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How is AI changing the rules of intellectual property, and what should founders be doing about it? In this debut episode of Startup Builders & Backers, we tackle one of the most pressing and under-discussed areas in the startup space: the legal impact of AI.
I’m joined by Alex Watt, commercial IP lawyer at Howard Kennedy and leader of the firm’s startup programme, Ignite. With deep expertise across licensing, branding, advertising, and digital rights, Alex offers a practical perspective on how emerging technologies are testing the limits of today’s IP frameworks.
We explore the growing debate around copyright exemptions for AI training, the risks of unclear ownership in AI-generated content, and why startups must revisit their licensing agreements as AI becomes part of the product stack. The conversation also covers how l ...
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