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Dec 5, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Frank Gerratana |Terri Shieh-Newton |Qi Zhang
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into the life sciences field has created exciting new opportunities for advancements in diagnostics, therapeutics, and personalized medicine. However, obtaining patent protection for AI/ML-based inventions in life sciences can be difficult, particularly due to the challenges posed by US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) rejections under 35 U.S.C. § 101, which governs patentable subject matter.
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Richard Newman |Frank Gerratana |David Salamon |Zachary H. Liebnick
Thank you for reading the National Law Review’s legal news roundup, highlighting the latest law firm news! As the cooler months settle in, legal industry news continues to be a hot topic. Please read below for the latest in law firm news and industry expansion, legal industry awards and recognition, and DEI and women in the legal field. Ward and Smith announced the addition of five attorneys to enhance the firm’s ability to serve clients.
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Frank Gerratana
For years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been deployed in the networking industry to make evaluations and predictions about computer networks for the purpose of improving overall efficiency, performance, and security. For example, network assurance systems utilize AI to predict the impact of configuration changes, analyze network health, and diagnose potential threats and vulnerabilities.
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Jul 25, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Robert Niemann |Richard Newman |Tiffany Derentz |Frank Gerratana
On June 26, 2024, the California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA” or the “Agency”) held a virtual preliminary stakeholder session regarding a data broker accessible deletion mechanism. The mechanism, named Data Broker Delete Requests and Opt-out Platform (“DROP”), is an accessible deletion mechanism that will allow consumers to request deletion of their non-exempt personal information held by data brokers through a single request submitted to the Agency.
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Jul 25, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Frank Gerratana |Terri Shieh-Newton |Qi Zhang
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued an important update to its guidance on patent subject matter eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101, specifically focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and other software-related emerging technologies (ET). This article synthesizes key takeaways and insights from the update and provides implications for innovators and patent practitioners.
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Jun 3, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Frank Gerratana
Blockchain is becoming central to more FinTech patent portfolios
than ever – but it's harder to obtain protection on
blockchain than most other technologies. The US Supreme Court's
decision in Alice v. CLS Bank (2014)
strengthened limits on what subject matter is eligible for patent
protection under 35. U.S.C. §101. Today's software-based
technologies do not always pass Alice's multi-part test for
excluding "abstract ideas" from patentability.
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May 31, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Frank Gerratana
Blockchain is becoming central to more FinTech patent portfolios than ever – but it’s harder to obtain protection on blockchain than most other technologies. The US Supreme Court’s decision in Alice v. CLS Bank (2014) strengthened limits on what subject matter is eligible for patent protection under 35. U.S.C. §101. Today’s software-based technologies do not always pass Alice’s multi-part test for excluding “abstract ideas” from patentability.
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May 30, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | John Henson |Lillian Spetrino |Jason Hennessey |Frank Gerratana
All this dirty data can have detrimental effects on law firms. Organizations are losing clients and sales because of duplicate or incomplete contact data. This information is from the State of CRM Data Management report. Having wrong or old information can hurt a company’s relationships with customers and affect their earnings. Regularly updating and cleaning their contact databases is crucial for businesses to ensure accurate and reliable information.
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May 30, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Frank Gerratana
Blockchain is becoming central to more FinTech patent portfolios than ever – but it’s harder to obtain protection on blockchain than most other technologies. The US Supreme Court’s decision in Alice v. CLS Bank (2014) strengthened limits on what subject matter is eligible for patent protection under 35. U.S.C. §101. Today’s software-based technologies do not always pass Alice’s multi-part test for excluding “abstract ideas” from patentability.
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May 15, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Frank Gerratana |Qi Zhang |Terri Shieh-Newton
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