BBC World News recently interviewed Daliah Saper about Taylor Swift’s push to trademark her voice and image to protect them from AI exploitation. Daliah explained that celebrities have historically relied on copyright law and right of publicity protections to safeguard their creative works and name image and likeness. What makes Taylor Swift’s most recent trademark filings notable, however, is her effort to add an additional layer of protection by seeking to register her distinct vocal sound as a brand—further strengthening the overall protection of her brand identity. By seeking trademark protection over her voice and image, Swift is Continue Reading

Saper Law is proud to share that the firm has been highlighted by Chambers & Partners as a case study illustrating how boutique law firms leverage rankings to differentiate themselves in a competitive legal market.  Chambers and Partners is widely regarded as one of the most respected authorities in attorney and law firm rankings. Each year, its researchers conduct tens of thousands of interviews with in-house counsel, clients, and industry experts to evaluate lawyers and firms based on factors such as legal ability, client service, commercial awareness, and professional conduct.  Read the case study here.  Chambers and Partners features case Continue Reading

Fox 32 ChicagoNOW interviews with Daliah Saper about the new bill requiring Illinois schools to adopt policies limiting student cell phone use during instruction. As a parent to both an elementary and high school student herself, Daliah has a personal interest in the matter. She noted that families and educators are confronting the same core tension: how to protect student focus and mental health while still accounting for safety needs, access, and modern communication habits. According to a recent poll highlighted during the interview, roughly 90% of teachers and 60% of parents support some form of classroom phone Continue Reading

Fox 32 ChicagoNOW recently interviewed Saper Law founder Daliah Saper about a wave of high-stakes lawsuits that could fundamentally reshape how social media companies are held accountable for harm caused by their platforms. During the interview, Daliah explained that for years, technology companies have largely avoided liability for harmful online content by relying on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. These new cases, however, mark a significant shift. Instead of focusing on third-party content, plaintiffs are challenging the way platforms themselves are designed, alleging that certain features were intentionally engineered to drive compulsive use and cause harm, Continue Reading

Fox 32 ChicagoNOW recently interviewed Daliah Saper to discuss the massive $2.5 billion settlement Amazon paid to resolve the Federal Trade Commission's deceptive trade practices lawsuit brought against it, and what this actually means for consumers. During the interview, Daliah explained that while the headline number is eye-catching, individual consumers can generally expect refunds of around $50, reflecting the scale of Amazon’s Prime user base rather than large per-person payouts. The settlement resolves allegations that Amazon made it difficult for consumers to cancel Prime subscriptions, in violation of consumer protection laws governing subscription-based services. Amazon did not admit Continue Reading

Fox 32 ChicagoNOW recently featured Saper Law founder Daliah Saper, a leading attorney in AI and copyright matters, to discuss a new UK lawsuit involving the digital recreation of actor Peter Cushing in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The suit, brought by Tyburn Film Productions against Lunak Heavy Industries (UK) Ltd, alleges unjust enrichment stemming from the unauthorized use of Cushing’s likeness. Cushing, who originated the role of Grand Moff Tarkin in the 1977 film Star Wars: A New Hope, passed away in 1994. His character, however, was digitally resurrected for the 2016 film using advanced special Continue Reading