Introduction Large Language Models (LLMs) are a type of Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that can process and generate human-like text based on the patterns and relationships learned from vast amounts of text data 1. LLMs use a machine learning technique called deep learning to process text data from books, articles, web pages and other sources […]
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Evolving Landscape of Technology Rights Enforcement
In this article, James E. Malackowski and Cole Kartman analyze the evolution of Technology Rights Enforcement (TRE) specific to patents, trade secrets, and copyrights and predict where the trends are heading.1 Introduction Established 25 years ago at the turn of the century by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), World IP Day celebrates the unique […]
The Need for an Efficient, Market-based Transactional Platform for Licensing Data and Artistic Content in the AI Era
Introduction Data and artistic content are essential inputs in the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies. In the rapidly evolving landscape of AI, demand for high-quality data and artistic content is surging. Current methods of AI data collection, however, particularly data scraping, are risky and controversial due to the lack of […]
Expert Testimony and Fair Use: Decision in Alexander v. Take-Two Interactive Software
Earlier this week, Law360 reporter Ivan Moreno reported on the judge’s order in Alexander v. Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. et al. In the recent case of Alexander v. Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., case number 3:18-cv-00966, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois made a notable decision that may have implications for copyright […]
Platform Technologies to Support Commercialization Among Diverse Communities
Lisa Cook, Professor of Economics & International Relations at Michigan State University, commented on a recent study conducted at Harvard University regarding the demographic data of inventors in America. Cook stated that, “throughout history, women and underrepresented minorities have not been able to participate fully in each stage of the innovation process.” Following the study, […]
Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, Releases Cybersecurity Industry Report
Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, releases its Cybersecurity Industry Report, which provides a comprehensive look at current industry trends and deal activity in the Cybersecurity space and reveals how intellectual property (IP) litigation and a nascent appetite for technology licensing are driving this relatively young but rapidly growing industry. The increasing number and […]
Intellectual Property as a Non-Correlated Investment
Over the last year, market-wide uncertainty has swelled to levels not seen for over a decade. Market fluctuations now have investors increasingly searching for non-correlated returns across all asset classes in an effort to diversify away the risk brought on by this volatile market. Should investors turn to precious metals? Real estate? Emerging markets? There […]
Understanding Patent Value and Patent Quality
In the last decade and a half patent quality has been at the forefront of debates about patent policy. Industry professionals of all sorts (patent holders, legal practitioners, implementers, policymakers, and academics) seem to agree about the importance of patent quality, but often the consensus stops there. It’s no wonder, because the term ”patent quality” […]