IP And Trademarks 10 November 2026
Law Professors Fight AI Fair Use, OpenAI Case Draws 55 Amici, Trademark AI Guidelines Scrutinized
U.S. law professors ask the court to reject a blanket fair‑use exemption for AI training, while a U.S. court permits 55 amicus briefs in the OpenAI copyright fight. Meanwhile, BananaIP critiques India’s trademark AI guidelines, urging non‑AI reliance on official databases.
Law scholars are pressing a U.S. court to refuse a sweeping fair‑use defense for AI model training, arguing it could harm authors’ rights. The case is part of broader litigation against OpenAI over alleged copyright violations.
The same court has opened the door to an unprecedented 55 amicus briefs in the OpenAI copyright dispute, allowing a wide range of stakeholders to weigh in on the legal questions.
- Professors’ filing: US law professors urge court to reject blanket fair‑use exemption
- Amicus surge: OpenAI case draws 55 amicus briefs as court allows interventions
- Trademark guidance critique: BananaIP comments on Trade Mark AI Guidelines
BananaIP warns that India’s new trademark AI guidelines, which require checking official registries without relying on AI output, may be overly restrictive and calls for clearer, more practical rules.
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