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Two Key Federal Court Rulings on AI Training and Copyright, written by Alexander S. Locke

While artificial intelligence (“AI”) as we know it today has only been mainstream for several years due to the rapid advancement of generative AI platforms like ChatGPT, AI’s warp speed development and low barrier to entry, both for everyday consumers and businesses, have created a legal landscape reminiscent of the dot-com boom of the 1990s […]
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MSF’s Jed Ferdinand Weighs in on Tariff Challenges in Licensing International

We’re proud to share that our partner, Jed Ferdinand, Chair of MSF’s Intellectual Property Group, was recently featured in Licensing International’s article, “Addressing the Impact of Tariffs”. In the piece, Jed discusses how rising U.S. tariffs—especially the steep 145% rate on certain imports from China—are creating real concerns for the brand licensing industry. From supply […]
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MSF Welcomes Alex Locke

We’re pleased to welcome Alex Locke to the firm as an Associate in our Intellectual Property Group. Alex brings a wealth of experience advising clients on intellectual property, technology, and commercial transactions across industries such as media, gaming, entertainment, fashion, financial services, and emerging technologies. His work includes complex IP licensing, SaaS and platform agreements, […]
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AI & Copyright: Key Ruling on AI Tool Training

A recent court decision in Thomson Reuters v. Ross Intelligence highlights new legal risks for AI training. Judge Stephanos Bibas ruled that Ross Intelligence directly infringed on Thomson Reuters’ copyrights by using Westlaw headnotes to train its AI-based legal research tool—rejecting Ross’s fair use defense. This noteworthy ruling addresses non-generative AI and raises questions about […]
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MSF Attorneys Recognized as Top Lawyers in Fairfield County, CT

We are proud to announce that five MSF attorneys have been honored in the November 2024 issue of Greenwich Magazine as Top Lawyers in Fairfield County, Connecticut: Jed Ferdinand, Susan Schlesinger, and Kate Beecher Moore were recognized for their exceptional work in Intellectual Property. Benjamin D. Bianco was named a top lawyer for Commercial Litigation. […]
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Marie Kessel published in Fordham IP, Media & Entertainment Law Journal

We are proud to share that Marie A. Kessel, a valued member of our team at MSF, has had her note published in the prestigious Fordham Intellectual Property, Media & Entertainment Law Journal! Marie’s insightful piece explores the rise of hologram concerts, examining the complex intersections of right of publicity law, artists’ performance rights under […]
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Jed Ferdinand Weighs In on the New Trend

Celebrities and Influencers Opt for Joint Ventures Over Traditional Licensing Celebrities and influencers are taking a more hands-on approach to business by forming joint ventures (JVs), moving away from traditional licensing deals. Instead of just lending their names, they’re now taking equity stakes, aligning themselves with the long-term success of the business. “Licensing is almost […]
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MSF Secures Federal Circuit Victory for Osseo Imaging, LLC in Patent Infringement Case

We are pleased to announce a significant victory on behalf of our client, Osseo Imaging, LLC, in a closely-watched patent infringement case against Planmeca USA Inc. The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has now upheld the jury’s verdict MSF obtained on Osseo’s behalf in the District of Delaware, affirming that Planmeca’s […]
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Partner, Jed Ferdinand, recently quoted by Licensing International

Partner and co-chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property group, Jed Ferdinand, was recently quoted by Licensing International. Jed provided his insights on the rise of counterfeit goods sales, a growing concern linked to the expansion of eCommerce platforms like Shein, Temu, and TikTok Shop. In his commentary, Jed highlighted the increasing challenges brands face in […]
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Meister Seelig & Fein Adds Ferdinand IP Law Group Team To Strengthen Firm’s Intellectual Property Practice

New York, New York – Jan. 29, 2024 – Meister Seelig & Fein PLLC announced that Jed Ferdinand, the founder and chair of the Ferdinand IP Law Group, together with his team of seasoned legal professionals, has joined Meister Seelig & Fein’s Intellectual Property Group.  Ferdinand, a leading practitioner in the areas of IP-related licensing, […]
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A Delaware federal jury has awarded MSF client Osseo Imaging $2.3 million in its infringement suit against Planmeca USA

A Delaware federal jury has awarded MSF client Osseo Imaging $2.3 million in its infringement suit against Planmeca USA over technology for dental imaging, determining Monday that Planmeca infringed three Osseo patents and that the patents were valid. MSF Intellectual Property Partner Seth Ostrow was quoted by Law360, “we are pleased the jury recognized Dr. Ronald Massie’s […]
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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Implementation of The Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 and its Impact on Brand Owners

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is implementing new procedures pursuant to the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (TMA), the majority of which will take effect on December 18, 2021. Among these procedures, are two new forms of proceedings designed to provide brand owners with additional methods by which to proactively cancel trademark […]
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