ABA Day Online: Intellectual Property and the TAKE IT DOWN Act Breakout Session

As part of ABA Day 2025, the ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law presents this breakout session on the TAKE IT DOWN Act — legislation aimed at protecting individuals from the non-consensual spread of deepfake and explicit digital content.

This timely conversation explores how the legal system is evolving to meet the threats posed by unauthorized digital replicas, particularly those impacting children and vulnerable individuals. The TAKE IT DOWN Act would give victims of this abuse a federal mechanism to request takedown of illicit content and provide a pathway for justice and redress.
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Featured Speakers:
-Andrew Coffman, IP attorney with deep experience in copyright litigation and entertainment law
-Susan McGahan, AVP & Senior Legal Counsel at AT&T, registered patent attorney, and longtime IP law leader
-Eric Storey, Grassroots & Digital Advocacy Strategist, American Bar Association
-Chris Katopis, Legislative Consultant for Intellectual Property

Susan and Andrew were recently named the March 2025 ABA Advocates of the Month for their leadership in drafting the ABA’s policy on digital replicas. Their work empowers the ABA to advocate effectively on legislation like the TAKE IT DOWN Act.

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Take Action:
After watching the session, show your support by sending a letter to Congress urging action on the TAKE IT DOWN Act: https://americanbar.quorum.us/campaig...

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