Ian Ballon - internet/mobile/AI litigator & published author
@ianballon.bsky.social
I am an internet/ ai/ mobile litigator and Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice Group, a published author of legal treatises and books (www.IanBallon.net), an open water diver, and a Californian via Canada
Honored to be recognized by Best Lawyers for intellectual property litigation, trade secret law, privacy and data security and as lawyer of the year for technology law
August 23, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Honored to be recognized by Best Lawyers for intellectual property litigation, trade secret law, privacy and data security and as lawyer of the year for technology law
My Digital Hollywood panel. Link in the comments
July 28, 2025 at 6:48 PM
My Digital Hollywood panel. Link in the comments
Join us at the Digital Hollywood Summer Summit on July 21–23! I will be moderating the panel “AI & the Law: A ‘Deep Dive’ – Fair Use, Copyright and the Doctrine of Innovation,” which will explore the legal and creative implications of artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry.
July 21, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Join us at the Digital Hollywood Summer Summit on July 21–23! I will be moderating the panel “AI & the Law: A ‘Deep Dive’ – Fair Use, Copyright and the Doctrine of Innovation,” which will explore the legal and creative implications of artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry.
Future of Privacy Forum Advisory Board meeting
June 12, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Future of Privacy Forum Advisory Board meeting
Co-chairing Stanford’s 22nd annual Digital Economy Best Practices conference
June 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Co-chairing Stanford’s 22nd annual Digital Economy Best Practices conference
Speaking on the future of AI at the annual meeting of the Copyright Society
June 6, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Speaking on the future of AI at the annual meeting of the Copyright Society
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April 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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GPS 25
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I am speaking on copyright, AI and social justice at Howard University Law School’s West Coast IP & Social Justice CLE Program at Greenberg Traurig LLP’s LA office with Professor Lateef Mtima, who heads Howard’s IP and Social Justice Program, and Howard and GT alum Hayley Tharpe of Legally Well
March 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
I am speaking on copyright, AI and social justice at Howard University Law School’s West Coast IP & Social Justice CLE Program at Greenberg Traurig LLP’s LA office with Professor Lateef Mtima, who heads Howard’s IP and Social Justice Program, and Howard and GT alum Hayley Tharpe of Legally Well
We don’t need no damn scientists
We have tried and true conspiracy theories ….
We have tried and true conspiracy theories ….
March 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM
We don’t need no damn scientists
We have tried and true conspiracy theories ….
We have tried and true conspiracy theories ….
To MAGA people, firing disabled veterans who are working hard and well regarded by their superiors is Making America Great Again
Don’t lose sight of the fact that the cruelty is a feature, not a bug
Don’t lose sight of the fact that the cruelty is a feature, not a bug
February 19, 2025 at 5:55 AM
To MAGA people, firing disabled veterans who are working hard and well regarded by their superiors is Making America Great Again
Don’t lose sight of the fact that the cruelty is a feature, not a bug
Don’t lose sight of the fact that the cruelty is a feature, not a bug
Huge win for Putin!
February 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Huge win for Putin!
A worker paints over fairness, compassion, diversity and integrity, which no longer reflect the FBI’s mission under Trump.
From the Washington Post
From the Washington Post
January 31, 2025 at 6:50 AM
A worker paints over fairness, compassion, diversity and integrity, which no longer reflect the FBI’s mission under Trump.
From the Washington Post
From the Washington Post
War is peace
Freedom is slavery
The 14th Amendment to the Constitution is unconstitutional
We are living in Orwellian times
Freedom is slavery
The 14th Amendment to the Constitution is unconstitutional
We are living in Orwellian times
January 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
War is peace
Freedom is slavery
The 14th Amendment to the Constitution is unconstitutional
We are living in Orwellian times
Freedom is slavery
The 14th Amendment to the Constitution is unconstitutional
We are living in Orwellian times
A) Trump is threatening to withhold federal aid to California because our Governor is a Democrat he doesn’t like, and
B) Trump is perpetuating a lie about water use for which there is no factual basis
Lies & sanctions for those that don’t kiss the ring are hallmarks of authoritarian governments
B) Trump is perpetuating a lie about water use for which there is no factual basis
Lies & sanctions for those that don’t kiss the ring are hallmarks of authoritarian governments
January 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
A) Trump is threatening to withhold federal aid to California because our Governor is a Democrat he doesn’t like, and
B) Trump is perpetuating a lie about water use for which there is no factual basis
Lies & sanctions for those that don’t kiss the ring are hallmarks of authoritarian governments
B) Trump is perpetuating a lie about water use for which there is no factual basis
Lies & sanctions for those that don’t kiss the ring are hallmarks of authoritarian governments
MAGA = Making racial discrimination in hiring great again…
No longer trying to hide his intentions
No longer trying to hide his intentions
January 22, 2025 at 6:19 PM
MAGA = Making racial discrimination in hiring great again…
No longer trying to hide his intentions
No longer trying to hide his intentions
Any idea what Trump wants to impose 10 percent tariffs on China but 25 percent on Canada and Mexico? I am guessing maybe he is more scared of Xi than our allies in Canada and Mexico?
