Tag: tech

Apple versus Oppo: A High-Stakes Battle Over Talent Mobility and IP in Wearable Tech

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IP Law | Business Litigation | Technology Overview: Poaching in the Mobility Industry In a case that underscores the intensifying collision of intellectual property rights and global tech rivalry, Apple Inc. has initiated a lawsuit against Chinese electronics titan Oppo, along with a former Apple Watch engineer and California-based InnoPeak Technology.

Silicon Showdown: Applied Materials Faces $14M Trade Secret Allegations in China

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Competition Law | Technology | Global Trends Overview: Global Technology Dispute In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing U.S.–China tech rivalry, Beijing E‑Town Semiconductor Technologies—a government-backed manufacturer of chipmaking equipment—has filed a lawsuit in the Beijing Intellectual Property Court against U.S.-based Applied Materials Inc., alleging misappropriation of trade secrets tied to plasma

Legal Challenges of Autonomous Vehicles: A Road Ahead

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Automotive Law | Transportation Regulations | Technology Introduction: Driving Into Legal Uncertainty The development of autonomous vehicles (AVs) represents a historic shift in transportation, with implications far beyond traffic patterns and car ownership. As AV technology inches closer to mass deployment—ranging from driver-assist features to fully self-driving cars—the legal landscape is

Personalization vs. Profiling: Where AI Targeting Crosses the Line

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AI Automation | Digital Regulation | Privacy Laws Introduction: When Convenience Becomes Control Every day, artificial intelligence systems serve us personalized recommendations—from news feeds and product ads to job postings and insurance quotes. These AI-driven tools promise a more tailored digital experience. But there’s a catch: when personalization becomes prediction, and prediction

Deepfake Disclosure Laws: How States Are Tackling Synthetic Media

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Disclosure Laws | Technology | Global Trends From manipulated political videos to AI-generated intimate images, deepfakes—realistic media produced by artificial intelligence—are reshaping the legal landscape. As generative AI tools grow in accessibility and sophistication, states are racing to enact laws that require disclosure of synthetic content. These "deepfake disclosure laws"

Disclosure or Deception? Regulating AI-Influenced Advertising Across Jurisdictions

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Advertising Law | Consumer Protection | Business Marketing Introduction: The Rise of the Machine Marketer AI isn’t just writing ad copy anymore, it’s actually curating product placements, creating synthetic influencers, and dynamically tailoring marketing messages in real time. From algorithm-generated Instagram campaigns to chatbot-led product pitches, artificial intelligence is increasingly embedded

Synthetic Influencers and Deepfake Branding: A Right of Publicity Crisis

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Digital Media | Intellectual Property | Publicity Law Introduction: When the Face Isn’t Real, but the Influence Is They don’t age, they don’t sleep, and they never miss a content deadline. Synthetic influencers—AI-generated personalities like Lil Miquela, Imma, and Shudu—are transforming the influencer marketing industry. Meanwhile, deepfake technology is evolving from