Intellectual Property and Internet Law Symposium

Discussing recent legal developments in internet law, from changes to fair use rules for creatives and their attorneys, to privacy and patent updates surrounding AI, Web2 and Web3.

Mark your calendars for this inaugural Conference!  A half-day conference focusing on the latest IP and Internet law issues, including a recap of the Supreme Court rulings in the Warhol and Jack Daniels cases, the latest in IP and AI, and how privacy laws are affecting AI and Web3 development.

The conference will offer MCLE programs and opportunities for intellectual property attorneys to build and connect with each other.

1:00 - 1:10 p.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Michael Hewitt, 2023 Chair, Barristers Intellectual Property and Internet Law Section

Panel I | 1:10 - 2:25 p.m.
MCLE: 1 Hour
Whiskey, Warhol, & Fair Use. A New IP Wild West?

Topics

• Highlights from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. v. Goldsmith Supreme Court ruling
• Implications for creatives and their attorneys advising on what constitutes a fair use of existing work in creative works, particularly for modern artists and pop artists 
• Highlights from the Jack Daniels Supreme Court case dealing with parody dog toys
• Whether brands can benefit from these parodies or should be wary of increasing parodies as degrading brand rights

Speakers
Zac Alinder, Sideman & Bancroft
Jessica Fajfar, University of San Francisco School of Law; RafterMarsh US
Richie Gordon, Power Ten Productions

Grace Davis Fisher, Munger, Tolles & Olson

2:25 - 2:35 p.m.
 Break

Panel II | 2:35 - 3:50 p.m. 
MCLE: 1 Hour
InnovAI-tion: Copyrights and Patents in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Discover the unique complexities AI introduces to the intellectual property landscape, from how it generates ideas to questions on how its outputs should be treated.

Topics

• Discuss impact of AI on copyright and patent law. 
• Does AI infringe copyright and patent holders’ rights? Is there a difference between input vs output? 
• Do our current laws adequately protect rights holders or will there need to be a change in the law?
• Who are the rights holders when it comes to AI-generated materials? Who should it be?
• Does the constitution protect AI generations? Or should AI generations be protected by copyright and/or patent law?

Speakers
Ian Boyd, Sideman & Bancroft
Lisa T. Oratz, Perkins Coie
Jacek Wnuk, Polsinelli

Moderator
Pete Gutsche, Perkins Coie

3:50 - 4:00 p.m.
Coffee Break

Panel III | 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.
MCLE: 1 Hour
Privacy Protection and Promotional Practices 
Untangling the Web of CCPA/CPRA and Advertising/Marketing
Learn about the intersection between California’s privacy laws and advertising and marketing services. This area is fast-moving and complex for anyone in the space, so come learn what to watch out for from an active practitioner working on actual cases.

Speakers 
Ben Isaacson, In-House Privacy
Eric Diiulio, Perkins Coie
Shannon Yavorsky, Orrick

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Reception and Networking at The Yerba Buena  

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Section Chairs

Michael Hewitt, Sideman & Bancroft and Pete Gutsche, Perkins Coie

Event Code: B231410

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MCLE Notice

To receive MCLE credit, you must sign in during the designated MCLE registration period. This activity is approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California. BASF is a certified provider: Provider #103

Accessibility

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