January 22, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Any idea what Trump wants to impose 10 percent tariffs on China but 25 percent on Canada and Mexico? I am guessing maybe he is more scared of Xi than our allies in Canada and Mexico?
Trump bullies allies while he prepares to appease tyrants like Putin and NK’s Kim
Attacking Denmark and Panama and trying to strangle Canada economically… Really? In a dangerous world these are the fights this guy wants to pick…smh
Attacking Denmark and Panama and trying to strangle Canada economically… Really? In a dangerous world these are the fights this guy wants to pick…smh
January 7, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Trump bullies allies while he prepares to appease tyrants like Putin and NK’s Kim
Attacking Denmark and Panama and trying to strangle Canada economically… Really? In a dangerous world these are the fights this guy wants to pick…smh
Attacking Denmark and Panama and trying to strangle Canada economically… Really? In a dangerous world these are the fights this guy wants to pick…smh
Trumpled under foot…
Trump says the 11 Canadian provinces and various territories should join America as a single 51st state….
Trump loves to bully, cause division and weaken our allies for egomaniacal reasons. It is a concerning trait.
Trump says the 11 Canadian provinces and various territories should join America as a single 51st state….
Trump loves to bully, cause division and weaken our allies for egomaniacal reasons. It is a concerning trait.
January 7, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Trumpled under foot…
Trump says the 11 Canadian provinces and various territories should join America as a single 51st state….
Trump loves to bully, cause division and weaken our allies for egomaniacal reasons. It is a concerning trait.
Trump says the 11 Canadian provinces and various territories should join America as a single 51st state….
Trump loves to bully, cause division and weaken our allies for egomaniacal reasons. It is a concerning trait.
Merry AI Christmas
May your holiday season be everything that you or the algorithms can imagine it to be
May your holiday season be everything that you or the algorithms can imagine it to be
December 23, 2024 at 1:53 AM
Merry AI Christmas
May your holiday season be everything that you or the algorithms can imagine it to be
May your holiday season be everything that you or the algorithms can imagine it to be
Over 31,000 students in the United States have experienced a school shooting in 2024
December 17, 2024 at 4:35 AM
Over 31,000 students in the United States have experienced a school shooting in 2024
Trump embodies the stereotype of the “ugly American” tourist in Europe who is ignorant, rude, boorish, insults other counties and grabs women he doesn’t know by the p…
This post and Trump’s embodiment of the ugly American stereotype are deeply embarrassing
This post and Trump’s embodiment of the ugly American stereotype are deeply embarrassing
December 11, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Trump embodies the stereotype of the “ugly American” tourist in Europe who is ignorant, rude, boorish, insults other counties and grabs women he doesn’t know by the p…
This post and Trump’s embodiment of the ugly American stereotype are deeply embarrassing
This post and Trump’s embodiment of the ugly American stereotype are deeply embarrassing
A win-win quid pro quo?
Trump appoints DeSantis, who he doesn’t like, if DeSantis appoints Lara Trump to Rubio’s Senate seat, which he otherwise isn’t inclined to do…
Trump appoints DeSantis, who he doesn’t like, if DeSantis appoints Lara Trump to Rubio’s Senate seat, which he otherwise isn’t inclined to do…
December 5, 2024 at 6:41 PM
A win-win quid pro quo?
Trump appoints DeSantis, who he doesn’t like, if DeSantis appoints Lara Trump to Rubio’s Senate seat, which he otherwise isn’t inclined to do…
Trump appoints DeSantis, who he doesn’t like, if DeSantis appoints Lara Trump to Rubio’s Senate seat, which he otherwise isn’t inclined to do…
History buffs will note that this Administration likely will have more ex-cons (and those accused of crimes but pardoned so they wouldn’t sing like a bird) than any other in U.S. history!
December 4, 2024 at 5:13 PM
History buffs will note that this Administration likely will have more ex-cons (and those accused of crimes but pardoned so they wouldn’t sing like a bird) than any other in U.S. history!
This explains a lot…
Oxford’s 2024 Word of the Year is Brain Rot …
Oxford’s 2024 Word of the Year is Brain Rot …
December 2, 2024 at 5:04 AM
This explains a lot…
Oxford’s 2024 Word of the Year is Brain Rot …
Oxford’s 2024 Word of the Year is Brain Rot …
Who could have imagined that Trump imposing punitive tariffs on imported goods would result in other countries imposing punitive tariffs on U.S. goods?
No one, unless they studied history, including how trade wars led to the Great Depression and World War 2
No one, unless they studied history, including how trade wars led to the Great Depression and World War 2
November 26, 2024 at 11:57 PM
Who could have imagined that Trump imposing punitive tariffs on imported goods would result in other countries imposing punitive tariffs on U.S. goods?
No one, unless they studied history, including how trade wars led to the Great Depression and World War 2
No one, unless they studied history, including how trade wars led to the Great Depression and World War 2