Tech Talks by Mayer Brown

The legal issues surrounding ownership with regard to inventions and other works created using artificial intelligence (or "AI") are top of mind for various companies. Current IP statutes in the United States and Europe can create roadblocks for protecting AI-created inventions, works and data, and companies are contemplating how to secure ownership of materials and data created by AI tools. In this episode of Tech Talks, Richard Assmus, Mark Prinsley and Julian Dibbell discuss IP laws and how they may be applied to AI.

The expanded use of IoT presents growing security risks and challenges for companies across a wide range of business sectors. In an increasingly connected world, where IoT solutions are often dependent upon third party vendor technologies, cybersecurity vulnerabilities are amplified as additional endpoints provide threat actors with more means to reach critical systems. Understanding the legal landscape, conducting cyber due diligence and thoughtful contracting are important tools for managing vendor cybersecurity risk. Listen to this episode of Mayer Brown's Tech Talks podcast as Linda Rhodes, Marcus Christian, Charlie King and Julian Dibbell explore the criticality of managing vendor cybersecurity risk as a cornerstone of a company's cybersecurity program.

"Open banking" refers to the practice of banks providing application program interface ("API") access to customer accounts, allowing customers to access their account information and initiate transactions through a third party's user experience. In this episode of Tech Talks, Chris Chapman, Julian Dibbell, Rohith George and Oliver Yaros discuss open banking, which many financial institutions are choosing over "screen scraping" and similar techniques, and its risks and rewards.

Artificial intelligence's (AI) presence continues to grow in many industries and within various technologies as innovative organizations use it for competitive advantage. But before an AI solution is implemented, AI's unique licensing issues should be considered. In this Tech Talks episode, Rebecca Eisner and Julian Dibbell discuss key issues that arise for providers and users in AI licensing agreements, including IP ownership and infringement, warranties and legal compliance.

In July 2020, the Platform to Business Regulation (EU) 2019/1150 ("P2B Regulation")—aiming to promote fairness and transparency for business users of online platforms and search engines—became applicable in European Union member states and, as a result of the Brexit transition, the United Kingdom. In this episode of Mayer Brown's Tech Talks podcast, Ana Bruder, Ondrej Hajda and Julian Dibbell discuss what this means for business and what to expect going forward.

Technology Transactions partners Dan Masur, Brad Peterson and Linda Rhodes, along with senior associate Julian Dibbell, discuss steps to consider for outsourcing and other technology-based services contracts as we emerge from the pandemic.

US-based partners Nina Flax, leader of our Northern California Corporate & Securities practice, Steve Kaplan, co-leader for the firm's Financial Services Regulatory & Enforcement group, Joe Pennell, a Technology Transactions partner active in both fintech M&A and bank/fintech partnership transactions, and Libby Raymond, co-head of the Financial Institutions M&A and Fintech groups, discuss the top 10 due diligence pitfalls for fintech transactions.

Technology Transactions partners Brad Peterson and Linda Rhodes along with senior associate Julian Dibbell discuss how to respond to requests for COVID-19 waivers from outsourcing service providers. During this podcast, they review potential concerns for customers to consider and provide some practical suggestions that companies can take now to avoid additional risk.