Sep 05, 2023 Artificial Intelligence and Copyright—U.S. Copyright Office Request for Comments By Austin Mills In a recent development, the U.S. Copyright Office under the Library of Congress has issued a notice of inquiry and request for comment,...
Sep 25, 2023 Navigating Potential Patent Prosecution Minefields By Micah Hensley In the world of patent prosecution, every word, act, or omission can matter. In Elekta Ltd. v. Zap Surgical Systems, Inc., Appeal No....
Sep 21, 2023 Advertisers Beware: Best Practices for Advertising in the Social Media Age By Dan Huynh Nathan Miles In today's digital age, social media advertising has become an indispensable tool for businesses looking to expand their reach and engage...
Sep 21, 2023 How Does OpenAI's Use of Copyrighted Material Compare to the Google Book Case? By Adam Thompson On September 19, a class action lawsuit was filed by the Authors Guild among others against OpenAI and its related companies alleging...
Sep 21, 2023 FinCEN Publishes CTA Compliance Guide By Lili Martin-Mashburn Matt Peurach Matt Flower This week, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published a Small Entity Compliance Guide to help small businesses comply...
Sep 20, 2023 Trademarking a Sound and the Auditory Identity of Brands By Joseph Wallace In the world of intellectual property, trademarks traditionally encompass brand names, logos, and distinctive designs. However, as...
Sep 20, 2023 FTC and HHS Team Up to Publish Updated Guidance on Health Care Privacy and Security Laws By Baylee Culverhouse This month, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) published updated guidance...
Sep 19, 2023 Harnessing Intellectual Property: A Valuable Asset in Fundraising By Ashley Klein In today's increasingly competitive business landscape, fundraising has become a crucial component for startups and established companies...
Sep 18, 2023 A Leg Up for Your Competition? How the USPTO's Proposed Rules Hurt Early Stage Companies By Anna Malcom In April, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) proposed new rules to limit eligibility for inter-partes review (IPR). Issued...
Sep 15, 2023 What Makes a Good Pitch? By Daniel Sineway As we enter conference and "pitch season" for early stage companies, entrepreneurs should use this time to focus their pitches and...
Sep 15, 2023 Patent Considerations for Startups By Micah Hensley As many of those involved in startups know, patents can be a source of frustration and perceived as a waste of precious capital. One...
Sep 15, 2023 Price Transparency Will Challenge Hospital Reporting Systems in 2024 By Michele Madison Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) proposed changes to the hospital price transparency rules. If finalized,...
Sep 14, 2023 CTA Is Going to Be a Pain! By Scott Allen For PE firms and their portfolio companies, which often involve complex structures, the new Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) reporting...
Sep 14, 2023 How Should a Business Monitor Its Competitors? By Adam Thompson Buying your competitors' products is a great way to know how you stack up against them, but earlier methods are available for competitor...
Sep 13, 2023 Guarding Your Brand: The Art of Vigilant Trademark Monitoring and Protection By Ashley Klein In today's competitive business landscape, your brand is one of your most valuable assets. Your trademarks, in particular, serve as the...
Sep 13, 2023 When is the Right Time to Leave? By Daniel Sineway My friend Arun Mohan, co-founder of technology startup Radix Health, provides a good outline in this Hypepotamus article regarding how to...
Sep 12, 2023 Democratize IP: Story Protocol's $54M Funding Round By Anna Malcom Story Protocol recently completed a $54 million funding round, led by venture capital fund a16z. Story Protocol is developing an open...