The world of legal technology is increasingly becoming a battleground for intellectual property (IP) rights, where innovation meets the rigid constructs of law. In this dynamic environment, understanding the role and implications of IP is beneficial and essential for legal tech professionals.

As technology continues to permeate the legal industry, the significance of IP in safeguarding innovations, ensuring fair competition, and fostering a culture of creative legal solutions becomes paramount. For example, generative artificial intelligence (AI) can now aid in document review, legal research, and even legal brief drafting. But what happens when legal tech implicates or infringes upon another’s IP?