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Intellectual Property In Legal Tech: Lessons from Recent Cases

By Brian Mack, Kevin Keller and Olga V. Mack
April 01, 2024

The world of legal technology is increasingly becoming a battleground for intellectual property rights, where innovation meets the rigid constructs of law. In this dynamic environment, understanding the role and implications of IP is beneficial and essential for legal tech professionals.

As technology continues to permeate the legal industry, the significance of IP in safeguarding innovations, ensuring fair competition, and fostering a culture of creative legal solutions becomes paramount. For example, generative artificial intelligence (AI) can now aid in document review, legal research, and even legal brief drafting. But what happens when legal tech implicates or infringes upon another's IP?

A recent copyright infringement case involving a well-known law firm, Winston & Strawn, and a Boston-based boutique firm, the Hsuanyeh Law Group (HLG), illustrates some issues at the intersection of IP law and legal tech. As we explore this case and its broader implications, we aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the pivotal role of IP in legal tech. This includes examining the fine line between inspiration and infringement, the importance of maintaining ethical standards in legal scholarship, and the need for proactive IP management strategies. Understanding these elements is crucial for anyone operating at the confluence of law and technology, where the next innovation is always on the horizon, and the next legal challenge is never far behind.

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