Tag: Legal Updates
Federal Judgeships: Potential Increase in the Works? Federal Judgeships Expansion: What Lies Ahead?
It seems that the potential increase in federal judgeships is back on the table after three decades. During a recent Senate Judiciary Committee meeting, Sen. Lindsey Graham highlighted that the last time Congress passed...
Legislative IP Developments 2024: Trends & Future Prospects
Legislative IP Developments 2024: Trends & Future ProspectsIn the realm of AI and intellectual property, legislative efforts are beginning to take shape, offering a glimpse into the future direction of this evolving landscape. The...
Federal Circuit Dismisses Appeals As Moot – PTAB Litigation Blog Insights
In August 2024, Koss filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Bose, claiming that Bose had violated their ’155, ’934, and ’025 patents. In response, Bose requested an inter partes review of all three patents...
Key Updates to NVCA Model Forms: What You Need to Know
The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) is known for developing a set of model legal documents used in negotiating VC financing deals. These documents include an amended and restated certificate of incorporation (COI), a...
USPTO Advisory Committees Dismissed by Commerce Secretary
In a surprising turn of events, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has made a bold move to dismiss all members of two citizen panels that provide advice to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)....
USPTO Updates Eligibility Guidance to Accelerate AI Innovation: Avoiding Locking Up Technology
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced updated Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance, specifically focusing on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI). This new guidance includes three detailed examples to address common situations...
Supreme Court Ruling on Fifth Circuit: Key Takeaways
The recent Supreme Court ruling has criticized the Fifth Circuit for mishandling First Amendment issues. This marks the tenth time a repeat offender has had their license reinstated, raising concerns about the effectiveness of...
Federal Circuit’s 2024 Precedential Rulings: Mid-Year Review and Analysis
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has been actively shaping patent law this year with a total of 30 precedential opinions issued in the first five months of 2024. These opinions...
USPTO Mid-Year Review 2024: Updates and Expectations for the Second Half
The first half of 2024 has been a busy time for the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), with the introduction of five different notices of proposed rulemaking. While the first three proposed...