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AI training on trial: the next legal frontier in copyright law

The impact of copyright court cases in Canada and the U.S., as well as government consultations towards reform.

The rise of the machines: agentic AI

The rise of LLMs and the innovation they unlock means 2026 will be the year of agentic AI.

Pre-trial trademark injunctions: hard to get but worth the squeeze?

Pre-trial injunctions are highly desirable remedies for halting trademark infringement while litigation is ongoing.

German and U.K. courts diverge on whether AI models infringe copyright  

When it comes to AI and copyright, recent rulings show there is no global consensus on whether training models infringe.

Stability AI successfully defends Getty Images’ U.K. copyright infringement claim

The U.K. High Court has ruled that a generative AI tool that creates high-quality images from text descriptions, is not an “infringing article”.

Can AI be an inventor on a patent or author of a copyrighted work?

Artificial intelligence (AI) proponents are testing the limits of today’s intellectual property laws. AI technologies, such as ChatGPT and DALL-E,...

AI in Canada

A legal guide to developing and using artificial intelligence.

The trademark four(mula): enforcement and risk mitigation

Without proper enforcement, businesses run the risk of losing the distinctiveness of their trademarks and the scope of protection they afford.

‘Use’ it or lose it: demystifying trademark use and its impact on your rights

Understanding the nuances and requirements of "use" is essential for protecting an organization’s brand and steering clear of costly conflicts.

Avoiding IP quicksand: lessons from ITP SA v. CNOOC Petroleum North America ULC

The decision serves as a reminder of the potential consequences of failing to manage IP diligently within large infrastructure projects.