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Latham & Watkins LLP

Artificial Intelligence

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Latham & Watkins LLP

Rankings

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Artificial Intelligence - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins is a reputed full-service firm with substantial expertise spanning the full range of AI-related issues. The group advises developers and deployers of AI on the navigation of emerging regulations, and draws upon its notable IP expertise to represent leading AI companies involved in complex copyright disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins represented OpenAI in the company's defense in claims they had infringed copyright and trademarks through their products, such as ChatGPT. The firm represents OpenAI in multiple ongoing copyright infringement cases, including a class action from numerous authors.

Strengths

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  • Latham provides us with incredibly practical guidance in record speed.

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  • Latham & Watkins have a very deep bench, deep technical understanding and a full stack of support, from product counseling to top-tier litigators.

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  • The Latham team consistently demonstrate intellectual creativity in developing practical solutions to unprecedented legal challenges.

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  • Latham & Watkins are trusted counsel that also take into account our firm's risk profile and unique situation.

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  • Latham provides real world experience on top of a thorough legal analysis, they deal with issues at scale and aren't opining in a vacuum.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Andrew Gass
    Band 1Andrew Gass

    Andrew Gass

    Andrew Gass has notable experience advising leading tech companies in complex AI-related disputes, especially regarding copyright law.

    • Andy is a true expert who has worked with tech companies for so long that he is able to provide practical and actionable guidance.

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    • Andrew is at the forefront of AI law and always gives the best practical advice possible.

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    • Andrew gets the tech and is one of the smartest copyright litigators around.

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    • Andrew is able to distill incredibly complex issues into clear, concise, business-friendly advice that we are able to action and take forward at the pace we need.

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    • Andy provides excellent detailed and thoughtful advice in an easy to understand and frankly enjoyable manner.

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  • Band 1Michael Rubin
    Band 1Michael Rubin

    Michael Rubin

    Michael Rubin is recognized for advising technology clients on complex AI litigation matters, and has significant experience at the intersection between data privacy and AI.

    • I can always go to Michael with the hard questions, and get practical, timely advice.

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    • Michael is the entire package; fierce advocacy, sound judgment, deep expertise in the law and technology, and a unique ability to drive rigorous yet practical advice.

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    • Michael is an amazing lawyer who always gives the best practical advice.

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    • I am thoroughly impressed with Michael's level of knowledge and ability to provide easily digestible and actionable advice.

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    • Michael provides thoughtful advice in a structured and easy to understand manner. He takes a first principles approach, deeply understanding our risk tolerance and priorities.

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  • Band 1Sy Damle
    Band 1Sy Damle

    Sy Damle

    Sy Damle is well regarded for representing sizeable technology companies across complex disputes, particularly as they relate to copyright law. Clients benefit from his technical background and federal government experience.

    • Sy has been fantastic in providing behind the scenes insight.

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    • Sy is a go-to expert when it comes to general copyright advising on AI related products. He is clearly sophisticated on both the subject matter and the technology.

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    • Sy's strength is that he does advocacy which is meaningful given the state of copyright and how it is developing.

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