The Future Of The Future Of AI and Intellectual Property
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Jul 30, 2025 In this discussion, Brooke Quist, a partner at Seed IP specializing in intellectual property law, and Michael Wiggins, Chief Legal Officer at Fresh Consulting with a background in molecular biology, explore the evolving landscape of AI in legal practice. They delve into AI's rising influence, its strengths and weaknesses, and the unique challenges posed by shadow AI. Practical advice on proprietary versus third-party AI solutions is shared, alongside insights into the future of AI advancements and their ethical implications in intellectual property.
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Early Patent Exposure Shaped A Career
- Brooke grew up around patents because her father held dozens of patents at Boeing and testified in related cases.
- That early exposure led her to study engineering and later pivot to patent law.
From Molecular Biology To IP Law
- Michael started in molecular biology and moved into law after an internship showed him lab life wasn't for him.
- He combined science and law by passing the patent bar and advising on IP and policy.
Copyright Cases Favor Transformative Use So Far
- Copyright litigation has centered on training models with internet data and fair use defenses are succeeding so far.
- Courts may still consider market-dilution arguments that could change outcomes.