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Businesses Should Take Their AI Contracts Off Auto-Renew

IP Law 360

When subscribing to artificial intelligence tools — or to any technology in a highly competitive and legally thorny market — companies should push back on automatic renewal contract clauses for reasons including litigation and regulatory risk, and competition, says Chris Wlach at Huge Inc.

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It’s Not Going to Be (Y)easy: What Happens when Business Collaborations Dissolve?

IPilogue

The termination of this seven-year partnership, most famously known for its development of the Yeezy sneakers, raises important questions about IP ownership when business collaborations collapse. How can businesses protect their public perception in co-branding partnerships? While Ye’s company, Mascotte Holdings Inc.

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Minority Businesses Help Drive America’s Economic Success

U.S. Department of Commerce

Minority Businesses Help Drive America’s Economic Success October 30, 2023 KCPullen@doc.gov Mon, 10/30/2023 - 16:13 Investing in communities and workers Minority business growth Minority entrepreneurs make critical contributions to our economy generating nearly $2 trillion in revenue each year. billion in capital, over $1.6 million.

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Central Role of IP and Marketing in Business Design

azrights

This is one of the many misconceptions about IP that I’ve noticed since starting my business in 2004. If you design IP protection into the business through your agreements, choice of brand name and other identifiers you strengthen your position against the most common and damaging forms of copying in business.

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Court Says “You May NOT Amend Your TOS by Posting New Terms to Your Site”–International Markets v. Thayer

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

However, usually, if plaintiffs could provide some evidence of notice that was consistent with how the original contract said it would update the terms, courts would give them the benefit of the doubt, at least at the early stages of litigation. In 2022, plaintiff sued defendant for breach of contract, among other things. 3d at 10861.

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Commerce Department Offers Valuable Resources and Services for Hispanic Entrepreneurs and Hispanic-Owned Businesses

U.S. Department of Commerce

Commerce Department Offers Valuable Resources and Services for Hispanic Entrepreneurs and Hispanic-Owned Businesses September 28, 2023 KCPullen@doc.gov Thu, 09/28/2023 - 16:01 Minority business growth The Hispanic American community is deeply rooted in the history of the United States and is an integral part of the rich fabric of our nation.

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Influence At Your Own Risk: Navigating Influencer Contracts

JD Supra Law

In response to the rapidly growing ubiquity of influencer-driven marketing, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published numerous guidelines for influencers and advertisers alike.