Dominic Rota

Oct 3, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Edward Lanquist |Dominic Rota

We all know that a patent application can be a significant asset to a company and its valuation. However, too many companies mistakenly believe that all software is not patentable. As a result, they are failing to file patent applications that can provide value now, as well as in the future. This article will discuss the benefits of filing patent applications for even marginally patentable software-based inventions.

Sep 19, 2024 | hypepotamus.com | Edward Lanquist |Dominic Rota

Editor’s Note: This contributor article is from Edward D. Lanquist and Dominic Rota at the law firm Baker Donelson, who shared eight key steps founders need to think about during their IP journey. A startup’s most significant asset is often its intellectual property (IP). Inventions, branding, software, and external-facing content can impact the overall value of the startup enterprise and its appeal to investors. This article provides a detailed list of how startups can best protect their IP.

Jul 11, 2024 | ipwatchdog.com | Eileen McDermott |Robert Plotkin |Dominic Rota |Scott Douglass

“According to the Office’s recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Setting and Adjusting Patent Fees, the present backlog is predicted to increase to 820,200 by FY 2026 before decreasing to 780,000 by FY 2029.” U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Kathi Vidal published a Director’s blog post today addressing the Office’s current backlog of patent and trademark applications, which the latest USPTO data shows to be 785,387 unexamined applications/ 25.6 months total pendency...

Jul 11, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Scott Douglass |Dominic Rota

With the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) platforms such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini, the widespread use of copyrighted works to train the software systems behind these programs is raising pressing legal questions about the permissible use of copyrightable works. Recently, there has been a spree of licensing deals between businesses that develop generative AI systems and those that own the content necessary to train those systems.

Jul 5, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Scott Douglass |Dominic Rota

Bette Midler. Vanna White. Marylin Monroe. Each of these women has undoubtedly shaped pop culture in some meaningful way. Perhaps what is lesser known is that litigation surrounding each of these women has shaped the legal world's understanding of an individual's right to publicity. Many states still do not formally recognize a right to publicity, while other states that do recognize such a right, are not uniform. Some of these states recognize the right by statute, others by common law.