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Intellectual Property in Heavy Manufacturing

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Heavy manufacturing companies operate at the intersection of hardware, materials science, and automation—sectors where IP protection is critical for long-term competitive advantage. Unlike software startups, industrial...more

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Hilary Preston, Vice Chair at Vinson & Elkins, Discusses Energy Innovation: Protecting Your Intellectual Property Portfolio

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As energy reshapes industries and economies, the race for innovation—and the intellectual property behind it—has never been more competitive. Hilary Preston, Vice Chair at Vinson & Elkins unpacks the high-stakes...more

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The Perils of Procedural Misadventure and Unclear Claim Drafting in Patent Litigation

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On Friday, March 14, 2025, Delaware's own Judge Andrews provided important guidance on key patent issues, relevant to pharmaceutical and technology companies alike: (1) the decisive impact of local patent rules on summary...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

Trump, Crypto and a New Era for IP Protection

The cryptocurrency industry is undergoing a transformative period as the Trump administration adopts a more structured and proactive regulatory approach to digital assets such as Bitcoin. This evolving legal framework not...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Building a Defensible IP Portfolio in Deep Tech

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Deep tech companies operate in high-stakes environments where technology differentiation is everything. A weak or fragmented IP strategy early on can lead to missteps that are difficult to unwind later....more

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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: New Frontiers and Challenges

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Obesity and diabetes have been two of the greatest public health challenges for decades. Many different diets and fads have promised the public a quick fix and a path to losing excess weight or resolving their diabetic...more

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Patenting AI/ML Life Sciences and TechBio Innovations – How Much Disclosure is Sufficient?

In recent years, the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies has sparked a wave of innovation across various sectors, particularly in life sciences. ML technologies have...more

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Considerations When Contracting with Academic Spinouts

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Due in part to the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980, which incentivized universities to commercialize their technology, the number of academic spinouts has grown in recent years. This is particularly true in the life sciences space,...more

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AI Legal Landscape: Top Challenges and Strategies in 2025

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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to develop at a rapid pace, even the most sophisticated general counsel (GC) and in-house legal teams will be hard pressed to keep up with the evolving legal landscape....more

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USPTO Issues Strategy Outlining the Goals for AI Usage Within Agency Operations

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Released on January 14, the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy aims to serve as a guide for the challenges and goals the agency navigates while working toward the full capabilities of...more

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AI Drug Development: FDA Releases Draft Guidance

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On January 6, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released draft guidance titled Considerations for the Use of Artificial Intelligence To Support Regulatory Decision-Making for Drug and Biological Products...more

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What Startups and Big Pharma Need to Know About AI Drug Discovery

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Integrating AI tools into drug discovery introduces a mix of opportunities and challenges for startups and large pharmaceutical companies. These challenges often center on intellectual property (IP) risks, licensing...more

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2025 BakerHostetler IP Perspectives

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To describe the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) as rapid is a vast understatement. From its ubiquitous presence assisting us in our most mundane daily tasks to its warm embrace by business leaders eager to revolutionize...more

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Protect Your Company’s Inventions With an Innovation Capture Program

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If you are concerned your company’s innovations are not being identified and evaluated for possible patent protection, resolve to implement or improve an invention capture process early in 2025. By efficiently identifying...more

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Protecting Your Innovation and Boosting Your Business

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Whether you’re a startup founder, an innovator, or a multi-national corporation, understanding the strategic importance of patents can transform the way you protect and leverage your intellectual property (IP) portfolio....more

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How Commercial General Liability Policies’ ‘Coverage B’ Can Help Mitigate IP Losses

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In recent years, intellectual property (IP) claims have been on the rise—patent disputes, infringement claims, unlicensed use of social media content—all often lead to expensive IP litigation. Originally published in...more

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Protecting Intellectual Property in the Digital Age

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By 2027, the global cost of cybercrime, such as IP theft, is estimated to reach over $23 trillion (up from roughly $8 trillion in 2022), highlighting the critical need for strong IP protection. However, as technology evolves,...more

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Four Steps to Maximize AI Innovation in Medtech

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Investment in artificial intelligence (AI) is rising fast. The International Data Corporation projects global spending on AI R&D will reach $632 billion by 2028, more than twice the expected total for 2024....more

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Protecting IP During Joint Development Projects: Agree on More than Non-Disclosure

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As industry and markets have progressed, the technology they create has seen a commensurate increase in complexity. In practice, this results in the hyper-specialization of businesses so that they may continue to innovate at...more

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USPTO Issues Guidance on Use of AI Based Tools

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued guidance on the use of AI-based tools to prepare and prosecute patent and trademark applications. This announcement supplements the previous guidance issued in February....more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

AI rise increases importance of IP audits

Having a clear view of your company’s patents, trademarks, copyrights and ‎trade secrets is a first step to protecting your intellectual property and ‎building a process to maximize new IP value.‎ It’s well known that a...more

Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.

Insuring Against an IP Disaster

Insurance is part of our daily lives. Health insurance reimburses us if we get sick, life insurance safeguards loved ones if we pass away, and auto insurance reimburses others in case we cause an accident and injure someone...more

Pillsbury - Internet & Social Media Law Blog

Steal My Idea, I Dare You: The Power of Protecting Your Intellectual Property

In the cutthroat arena of business, where ideas spark revolutions, the protection of intellectual property (IP) is not just a legal formality—it’s a survival strategy. Imagine a world where your groundbreaking ideas,...more

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Navigating the AI Frontier: Legal and Operational Insights Into Generative AI

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In our ever-changing technological environment, artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to exert its influence on numerous sectors, revolutionizing our approach to work. As businesses and organizations worldwide adopt...more

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Structuring IP Licenses to Manage Supply Chain Risks in the Automotive Industry

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In recent years unexpected supply chain disruptions made it difficult for some automotive suppliers to manufacture components needed to fulfill their downstream orders on time and on budget. Although looking to alternate...more

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