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Mar. 5, 2026

AI-driven IP disputes: Own yourself and your strategy

Federal courts are the right venue for IP disputes, but they are not well positioned for AI-driven conflicts. A mediator with deep industry knowledge can separate true exposure from leverage and structure solutions courts are not built to craft.

Stuart Shanus

Founder
Shanus ADR

Stuart Shanus is the founder of Shanus ADR, specializing in complex entertainment, media, technology and IP disputes. He has 35 years of experience as lead trial counsel, dealmaker and executive in the industry and now serves as a mediator and arbitrator.

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AI-driven IP disputes: Own yourself and your strategy
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When Matthew McConaughey appeared on CNN recently to address a room full of young creatives, he delivered advice that sounded like career guidance but landed, to anyone who has spent decades in entertainment and technology disputes, as a legal forecast. His message was direct: in a world of deepfakes, synthetic performances and AI-generated likenesses, you better own yourself before someone els...

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