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Taming the Wild West of IP - Ownership & Rights in the Age of AI

by Treasury

Taming the Wild West of IP - Ownership & Rights in the Age of AI is a focused event organized by Treasury, a leading platform dedicated to protecting and distributing spatial assets. This session is part of the Treasury Sessions event series, emphasizing legal themes pertinent to the evolving landscape of spatial technology and intellectual property.

The event delves into critical questions surrounding AI's role in spatial creativity, ownership of AI-generated content, and the responsibilities of spatial platforms in managing creative IP. Discussions aim to explore how AI can enhance creativity without compromising the rights and revenues of professional creators, and what new protections might be necessary in the realm of spatial technology.

Attendees can anticipate engaging panel discussions featuring esteemed experts such as Brittan Heller, a legal authority on technology and human rights; Max Sills, General Counsel at Midjourney; and John Manoochehri, CEO and Founder of Treasury. The agenda includes a panel discussion followed by networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with peers and industry leaders.

This event is particularly relevant for professionals and enthusiasts in AI, intellectual property law, spatial technology, design, and the creative industries, including gaming and film. It offers a platform to gain insights into the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of AI and intellectual property in the spatial technology era.

Speakers(3)

Brittan Heller

Teaching Fellow, LLM Program in Law, Science and Technology, and Lecturer in Law at Stanford University

Brittan Heller is a legal expert specializing in the intersection of technology, human rights, and AI ethics, with a focus on XR/spatial computing. She has held significant roles including counsel at Foley Hoag's Global Business and Human Rights practice, Director for Technology and Society at ADL, and service in the U.S. Department of Justice's Criminal Division. Heller's diverse experience spans from prosecuting international crimes to pioneering efforts in combating online harassment, making her a leading voice in navigating the complex landscape of digital rights and responsibilities.

John Manoochehri

CEO & Founder at Treasury

Founder & CEO, Treasury, John Manoochehri is an architect and environmental scientist, with a specialization in computational design. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Oxford, a diploma in architecture from the Royal College of Art in Stockholm, and has taught architecture, urban design planning studios and courses at the Royal Institute of Technology Architecture School in Stockholm. He previously founded an architectural design technology company, Last Meter®, focussing on designing and adapting modern residences and commercial buildings to integrate third-party services, and founded a podcast on spatial technology, Futureperfect, sponsored by Epic Games.

Max Sills

General Counsel at Midjourney

Max Sills is General Counsel at Midjourney and the owner at Open Advisory Services, a firm he set up to help small to medium-sized companies with their legal needs. Before joining Midjourney full-time, Max served as counsel at Block.

Event Details

Date
September 20, 2024
Location
🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States
Treasury
Pricing
Free
Audience
Professionals and enthusiasts in AI, IP law, spatial technology, design, and creative industries.

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