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Fonts in Legal Limbo: The Elusive Copyright Protection for Digital Typefaces

Fonts in Legal Limbo: The Elusive Copyright Protection for Digital Typefaces

A prominent type designer and copyright litigator explains why digital fonts likely aren't copyrightable in the U.S., debunking industry myths about software registration workarounds. Recent court decisions reveal vulnerabilities in existing registrations, forcing designers to rely on business models beyond intellectual property enforcement.
Perplexity Patents Democratizes IP Research with Free AI-Powered Natural Language Search

Perplexity Patents Democratizes IP Research with Free AI-Powered Natural Language Search

Perplexity has launched a free AI tool that revolutionizes patent discovery by letting researchers search using natural language instead of complex classification codes. The system provides contextual results across global patent databases and prior art sources, potentially accelerating innovation cycles. Currently in beta, the tool aims to make intellectual property research accessible beyond legal professionals.
Anthropic's $1.5B Settlement Sets Landmark Precedent for AI Copyright Battles

Anthropic's $1.5B Settlement Sets Landmark Precedent for AI Copyright Battles

Anthropic agrees to pay $1.5 billion to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging it trained its Claude AI on pirated books, marking the largest copyright recovery in history. The ruling establishes critical boundaries for AI development while forcing the industry to confront ethical data sourcing.