Inventorship is an often overlooked detail in patent law that is a statutory condition tied to validity, ownership, standing, and enforceability. The Federal Circuit’s recent decision in Fortress Iron, LP v. Digger...more
6/2/2026
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
Biotechnology ,
CAFC ,
Colorado ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
EU ,
Inventors ,
Life Sciences ,
New Legislation ,
Patent Invalidity ,
Patent-Eligible Subject Matter ,
Patents ,
Section 101
On April 9, 2026, X.AI LLC ("xAI") filed a complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado (X.AI LLC v. Weiser, No. 1:26-cv-01515) against Colorado Attorney General...more
5/18/2026
/ AI Act ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
California ,
Colorado ,
Compliance Monitoring ,
Consumer Protection Act ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Executive Orders ,
Injunctions ,
Legal Technology ,
New Legislation ,
New Regulations ,
Patents ,
Preliminary Injunctions ,
Risk Management ,
State and Local Government ,
State Attorneys General ,
State Legislatures
Intellectual property rights have historically existed in the context of human creators. The inventor, author, or holder of the works in dispute was always a human—or at the very least, a legal entity composed of humans....more
5/5/2026
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Authorship ,
Copyright ,
Data Privacy ,
EU ,
Executive Orders ,
Fair Use ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
General Services Administration (GSA) ,
Government Agencies ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
New Regulations ,
Open Source Software ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements
AI Counsel Code host Maggie Welsh sits down with Michelle Molner to unpack how artificial intelligence is reshaping data privacy, cybersecurity risk, and regulatory enforcement. The conversation explores the growing tension...more
On March 20, 2026, the White House released a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence. The framework sets forth legislative recommendations for seven policy areas:...more
4/14/2026
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Copyright ,
Data Privacy ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Executive Orders ,
Exports ,
Fair Use ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
General Services Administration (GSA) ,
Government Agencies ,
GSA Schedule ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Legal Technology ,
New Legislation ,
Privacy Laws ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Regulatory Oversight
Patent disputes are often framed around familiar questions: Did the defendant infringe? Is the patent valid? What remedies are available? Today, products are often manufactured abroad and enter the United States through...more
4/2/2026
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Copyright ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Imports ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
International Trade Commission (ITC) ,
Legal Technology ,
Patent Infringement ,
Patent Litigation ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Pharmaceutical Patents ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Risk Management ,
SCOTUS ,
Section 337 ,
Tariff Act of 1930
Dr. Sanjoy Paul joins AI Counsel Code host Maggie Welsh to break down what it really takes to move AI from research to real world deployment. He shares how Rice Nexus evaluates new AI startups, why the biggest failures come...more
3/24/2026
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Cybersecurity ,
Data Security ,
Early Stage Companies ,
Emerging Technologies ,
Funding Opportunities ,
Innovation ,
Machine Learning ,
Risk Management ,
Startups ,
Venture Capital
AI Counsel Code host Maggie Welsh speaks with Coleman Strine about the legal risks emerging as AI agents and AI powered browsers gain autonomy. Coleman explains how these tools can trigger liability under computer access...more
On January 30, 2026, the California Senate passed a new bill, SB 574, to impose restrictions on attorneys (and arbitrators) using generative artificial intelligence (“generative AI”) in their practice....more
3/5/2026
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Biometric Information ,
Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
California ,
Class Action ,
Data Privacy ,
Legal Ethics ,
Legal Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
New Legislation ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
State Legislatures ,
Wiretapping
Digital twins are no longer experimental engineering tools—they are becoming core components of medical devices, biomanufacturing systems, and AI-driven clinical platforms....more
3/3/2026
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Biotechnology ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Security ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Digital Health ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Life Sciences ,
Medical Devices ,
Patent-Eligible Subject Matter ,
Patents ,
Risk Management
Multiple significant state AI laws became effective January 1, 2026. California's Transparency in Frontier AI Act (SB 53), signed September 29, 2025, requires developers of large AI models trained using greater than 10²⁶...more
1/28/2026
/ AI Act ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal v State Law Application ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
New Legislation ,
Preemption ,
Preliminary Injunctions ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State and Local Government
As discussed in our previous article, Comcast sought mandamus relief after Judge Gilstrap of the Eastern District of Texas denied the company’s motion to dismiss or transfer for improper venue....more
1/8/2026
/ Amgen ,
Amgen v Sanofi ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
CAFC ,
Canada ,
Enablement Inquiries ,
Executive Orders ,
Inventors ,
Mandamus Petitions ,
Method Claims ,
New Guidance ,
Patent Infringement ,
Patent Litigation ,
Patents ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Trump Administration ,
USPTO ,
Venue ,
Writ of Mandamus ,
Written Descriptions
On December 11, President Trump signed an Executive Order on “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence” (the “Order”). The stated policy of the Order is to “sustain and enhance the United States’...more
12/19/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Colorado ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Funding ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Machine Learning ,
New Guidance ,
Open Source Software ,
