Carstens, Allen & Gourley, LLP

Recently, our team enjoyed celebrating the holiday season with two of our favorite annual events. To start celebrations off, we gathered at Sidecar Social for a festive holiday party, enjoying great company, arcade games, and an overall fun atmosphere! We continued the celebrations with a firm-wide White Elephant gift exchange filled with laughter and surprises. A perfect way to close out the year together! Wishing everyone a joyful and prosperous holiday season. Mary Ashleigh Probst, S. George Alfonso, Regan Schwend, Prakriti Bhargava, Toni Watkins, David Carstens, James H. Ortega, Stephen Liu, Sharon Hise, Laura Burke, Jeff Degenfelder, Cody Ahmed, Jana Sanders, Robyn Hanes, Stephanie Scoggin, Maddy Nelson #CAGLaw #HappyHolidays  

At the beginning of December, Robert Taylor, JD and Vincent Allen represented Carstens, Allen & Gourley at the Colorado Technology Association's 30th anniversary celebration in Denver. With a firm presence in Colorado, this milestone resonates deeply with us. We are proud to support the state's thriving technology ecosystem and are excited to witness the innovation and growth the next 30 years will bring.

As a new member of the Family Office Club, I  was delighted to attend the Super Summit in Miami last week - an incredible gathering of over 750 attendees.  It was a great time to connect with investors and entrepreneurs. A highlight of the event was engaging with former tech founders who are now managing their own family office funds and who are passionate about giving back and helping the next generation of entrepreneurs succeed.    As a technology and AI lawyer, it was great to see all the focus on AI.  Family offices are eager to explore investments in this transformative sector.  Vincent Allen and I saw a lot of enthusiasm for the future of AI and innovation to come.   #CAGLaw #AITriageCenter 

Thank you Vincent Allen and Robert Taylor, JD for representing us at the Family Office Club Super Summit, connecting with visionary leaders, and exploring exciting opportunities in AI and innovation! #CAGLaw #AITriageCenter

This week, our very own James Gourley shares his expertise on the latest podcast episode of Harvest to Pour! In his conversation with host Matthew Shipp, James dives into the critical importance of protecting your brand as an essential business asset. From trademarks and patents to packaging innovations, the discussion offers actionable insights that are invaluable for businesses navigating the complexities of today’s competitive markets.   Check out the episode to learn how to safeguard your brand identity and position your business for long-term success. Use the link in the comments to listen now!

Is it ok to publish AI-generated fake news and attribute it to real papers? I was recently featured in a WIRED article discussing a lawsuit against Perplexity. While the case brings attention to critical issues around AI-generated "hallucinations" and misattribution, the claims of false designation of origin and trademark dilution probably will not stand. The Supreme Court in Dastar found that even where content is copied, the “origin” of the work is whoever created it.  In this case, it will likely be found that Perplexity created the physical goods in question, even if some of the text was improperly attributed to a real newspaper. Do you think the Dastar ruling should apply to cases involving AI-generated content? To read the full article, visit the link in the comments.  #CAGLaw #AITriageCenter

On the next Harvest to Pour, I sit down with James Gourley, an experienced intellectual property attorney at Carstens, Allen & Gourley, LLP. James shares why trademarks and patents are vital in protecting your business. We talk about protecting brands, avoiding costly IP pitfalls, and navigating challenges in your business. ⚔ If you're a small business owner, this episode is packed with tips to secure your brand and set your business up for success. 🛡 Tune in Wednesday for the full episode! You don’t want to miss it. 🎙️ #intellectualproperty #podcastinterview

❌Problem: Fish demand will double by 2050, and we’re fishing at capacity. ✅Solution: Reel Foods' bioengineered fish that is identical to wild-caught fish! ▪️Innovative Biomanufacturing: Reel Foods uses cutting-edge technology to create lab-grown fish fillets that are compositionally identical to wild-caught fish: 1. Cell Harvesting: A small amount of living cells are harvested from wild-caught fish. 2. Vascularization: A vascular network (e.g., blood vessel network) is introduced to transport nutrients and oxygen to the cells and remove waste. 3. Cell Growth: The cells are nourished with essential nutrients like protein, sugar, fat, salt, iron, and zinc, allowing them to grow efficiently. 4. Expansion: The cells mature and arrange into a structure replicating the taste and texture of wild-caught fish. 5. Product Formation: This process results in minimally processed whole-cut fish fillets that deliver the same components and mouthfeel as wild-caught fish.   ▪️Clean Eating: Clean, toxin-free product. It’s virtually impossible for wild and farm-raised fish not to have contaminants like mercury and microplastics. ▪️️Sustainable and Ethical: By reducing pressure on wild fisheries, Reel Foods offers a sustainable alternative that helps preserve marine ecosystems. Their species-agnostic technology can produce a variety of fish, addressing both supply and demand gaps. ▪️Cost-Effective and High Quality: Reel Foods’ unique vascularization method allows muscle cells to grow and mature quickly, driving down costs and improving the taste and texture of their products. This approach eliminates the need for plant-based scaffolding and processed additives. Link: https://lnkd.in/gjD4MCsz

Sharing an insightful post from our very own, David Carstens, on a critical topic discussed in Fortune: the ownership of social media accounts. As platforms and AI tools evolve, the lines between user ownership and platform control remain unclear. Understanding the terms of service is no longer optional—it's essential to safeguard your digital assets and intellectual property. #CAGLaw #AITriageCenter #AIThoughtLeaders

Attorney-client privilege is evolving to meet the needs of startups and the gig economy. In Sight Sciences v. Ivantis, the court extended privilege to communications with independent consultants when tied to legal advice.    Thank you, Theodore ("Ted") Baroody, Esq., for such an insightful article on how this shift impacts patent litigation and the role of non-employee experts.   #CAGLaw