The upcoming EU Data Act introduces a user-centric approach to data generated by IoT devices, giving individuals and organizations unprecedented control over both personal and non-personal data. Discover what this paradigm shift means for data holders, business models, and the future of data sharing in the EU.
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The Japanese government is aware of the challenges in securing funds for drug development within Japan’s biopharmaceutical startup ecosystem, especially compared to Europe and the United States. The Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development has established a program to support biopharmaceutical startups involved in developing patentable pharmaceuticals and regenerative medicine products and therapeutics.
Continue Reading Japan’s AMED Offers ‘Double Match Up’ Grants for Pharma Startups: Considerations for Investors and Companies
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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The European Commission’s draft EU Space Act, published in June 2025, introduces supranational regulations for space service providers operating in the EU. This GT Alert discusses the Act’s extensive reach and outlines the process for non-EU providers to access the European market.
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On June 13, 2025, Japan’s government approved the Basic Policy on Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform 2025, signaling a strong commitment to advancing its space policy and fostering the development of space-related businesses. This pivotal document sets out the government’s main priorities and paves the way for next year’s budget decisions.
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The European Commission’s draft EU Space Act (draft Act or Act), is a proposal for supranational regulation released in June 2025. This GT Alert addresses the authorization procedures for Union space operators.
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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).
Continue Reading EU AI Act: Key Compliance Considerations Ahead of August 2025