Patent examiners have had access to AI-driven prior art searching since late 2022, but its use is expanding and is now even required in some technology groups (art units). Chief
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The Federal Circuit’s recent decision in PowerBlock Holdings, Inc. v. iFit, Inc., No. 2024-1177 (Fed. Cir. Aug. 11, 2025), a rare opinion finding challenged claims eligible, offers new guidance on the boundaries of patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101. While the case centers on selectorized dumbbells—a mechanical invention—the court’s reasoning provides valuable lessons for patent practitioners, particularly those drafting claims for AI and software-based inventions.
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Data center developers often struggle with lengthy and costly regulatory hurdles at both state and federal levels. In a move to simplify this process, the Trump administration has issued an executive order and introduced the “America’s AI Action Plan,” both designed to accelerate federal permitting and reshape environmental review frameworks for new data centers and supporting infrastructure.
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California has approved new regulations targeting AI-related discrimination in hiring, set to take effect Oct. 1, 2025. These changes could significantly impact recruitment and personnel practices statewide.
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The EU AI Act marks the world’s first comprehensive legal framework for using and developing AI. Implementation may pose structural, technical, and governance-related challenges for companies, particularly in the area of general-purpose AI (GPAI).
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The National Bureau of Economic Research recently found that 25% of American workers use AI tools weekly, with over 10% using them daily.
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On May 31, 2025, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 149, the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA). TRAIGA sets forth disclosure requirements for government entity AI developers and deployers, outlines prohibited uses of AI, and establishes civil penalties for violations. On June 2, 2025, the bill was sent to the governor of Texas for review and signed into law on June 22.
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The demand for artificial intelligence-driven applications, cloud services, and big data analytics is rapidly increasing across Asia, with several major hyperscalers in the region expanding their digital infrastructure footprints. Although hyperscalers have made substantial investments in the construction and expansion of their own digital infrastructure, such efforts have not kept pace with the accelerating demand for capacity.
Continue Reading Demand for Data Centers Surges in Asia Amid Global AI Boom
Globally, many industries are experiencing intense competition as market leaders and would-be disruptors race to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) in products, services, and business processes.
Continue Reading Developing an IP Strategy for AI in a Rapidly Evolving Legal Landscape
Jaret Davis and Joshua Forman delve into Miami’s role in tech growth, emphasizing the critical importance of data centers. They explore how AI, IoT, and remote work drive demand, shaping the future of digital infrastructure and solidifying Miami as a major U.S. tech hub.
Continue Reading Building the Blueprint: The Foundation of South Florida’s Tech Evolution Part 3