The food tech industry has been growing and evolving rapidly in the last ten years due to technological innovations in the space and a growing customer demand for plant-based food products and sustainable meat options. We have previously covered a high profile legal battle in the plant-based meat sector of this industry discussing (1) t
As a firm responsible for managing global portfolios for pharmaceutical companies, we closely follow and seek to stay abreast of developments regarding patentability in various jurisdictions. We recently reviewed the Unified Patent Court (UPC) first decision – invalidating EP Patent No. 3,666,797 B1 – and provided a summary of that case. This analysis will focus
As I have written about previously, the IP and competitive landscape for mRNA and lipid nanoparticles is complex. Pioneers, mid-stage, and new market entrants must take careful consideration of this landscape and develop a strategy to best position their businesses in this evolving space. This post provides an analytical framework for advanced IP considerations to
Foreign Direct Investment (“FDI”) continues to play an increasing role in the U.S. economy. This article presents an overview of FDI as well as resources for international companies.
FDI Defined. FDI occurs when a resident of one country obtains a lasting interest a business enterprise in another country. FDI can include (1) establishment of new
We recently spoke with Satish Grampurohit, Co-founder and CEO, Cogniquest Technologies, Bengaluru, India. Cogniquest is a provider of an AI-enabled platform that powers Intelligent Document Processing (IDP). The Cogniquest AI Platform helps businesses reduce the time employees spend on manual data collection and empowers them to focus on more critical tasks. To learn more about
As a firm responsible for managing global portfolios for pharmaceutical companies, we closely follow and seek to stay abreast of developments regarding patentability in various jurisdictions. Thus, we reviewed the UPC’s first decision and provide a summary of the first revocation of a European patent by the new Unified Patent Court (UPC).
Please note that our
The Unted States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently published new guidance on subject-matter eligibility as related to Artificial Intelligence (AI), opening a written comment window to respond with a deadline of September 16, 2024. The guidance was brought about by an October 2023 Executive Order on the “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and
Members of Rothwell Figg’s U.S. Market Entry team recently returned from the 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit, the leading forum for inbound investment in the United States. At Rothwell Figg’s Fedtrade® booth in the Exhibition Hall, consultants and staff engaged with numerous enterprises looking to establish a foothold in U.S. markets.
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The SelectUSA Investment Summit is taking place in National Harbor, Maryland on June 23-26, 2024.
SelectUSA, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce, connects thousands of investors, companies, and economic development organizations (EDOs). It is the premier event for international entities that seek to do business in the USA.
Topics of interest at this year’s
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) can help startups and emerging companies obtain innovation funding through approved private sector partners known as Small Business Investment Companies (SBIC). To determine whether your company is eligible for SBIC funding and/or to discuss an SBIC outreach strategy, contact us at fedtrade@rothwellfigg.com
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