Among the hundreds of bills passed during New York’s 2025 legislative session are several pieces of legislation that impose regulations on developing and using AI. While some of the measures
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On August 13, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14335, “Enabling Competition in the Commercial Space Industry,” marking a significant step toward accelerating U.S. space launches and activities. The order prioritizes national competitiveness, mandates faster licensing and permitting, and assigns clear responsibilities to federal agencies to support commercial space growth through 2030.
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Robotics startups can live or die by their intellectual property (IP). Strong IP can protect innovations, deter competitors, and be the difference between attracting investment or being left behind.
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As AI adoption accelerates, government regulators and private plaintiffs are closely examining its impact on competition. In July 2025, the White House released America’s AI Action Plan, emphasizing innovation and regulatory relief, while class action lawsuits and enforcement actions highlight growing risks around algorithmic pricing and data control. This GT Advisory unpacks key developments and offers practical compliance tips for businesses navigating AI-related antitrust issues.
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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.
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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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