants’ second round of motions to dismiss, but so far it’s looking like most of the case may be allowed to proceed to discovery. The judge…
Seyfarth’s Robert Milligan and Dawn Mertineit Lead Contributions to Chambers Trade Secrets 2024 Global Practice Guide
We are thrilled to announce the release of the Chambers Trade Secrets 2024 Global Practice Guide, a comprehensive resource providing the latest insights and legal updates in the field of trade secrets law. Authored by leading experts in the industry,…