Emerging Technology

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 Federal Circuit’s March decision in In re Xencor, Inc., No. 24-1870 (Fed. Cir. Mar. 13, 2025) has altered the landscape for patent applicants using a Jepson claim format, creating new challenges that may warrant careful consideration.
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Patents are more than safeguards against competitors: They’re often attractive to investors and provide a competitive edge in saturated markets. In addition, they enable licensing opportunities and pave the way for an eventual exit. …
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On Jan. 7, 2025, the FDA issued its draft guidance, “Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Device Software Functions: Lifecycle Management and Marketing Submission Recommendations.” In its latest draft guidance on medical devices…

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After building for some time, the excitement surrounding the potential of quantum computing has recently gained momentum. Quantum computing attracted $1.2 billion from venture capitalists in 2023 even as overall…

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On Nov. 6, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released an administrative complaint and accepted a proposed consent order resolving claims against GGL Projects, Inc., an AI-enabled customer review platform…

Continue Reading FTC Takes a Jab at AI-Enabled Sitejabber for Deceptive Consumer Reviews

Integrating artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies has become a strategic imperative for companies aiming to expand their product offerings and remain competitive. Product development and legal teams must carefully…

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There are three primary aspects of generative AI applications that intersect with copyright protection: (1) machine learning with protected works (the input side); (2) the protectability of works…

Continue Reading EU AI Act’s Opt-Out Trend May Limit Data Use for Training AI Models

On April 11, 2024, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued Guidance on Use of Artificial-Intelligence-Based Tools (Guidance), which applies existing rules and policies to the use of artificial…

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