In the sidelines of the AI conversation: Model disgorgement and algorithm deletion | Asia IP Magazine

Chris Rourk was featured in Asia IP Magazine discussing the potential for artificial intelligence training data to infringe on intellectual property or privacy laws and examined new solutions to these challenges. He also addressed remediation techniques for AI systems, such as model disgorgement and algorithm deletion, as ways to address these issues.

Mentions • June 17, 2025

The Latest Rage Called RAG | Asia IP Magazine

Chris Rourk and Greg Lambert were featured in Asia IP Magazine discussing the development and adoption of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), a new natural language processing technique, and its intellectual property and data privacy challenges.

Mentions • July 24, 2024

Intellectual Property on the High Seas | Asia IP Magazine

With the maritime industry seeing a wave of innovation activities in the United States, Asia IP Magazine featured insight from Jackson Walker attorneys Will Borchers and Chris Rourk as they discussed intellectual property and international trade issues related to maritime technology.

Mentions • August 29, 2023

Human-Robot Presscon at AI Summit: What It Means to the IP World | Asia IP Magazine

Chris Rourk was featured in Asia IP Magazine discussing the robotics capabilities on display at the UN-organized “AI for Good” summit. In the article, Chris noted: “The functions did not showcase any particular capabilities that robotics adds to AI that might support UN SDGs, which include ‘no poverty’ and ‘gender equality.’ As such, if the purpose of the press conference was to showcase how the combination of robotics and AI could support the goals, there was nothing shown of any relevance.”

Mentions • August 15, 2023

Patents Are for the Weak? | Asia IP Magazine

For Jackson Walker partner Christopher Rourk, patents are, to a certain extent, for the weak. The reason for this is that small firms and individual inventors are inherently weaker than companies that are larger and better-positioned capital-wise.

“Small companies and individual inventors can develop important innovations that can be easily copied by larger, well-capitalized companies and should rely on patents to increase their leverage in the highly-competitive commercial marketplace,” he noted.

Mentions • January 19, 2023

The Metaverse Is Coming: How Can Asia’s Developing Jurisdictions Cope With Its IP Issues? | Asia IP

Chris Rourk shared insights with Asia IP Magazine about the metaverse and the implications for the intellectual property sector.

Mentions • March 31, 2022

Hong Kong Customs Combats Counterfeiting Activities Involving Goods Bound for the United States | Asia IP

Local Customs conducted a targeted operation this summer to combat cross-boundary counterfeiting activities involving goods destined for the US. About 60,000 items of suspected counterfeit goods with an estimated market value of about HK$3.2 million (US$412,000) were seized. “An IP owner can increase the effectiveness of CBP by hiring US counsel to coordinate with the CBP, such as to identify possible ports of entry, resellers and registered IP that is being copied,” Chris Rourk said.

Mentions • August 30, 2021

Almost US$300,000 Worth of Counterfeit Auto Parts Seized in the United States | Asia IP

After Customs and Border Protection officers in Philadelphia seized over $295,000 in counterfeit vehicle parts, Jackson Walker partner Christopher Rourk spoke with Asia IP Magazine about the statistics surrounding seizures of automotive and aerospace parts versus counterfeit watches and jewelry.

Mentions • August 10, 2021

Apple Watch Might Be Banned for Sale in the United States Due to Patent Infringement | Asia IP

Jackson Walker partner Christopher Rourk spoke with Asia IP about a potential ban on the sale of the Apple Watch Series 6 after Masimo, a global medical technology corporation, asserted 10 patents against Apple in a California district court and sought an import ban before the U.S. International Trade Commission. In the article, Chris noted, “It is possible that Masimo might settle at this point on less than favorable terms in order to avoid a decision from the PTAB that invalidates some or all of its challenged patents, but based on its past behavior, it seems more likely that Masimo would be prepared to go to trial before settling. Apple likewise has a history of fighting patent infringement lawsuits, although it is noted that both companies have much at stake in the current dispute, so settlement prior to trial in any of these matters is certainly possible.”

Mentions • July 21, 2021

Ofinno and Honda Complete Large Patent Transaction | Asia IP

American technology research company Ofinno announced on June 2, 2021, the completion of a large patent transaction with Honda Motor. In an article by Asia IP Magazine, Jackson Walker partner Chris Rourk provided background on the deal.

Mentions • July 6, 2021

America Seizes Almost US$1 Million Worth of Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Louis Vuitton Knockoffs | Asia IP

In an Asia IP Magazine article discussing a seized shipment of counterfeit jewelry in Cincinnati, Christopher Rourk said, “Although statistics are not readily available, most sales of counterfeit jewelry likely occur online nowadays. However, in-person sales also occur, and the best way to protect your brand against counterfeits is to have an aggressive protection and enforcement strategy that includes monitoring online sales and using certified sales outlets for in-person sales.”

Mentions • May 25, 2021

uCloudlink Group Announces Progress in Patent Infringement Disputes | Asia IP

“In the US, patent claims are construed as a matter of law, which means that the construction can be attacked on appeal under a more favourable standard of review for the appellant than an attack on findings of fact, for which the court of appeals will be more deferential to the trial court,” Jackson Walker partner Christopher Rourk told Asia IP. “In particular, an appeal on an issue of law is reviewed ‘de novo,’ which means that no deference is given to decisions made by the trial court.”

Mentions • May 10, 2021

Nokia and Lenovo Conclude Patent Cross-Licensing Agreement | Asia IP

“In September of 2020, a German court ruled that Lenovo had infringed one of Nokia’s patents, and ordered an injunction and product recall, although that order was stayed by the appeals court,” Christopher Rourk told Asia IP. “It is possible that the injunction factored into the settlement decision, and that the parties might not have settled the litigation if an injunction was not a factor. However, it is not uncommon for such matters to be resolved through a settlement and patent portfolio license prior to a verdict being rendered, with net payments going to the party with the stronger portfolio position.”

Mentions • April 20, 2021

LG Electronics Sued by American Mobile Software Company for Patent Infringement | Asia IP

After Seven Networks filed a patent infringement lawsuit against LG Electronics, Chris Rourk spoke with Asia IP about the dispute.

Mentions • April 7, 2021