How I Really Feel About ChatGPT from an IP Lawyer’s Perspective
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Partner
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- 208.388.4875
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- 208.954.5216
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- bfrazer@hawleytroxell.com
Biography
Bradlee Frazer is a partner with Hawley Troxell and is Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property & Internet practice group. In addition to emphasizing and focusing on all facets of Internet law, Intellectual Property law, and Information Technology law related to transactional work and litigation.
Brad is a published novelist, and he has also written extensively for national legal publications and law blogs. He is also a frequent speaker on internet, intellectual property, and computer law topics and is a regular guest lecturer at Boise State University on those subjects.
Brad has developed significant experience advising on the rapidly evolving legal issues surrounding artificial intelligence and generative AI. His AI practice builds on more than three decades of experience in intellectual property, Internet, information technology, and technology law. He regularly speaks and writes on the legal implications of AI, including copyright and ownership of AI-generated content, intellectual property risks, Ai-generated code, privacy, data protection, regulatory compliance, and the responsible use of AI in the workplace and legal profession. He has presented CLE programs on AI legal trends and the ethical and regulatory considerations of using AI in legal practice, and has spoken publicly about best practices for minimizing the legal risks associated with generative AI.
Brad’s AI work also includes advising on emerging questions involving AI-generated software and content, including who owns AI-generated work and how businesses can protect intellectual property created or assisted by AI. In 2026, he presented on best practices for protecting ownership of computer code in the age of AI-assisted coding technologies. He also serves as a contributor on Idaho AI legislation and regulation for the LexMundi AI Legislative Guide.
A Boise native, Brad began his legal career in 1989 as an intellectual property attorney and commercial litigator at a Boise-based law firm. In 1997 he accepted an in-house position as Senior Intellectual Property Counsel with Fortune 1000 company, Micron Electronics, Inc., and remained there through the company’s merger with Interland, Inc. (now Web.com), then the nation’s largest Web hosting company. He eventually became Deputy General Counsel for Micron Electronics, Inc., and Interland, Inc. From June 2003 to February 2006, Mr. Frazer served as Deputy General Counsel to MPC Computers, LLC, in Nampa, Idaho.
SIGNIFICANT REPRESENTATION & EXPERIENCE
Successfully registered color “BLUE” with United States Patent and Trademark Office for Boise State University’s blue turf playing field (Reg. No. 3,707,623; November 2009).
Managed the acquisition of Micron Internet Services by Micron Electronics, Inc., 2001.
Managed IP due diligence for merger between Interland Web Hosting (Atlanta) and Micron Electronics, Inc., 2001.
Managed IP due diligence for acquisition of Hostpro Web Hosting (Los Angeles) by Micron Electronics, Inc., 2000.
Advises clients regarding strategies available to business owners regarding business exit strategies, supply, and agency agreements.
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
2021-2026
Presentation, AI Symposium: AI and Financial Services, presented to Idaho Department of Finance, Idaho Bankers’ Association, and GoWest Credit Union Association, November 2026
Moderator, Idaho Business Review’s Breakfast Series – AI and the Rise of the New-Collar Worker, October 2026
Presentation, “The Legal Environment of AI”, ABC 2026 – 7th Annual All Business Conference, October 2026
Moderator, From Prototype to Production: Building and Protecting a Hardware Startup, Boise Entrepreneur Week – Tech Track, September 2026
Co-Presenter, “AI vs. AI: Hiring, Litigation, and the New Digital Battlefield – Part 2”, presented to KSTS Consulting, September 2026
Panelist, Boise State University School of Computing “Tech Kitchen” event, September 2026
