AI and IP: The Legal Frontier

Balancing AI Innovation and IP in the Toy Industry – Episode 7

Host Justin Pierce talks to Venable partner Kristen Ruisi and counsel Maria Sinatra about how brands, celebrities, and rights holders can adapt their protection strategies, leverage AI responsibly, and stay ahead of infringement in an increasingly synthetic digital landscape.

Host: Justin Pierce

Guests: Kristen Ruisi, Maria Sinatra

Balancing AI Innovation and IP in the Toy Industry – Episode 6

Host Justin Pierce talks to Kalvin Sie, VP, legal and associate general counsel at Spin Master, and Meaghan Kent, partner and head of Venable’s AI Solutions Hub, about what responsible AI governance looks like in practice and how creative companies can innovate without falling off the cliff. 

Host: Justin Pierce

Guests: Kalvin Sie, Meaghan Kent

AI Risk Management in Emerging Growth Companies – Episode 5

Host Justin Pierce talks to talks to Chris Crook, general counsel at CSC Leasing, and Venable partner Calvin Nelson about practical, real-world AI adoption inside a fast-moving company.

Host: Justin Pierce

Guests: Chris Crook, Calvin Nelson

AI, the FDA, and the Health, Wellness, and Beauty Industries – Episode 4

Host Justin Pierce talks to Claudia Lewis, co-chair of the firm’s FDA Group, about how AI is reshaping the health, wellness, and beauty industries, how federal and state regulators are responding, and what companies must do to stay compliant while staying competitive.

Host: Justin Pierce

Guest: Claudia Lewis

Can Using AI Break Attorney-Client Privilege? – Episode 3

Host Justin Pierce talks to partner Calvin Nelson and former Venable counsel David Levie about how generative AI is creating a new and fast-moving set of questions about discoverability and attorney-client privilege.

Host: Justin Pierce

Guest: Calvin Nelson and David Levie

Building Trust with AI Governance Across Global Retail Brands – Episode 2

Host Justin Pierce talks to Ethan Cohen, global head of Privacy and AI Compliance at Gap Inc., and Meaghan Kent, Venable partner and head of Venable’s AI Solutions Hub, about how to build principled, trust-centered AI programs that can move at the speed of technology without sacrificing rigor.

Host: Justin Pierce

Guest: Ethan Cohen and Meaghan Kent

AI-Driven Enforcement in the E-Commerce Marketplace – Episode 1

Host Justin Pierce and his guest, Kebharu Smith, director, Counterfeit Crimes Unit at Amazon, explore how AI-driven enforcement, technology, litigation, and international collaboration are reshaping brand protection and anti-counterfeiting efforts in today’s digital marketplace. 

Host: Justin Pierce

Guest: Kebharu Smith

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AI and the Importance of Trade Secrets and Confidentiality – Episode 6

Host Justin Pierce and his guests, Venable partners Chris Borello and Eric Prager discuss the importance of trade secrets and confidentiality in protecting your competitive edge in the AI space.

Host: Justin Pierce

Guests: Chris Borello and Eric Prager

AI's Impact on Patenting and Corporate Innovation – Episode 5

Host Justin Pierce and his guests, Venable partner Jeff Kaminski and counsel Ryan Ward, give an overview of AI patenting, including a conversation about the use of AI in innovation within various industries.

Host: Justin Pierce

Guests: Jeff Kaminski and Ryan Ward

AI Training, Content, and Data Licensing – Episode 4

For business to happen, there first needs to be a contract. Host Justin Pierce and his guests, Venable partner Chris Kim and counsel Ryan Sweigard, discuss AI training, content, and data licensing, and how companies are crafting agreements to generate new streams of revenue from their content and data.

Host: Justin Pierce

Guests: Chris Kim and Ryan Sweigard

AI and Copyright – Episode 3

An overview of the implications of the various ongoing copyright lawsuits involving AI, and recent guidance on AI from the U.S. Copyright Office. Host Justin Pierce and his guest, Venable partner Meaghan Kent, discuss the potential impacts on content-driven industries, creatives, and innovators.

Host: Justin Pierce

Guest: Meaghan Kent

The Emerging AI Ecosystem and the Big Players – Episode 2

Host Justin Pierce and his guest, Venable senior director of cybersecurity and privacy services Heather West, look at the various players and stakeholders in the emerging AI ecosystem. System and application developers, content creators and distributors, and the data itself depend on one another for success, but also exist in tension.

Host: Justin Pierce

Guest: Heather West

The Disruptive Impact of AI and Why IP Is More Important Than Ever – Episode 1

A deep dive into the disruptive impacts of AI on creativity, innovation, and IP law. Host Justin Pierce talks to his guest, Venable partner Ha Kung Wong, to explore why addressing this issue is so important for creators, innovators, and a variety of different stakeholders.

Host: Justin Pierce

Guests: Ha Kung Wong