Patents ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Research and Development ,
Scientific Research ,
State and Local Government ,
Trump Administration ,
USPTO
On December 11, President Trump signed an Executive Order on “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence” (the “Order”). The stated policy of the Order is to “sustain and enhance the United States’...more
12/15/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Executive Orders ,
FCC ,
Federal Funding ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Government Agencies ,
Machine Learning ,
Preemption ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Reporting Requirements ,
State and Local Government ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Commerce Department
On November 19, 2025, the European Commission published a package of legislative proposals known as the "Digital Omnibus." Designed to introduce flexibility into the EU's digital regulatory framework, the proposal aims to...more
12/4/2025
/ AI Act ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
California ,
Copyright ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Italy ,
Machine Learning ,
Minors ,
New Legislation ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Popular ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademarks ,
UK
On September 29, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 53 (“SB 53”), which includes the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act (“TFAIA”). This new law makes California the first...more
10/27/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
California ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Executive Orders ,
Exports ,
Healthcare ,
Illinois ,
International Trade ,
Mental Health ,
New Legislation ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
South Korea ,
State and Local Government
Online shopping is here to stay, and so are trademark concerns for e-commerce shopping platforms. However, platforms and service providers lack clear precedent on when they are responsible for trademark infringing activities...more
10/1/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Data Privacy ,
DMCA ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Online Marketplace ,
Online Platforms ,
Patent Cooperation Treaty ,
Patents ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademarks ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
USPTO
The Trump administration’s first Unified Agenda – the semi-annual report outlining regulatory plans for federal agencies – provides the first detailed look at its artificial intelligence (AI) export control priorities,...more
9/24/2025
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California ,
Colorado ,
Executive Orders ,
Export Controls ,
National Security ,
New Legislation ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Risk Management ,
State and Local Government ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
UK
On July 17, 2025, the UK government launched its groundbreaking Compute Roadmap, a ten-point plan aimed at transforming the country's compute infrastructure. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to...more
9/24/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Innovation ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Machine Learning ,
National Security ,
Popular ,
Public Private Partnerships (P3s) ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Technology Sector ,
UK
Recently, the United States released America’s AI Action Plan. Shortly after, at the 2025 World AI Conference, the Chinese government released its own AI Action Plan. While there are significant overlaps between the two plans...more
9/3/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
China ,
Discrimination ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Ethics ,
Export Controls ,
Infrastructure ,
National Security ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management
Key Takeaway: When facing a patent infringement suit, accused infringers traditionally turned to inter partes review (IPR) as a faster, more cost-effective alternative to district court litigation. However, recent guidance...more
8/5/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Copyright ,
EU ,
Ex Partes Reexamination ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
Inter Partes Review (IPR) Proceeding ,
Patent Infringement ,
Patent Invalidity ,
Patent Litigation ,
Prior Art ,
Semiconductors ,
USPTO
As reported, on July 23, 2025, the White House released "Winning the AI Race: America's AI Action Plan," a strategy designed to secure U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence. This plan, which includes over 90 federal...more
8/4/2025
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Artificial Intelligence ,
California ,
EU ,
Export Controls ,
Foreign Direct Product Rule ,
National Security ,
Patents ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Semiconductors ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
USPTO
On July 23, 2025, the White House published its much-anticipated “America’s AI Action Plan” (the Plan), a comprehensive strategy designed to advance U.S. global leadership in artificial intelligence (AI). Developed under the...more
7/29/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Cybersecurity ,
Deregulation ,
Export Controls ,
Federal Funding ,
Government Agencies ,
Infrastructure ,
Innovation ,
National Security ,
Popular ,
Power Grid ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Semiconductors ,
Supply Chain ,
Technology ,
Trump Administration
On July 1, the U.S. Senate voted to fully remove the previously proposed ten-year moratorium on regulation of Artificial Intelligence by states (“AI Moratorium”), after the provision’s passage by the House. Despite a number...more
7/16/2025
/ Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Compliance ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Data Privacy ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Machine Learning ,
New Legislation ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
State and Local Government ,
Technology Sector
The PTAB has returned to a more flexible and discretionary approach to denying post-grant proceedings, reintroducing the Fintiv factors and adding new considerations such as settled expectations and USPTO workload. These...more
7/10/2025
/ AI Act ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Budget Reconciliation ,
Copyright ,
Copyright Infringement ,
e-Books ,
Fair Use ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
Inter Partes Review (IPR) Proceeding ,
Obviousness ,
Patent Litigation ,
Patent Trial and Appeal Board ,
Patents ,
Post-Grant Review ,
USPTO