DLC Participates in IIPLA 2024 Conference to Enhance International Cooperation in Intellectual Property
Attorney Mohammed Dagistani, the founder and General Manager of DLC, participated in the 24th Annual Conference of the International Intellectual Property Law Association (IIPLA), which was held in California, USA, on October 1st and 2nd, 2024. This attendance reflects the firm’s commitment to enhancing international collaboration and gaining the latest insights into intellectual property laws and their global applications.
Legal Innovation and Expanding International Horizons
The participation of Attorney Mohammed Dagistani in the conference marks an important step toward strengthening DLC’s role in legal innovation and adopting international best practices in the field of intellectual property. This conference is one of the largest events specializing in intellectual property laws, bringing together legal experts and practitioners from around the world to exchange experiences and discuss the latest legal developments in this field.
During the conference, Attorney Mohammed Dagistani participated in multiple discussion sessions that addressed advanced topics, such as strategies for protecting intellectual property rights amidst technological advancements, as well as international cooperation on trademark and patent protection. Dagistani emphasized that the firm’s participation in this event is aimed at enhancing its ability to provide innovative legal services and keeping pace with the rapid changes in the legal landscape.
Key Legal Issues at IIPLA 2024: Copyright and AI Challenges
The 24th Annual Conference of the International Intellectual Property Law Association (IIPLA) in 2024 raised a number of contentious legal and technological issues, particularly regarding copyright and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI). Among the most prominent topics discussed were complex cases involving intellectual property violations due to AI developments.
The New York Times Lawsuit Against ChatGPT
One of the key cases that drew attention was the major lawsuit filed by The New York Times against ChatGPT. The newspaper alleges that ChatGPT violated its copyright by using its content to develop AI systems without prior permission. This type of lawsuit opens the door to legal debates on how AI can use copyrighted content and the legality of such usage.
The Copyright Controversy Over AI-Generated Outputs
During the conference, an intriguing theory was discussed concerning the copyright status of outputs generated by AI systems like ChatGPT. This theory posits that such outputs are not protected under traditional copyright laws because they are not the result of human thought, but rather industrial systems. This issue sparked extensive debate among participants about the definitions of “creativity” and “authorship,” and whether current laws can accommodate these technological shifts.
Conversely, another perspective asserts that ChatGPT retains full rights to all outputs generated by its AI, raising questions about the legitimacy of this ownership and whether third parties have the right to use or modify these outputs.
AI and the Unethical Film Featuring Taylor Swift
Another highly debated topic at the conference involved a report on an AI system that generated an unethical film using the likeness of the famous artist Taylor Swift. This incident caused widespread outrage and reached the U.S. Congress, where it is now under investigation. This case highlights the ethical and legal challenges society faces with the rapid development of AI technology, especially when it is exploited for illegal or unethical purposes.
Attorney Mohammed Dagistani, founder and General Manager of DLC, emphasized during his participation in the IIPLA 2024 conference the firm’s commitment to expanding its role in the field of intellectual property rights on a global scale. He stressed that the firm seeks to achieve the necessary international expansion in line with strategic growth plans, aiming to strengthen its presence not only in the Saudi market but also in other international markets. This ambitious vision is driving the firm’s operations toward new horizons by offering advanced legal services that align with global developments in intellectual property and technology.
