AI is poised to revolutionize drug discovery, but uncertainty in developing protectable IP in this emerging field creates a host of potential risks for companies innovating in this space. Further complicating things: not all...more
The scientific benefits and legal risks of AI-driven drug discovery are consequential. But recent IP law decisions allude to a general concept that IP rights will not be awarded if AI completely or significantly replaces...more
AI is shaving years off the drug-discovery process. But it’s not just leaving other research modalities in the dust—the law itself is struggling to keep up, especially when it comes to patenting AI-aided drug discovery....more
6/14/2024
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Inventors ,
Life Sciences ,
Machine Learning ,
Patents ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Research and Development ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management ,
Startups ,
Strategic Planning ,
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A bipartisan group of U.S. representatives in July introduced a little-noticed but ultimately popular piece of legislation in response to reports that point to a gender, race and income gap in patent filing and grant rates. A...more
11/1/2018
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Disclosure ,
Diversity ,
Entrepreneurs ,
Gender Discrimination ,
Inventors ,
Patent Applications ,
Patents ,
Proposed Legislation ,
SBA ,
Startups ,
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In This Issue -
Gender Diversity in Patenting: Current Landscape and Recommendations -
The gender gap in patenting is a current challenge that companies face. While this issue seems pervasive, companies and lawyers can...more
10/31/2018
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Appeals ,
Beverage Manufacturers ,
Coca Cola ,
Competition ,
Confidential Information ,
Corporate Executives ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Data-Sharing ,
Descriptive Trademarks ,
Diversity ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
European Parliament ,
Examiners ,
Former Employee ,
Fraud Prevention ,
Gender Discrimination ,
Generic Marks ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Internet ,
Inventors ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Patent Litigation ,
Patents ,
Pay Gap ,
Personal Property ,
Prior Art ,
Remand ,
Section 101 ,
Technology Sector ,
Trade Secrets ,
Trademark Application ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ,
Trademarks ,
USPTO ,
USPTO Pilot Program
28 U.S.C. § 1782: A Powerful Tool in Global Disputes -
As the number and complexity of cross-border and multi-jurisdictional disputes increase, companies can use 28 U.S.C. § 1782 to obtain evidence from U.S.-based...more
10/1/2015
/ 28 U.S.C. § 1782 ,
America Invents Act ,
Claim Construction ,
Copyright ,
Cross-Border ,
Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) ,
Discovery ,
Evidence ,
Foreign Jurisdictions ,
Global Disputes ,
Google ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
Kimble v Marvel Enterprises ,
Likelihood of Confusion ,
Multi-Jurisdictional Litigation ,
Patent Royalties ,
Patents ,
POM Wonderful ,
Preliminary Injunctions ,
Rule 11 ,
Testimony ,
Trade Secrets ,
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