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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Artificial Intelligence

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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Rankings

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Artificial Intelligence - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton houses a well regarded AI practice with broad expertise. The firm has notable experience acting on behalf of developers in high stakes copyright disputes, and also regularly advises on AI deployment and transactional issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Cleary Gottleib Steen & Hamilton represented Midjourney in the landmark copyright case Andersen et al v Stability AI, a class action case directed at AI imaging models whereby they had the case dismissed for the client.

Strengths

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  • The team has helped us with issues and questions on terms and conditions that have touched upon cyber security AI.

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  • I rely on Cleary as a firm at the cutting edge of strategic and legal advice regarding generative AI and all things intellectual property.

    Artificial Intelligence respondentUSA
  • Cleary Gottleib are deeply knowledgeable and attuned to recent developments, staying on top of the legal landscape and business trends.

    Artificial Intelligence respondentUSA
  • Cleary Gottlieb's team is responsive, collaborative and commercially-attuned.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Angela Dunning
    Band 1Angela Dunning

    Angela Dunning

    Angela Dunning is a respected litigator with an impressive track record of success in complex IP disputes. She has notable experience defending leading AI companies facing high stakes copyright disputes.

    • Angela is encyclopedic regarding copyright law, she knows all the cases and comes up with novel framing and arguments.

      Artificial Intelligence respondentUSA
    • Angela is a leader as well as a phenomenal writer with deep AI/copyright expertise.

      Artificial Intelligence respondentUSA
    • Angela weaves practical advice with technical mastery. She is a master storyteller which allows her to carefully and favorably frame issues in negotiation and disputes.

      Artificial Intelligence respondentUSA
    • We’ve been very pleased with Angela's practical, business-oriented approach, which has offered us clear paths forward even though the whole area of law is currently very gray and nuanced.

      Artificial Intelligence respondentUSA
    • Angela is super-responsive, whenever we have a question she gives insights quickly. She is excellent all around.

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Ranked Individuals at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP (1)

USA - Nationwide

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    Angela Dunning

    Artificial Intelligence: Intellectual Property

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