Critical Findings

Articles on intellectual property litigation, software and trade-secret disputes, patents, trademarks, and AI-related IP.

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Your Schedule A Case Just Got Harder: What Chrome Hearts Means for Brand Owners

A new NDIL ruling severs defendants from a Schedule A trademark case. What brand owners need to know about joinder limits in online counterfeiting enforcement.

Trademark InfringementIP LitigationSchedule A LitigationCounterfeitingNorthern District of IllinoisTrademark EnforcementBusiness Law
19 min read

Who Owns AI-Generated Content? Copyright Law and Artificial Intelligence in 2026

Can you copyright AI-generated content? We break down the human authorship requirement, the Copyright Office's 2025 guidance, and practical steps Illinois businesses should take.

Artificial IntelligenceCopyrightSoftware LitigationIP LawCopyright RegistrationBusiness LawIllinois
2 min read

Welcome to Critical Findings

Introducing Critical Findings, a blog covering intellectual property litigation, patent and trademark practice, software and trade-secret litigation, AI-related IP disputes, and the intersection of law and software development.

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