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The Patent Door Opens: What the USPTO’s New Approach Means for AI and Tech Companies
Companies that have avoided filing patents because they assumed their AI models, algorithms, or software innovations were not patentable might want to revisit that decision. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)’s new leadership under Director John Squires signals a potential shift in how the agency evaluates patent eligibility for AI and software innovations….By: Fenwick…
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How the California Opt Me Out Act (AB 566) Will Impact the AdTech Ecosystem
Governor Newsom has signed into law AB 566, also known as the California Opt Me Out Act….By: BCLP
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Latest Federal Court Cases: Canatex Completion Solutions, Inc.
In our Case of the Week, the Federal Circuit revisited and clarified the “demanding standard for judicial correction via claim construction,” which permits a court in narrow circumstances to modify claim language to correct obvious errors….By: Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC
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Palestinian Voices Absent from U.S.-Run Center Planning Gaza’s Future
U.S. and Israeli soldiers, foreign diplomats and aid workers are congregated in a warehouse in Israel to talk about the future of Gaza. One key group is missing: Palestinians.
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Trump Dismisses Journalist’s Murder While Praising Saudi Crown Prince
Hosting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Trump brushed off the murder of Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents, saying, “Things happen.” Fighter jets and investment deals were on the leaders’ agenda today.
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Where Mao’s Peasants Tilled the Soil, Tourists Now Pay for the View
Decades ago, a Chinese village became an official symbol of revolutionary “self-reliance.” The slogan hasn’t changed, but nearly everything else has.
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U.S. Military Threat Puts Spotlight on Venezuela’s Allies
American adversaries are unlikely to help President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela fend off a concerted attack. But they have made toppling him harder.
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Tanzania: What to Know About the Post-Election Violence
Post-election violence has tarnished the country’s reputation for stability, and the crackdown may have backfired on the government, as officials in Washington call for a re-examination of U.S. ties.
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Night of Modern Art History, Night of Spectacle at Sotheby’s
At $236.4 million, a portrait by Gustav Klimt is the second most expensive painting at auction, while Maurizio Cattelan’s golden toilet drew $12.1 million.
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Body Slams, Curated: Pro Wrestling Enters Its Museum Era
The over-the-top spectacle has been slicing into the art world, with gallery shows, performances and a forthcoming major exhibition.