Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a pervasive force across industries, affecting everything from data processing and decision-making to creative arts and public discourse. As AI systems grow more sophisticated and autonomous, questions about their in role in society have shifted from the technical to the philosophical and legal. One of the core issues at stake is the idea of whether AI systems have – or should have – freedom of speech under the First Amendment.

Senior associate, Anthony Wenn examines the cultural impact of the musical genre reggaetón and how a recent case against some of the top Latin and Hispanic artists could change the genre forever.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently updated guidance on patent subject matter eligibility to provide greater clarity and consistency with evaluating subject matter, specifically with advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). Anthony Wenn discusses the background and claims of three new examples that help with providing clarity with the new guidance.

This article, written by Anthony Wenn and Jonathan Morton, covers the nuanced complexity of copyright and probate law and walks through the importance of documentation and communication when dealing with the probate process.

Anthony Wenn explains the new rule introduced by the United States Patent and Trademark Office to streamline patent adjudication and promote a more transparent, consistent, and efficient system.

This article, written by Anthony J. Wenn, Frank Brefo and Sarah K. Dunkley, was chosen for publication by the Illinois State Bar Association for its Intellectual Property Law Journal. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released a 'Draft Interagency Guidance Framework for Considering the Exercise of March-In Rights' (the Draft Framework) in accordance with the diverse actions through the Biden-Harris Administration to lower healthcare and prescription drug costs. The article explores the link and consequences between the Draft Framework and the Bayh-Dole Act.

GCT’s Intellectual Property Group hosts an informational webinar - "Trademark Challenges: Swords and Shields"

Anthony J. Wenn has been selected by the Illinois State Bar Association to serve as a member on the Intellectual Property Section Council for 2024-2025.

This is the first in a new series of articles by Golan Christie Taglia (“GCT”) exploring the limitations of Artificial Technology when drafting legal documents. In this installment, Bradley Lohsl, Anthony Wenn, and Sarah Dunkley explore employment agreements and the issues that could arise from using AI.

Golan Christie Taglia will host an IP webinar designed to give an overview of trademark challenges.

The World Intellectual Property Review Summit took place on March 20 – 21, 2024 in Chicago.

The lists recognize the outstanding achievements of attorneys in the state of Illinois.

Golan Christie Taglia shares steps to take when you receive unsolicited trademark emails.

Golan Christie Taglia is pleased to announce the addition of AJ Wenn to the firm.

GCT’s Intellectual Property Group hosts an informational webinar - Trademark Challenges: Swords and Shields