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In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Matt Sugarman break down The New York Times v. Perplexity AI, a lawsuit that goes beyond copyright and into largely untested trademark territory. They discuss the Times’ allegations that Perplexity copied its journalism at both the input and output stages and, more significantly, that the AI attributed fabricated or inaccurate content to the Times using its trademarks. The case raises new questions about false designation of origin, trademark dilution, and how AI hallucinations could expose platforms to liability. Continue reading New York Times v. Perplexity AI: Copyright, Hallucinations, and Trademark Risk
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Can HBO be sued over a T-shirt? 
On the latest episode of The Briefing, Weintraub attorneys 
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Can an influencer sue another for having a similar aesthetic?