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Artificial Intelligence Q3 2025 Global Report - Hot topics, deal trends, and market outlook

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AI Moves from Experimentation to Integration: AI is now core to enterprise strategy with 65% of companies regularly utilizing generative AI (GenAI), doubling from 33% in 2023. This signals the shift in focus from AI pilots to...more

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The Precedent: Applicant Admitted Prior Art Can Be Used to Fill Missing Claim Limitations in a § 103 Obviousness Analysis

In this edition of The Precedent, we outline the decision in Shockwave Med., Inc. v. Cardiovascular Sys. In Shockwave Med., Inc. v. Cardiovascular Sys., the Federal Circuit addressed the use of Applicant Admitted Prior Art...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Understanding IP Infringement Risk in Typeface Use in AI-Generated Content

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In the world of design, typefaces and fonts are essential tools that help convey a brand's identity, evoke emotions and communicate messages effectively. However, the use of typefaces and fonts without proper licensing can...more

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USPTO Launches Streamlined Claim Set Pilot to Accelerate Patent Examination

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Key Takeaways: The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) introduced a new pilot program offering expedited examination for certain pending, unexamined applications with narrowly tailored claim sets....more

Mayer Brown

IP Frameworks in Contracts for Emerging Technologies

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Emerging technologies, almost by definition, involve unpredictable challenges, risks and rewards. As a result, contracting well for the development or implementation of emerging technologies requires different deal structures...more

White & Case LLP

California Enacts Landmark AI Transparency Law: The Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act

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On September 29, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 53, the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act ("TFAIA") into law. With this, California became the first state in the nation to...more

Hogan Lovells

Transition to energy dominance: Challenges and opportunities

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“Energy dominance” is replacing “energy transition” as the driving theme in global energy policy. The rise of AI, cryptocurrency, and the onshoring of manufacturing is fueling surging electricity demand - straining grids and...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Japan Renewables Alert 71

As our Japan Renewables Alerts usually provide updates on important regulatory amendments in the renewable field, this issue provides an overview of the market landscape by introducing some of our recent activities....more

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UK High Court: landmark decision on copyright and Gen AI - Stability AI only liable for “extremely limited”, historical trade mark...

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In a highly anticipated judgment handed down on 4 November 2025, the High Court held that Stability AI is not liable for copyright infringement arising from the download of copies of Stable Diffusion in the UK from online...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Justices’ Age Verification Ruling May Lead To More State Laws

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The digital age presents a complex challenge: protecting children online while also allowing free speech to continue to be a thriving marketplace of ideas. Originally published in Law360 - August 4, 2025....more

Thompson Coburn LLP

58. November 4, 2025 | Reducing the 20% IEEPA-fentanyl tariffs on China to 10%; Reciprocal Tariffs on China Remain at 10% until...

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International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483), and section 301 of title...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

FDA Issues Draft Guidance with Updated Recommendations for Assessing the Need for Comparative Efficacy Studies in Biosimilar...

Last week, FDA released draft guidance titled “Scientific Considerations in Demonstrating Biosimilarity to a Reference Product: Updated Recommendations for Assessing the Need for Comparative Efficacy Studies.” This draft...more

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Trick or Treat Contracts: Avoiding AI Vendor Horror Stories

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Ed. Note: This is the fifth article in our series, “Conjuring Competitive Advantage: An AI Spellbook for Leaders,” focused on unlocking AI for business with practical steps and insights. Read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part...more

Venable LLP

State AI Laws Continue Evolving in 2025

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With Congress opting to not enact a moratorium on state artificial intelligence (AI) legislation, states continue to enact laws governing the development and use of AI systems. Through 2025, states have debated both broad and...more

Tonkon Torp LLP

CBP to Collect Biometrics Data from Noncitizens Entering and Exiting U.S.

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a final rule requiring all non-U.S. citizens to be photographed (biometrics) upon U.S. entry and exit. This includes U.S. lawful permanent residents and previously exempt...more

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[Webinar] Data Breach and Incident Response: The new Litigation and Document Review - November 19th, 9:00 am - 10:00 am PST

Join us for an insightful discussion on data breach management featuring industry experts: - Harry Buck | Founder and CEO of Legal Outsourcing 2.0, Inc. Harry is an experienced litigator, and the Founder and CEO of Legal...more

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

AAA-ICDR® Introduces AI Arbitrator to Streamline Construction Dispute Resolution – Great Promise or Reason for Concern?

The American Arbitration Association (AAA-ICDR®) is launching a first-of-its-kind AI arbitrator this November 2025, designed to handle smaller “documents-only” construction disputes. This change will take small disputes,...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Competition Bureau Publishes Draft Anti-Competitive Conduct and Agreements Enforcement Guidelines for Comment

Key Takeaways - While not finalized, the ACCA Guidelines provide valuable insight into how the Bureau will approach its enforcement of the ACCA Sections, including...more

Lighthouse

[Webinar] AI Search: Initial Data Assessment Use Case + Demo for Corporate Legal Teams - November 18th, 11:00 am ET

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How does AI Search reduce time-to-signal? See it in practice. Doing the next right thing is the decision legal teams are faced with every day, but massive enterprise data volumes and increasing budget sensitivities can make...more

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Joint Commission and CHAI Release Guidance on Responsible Use of AI in Healthcare

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The Joint Commission and the Coalition for Health AI released non‑binding guidance outlining principles for the responsible use of AI in healthcare including governance, privacy and transparency, data security, safety event...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

LathamTECH in Focus: The EU Data Act: A Digital Game-Changer

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In this episode of LathamTECH in Focus, Frankfurt partner Tim Wybitul outlines what businesses need to know about the EU Data Act, including key risks and potential new opportunities....more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Stocks, recusal, and copycats: ‘No problem’ on APJ conflict

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit found that an administrative patent judge’s (APJ) recusal in an inter partes review (IPR) based on ownership of stock in one of the defendant’s corporations in an amount below...more

WilmerHale

FRAND Quarterly: Navigating the Global SEP Landscape - November 2025

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The SEP licensing and litigation landscape has continued to evolve in the latter half of 2025, shaped by several significant global trends...more

Blank Rome LLP

California’s ADMT Regulations Reshape the AI Business Landscape

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New rules under the California Consumer Privacy Act will have a huge impact on the world of data privacy and artificial intelligence. These rules focus on three major areas: cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, and...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

NYDFS clarifies expectations for third-party cybersecurity risk management

On October 21, 2025, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued an industry letter highlighting risks associated with third-party service providers – such as providers of cloud computing, file transfer...more

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