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Report: U.S. Commerce Department Weighs New Patent Fee

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U.S. Commerce Department officials are considering whether to charge patent holders a new 1% to 5% patent fee that would be based on "overall patent value," The Wall Street Journal reported on July 28, 2025. There are no...more

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USPTO Ends Remote PTAB Hearings Effective September 1

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The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced that, effective September 1, all PTAB hearings will be conducted in person at USPTO offices, marking a departure from the virtual and hybrid formats adopted in recent...more

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What Contractors Need to Know About DoD’s New IP Guidebook

Earlier this year, the Department of Defense (DoD) published an “Intellectual Property Guidebook for DoD Acquisition.” It is the culmination of many years of work and the most insightful data rights guidance out of the...more

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Dubai introduces a new law for the protection of the emblems of the Emirate of Dubai and the Government of Dubai.

The New Dubai Emblem Law (Law No. (1) of 2025) was implemented by the government of Dubai to regulate the use of emblems for the Emirate of Dubai and the government of Dubai. The new law repealed the previous law, Law No....more

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FDA and CBP Seize Nearly $34M Worth of Illegal E-Cigarettes in Joint Operation

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In the first major enforcement action involving the importation of illegal tobacco products by the new administration, and on the heels of the appointment of the new acting director of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...more

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International Patent Activity and Government Policies in the Aerospace, Defense & Security Industries

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Patent activity in the aerospace, defense, and security industries decreased during 2024, Army Technology reports. The story references statistics from GlobalData that the “global aerospace, defense & security industries...more

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US Patents Set to Issue 33 Percent Faster from the Notification Date

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Starting May 13, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will accelerate the time between issue notification and the issue date of a patent. That is, the time frame will be cut from about three weeks to two weeks –...more

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China advances pharmaceutical data protection regime with new Draft Measures

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On March 19, 2025, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released the Draft Measures for the Protection of Drug Trial Data (the “Draft Measures”), along with its accompanying implementation guidelines, the...more

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Exploring the Legal Frontier of Space and Satellite Innovation

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For companies in the aerospace and defense industry, the future of space innovation involves far more than rockets and satellites. Intellectual property, technology transfers, data privacy, and life sciences are among the...more

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OMB Issues Memoranda on Use and Acquisition of AI by Federal Agencies, Part 2: What It Means for Government Contractors

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In Part 2 of this series, we look at OMB Memorandum M-25-22, which addresses the procurement of AI by federal agencies. As noted in Part 1, the memos implement Executive Order 14179, “Removing Barriers to American Leadership...more

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Is Bayh-Dole the Next Lever in the Push to Onshore Pharma Manufacturing?

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The U.S. government is pushing to redomesticate the manufacturing of pharmaceutical, biotech, gene therapy, and medical device products, both to bolster U.S. manufacturing generally and to address continuing shortages of...more

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OMB Issues Memoranda on Use and Acquisition of AI by Federal Agencies, Part 1: What It Means for Government Contractors

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On April 3, 2025, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued two memoranda addressing the accelerated use and efficient acquisition of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by federal agencies: M-25-21 and M-25-22. The memos...more

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USPTO Procedure Adds New Hurdle to PTAB Trial Institution

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On March 26, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced changes to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) trial institution process, creating a new bifurcated approach to institution decisions....more

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Patent Office Withdraws Previous Discretionary Denial Guidance for Post-Grant Proceedings

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On Friday afternoon, February 28, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a brief “bulletin” rescinding a memorandum issued by the former Director Kathy Vidal (“Vidal Memo”) providing guidance on...more

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Legal Insights for Manufacturing: Outlook for 2025

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Intensifying international crises, increasing regulatory burdens, and uncertain macroeconomic conditions have led to an era of caution for manufacturers, but hidden among those challenges are exciting opportunities for...more

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AI Considerations in Government Contract Related M&A Transactions

As general interest and investment in AI has accelerated since the initial public launch of ChatGPT, so too has the U.S. federal government both increased its spending in the area and the speed with which it adopted...more

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