The past year introduced significant legal and technological advancements that impacted intellectual property (IP) rights, presenting both challenges and opportunities for IP holders in 2025.

Join McDermott’s IP Group as they highlight what patent, trademark, and copyright holders should take away from 2024 and set the stage for the year ahead. Tune in to stay informed about the hot topics that will shape your strategy for effectively managing and protecting your IP portfolio.

Discussion topics will include:

• Patentability arising from artificial intelligence (AI)-driven innovations
• Digital replicas legislation influenced by AI’s effect on rights of publicity
• Notable trademark decisions, including the Supreme Court of the United States’ confirmation of the Lanham Act’s prohibition against registering a trademark that includes a living person’s name without their consent
• Recent developments in skinny labeling and the impact on patent holders and protecting against potential infringement
• Administrative interpretations affecting patent rights and enforcement strategies in the post-Chevron world