Protected Thoughts

Episode 12 - Distilling IP Strategy for Bourbon Producers

In honor of Kentucky's signature industry, Mari-Elise and Bruce are joined by Marketing Director Brian Powers for a discussion on how distilled spirits producers benefit and grow from well-thought-out IP strategies. Kentucky Distillers' Association President Eric Gregory and McBrayer Distilled Spirits service group Chair Stephen Amato look at legal strategies from an alcoholic regulatory perspective.

Episode 11 - Are ISPs Liable for User Copyright Infringement? We'll Soon Find Out.

Bruce and Mari-Elise Paul discuss the arguments in Cox Communications v. Sony Music, recently argued before the Supreme Court of the United States. They also revisit dupes, and Bruce talks about his recent adventure to deliver an ambulance to Ukraine.

Episode 10 - Aye, aye, aye, AI

Our summer associates weigh in on a discussion about copyright issues involving the training of large language models (LLMs) and Louis Vitton wallets.

Episode 9 - New Developments in Copyright, Dupes, and Goodbye to Justice Souter

Mari-Elise and Bruce discuss recent copyright and legal developments such as the loss of Justice David Souter, the firing of the head of the Copyright Office, new AI guidance from the Copyright Office, and IP issues involving "dupes."

Episode 8 - IP Drama in Hospital Dramas, A Day for the Public Domain, and Deep-sixing Deepfakes

Hospital dramas turn into IP soap operas behind the scenes, new works enter the public domain to be immediately turned into cheap horror knockoffs, and Congress takes action on deepfakes and more.