Ludwig, APC

09/09/2026

The rules around AI are being written in real time.

As AI reshapes how businesses create, manage, and distribute digital content, courts are being asked to address questions that didn’t exist just a few years ago. Can AI companies scrape publicly available content to train their models? When can platforms be held responsible for AI-generated material? And can AI prompts and outputs become evidence in litigation? Recent cases are beginning to address these issues, but the legal landscape remains unsettled.

For businesses, the takeaway is clear: AI is no longer just a technology issue. It can create real legal and litigation risks. How your organization uses AI, what information it puts into these systems, and how proprietary content is protected can all become important considerations.

Read Ludwig’s latest article for a closer look at the cases shaping AI data scraping, platform liability, and the discovery of AI prompts and outputs: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07JxQT0

As courts reshape the rules around AI data scraping, platform liability, and discovery of AI prompts, Ludwig IP Law breaks down what these rulings mean for IP owners, litigators, and digital platforms navigating AI driven risk.

09/04/2026

Wishing everyone a Happy Labor Day from all of us at Ludwig!

Today, we’re taking a moment to recognize the dedication, hard work, and contributions of workers and professionals across every industry. Your commitment is what keeps businesses moving, ideas growing, and communities strong.

We hope you enjoy the long weekend, take some well-deserved time to recharge, and spend it with the people who matter most.

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

09/03/2026

What happens when a smaller brand’s identity collides with one of the world’s biggest companies?

That question is at the center of RiseandShine v. PepsiCo, a trademark dispute the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear. The case could provide important guidance on trademark strength, consumer confusion, and how courts evaluate brand harm when a smaller company faces a much larger competitor.

For brand owners, the takeaway is simple: protecting a trademark is not just about securing a registration. It’s about building a strong brand, monitoring the marketplace, recognizing potential conflicts early, and knowing when to act.

Could this case change the way businesses protect their brands? Read the latest from Ludwig on the future of trademark enforcement: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07C16l0

Ludwig IP Law explores how the Supreme Court’s RiseandShine v. PepsiCo case could reshape trademark enforcement nationwide—and what businesses can do to strengthen, protect, and defend their brands.

09/01/2026

Think your patent is being infringed? Don’t act before you understand your position.

When potential patent infringement is discovered, the instinct may be to immediately send a cease and desist letter. But effective patent enforcement starts with strategy. Businesses should first evaluate patent validity and enforceability, compare the patent claims directly against the accused product or process, preserve critical evidence, and assess the best path forward.

Depending on the circumstances, that path may include licensing, negotiation, pre litigation action, or pursuing litigation. Venue, potential damages, and even challenges to the patent’s validity can also play an important role in shaping an enforcement strategy.

Suspect someone is using your patented technology? Read Ludwig’s latest blog to understand the patent infringement process and the strategic considerations that can shape what happens next: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07zv-p0

08/28/2026

Have questions about protecting your intellectual property? Ludwig, APC provides strategic guidance across patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets — from registration and counseling to enforcement and defense. We help businesses protect, grow, and defend what they’ve built.

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08/26/2026

Your copyrighted work can be more than something you protect. It can be a source of revenue.

Copyright licensing allows businesses to monetize valuable creative assets while maintaining control over how those works are used. From software and digital content to training materials, publications, images, and video, the right licensing model can create new revenue opportunities while helping reduce misuse and legal risk.

But not every licensing arrangement is the same. Exclusive, non-exclusive, and statutory licenses each offer different levels of control, flexibility, revenue potential, and risk. Choosing the right structure and clearly defining terms such as scope, territory, duration, payment, sublicensing, and enforcement can have a significant impact on the long-term value of your intellectual property.

Is your business getting the most value from its copyrighted assets? Read Ludwig’s latest blog to explore three common copyright licensing models and what they could mean for your business:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H07sl2k0

08/21/2026

Have questions about protecting your intellectual property? Ludwig, APC provides strategic guidance across patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets — from registration and counseling to enforcement and defense. We help businesses protect, grow, and defend what they’ve built.

Contact us today---> https://na2.hubs.ly/H07mpxW0

08/20/2026

AI is changing how we create. Copyright law is changing with it.
The U.S. Copyright Office has reportedly registered more than 6,000 works combining human creativity with AI generated material, signaling a growing recognition of hybrid creative works. But registration does not mean everything created with AI is protected. Copyright protection continues to focus on the human authored portions of a work, while AI generated material itself may not qualify for protection.

For creators and businesses using AI, understanding what you contributed, documenting the creative process, and properly identifying human authored elements can be critical to protecting your intellectual property. As AI becomes a standard part of creative workflows, a thoughtful copyright strategy is more important than ever.

What does this mean for your intellectual property? Read the latest Ludwig blog to learn more about human + AI works, copyright registration, and how creators can protect their rights:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H07m8xz0

Ludwig helps creators protect their human authorship as AI becomes embedded in modern creative workflows, offering clear guidance on copyright, disclosure, and IP strategy in an evolving legal landscape.

08/18/2026

Think your intellectual property has been stolen? Don’t let an AI chatbot be your lawyer.

AI can help identify general information about intellectual property, but it cannot fully evaluate the facts, evidence, ownership rights, contracts, registrations, or legal strategy surrounding your specific situation. When valuable IP is at stake, knowing what to do next requires more than a quick AI-generated answer.

At Ludwig APC, our attorneys assess the details of your situation, identify your legal options, and develop a strategy designed around your business and your intellectual property. Whether the right path involves negotiation, licensing, enforcement, or litigation, experienced legal counsel can make the difference.

Think your intellectual property has been misused? Read Ludwig APC’s latest blog to learn what AI chatbots may miss and why the right strategy starts with understanding your rights:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H07gCDJ0

Think your IP was stolen? Learn why AI chatbot advice may be incomplete and what to evaluate before pursuing trademark, copyright, patent, or trade secret claims.