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Why Counsel See a New Opening for Copyright Owners in AI Battles

October 22, 2026

Fair use arguments involving AI have exploded in the U.S. over the past year, but clear guidelines on what constitutes fair use remain uncertain.

For her article in Managing IP about a recent Third Circuit Ruling, Sanjana Mishra contacted Catherine Seibel Sinitsa, partner in our Intellectual Property Department and Trademarks and Copyrights Practice Group, about the evolving litigation and regulatory landscape.

“There is no doubt that this case is going to influence pending and future generative AI matters,” Catie said. “AI is developing rapidly and everyone in this industry is operating at full speed with very little guidance yet from the courts. So, every opinion that concerns AI is going to draw a lot of attention.”

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