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Judges Split on NPEs and Injunctions: eBay Test Re-Evaluated

The perpetual dance between patent holders and alleged infringers just got a new twist. A recent judicial decision muddies the waters on whether patent trolls can actually get injunctions, and frankly, it's about time someone took a hard look at the money behind it all.

6 min read 5 days, 1 hour ago
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Legal Tech Tools

Bayes PLLC Seeks IP Talent Amidst AI Hype

Another law firm is out there looking for patent attorneys. Bayes PLLC, a DC-area outfit, claims they offer more than just billable hours.

6 min read 5 days, 2 hours ago
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Legal Tech Tools

Eckert Seamans Hires Patent Pro for AI Surge [Analysis]

The legal industry's patent departments have been notoriously slow to adapt to the AI revolution. Now, a major law firm is making a significant move, signaling a palpable shift in the market.

5 min read 2 weeks, 1 day ago
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IP & Copyright

AI Patent Rejections: Data Reveals Examiner Shifts

For sixteen years, Section 101 has been the bane of AI patent applicants. But new data analyzing millions of rejections shows a complex reality, and it's not what you might think.

5 min read 2 weeks, 2 days ago
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IP & Copyright

Ex-Federal Circuit Chief Judge Michel: 35 Years Later, Patents Are Weaker Than Ever

Imagine pouring years into an AI invention, only for giants to copy it freely. Paul Michel's 35-year view shows why patents failed — and how Congress might save them.

5 min read 1 month, 1 week ago
USPTO GovDelivery email announcing MATTHEW AI patent eligibility tool with McConaughey reference
IP & Copyright

USPTO's MATTHEW AI Prank: McConaughey Meets Patent Chaos

Picture Matthew McConaughey's drawl deciding your patent's fate: 'Alright, alright, alright.' USPTO just emailed that as an official April Fool's gag — and it's genius.

5 min read 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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IP & Copyright

Patent Monetization's Death Spiral — And AI's Wild Rescue Mission

Imagine inventing the next big thing, only for giants to swipe it free. Patent monetization has tanked 60% since 2010 — but AI's crashing the party as the ultimate fixer.

4 min read 1 month, 2 weeks ago
AI Patent Landscape: Can Artificial Intelligence Be an Inventor?
IP & Copyright

AI Patent Landscape: Can Artificial Intelligence Be an Inventor?

Courts and patent offices worldwide are grappling with a fundamental question: can an artificial intelligence system be legally recognized as the inventor of a patentable innovation?

6 min read 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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