AI’s ability to teach itself borders on metaphysical, so harnessing the benefits of this phenomenon — by both providers and customers — requires thoughtful navigation.
Typically, a provider offers its proprietary
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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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Net power through nuclear fusion, a long dreamed-of goal, may finally be within reach. Fusion technology is moving out of the lab and many companies, including recently-founded ones, are striving to commercialize technologies that promise to make fusion a reality.
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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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Many startups are pioneering technologies that are transforming the way we live, learn, and work. However, with great innovation comes great competition, and having a solid intellectual property (IP) strategy
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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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You are counsel for a company which just developed an innovative process incorporating a generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) component. For example, Tech Company may have designed AI-powered personalized health
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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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In the world of emerging technology, entrepreneurs and early-stage companies aim for acquisition or IPO. One of the most valuable intangible assets for those companies to achieve successful exits is
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On July 26, the U.S. government’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued four guidance documents – three final versions and one draft open to public comment – related
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