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Disney Prevails in ‘Moana’ Copyright Case: Lessons for Creators
On March 10, 2025, a federal jury delivered a verdict in favor of Disney in a closely watched copyright infringement lawsuit. In Buck G. Woodall v. The Walt Disney Co., et al., screenwriter and animator Buck Woodall claimed that Disney's 2016 blockbu...
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That’s Not Fair! Fair Use Defense Denied for AI Training Materials
“A smart man knows when he is right; a wise man knows when he is wrong. Wisdom does not always find me, so I try to embrace it when it does—even if it comes late, as it did here.”
It’s not common for a federal judge to make such an admission, but tha...
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Navigating the Legal Risks of AI: Intellectual Property and Privacy Considerations
This article was originally published in the February 7 issue of the Portland Business Journal.
While Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a current hot topic, it is far from new. Most current focus on AI has been on generative AI or “gen AI,” which power...
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What the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Means for IoT Security and How to Prepare
The U.S. Cyber Trust Mark aims to enhance IoT security by providing a recognizable label for devices that meet cybersecurity standards. Learn how this program helps consumers make informed decisions and how businesses can prepare for compliance.
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The State of State Privacy Laws: What Businesses Need to Know (2024 edition), California supplement
At the time of our September blog post, the California legislature had passed several privacy-related bills which were waiting for the Governor’s signature or veto. The Governor had until the end of September to take action. While some bills were vet...
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Patent Portfolio Management: A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned
Most companies recognize patent portfolios as valuable business assets. They protect the investments made in research and development, and the efforts to bring products to market. As businesses evolve, and that cycle has only become shorter, patent p...
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