In this blog, Lana El-Etr examines the legal and ethical implications of patenting fully synthetic minimal cells, organisms engineered with only the essential genes for life. While a few Supreme Court decisions provide some guidance, this blog argues for updated patent standards that clearly define what qualifies as synthetic and patentable, guard against monopolization of foundational biological tools, and promote equitable access to medical and biotechnological advancements.
Protecting American Interests in Algorithmic IP: Lessons from the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (PAFACA)
In this blog, Porter Richards explores the intellectual property implications of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (PAFACA). He argues that while the bill is intended to address national security threats posed by foreign-controlled platforms like TikTok, it also raises critical concerns about the ownership, regulation, and protection of algorithm-based IP.
OK, Computer: The Dangers of AI Chatbots
The increased use of AI chatbots for both business and personal use has presented a slew of problems. In this blog, Jen Neal explores the problems that AI chatbots have caused consumers and businesses alike. New court decisions and pending caselaw appear to indicate that premature, unmonitored rollouts of new technology can have serious consequences.
Training the Lawyers of Tomorrow: Why AI Literacy Must Be Integrated into Legal Education
It is often said that Artificial Intelligence will not replace attorneys, rather attorneys who fail to embrace AI may be left behind. In this article, Noor Ghuniem explores the importance of integrating AI into legal education, the methods by which integration may occur, and the potential consequences of failing to adapt.
The AI Millennium: How the DMCA Handles Artificial Intelligence’s Myriad Copyright Issues
In this article, Jackson Weist explores the critiques of copyright law as it relates to technology, specifically artificial intelligence, and how the DMCA may not be sufficient to resolve these issues.
A Call for a Return to Injunctions
In this article, Cassidy Serger discusses the failure of patent law remedies, culminating in Amazon’s internal mediation becoming a key “court” in Intellectual Property law.