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New USPTO Guidance Hones AI-Related Patent Eligibility Criteria
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued new guidance on patent subject matter eligibility, specifically concerning AI inventions. This guidance aims to assist patent examiners in assessing whether claims in a patent application qualify for protection….By: Ballard Spahr LLP
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Acuitas File Complaint Against Alnylam for Declaratory Judgment of Co-Inventorship of Lipid Particle Patents
Acuitas Therapeutics Inc. (“Acuitas”) filed a complaint (1-24-cv-00816) on July 12 against Alnylam Pharmaceutical Inc. (“Alnylam”) in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, alleging incorrect inventorship of seven U.S. Patents related to COVID-19 mRNA-LNP vaccines, namely U.S. Patent Nos. 11,246,933 (“the ʼ933 patent”), 11,382,979 (“the ʼ979 patent”), 11,590,229 (“the ʼ229 patent”), 11,612,657…
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[Video] Navigating the Regulation Jungle: How to Be Compliant, Work Efficiently, and Stay Sane
Maintaining compliance is your job. But sometimes that job feels like a slog through the deepest jungle. More than 130 countries have some form of data privacy and protection law on the books. At the same time, 63% of privacy professionals surveyed feel the limited availability of resources within their organization impacts their ability to…
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The US Copyright Office Takes on AI, Part I
Now nearly a year on from its 2023 Notice of Inquiry, the U.S. Copyright Office has now released Part 1 of its findings and recommendations on the legal and policy issues at the juncture between artificial intelligence (AI) and copyright. The topic? Digital replicas….By: Womble Bond Dickinson
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Preparing for DORA: ESAs Publish Incident Reporting Requirements
In our latest blog post on preparing for the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), entering into force on January 17, 2025, we take a look at second-level requirements under DORA covering the classification and reporting of major information and communications technology (ICT) related incidents….By: Morgan Lewis – Tech & Sourcing
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Calibrated Healthcare Notifies Healthcare Patients of Recent Data Breach
On August 2, 2024, Calibrated Healthcare, LLC filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of California after discovering that an unauthorized person gained access to certain files on its computer network. In this notice, Calibrated Healthcare explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information,…
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LS Networks Provides Notification to Victims of Recent Data Breach
On July 31, 2024, LS Networks filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that the company was the target of an apparent cyberattack. In this notice, LS Networks explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names,…
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Omaha National Notifies Consumers of Recent Data Breach Following Compromised Email Accounts
On July 30, 2024, Omaha National filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that a company email account was compromised. In this notice, Omaha National explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, Social Security numbers,…
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First Commonwealth Credit Union Announces Data Breach Affecting the SSNs of Nearly 100k
On August 2, 2024, First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union (“First Commonwealth”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access the company’s computer system. In this notice, First Commonwealth explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access…
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Navigating the Legal Process After a Car Accident in Florida: Your Rights and Options
Being in a car accident can be a traumatic experience, particularly if there are serious personal injuries and/or significant damage to your car. Understanding the legal process in Florida is imperative to knowing your rights and options and securing fair compensation….By: Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley
