With significant progress on hardware and optimism about future applications, interest in quantum computing is growing steadily. As the technology promises solutions to complex problems that are currently daunting (or even...more
In our tenth episode, Chris Rezendes, Chief Business Officer from Context Labs, joins Chris McKenna to discuss how digitalization can help companies achieve their climate goals. How is the use of data changing for energy...more
12/14/2023
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Blockchain ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Climate Change ,
CMMI ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Hydrocarbons ,
Risk Management ,
SaaS
In recent years, cloud computing has gained popularity as a technology that gives both organizations and consumers access to scalable computer resources and services on demand. As cloud computing becomes more ubiquitous,...more
The cloud computing market has grown at a rapid rate and is expected to continue that trajectory for years to come. With this increasing demand, it is important to stay up to date on the latest trends and technologies so you...more
As we look toward the future of Software as a Service (SaaS), it’s clear that the landscape is changing rapidly. From artificial intelligence (AI) to data analytics, the industry is undergoing a rapid transformation that is...more
3/31/2023
/ Analytics ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Automation Systems ,
Cloud Computing ,
Cybersecurity ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Graphical User Interface ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Responsive Design ,
SaaS ,
Subscription Services
Software as a service (SaaS) companies are beginning to explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to automate numerous business operations and increase their overall productivity. With this technology enabling providers...more
What is the cloud? There are many differing (but also similar) answers to that question. Some consider the cloud a gateway to providing online access, while others consider it the relatively narrow provisioning of remote...more
The worldwide market for cloud-based services continues to expand, with recent growth accelerated by the increased demand for online services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Remote work environments and new offerings...more
With the ever increasing adoption of AI technology, no industry will unlikely be left untouched by Artificial Intelligence in the coming years. The worldwide spending on AI systems is estimated to increase as much as 100...more
4/9/2020
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Authorship ,
Comment Period ,
Computer-Related Inventions ,
Copyright ,
Copyright Office ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Inventions ,
Inventors ,
Investment ,
Natural Language Processing ,
Patent Applications ,
Patent-Eligible Subject Matter ,
Patents ,
Popular ,
Public Comment ,
Trade Secrets ,
Trademarks ,
USPTO
The coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) has now been documented in more than 100 countries and territories. As the coronavirus outbreak continues to wreak havoc on markets and industries in the U.S. and around the world,...more
3/18/2020
/ Business Disruption ,
Business Travel ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Insurance Contracts ,
Manufacturers ,
Material Adverse Change Clauses (MACs) ,
Remote Working ,
Risk Management ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Suppliers ,
Supply Chain ,
Supply Contracts ,
Technology Sector ,
Workplace Safety
On Wednesday May 31st, the Boston Foley & Lardner office hosted the third installment of the Boston/New England IoT Meetup series. The Internet of Things (IoT) focuses on the vast network of devices connected to the internet,...more
Competitive differentiators are the beneficial and unique aspects of your product or service compared to those of competitors. These qualities may provide benefits to consumers, such as a useful and unique feature, more...more
As discussed in our previous posts, startups are about capitalizing on ideas, contacts and experience. In the early stages of a startup or pre-startup, founders often socialize their business plan and details about their idea...more
7/21/2015
/ Capital Raising ,
Confidential Information ,
Confidentiality Agreements ,
Copyright ,
Encryption ,
Forfeiture ,
Innovation ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Investors ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
Patent Applications ,
Patents ,
Peer Review ,
Public Disclosure ,
Startups ,
Trademarks
As we discussed in our inaugural posts in this series, after management, the most valuable asset for most startups can be their intellectual property (IP). And as such, it is important for a startup to own its intellectual...more
Time and time again, many startups tout their solution as better, faster or more user friendly than their competitors’, not realizing that the competitors also make the same claims. By doing so, they sound like every other...more
A successful startup provides a solution to a market need. Typically, the solution involves a new or improved device or technique. As a startup defines and develops its solution, intellectual property (IP) becomes a core...more