237: Kevin Thompson talks Copyright and AI

Intellectual Property Attorney, Kevin A. Thompson explains the intricate intersection of copyright law and AI technology in episode 237 of Gratitude Geek Podcast. Discover the legal challenges faced by creators and businesses in navigating AI model training, data scraping, and licensing. Learn about the importance of copyright registration, statutory damages, and defending intellectual property rights. Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, or AI enthusiast, understanding these concepts is crucial in today's digital landscape. Stay informed and protect your creations effectively with expert insights and practical tips from this insightful discussion. Kevin is the head of Levin Ginsburg’s intellectual property practice group. He has over two decades of experience in counseling clients in the selection, clearance, maintenance, and protection of trademarks around the world. Kevin also counsels clients regarding copyright, websites, terms of service, privacy, internet law, social media, and domain name issues. Prior to attending law school, Kevin worked for the Division of Information Technology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In his free time, Kevin can be found camping, watching football, listening to music, or reading science fiction and fantasy books. Connect with Kevin Thompson Website: https://www.levinginsburg.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyberlawcentral/  Virtual Business Card: https://ovou.me/kthompson Mentions Kristin Zhivago Interview: https://sites.libsyn.com/50150/gratitudegeek/kristin-zhivago-talks-mindset-driven-marketing Clarkston's Farm on BBC: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10541088/ The Story Behind Michael Jackson Buying The Beatles’ Catalog and Angering Friend Paul McCartney: https://americansongwriter.com/the-story-behind-michael-jackson-buying-the-beatles-catalog-and-angering-friend-paul-mccartney/ Apple goes to war with The Beatles again: https://www.cultofmac.com/news/today-apple-history-apple-goes-war-beatles Hosted by Kandas Rodarte, Gratitude Geek is relationship marketing podcast for small business owners who love eavesdropping on conversations between successful grateful entrepreneurs.   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share!  Follow us on social and join the conversation! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gratitudegeek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gratitudegeek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gratitudegeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gratitudegeek Support Gratitude Geek, a relationship marketing podcast. At Gratitude Geek, we aim to spread gratitude, sow seeds of appreciation and harvest a bounty of generosity and kindness.  As a listener, reader, and subscriber you are part of this mission and we are honored to have your support. If possible, please help finance the show:  https://donate.stripe.com/28og286dNczK7iUeUW    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices