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.
Jaret Davis and Joshua Forman delve into Miami’s role in tech growth, emphasizing the critical importance of data centers. They explore how AI, IoT, and remote work drive demand, shaping the future of digital infrastructure and solidifying Miami as a major U.S. tech hub.
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.
Virginia’s HB 2094 regulates high-risk AI systems, focusing on consumer protection. Developers must ensure transparency and manage risks, while deployers must disclose AI use. Generative AI outputs must be identifiable. Enforcement includes penalties up to $10,000. Effective July 1, 2026.
On Jan. 17, 2025, EU Regulation 2022/2554 on digital operational resilience for the financial sector (DORA) became applicable in the EU.
DORA focusses on risk management and resilience testing, with a strong focus on vendor risk management, incident management and reporting, and resilience testing of key systems.
DORA applies to financial institutions that are authorized
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 can make or break these companies, especially when these companies are in their early stages and IP may not be on top of mind. To
On Jan. 7, 2025, the FDA issued its draft guidance, “Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Device Software Functions: Lifecycle Management and Marketing Submission Recommendations.” In its latest draft guidance on medical devices, the FDA provides recommendations on the documentation and information that should be included in marketing submissions for devices that include AI-enabled device software functions.
Quantum computing companies regularly file patent applications, but will the patents that result expire before they are commercially relevant, or could they skyrocket in value in a few years? As explained below, this is likely an excellent time to pursue patent protection for quantum technologies. Applicants should, however, present their technology carefully to get the
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 investment in technology dropped. Given that quantum computing has yet to perform a real-world use case, why is investment in this area so strong?
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