The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued guidance and examples for inventions assisted by artificial intelligence (AI). It went into effect on February 13. This guidance is related to the USPTO’s obligations under the Executive Order o… Read More

The UK Supreme Court has ruled that inventions developed solely by artificial intelligence (AI) may not be granted patent protection. In 2018, Dr. Stephen Thaler filed UK patent applications for a new kind of food or beverage container and for a new… Read More

In the realm of disruptive technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands tall as a harbinger of innovation and transformation. Across sectors, AI’s potential to revolutionize traditional practices and models has become undeniable. One arena… Read More

In the dynamic world of the gaming industry, intellectual property (IP) plays a pivotal role. The effective protection of IP can determine the success and failure of video game companies. Understanding the significance of IP rights and their impact o… Read More

After consistently establishing itself as the country with the most patent applications in the world, China is well on its way to becoming an IP powerhouse—but what does this mean for the rest of the world? A little over a decade ago, China had a s… Read More

What should you do if you get a scary letter on law firm letterhead claiming that a photo on your website or in your social media post infringes someone’s copyright and demanding thousands of dollars in damages? Your first step should be to call yo… Read More

The Federal Circuit has addressed the weight the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB or Board) should give to the intended purpose of a primary reference when evaluating the motivation of a “Person of Ordinary Skill in the Art” (POSITA) to combin… Read More

The Federal Circuit has overturned 50 years of precedent in a trademark case involving a famous West Hollywood restaurant. The case is Great Concepts, LLC v. Chutter, Inc. Great Concepts, LLC appealed the decision of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Bo… Read More