Patents, Research and Development, Trade Secrets

Four Steps to Maximize AI Innovation in Medtech

Goodwin on 11/4/2024

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

It`s Not Only Patents: Planning and Implementing to Protect Innovation

International Lawyers Network on 12/6/2022

For investors in innovation, it is a priority to count on legal mechanisms to secure some level of exclusivity in the exploitation of their innovations, to seek a return on their investment. The first legal alternative...more

Patent vs. Trade Secret Strategy: A Four Factor Decision Framework

Foley & Lardner LLP on 12/14/2021

Intellectual property protection is a critical pillar for establishing and maintaining competitive advantages. At the same time, it is important to strategically allocate resources to building a patent portfolio. This can be...more

Patenting Considerations for SBIR Awardees

Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C. on 1/4/2021

Awardees of funding from the Small Business Innovative Research (“SBIR”) program face unique strategic questions as they plan their intellectual property development. Like all companies, SBIR awardees must decide whether to...more

JFTC Market Research on Know-How and IP subject to Abuse of Superior Bargaining Position under the Anti-Monopoly Act

White & Case LLP on 8/26/2019

The Japan Fair Trade Commission ("JFTC") periodically conducts market research to review and investigate business activities that may violate abuse of superior bargaining position ("ASBP") regulations. For the first time in...more

The Upcoming Implementation of the Italian Patent Box Regime

McDermott Will & Emery on 8/3/2015

Several press articles in recent weeks have anticipated the upcoming enactment of the Ministerial Decree which will eventually implement the Italian Patent Box regime. The Ministry of Economics and Finance announced on 29...more