Presentation, “The Legal Environment of AI”, Idaho Housing and Finance Association – Annual Board Meeting, September 2026
Presentation, “Best Practices for Protecting Your Code in the Age of AI“, Interface Boise, August 2026
Presentation, “Who Owns the Code in an AI World?“, Interface Boise, August 2026
Co-Presenter, “AI vs. AI: Hiring, Litigation, and the New Digital Battlefield”, presented to KSTS Consulting, August 2026
Presentation & Panelist, “The Legal Environment of AI”, Idaho Tech Council – Built Here: Entrepreneurs Using AI to Scale Smarter, June 2026
Co-Presenter, “AI Best Practices”, Lamb Weston Client Training Seminar, June 2026
Presentation, “AI Best Practices”, Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative Client Training Seminar, June 2026
Presentation, “AI Legal Matters“, ISACA Boise Conference, May 2026
Presentation, “Copyright and AI”, Writers at Harriman, May 2026
Presentation, “Who Owns the Code in an AI World?”, Boise Code Camp, May 2026
Co-Presenter, “AI & LLMs: Existential Threat or Shiny New Tool?”, Boise Code Camp, May 2026
Co-Presenter, “AI Catalysts”, Idaho Board of Education’s SP26 AI Catalyst Show-and-Tell Series, April 2026
Presentation, “Failure of AI Monetization and Value Proposition from an IP Prospective”, In Time Tec Client Training Seminar, March 2026
Presentation, “The Legal Environment of AI”, Marsh McClellan Client Training Seminar, March 2026
Guest Appearance, Pros Talking Prose Podcast, “The Truth Behind AI, Your Words, and Amazon”, February 2026
Guest Lecturer, “The Legal Environment of AI”, Boise State University College of Business and Economics, February 2026
Presentation, “Trademark Law Best Practices”, Boise Cascade Company Client Training Seminar, January 2026
Presentation, “Who Owns the Code in an AI World?”, Agile Alliance Client Training Seminar, December 2025
Presentation, “Copyright Laws and Top Copyright Issues”, Enterprise Client Training Seminar, December 2025
Presentation, “The Legal Environment of AI”, Zenware Client Training Seminar, December 2025
Webinar Presentation, “IP Best Practices”, REDI Elevate Idaho Workshop, December 2025
Presentation, “Responsibility in Innovation and Scholarship Experience Program“, Boise State University Stakeholder Meeting, November 2025
Presentation, “The Legal Environment of AI”, WebMD Client Training Seminar, November 2025
Guest Lecturer, “The Legal Environment of AI”, University of Idaho College of Law, November 2025
Panelist, Technology Talk Panel, Idaho Manufacturing Alliance Trade Show, October 2025
Presentation, “AI Training”, Social Impacts of Computing Workshop, June 2024
Moderator, Idaho Business Review’s Breakfast Series: Tech Trends, February 2021
Archive
IBR Out Loud Interview, Idaho Business Review, November 2019
“When Works Enter The Public Domain, Everyone Wins“, Hawley Troxell Newsletter, March 2019
360 Immersive: IP and the Business of Virtual Reality Interview, YouTube, August 2018
“Exercise Due Diligence When Selecting New Trademarks“, Hawley Troxell Newsletter, July 2018
“The Biggest Legal Risk You Never Heard Of“, Hawley Troxell Newsletter, June 2016
“Trade Secrets Add Value to Your Company“, Hawley Troxell Newsletter, February 2016
“Plan Now For Your Exit With Intangible Assets“, Hawley Troxell Newsletter, January 2016
“Trademark is not a Verb: Guidelines from a Trademark Lawyer“, Detroit Legal News, December 2015
“Software Patents Are Dead! Long Live Software Patents!“, co-author, Hawley Troxell Newsletter, October 2015
“Is It Fair Use? 7 Questions to Ask Before Using Copyrighted Material“, Jane Friedman, August 2015
“So You Have a Business Idea: Now What?“, Idaho Business Review, July 2015
“Cybercurrency And The Bank Secrecy Act“, Hawley Troxell Newsletter, July 2015
“Protecting Your Domain Name“, Hawley Troxell Newsletter, April 2015
“When Workers Use Social Media To Harm A Former Employer“, Hawley Troxell Newsletter, January 2015
“Protect Your Work, Be It A Novel Or A Tumblr Post“, Hawley Troxell Newsletter, November 2014
Presentation, “From Startup to Exit: Cashing in on Your Tech IP“, Boise State University’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Zions Bank’s Business Strategies Series, October 2014
“Place the IP Horse Before the VC Cart – and the Money Will Come to You“, co-author, Hawley Troxell Newsletter, February 2014
