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FROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER: The Human Touch: Copyright Challenges in the Age of AI
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The subject matter protected by copyright generally, extends to literary works, music, dramatic works, pictorial and graphic works, sculptures, songs, and even architecture, just to name a few. The protection lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years for works created after January 1, 1978. What copyright protection does not protect are ideas, methods of operation, principles, and concepts, such as a scientific method or a recipe. There is also no copyright protection for names, titles, and slogans because they contain an insufficient amount of authorship. There lies one of the differences between copyright and trademark: Trademark protects words, phrases, and designs that identify goods and services.
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FROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER – Patent Issues for the Non-Patent Lawyer
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This article is an introduction to patent issues for the lawyer who is not a patent attorney. It is meant to provide the non-patent lawyer the ability to identify issues and provide initial guidance for a client who might have a patentable invention, or who might receive a notice of patent infringement.
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FROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER – IP Protection: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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Intellectual property may be described in a general sense as the opposite of real property – an intangible property right as opposed to something that you can see or hold in your hand. It is this intangible nature that, for many business owners, renders the existence of intellectual property rights and, more importantly, their value, illusory, underappreciated, and misunderstood. This article is intended to identify some common mistakes that business owners make with respect to intellectual property and how those mistakes can be avoided.
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2024 Legislative Session: April 9-11
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Legislative Summary As we enter the final stretch of the Legislative Session, the atmosphere is charged with purpose, with only nine Legislative days remaining to address essential matters. The week unfolded in…
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ASB Position Opening: VLP Intake Specialist
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The Alabama State Bar has an immediate position available for an Intake Specialist, reporting to the director of the Volunteer Lawyers Program (VLP). Position Summary: This is a professional position involving the…
Read More2024 Legislative Session: April 2-4
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Legislative Summary The Alabama Legislature returned from Spring Break ready to work, with filled committee agendas and special order calendars. Legislators held session days Tuesday and Thursday, and Wednesday was packed numerous…
Read More2024 Legislative Session: March 19-21
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Legislative Summary After a week off for constituent work at home, the Alabama Legislature returned for a busy week before taking off for its official spring break next week. There were only…
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Health and Wellness: Finding Peace on the Mat
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The following submission was requested by the Alabama State Bar’s Quality of Life, Health, and Wellness Committee and is intended to assist lawyers in improving the quality of legal services and improving…
Read More2024 Legislative Session Week Five
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Legislative Summary The Alabama Legislature met for three extraordinarily busy days this week, working into the night with packed agendas and lengthy debates. In addition to the session calendars and debates, the…
Read More2024 Legislative Session Week Four
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Legislative Summary Spirited and intense debate dominated the week in the Alabama Legislature. Lawmakers met for three session days and had the busiest committee day yet on Wednesday, with packed agendas and…
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