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Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

New Guidance on Use of Artificial Intelligence-Based Tools in Practice Before USPTO

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published guidance on the use of artificial intelligence-based tools in patent practice to inform practitioners of important issues when using Artificial Intelligence (AI)...more

ArentFox Schiff

ArentFox Schiff Wins a Rare PTAB Decision Reversing Patent Examiner’s Subject Matter Eligibility Rejection in a Fintech Patent...

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In 2023, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) reversed examiners’ decisions in about 30% of appeals, and only in about 7% of appeals related to patent applications for business methods, which include financial technology...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

AI in Europe: Road Map for Navigating the IP, Data Protection and Regulatory Considerations

Organizations developing or using generative AI tools should implement cross-functional governance frameworks to develop and continuously monitor their use of such tools. From the earliest stages of generative AI use,...more

Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth

IP Owners Beware: The Fast Approaching European Unitary Patent System and Unified Patent Court

Background - As has been widely reported, major changes are looming for the European patent landscape. After many years of preparatory work and negotiations, Europe’s new Unified Patent Court (UPC) is expected to open for...more

Kilpatrick

5 Key Takeaways | Current Perspectives Around the Convergence of Life Sciences and IT

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Kilpatrick Townsend Partners Andrew Serafini and Patrick Njeim recently joined other thought leaders as featured speakers for the IP Symposium: Current Perspectives Around the Convergence of Life Sciences and IT. The event...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

U.S Patent Office Increased Government Fees: How To Avoid Or Minimize This Increase?

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) adjusted patent fees affecting all facets of patent practice, as published in a Final Rule. The Final Rule sets or adjusts 296 patent fees for large, small, and micro...more

Mintz - Intellectual Property Viewpoints

USPTO Weighs in on IT Modernization in CXOTalk Interview

How does an important U.S. government agency modernize its operations, especially during a global health crisis? What IT modernization approach can U.S. patent and trademark practitioners expect from the United States Patent...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

The Increasing Importance of Trade Secrets and Trade Secret Asset Management Explained

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Trade secrets have, up until recently, been somewhat ignored. When I started to pay attention to trade secrets, some of my colleagues and contacts probably thought that I was mad. ...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Who Will Secure Cloud Networks? Ensuing Fight between Two Industry Giants

Harris Corporation, best known for its aerospace and defense communications and electronic systems, filed a patent lawsuit against information and communications technology giant, Huawei in the U.S. District Court of Eastern...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Blockchain for Healthcare

Blockchain technology is finding its way into every industry. Healthcare is no exception. According to a recent report by Deloitte, “blockchain technology has the potential to transform health care, placing the patient at the...more

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

BMC Software Launches Patent Strike Against Cloud Services Of Competitor Cherwell Software

In another example of a competitor based patent lawsuit involving cloud computing, BMC Software filed a major patent campaign last year against its key competitor Cherwell Software. ...more

Mintz - Intellectual Property Viewpoints

What are the USPTO’s Patent Plans for Fiscal Year 2017?

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) explains several patent prosecution trends, goals, and programs to justify proposed spending of its collected fees in its recently-issued Fiscal Year 2017 Congressional...more

King & Spalding

Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Features Key Developments in Intellectual Property and Information Technology

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On October 5, the 12 Trans-Pacific Partnership (“TPP”) countries announced that they had resolved all remaining issues and reached a final agreement on the long-anticipated regional free-trade agreement. As King & Spalding...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

How to Keep What is Yours: Practical Considerations for Healthcare IT Protection

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One of the worst kept secrets is the experienced and expected growth in healthcare IT. In 2013, over $650 million was invested into healthcare IT companies, and the trend is continuing to grow. Combined with the fact that...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Doing Business in Canada

This Guide provides non-Canadians with an introduction to the laws and regulations that affect the conduct of business in Canada and, in particular, in the province of Ontario. In some cases, this Guide also identifies issues...more

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