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A Rock and a Hard Place - The Third Circuit's Recent Fosamax Preemption Decision

Last month, the Third Circuit issued another appellate opinion in the long-gestating In re Fosamax litigation (3d Cir Sept. 20, 2024, – F. 4th, 2024 WL 4247311). The litigation, now well into its second decade, involves...more

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California Extends Compliance Deadline for Digital Financial Asset Businesses

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On September 29, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1934 into law, marking a significant update to California’s Digital Financial Assets Law (DFAL). In addition to extending the compliance deadline for...more

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Navigating Generative AI Under the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act

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This blog post focuses on how the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act (“AI Act”) regulates generative AI, which the AI Act refers to as General-Purpose AI (“GPAI”) Models....more

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California Protects Neural Data

California Governor Gavin Newsom approved an amendment to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) extending privacy rights to a person’s neural data. Neural data is defined as information that is generated by measuring the...more

K&L Gates LLP

Laws, Guidance, and Recommendations: What to Consider When Using AI to Hire Employees in Italy

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Employers are increasingly using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the hiring process. For example, chatbots can answer candidates’ questions, tools can screen resumes and profile candidates, and software can score interviews....more

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Commerce Department Proposes Reporting Requirements for Certain Artificial Intelligence Models and Computing Clusters

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In a notice published on September 9, 2024, announcing a proposed rule and request for comment (“Proposed Rule”), the U.S. Department of Commerce called for new reporting requirements for the development of certain advanced...more

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From Code to Compliance: Essential Steps to Adapt to Colorado’s New AI Law

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On May 17, 2024, Colorado’s Governor Jared Polis signed into law The Colorado AI Act (SB205).  SB205 will take effect on February 1, 2026, and regulates the use of certain high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) systems....more

Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.

Dan Rudoy Examines the Impact of AI on IP Strategy

Dan Rudoy is a shareholder and executive committee member at Wolf Greenfield. As part of the Electrical & Computer Technologies Practice, Dan works closely with clients developing technology in a wide variety of areas...more

Jones Day

Director Vacates Decision Based on Improper Claim Construction

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The PTAB denied institution of inter partes review reasoning that Petitioner did not demonstrate a reasonable likelihood that Petitioner would prevail in establishing the unpatentability of any of the challenged claims. The...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Washington PDAB Chooses Selection Methodology for Identifying Eligible Drugs Washington PDAB Chooses

On Wednesday, September 18, Washington’s Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) finalized its methodology for selecting drugs for affordability reviews. The Board will identify the top 25 drugs from a list of 455...more

Blank Rome LLP

The BR Privacy & Security Download: October 2024

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Welcome to this month’s issue of The BR Privacy & Security Download, the digital newsletter of Blank Rome’s Privacy, Security, & Data Protection practice....more

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The Rise of State Attorney General Privacy Enforcement

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Since the passage of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in 2018, and in the absence of a comprehensive data privacy law at the federal level, states have increasingly sought to enact their own privacy legislation. ...more

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China Publishes Finalized Regulation for Administration of Network Data Security

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China published the finalized Regulation for the Administration of Network Data Security (Network Data Regulation) on September 30, 2024. This regulation was first released as a draft version dated November 2021. Throughout...more

Cooley LLP

Cybersecurity in the European Union

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As our world becomes increasingly digital, the importance of cybersecurity has never been more critical. From personal devices to enterprise networks, cyber threats are evolving at an alarming pace, targeting...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Understanding the Significant Changes in Vidal's Final Rule on Director Review

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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office director, Kathi Vidal, released a final rule on Director Review effective October 31, which expands the director's authority to review a wide range of decisions made during PTAB...more

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The Importance of Filing Patent Applications for Software Inventions

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We all know that a patent application can be a significant asset to a company and its valuation. However, too many companies mistakenly believe that all software is not patentable. As a result, they are failing to file patent...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

In re Cellect in View of Supreme Court's "Long Conference"

In view of the Supreme Court's "long conference" on September 30th, it seems timely to review the arguments, pro, con, and amicus briefs submitted to the Court asking for certiorari over the Federal Circuit's In re...more

Irwin IP LLP

Installation Payments Fly Under the On-Sale Bar Radar

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Aviation Clean Air, LLC v. Ionic Air Care, Inc., No. 3:21-cv-219-TCB (N.D. Ga. Sept. 16, 2024) - On September 16, 2024, a special master for the Northern District of Georgia issued a report and recommendation to deny Ionic...more

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Can AI Really Save the Future? A Lawyer’s Take on Sam Altman’s Optimistic Vision

In his latest essay, The Intelligence Age, Sam Altman envisions a future where ChatGPT and other AI technologies rapidly transform the world for the better. He projects that the exponential growth we’ve seen in generative AI...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Data Breach 101: a Curriculum Spoiler for NC College Students

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A letter or three per year, alerting of a data breach at a company with which you’ve interacted, is now par for the course. Hackers, and the companies whose data they seek, are engaged in a near-daily volley of attacks and...more

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Intellectual Property Report - October 2024

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In 2023, global investments in energy transition projects surged to approximately $1.7 trillion. This unprecedented investment level underscores the transformative shift toward cleaner energy sources and technologies....more

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USPTO Ending the After Final Consideration Pilot Program

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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced that it will terminate the After Final Consideration Pilot Program (AFCP 2.0) and that December 14, 2024, will be the last date for applicants to submit requests...more

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

DOE Awards ARCH2 Hydrogen Hub $30 Million to Kickstart Blue and Green Hydrogen Projects

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On July 31, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) its first round of funding, marking the official launch from a funding perspective to one of the most...more

Butler Snow LLP

Balancing Scales: Limiting AI in Legal Proceedings

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As technology advances, the debate around the use of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) in the courtroom intensifies. In a world where algorithms can predict our next move, the courtroom remains a sacred space for human judgment...more

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Strike Force Cases Highlight Focus on National Security Priorities and Need for Strengthened Cybersecurity

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced criminal charges in five cases in connection with the Disruptive Technology Strike Force (Strike Force) on September 16, 2024. Launched in February 2023, the Strike Force is...more

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