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The pitfalls of modern technology have become clearer with the advent of generative AI, requiring companies to adopt AI usage policies. This year, our attorneys have seen noteworthy growth in requests for counsel involving the legal consequences of AI technology, increasingly integrated with the development, management and protection of IP. In BakerHostetler's inaugural IP Perspectives (BHIPP) thought leadership piece, the Intellectual Property Practice Group highlights a myriad of IP-related topics that are at the forefront of industry developments, inspired by client wins and current challenges and trends. Questions and Comments: crutkowski@bakerlaw.com

Patent owners need to be wary of the pitfalls when attempting to procure follow-on patents to an existing technology. It could turn out your own patents could be used against others in the portfolio to render them invalid or cut short patent term. Third parties on the other hand should tactically be aware of all assets in a patent owner’s portfolio prior to challenging validity. In BakerHostetler's inaugural IP Perspectives (BHIPP) thought leadership piece, the Intellectual Property Practice Group highlights a myriad of IP-related topics that are at the forefront of industry developments, inspired by client wins and current challenges and trends. Questions and Comments: tpatel@bakerlaw.com.

On today’s episode of AD Nauseam, Amy and Daniel talk about the FTC’s new imposter rule and why everyone should be paying attention. Questions & Comments: amudge@bakerlaw.com and dkaufman@bakerlaw.com.

There’s no question that new patent litigation case filings are down across the board. However, the reason for the downward trend depends on whom you ask. Our attorneys examine the numbers behind the decline and provide their insights and experiences to explain the drop in filings. In BakerHostetler's inaugural IP Perspectives (BHIPP) thought leadership piece, the Intellectual Property Practice Group highlights a myriad of IP-related topics that are at the forefront of industry developments, inspired by client wins and current challenges and trends. Questions and Comments: jkurcz@bakerlaw.com.

Partner Janine Anthony Bowen explores data-related issues in technology contracts in the age of GenAI. Questions & Comments: jbowen@bakerlaw.com

If, as the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, then the insight provided by our Trade Secret Litigation team is weighty counsel that clients are wise to heed. Our attorneys’ understanding of the strength of nondisclosure agreements has led to successful litigation for business owners, while outcomes in certain jurisdictions highlight the misappropriation of ideas claim as an alternative winning route. In BakerHostetler's inaugural IP Perspectives (BHIPP) thought leadership piece, the Intellectual Property Practice Group highlights a myriad of IP-related topics that are at the forefront of industry developments, inspired by client wins and current challenges and trends. Questions and Comments: kkirsch@bakerlaw.com

On today’s episode of AD Nauseam, Amy and Daniel talk about the age-old issue of when is an advertising claim puffery? Questions & Comments: amudge@bakerlaw.com and dkaufman@bakerlaw.com.

Partner Matt Pearson discusses the reach of the California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”) and how a California statute could apply to companies that have little, if any, presence in California. Questions & Comments: mpearson@bakerlaw.com.

BakerHostetler has introduced a revolutionary breakthrough in the age-old art of estate planning. FinClar (short for financial clarity) is a proprietary digital experience offering transformative legacy management to highly successful families. Gone are the days of siloed, complex, episodic, transactional platforms – so-called conventional estate planning. With FinClar, BakerHostetler offers clients an utterly unique approach. We’ll hear from Partner Jon Forster on how this transformative technology empowers successful families to better manage their legacies. Questions & Comments: jforster@bakerlaw.com.

On today’s episode of AD Nauseam – which is the first of a two-part series – Amy, Daniel and Sarah talk about AI and why it’s such a broad pressing concern. Questions & Comments: amudge@bakerlaw.com; dkaufman@bakerlaw.com ; slavoi@bakerlaw.com.

Partners Justin Yedor and Jennifer Mitchell discuss the new enforcement “sweep” announced by the California Attorney General on January 26 relating to streaming services and devices. Questions & Comments: jyedor@bakerlaw.com and jlmitchell@bakerlaw.com.

On today’s episode of AD Nauseam – which is the first of a two-part series – Amy, Daniel and Nichole talk about AI and why it’s such a broad pressing concern. Questions & Comments: amudge@bakerlaw.com; dkaufman@bakerlaw.com; nsterling@bakerlaw.com.

In recognition of Black History Month, we are spotlighting three attorneys from within our various practice groups through our podcast series, Celebrating Black Voices at BakerHostetler. On today’s episode of Celebrating Black Voices at BakerHostetler, our guest is Ava Claypool. Questions & Comments: aclaypool@bakerlaw.com.

Partners Matt Pearson and Craig Carpenter discuss the reasons behind the urgency of SaaS contract planning and the creative ways service customers can use the terms and agreements to their advantage. Questions & Comments: mpearson@bakerlaw.com and ccarpenter@bakerlaw.com.

In recognition of Black History Month, we are spotlighting three attorneys from within our various practice groups through our podcast series, Celebrating Black Voices at BakerHostetler. On today’s episode of Celebrating Black Voices at BakerHostetler, our guests are Cleve Glenn and Bisi Adeyemo.

On today’s episode of AD Nauseam, Amy and Daniel do a deep dive into the National Advertising Division and talk about strategies to consider when your competitor is engaging in false advertising. Questions & Comments: amudge@bakerlaw.com and dkaufman@bakerlaw.com.

BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team leads an insightful discussion on the upcoming 2024 presidential and congressional elections. The race for the White House and Congress is shaping up like nothing we’ve ever witnessed before. On this episode we’ll hear from former Congressman Peter Roskam, the leader of BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team; former Congressman Heath Shuler, a Senior Advisor on the Federal Policy team; and election forecaster Jim Ellis. Questions & Comments: proskam@bakerlaw.com

On today’s episode of AD Nauseam, Amy, Daniel, and Carolina talk about the latest on COPPA – including the new proposed rule and recent enforcement actions. Questions & Comments: amudge@bakerlaw.com, dkaufman@bakerlaw.com, and calonso@bakerlaw.com.

On today’s episode of AD Nauseam, Amy and Daniel talk about how the revised Testimonial and Endorsement Guides are raising some new issues that marketers and agencies need to consider, some of which reflect a shift in common practices. Questions & Comments: amudge@bakerlaw.com and dkaufman@bakerlaw.com.

What does national security have to do with AI, real estate, and even climate change? All are recent focuses for the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), an interagency body with vast powers to influence or even block foreign purchases of and investments into of all kinds of U.S. businesses. BakerHostetler Partner Melissa Mannino and Associate Orga Cadet discuss 5 fast facts about CFIUS. Questions & Comments: ocadet@bakerlaw.com and mmannino@bakerlaw.com.