From generating sophisticated music, artwork, text and video to having a conversation, passing complex standardized tests and, even, as one hapless New York Times journalist chronicled in a now-viral article, professing love for humans, “generative AI” is revolutionizing the way that we create and Continue Reading
Jury Awards Six-Figure Damages to Hermès in First Major NFT Decision
The Bottom Line Brands should monitor whether and how their trademarks are being used in new technologies and know that such use is still subject to traditional principals of trademark law.Creators should be aware of the limits of First Amendment protection, particularly when dealing with Continue Reading
Top 10 Advertising and Marketing Issues for 2023
The top advertising and marketing issues this year are largely focused on one theme: Protection. Marketers will need to be aware of various trends that could threaten their intellectual property rights, reputations and market shares. Meanwhile, regulators are focusing on ensuring consumers — Continue Reading
PR Council | What Every Agency CEO Needs to Know about Avoiding Legal Risks Associated with Privacy, Data and Technology
Davis+Gilbert will speak at a PR Council webinar on September 28. Gary Kibel, Davis+Gilbert Privacy + Data Security partner and Devin Kothari, Davis+Gilbert Intellectual Property + Media partner, will be presenting a session entitled "What Every Agency CEO Needs to Know about Avoiding Legal Risks Continue Reading
Copyright and Technology 2022 | Thank You for Your Service: The Future of the Server Test
On September 13, Ashima Dayal, Davis + Gilbert Advertising + Marketing partner, will speak on a panel for Copyright and Technology 2022 Conference entitled "Thank You for Your Service: The Future of the Server Test." Session Overview Fifteen years ago, Perfect 10 v. Continue Reading
Trends in Marketing Communications Law
Each year, Davis+Gilbert provides an overview of legal developments affecting the advertising and marketing industry. In the 8th edition of Trends in Marketing Communications Law, lawyers in the firm’s Advertising + Marketing practice share practical and helpful insights to guide businesses and Continue Reading
New York State Bar Association | Intellectual Property Law Section 2022 Annual Meeting
Paavana L. Kumar, Davis+Gilbert Advertising + Marketing associate, will speak during a session entitled "The Rise of E-Commerce: Hot Topics in Advertising and IP," at the New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting. It will be held on Thursday, March 29, at 11:10 am with co-panelists Marietta Jo, Continue Reading
See You at the #Oscars: Social Media Guidance for Brands and Advertisers
2023 Update Excited for the 95th Academy Awards? We are too! The Academy released updated brand guidelines with the same rules and restrictions as last year, except that brands are also permitted to use #Oscars95 in their social rollouts. Once again, brands do not need to be affiliated with or Continue Reading
Bloomberg Law | ‘Game of Life’ Copyright Fight Tests Who Owns Old Creative Works
Ashima A. Dayal was quoted in a Bloomberg Law article "‘Game of Life’ Copyright Fight Tests Who Owns Old Creative Works". Continue Reading
#Goals: Using Social Media without Getting Sued
7th Edition: Trends in Marketing Communications Law In the rapidly changing social media landscape, new ways to create, share and use content are continually emerging, and this has left marketers scrambling to ensure that their legal compliance efforts keep pace with the changes. In social media, Continue Reading