Carstens, Allen & Gourley, LLP Recognized as Texas Super Lawyers of 2023
We are proud to announce Texas Super Lawyers has again recognized Carstens, Allen & Gourley, LLP in its 2023 annual award listing. This list of Super Lawyers, published by Thomson Reuters, is based on peer recognition and professional achievements. Of those nominated, no more than five percent of the total lawyers in the state are selected […]
Creativity in the age of AI: US Copyright Office Issues Guidance for AI-Generated Content
Creativity in the age of AI: US Copyright Office Issues Guidance for AI-Generated Content The US Copyright Office has developed guidance on how to register works containing content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) as it has received a growing number of applications claiming copyright for AI-generated material. Such applications have been denied if the […]
Overview of Intellectual Property Law for Architects: Copyrights
This article is part of a series of articles addressing intellectual property law for architects. Intellectual property law encompasses copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and patents. This particular article focuses on basic copyright law and copyrights for architects. Definition of Copyright Generally, an original work fixed in a tangible medium of expression is a copyright. For […]
Copyright: Still Relevant after 500 Years
Copyright is used to protect original works of authorship that are fixed in a tangible medium of expression. It is a useful tool to prevent the copying of books, software, and other valuable creative and useful works. It was developed almost 500 years ago largely in response to the invention of the printing press in […]