“Trademark Is Not a Verb: Guidelines From a Trademark Lawyer“, Hawley Troxell Newsletter, June 2013
Presentation, “Intellectual Property Issues in International Commerce”, World Trade Day, May 2013
Presentation, “Cloud Services Clarification Act Update”, Idaho Technology Council develop.idaho Conference, April 2013
“Cloud Computing Tax Will Harm Growing Tech Economy“, co-author, Idaho Statesman, February 2013
“Q&A on Copyright with an Attorney“, Jane Friedman, October 2012
Presentation, “Show Me The Money: Key Things to Remember When Commercializing Your Code”, Idaho Technology Council develop.idaho Conference, April 2012
Presentation, “Intellectual Property Issues in International Commerce”, World Trade Day, April 2012
“New Pilot Survey Reveals Importance of Intellectual Property“, Hawley Troxell Newsletter, March 2012
CLE Presentation, “Top Ten Internet Legal Issues for In-house Counsel”, Association of Corporate Counsel, November 2011
Presentation, “Intellectual Property Issues in International Commerce”, Idaho State Bar – International Law Section, October 2011
Presentation, “Legal Implications of a Mobile Enterprise, Second Annual IT Symposium”, September 2011
Presentation, “Who Owns the Code?”, Idaho Technology Council develop.idaho Conference, April 2011
Presentation, “The Power of Your Internet Brand”, Boise State University CPD Sales Power Pack Conference, April 2011
Guest Lecturer, IP Law – Ongoing Series, Boise State University MBA Program, since 2011
Presentation, “Protecting Your Internet Brand”, Boise State University Entrepreneurship Day, April 2011
Presentation, “Social Media and IP Law”, Sales and Marketing Executives Conference, 2010
Presentation, “Legal Issues with Social Media”, Information Technology Leadership Roundtable, September 2010
Presentation, “Software Copyright Issues”, Boise Code Camp; February 2008, March 2009, 2010
CLE Presentation, “How Technology is Changing the Law”, Idaho State Bar Continuing Legal Education, October 2010
Presentation, “IP and SoMe: The Power of Your Internet Brand”, Boise State University Center for Professional Development, September 2010
Presentation, “Best Practices in Software Licensing”, Information Technology Leadership Roundtable, May 2009
Presentation, “Open Source Software”, University of Idaho Business Law Symposium, April 2009
Presentation, “Open Source Licensing”, University of Idaho Business Law Symposium, April 2009
“Open Source is Not Public Domain: Evolving Licensing Philosophies“, University of Idaho Law Review, Vol. 45, April 2009
“Copyright and Trademark Law for Media Professionals”, Idaho Press Club, November 2009
“Why Businesses Should Care about Copyright Issues“, Idaho Business Review – Idaho Business & Law, Fall 2008
“Recent Developments in Internet Law”, The Advocate, Idaho State Bar, July 2006
“Subpoena Powers Under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act”, American Bar Association – Section of Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Law, Internet Industry Committee Report, Fall 2002
“Internet Key Word Issues and Internationalized Domain Names”, American Bar Association, Section of Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Law, Internet Industry Committee Report, Spring 2002
CLE Presentations, “Licensing, Internet, and IP Law”, Idaho State Bar Continuing Legal Education Programs, since 1995
EDUCATION
Law School:
University of California Hastings College of the Law, J.D., 1988
Law Review, Note Topic: “Comparative Bad Faith”
Graduate:
University of Utah, M.B.A., 1989
Undergraduate:
Brigham Young University, B.S. Finance cum laude, 1985
National Merit Scholar
Beta Gamma Sigma
BAR ADMISSIONS
Idaho
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
PROFESSIONAL/COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS
Idaho Technology Council, Board of Trustees, since 2009
American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section
Idaho State Bar, Intellectual Property Law Section
Licensing Executives Society, Member
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Mountain States Super Lawyer – Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, & Technology Transactions, since 2021
Idaho Business Review, Leaders in Law – Partner, 2016
Mountain States Super Lawyer, 2013
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