<p>Copyright law used to be considered a quiet, "boutique" field—but things have changed. With the rise of AI and global digital marketplaces, copyright has transformed into a high-stakes battlefield. We sit down with <strong>Kristyn Webb</strong>, a copyright litigator at Fishman Stewart, to discuss how technology is rewriting the concept of ownership and why firms are desperate for new experts in "Soft IP".</p><p>In this episode, we cover:</p><ul><li><strong>The AI Revolution:</strong> How the legal world is grappling with training data, generated outputs, and the lack of global consensus on AI copyright.</li><li><strong>Global Enforcement:</strong> Why copyright lawyers need to look beyond lawsuits and work with Customs and Border Protection to stop infringing goods before they enter the country.</li><li><strong>The Human Element:</strong> The importance of understanding "moral rights" and protecting an artist's legacy (and immortality).</li><li><strong>Career Advice:</strong> Why you shouldn't be discouraged if you don't land an IP job immediately, and how "side quests" like clerking can make you a better litigator.</li></ul><p><a href="https://share.transistor.fm/s/a07fc4d4/transcript" title="Click here to view the episode transcript.">Click here to view the episode transcript.</a><br>
<br></p><ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction: Copyright Law’s Evolution in the Age of AI 
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<li>(01:44) - Meet Kristyn Webb: Copyright Litigator &amp; Soft IP Expert 
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<li>(03:27) - Breaking into IP: A Non-Linear Career Path to Copyright Law 
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<li>(05:11) - Future of IP: Concierge Services and Artificial Intelligence 
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<li>(06:42) - Legal Job Market: The Growing Demand for Trademark &amp; Copyright Attorneys 
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<li>(08:44) - IP Strategy: Using Copyright for Border Enforcement &amp; Brand Protection 
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<li>(12:54) - Day in the Life: Litigating Diverse Cases from Cartoons to Digital Rights 
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<li>(15:34) - Moral Rights &amp; Legacy: The Human Element of Intellectual Property 
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<li>(21:42) - Global Copyright: AI Training Data and International Jurisdiction 
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<li>(25:03) - Student Resources: The Copyright Claims Board &amp; Law School Clinics 
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<li>(26:59) - Career Advice: Leveraging Clerkships and "Side Quests" for IP Jobs 
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<li>(31:45) - Host Debrief: The Broad Scope of Copyrightable Works (including Dance) 
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<li>(38:43) - Conclusion: Balancing Artistic Passion with Legal Career Practicality</li>
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ABA Law Student Podcast

American Bar Association

The Evolving Copyright Practice: From Static Rules to Global Strategy

DEC 15, 202542 MIN
ABA Law Student Podcast

The Evolving Copyright Practice: From Static Rules to Global Strategy

DEC 15, 202542 MIN

Description

Copyright law used to be considered a quiet, "boutique" field—but things have changed. With the rise of AI and global digital marketplaces, copyright has transformed into a high-stakes battlefield. We sit down with Kristyn Webb, a copyright litigator at Fishman Stewart, to discuss how technology is rewriting the concept of ownership and why firms are desperate for new experts in "Soft IP".In this episode, we cover:The AI Revolution: How the legal world is grappling with training data, generated outputs, and the lack of global consensus on AI copyright.Global Enforcement: Why copyright lawyers need to look beyond lawsuits and work with Customs and Border Protection to stop infringing goods before they enter the country.The Human Element: The importance of understanding "moral rights" and protecting an artist's legacy (and immortality).Career Advice: Why you shouldn't be discouraged if you don't land an IP job immediately, and how "side quests" like clerking can make you a better litigator.Click here to view the episode transcript. (00:00) - Introduction: Copyright Law’s Evolution in the Age of AI (01:44) - Meet Kristyn Webb: Copyright Litigator & Soft IP Expert (03:27) - Breaking into IP: A Non-Linear Career Path to Copyright Law (05:11) - Future of IP: Concierge Services and Artificial Intelligence (06:42) - Legal Job Market: The Growing Demand for Trademark & Copyright Attorneys (08:44) - IP Strategy: Using Copyright for Border Enforcement & Brand Protection (12:54) - Day in the Life: Litigating Diverse Cases from Cartoons to Digital Rights (15:34) - Moral Rights & Legacy: The Human Element of Intellectual Property (21:42) - Global Copyright: AI Training Data and International Jurisdiction (25:03) - Student Resources: The Copyright Claims Board & Law School Clinics (26:59) - Career Advice: Leveraging Clerkships and "Side Quests" for IP Jobs (31:45) - Host Debrief: The Broad Scope of Copyrightable Works (including Dance) (38:43) - Conclusion: Balancing Artistic Passion with Legal Career Practicality