Speaker on Law and Technology
Prof. Laser is available for speaking on topics including AI and the law, patent law, the drivers of innovation in society and communities, and women and mothers in the legal profession. Her research on intellectual property law has been cited to the Supreme Court and by judges of the Federal Circuit. She is an award-winning public speaker and Toastmaster with a passion for making legal information accessible and enjoyable. Available for podcasts, news, speeches, other media.
Featured Talk
SVIC Podcast
Scarlett Johansson's Dispute with OpenAI re Voice, Right of Publicity: SVIC Podcast
Prof. Laser discusses ScarJo's right of publicity with SVIC Podcast. The podcast focuses on Scarlett Johansson's statement that OpenAI used her voice without authorization for the Sky voice of ChatGPT. Lawyer and law prof Laser explains how right of publicity laws protect individuals from the commercial misappropriation of their name, image, or likeness, including voice depictions. She highlights the potential harm of unauthorized digital replicas and the need for new federal legislation to better protect individuals, such as draft NO FAKES law. The podcast also briefly discusses the enforceability and legality of nondisclosure clauses in OpenAI's employee agreements.
More Talks
Silicon Valley Investor Club Podcast
Elon Musk Sues OpenAI. Does Elon Have a Case? How Will AGI Be Defined In Court? Lawyer Reacts
Elon Musk is suing OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, alleging a breach of contract and fiduciary duty. Christa Laser reacts.
Christa Laser on YouTube
Is AI Art Eligible for Copyright? Summary of Thaler v. Perlmutter by Law Profesor
I summarize the recent decision finding AI created artwork not eligible for copyright protection. The real answer is more complex than the news is conveying. This summary might be useful for those learning about legislation as well as copyright and intellectual property law or AI artists.
George Washington University School of Law
Rethinking Patent Law's Exclusive Appellate Jurisdiction
Prof. Laser presents her paper, Rethinking Patent Law's Exclusive Appellate Jurisdiction, at George Washington University Law School.
The SEP Couch
SEP litigation and legal trends in the US patent system
Professor Laser represented clients such as Samsung and Lenovo in their defense strategy around standard essential patents (SEPs). "One challenge with SEP litigation is that infringement is happening globally, while patent litigation is always local." She discusses standard essential patent strategy.