On July 26, Stan Gibson will participate in a Strafford webinar discussing considerations that need to be taken into account when in-house counsel is noticed or subpoenaed for a deposition. Program details and a registration link are below. We hope to see you there! Taking or Defending Depositions of In-House…
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Update on Stan’s 4x4x48 Challenge and Support for the Special Forces Warrior Foundation
This weekend I took part in the 4x4x48 challenge created by David Goggins— running 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours for a total of 48 miles. At times, the run was both exhilarating and exhausting, particularly those midnight and 4 am runs on minimal sleep. The donations and…
How to Safeguard AI Technology: Patents versus Trade Secrets
A common refrain is that an invention is only as valuable as the patent that protects it. But what happens when you cannot secure the patent? This is a frequent hurdle for inventors seeking to patent products utilizing artificial intelligence (AI). While still in its infancy, at least compared to…
Upcoming Webinar: How to Defend Your Company Against False Advertising
On March 2, Stan Gibson will host a free webinar exploring the issue of false advertising, how it can harm your company, and how you can resolve problems resulting from competitors’ misleading statements. Details on the program and a sign-up link are below. Please join us! How to Defend Your…
Support Our Special Forces: Donate to Stan’s 4x4x48 Challenge!
Read our update on Stan’s 4x4x48 Challenge here. Next month, Stan Gibson, Chairman of JMBM’s Patent Litigation Group, will run the 4x4x48 for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Read his message below. Like many of you, I have wondered what I can do to help our country and the people…
When AI Invents: Is the Invention Patentable?
In a decision published on April 27, 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office determined that only a human can be considered an inventor. So, who owns the patent when artificial intelligence makes the invention? What are the practical and logistical complications inherent in artificial intelligence-created inventions? With technology…
Webinar on October 20, 2020: When Artificial Intelligence is the inventor, who owns the patent?
Upcoming webinar: When Artificial Intelligence is the inventor, who owns the patent? Join us for a one-hour webinar on the topic, “When AI is the inventor, who owns the patent?” Register now. Who Should Attend: General Counsel, Patent Counsel Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Time: 11 AM – 12 PM…
Deepfakes: Dangers and Developments in California
In the article, “Deepfakes: new California laws address dangers and development”, published by the Daily Journal, author Stan Gibson address two new California laws that have been enacted to combat the risk of “deepfake” videos. Deepfake videos, in which a person in an existing image or video is replaced with…
Webinar on May 27, 2020: COVID-19 and the Case for Force Majeure in California
Upcoming Webinar: COVID-19 and the Case for Force Majeure in California Join us as two California business trial lawyers present “COVID-19 and the Case for Force Majeure in California” The webinar will take place on Wednesday, May 27 at 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Pacific Time. Register now. Businesses throughout California are…
Force Majeure in California: Does the COVID-19 Pandemic Qualify? Part 3 – Practical Guidance
Force Majeure in California: Does the COVID-19 Pandemic Qualify? A Three Part Series By Stan Gibson Part 3 – Practical Guidance: Force Majeure and the COVID-19 Pandemic See Part 1 – What Constitutes a Force Majeure See Part 2 – Asserting Force Majeure See Part 3 – Practical Guidance…