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AI and Patents: Practical Takeaways from Our Recent AI Roundtables

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As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in product development and business operations, in-house legal teams are facing new and nuanced challenges at the intersection of intellectual property law and AI....more

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Patent Fees Reimagined: Evaluating the Trump Administration's Value-Driven Fee Structure and Its Impact on Innovators

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The WSJ reports the Trump administration wants to charge patent holders 1% to 5% of their patent’s value to maintain the patent after grant. If implemented, this would mark a dramatic departure from the traditional flat-fee...more

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A Patent ‘Tax’? Key Implications for Patent Holders

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The US Department of Commerce is reportedly considering a significant overhaul of the current patent maintenance fee structure, proposing a shift from the established flat-fee system to an annual, value-based tax on patents....more

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USPTO Raises Annual Cap on Prioritized Patent Examination Requests

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The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has finalized a rule increasing the annual limit on accepted requests for prioritized patent examination from 15,000 to 20,000, effective with fiscal year 2025 (FY 2025). This...more

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Patent Scorecard – Ranking Patent Portfolios in the Aerospace Industry

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The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) recently released its 2025 “Patent Scorecard” where it analyzes and ranks companies with large patent portfolios in various industries, including aerospace. The...more

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Patents Under Lock and Key: Managing Dual Use Technology in a Globalized World

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Dual use technologies are innovations that have both civilian and military applications. Notable examples include advanced semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), encryption software, 3D printing, chemical and...more

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Impact of the Leadership in Critical Technologies Act on U.S. Artificial Intelligence, Semiconductors and Quantum Computing

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On the heels of the recent reintroduction of the PERA and PREVAIL Acts of 2025, a bipartisan group of lawmakers in Congress has introduced the Leadership in Critical and Emerging Technologies (“CET”) Act. The goal of the...more

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Innovation Madness: The Winner of the Basketball Patent Championship

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After weeks of hypothetical buzzer-beaters, patent face-offs, and a few well-placed Braveheart reference, Innovation Madness has crowned a champion....more

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Innovation Madness – Round 3 Recap: Who Made the Final Four?

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Welcome back to Innovation Madness, where game-changing basketball inventions go head-to-head to determine which patent truly changed the game. We’ve narrowed the field to eight elite contenders. The matchups are fierce. The...more

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Innovation Madness: The Ultimate Basketball Patent Bracket. 14 inventions. 1 champion. Who will cut down the net?

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The journey from Dr. James Naismith’s invention of basketball in 1891 to today’s fast-paced, high-flying game is a story of constant innovation—one that perfectly showcases the importance of intellectual property....more

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USPTO Withdraws Its Former Artificial Intelligence Strategy Document

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We recently reported the USPTO’s publication on Jan. 14, 2025, of an artificial intelligence strategy document, just days before the appointment of new Acting Director Coke Morgan Stewart. Wasting no time, the USPTO has now...more

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The Road Ahead: The USPTO Launches Five-Part Artificial Intelligence Strategy

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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) debuted its 2025 Artificial Intelligence Strategy (AI Strategy) policy on Jan. 14, 2025, outlining its vision for using and promoting the development of artificial intelligence...more

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USPTO Announces New Effort to Promote AI and Emerging Technologies

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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced an official Artificial Intelligence Strategy that outlines how the Office plans to address the promise and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) in its...more

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Election Results Are In—Here’s How IP Disputes Policy May Change.

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Intellectual property policy may not have driven many voters to the polls on November 7, but change was on the ballot. Below, we summarize changes in U.S. intellectual property law that you might see starting in January 2025....more

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Terminal Disclaimer Rule Proposed to Balance Innovation and Competition

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) periodically evaluates the delicate balance of the U.S. patent system to protect innovation without excessively stifling competition. U.S. patents give patent owners the...more

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Can Machines Invent Drugs: Patent Law Seeks to Prioritize Human Innovation as Artificial Intelligence Inventions Rise

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In the 1950’s, Alan Turing famously asked, “Can machines think?” Decades later, artificial  intelligence—a term coined after Turing’s death—has become a facet of our everyday lives.  Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used...more

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USPTO Announces Fast Track ‎Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program

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On November 30, 2023, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a new pilot program for applicants to freely expedite examinations of applications directed to semiconductor manufacturing, including...more

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White House AI Order Balances Innovation And Regulation

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On Oct. 30, President Joe Biden issued an executive order on safe, secure and trustworthy artificial intelligence. The executive order provides a sprawling list of directives aimed at establishing standards for AI safety...more

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White House Issues Executive Order on AI: Charting a Path to Responsible AI Development

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On October 30, 2023, recognizing that Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds both extraordinary promise for its commercial applications and advancements and treachery and harm caused by its misuse, the White House issued an...more

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Cloaked in Secrecy: Can Secrecy Orders Shield Alien Innovations?

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In a recent post, we discussed whether patent applications could provide insight into the blueprints of extraterrestrial spacecraft. Yet, an enigmatic question looms large: would the powers that be genuinely consider...more

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The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 and the Emerging Intellectual Property Landscape

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The United States, once the leader in both semiconductor innovation and manufacturing, is looking to regain its leadership position with the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. The CHIPS Act will not only provide incentives (~$50B...more

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IP Considerations in Protecting Autonomous Vehicle Software with Patents and Copyrights

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As autonomous vehicles and associated software become more commonplace in the automotive industry, it is important to recognize which forms of intellectual property grant protection within quickly evolving areas of technology...more

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Patents in the Emerging World of NewSpace

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The NewSpace industry is seeing an increase in space launches and new entrants to the field. Technological advances are driving growth, including a steady pace of new innovations. Companies engaged in this progressive market...more

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[Event] 3rd Annual Summit on Women Leaders in IP Law - June 6th - 7th, Washington, DC

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American Conference Institute’s 3rd Annual Summit on Women Leaders in IP Law returns for another exciting year with curated content showcasing powerful women in intellectual property. During this IP-focused conference, women...more

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Top Holders of Blockchain Patents

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As we noted in our post last year on the state of blockchain patent litigation, thousands of blockchain-related patent applications are being filed in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Continuing our analysis of the...more

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