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Drafting AI Patents to Survive Section 101: Strategies Beyond the Current Guidance Cycle

For applicants seeking to patent AI-related inventions in the United States, Section 101 of the Patent Act (35 U.S.C. § ...
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Federal Circuit Invalidates Patents for Co-Inventor Omission – Fortress Iron Decision Sends Warning to Collaborative R&D

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a precedential decision on April 2, 2026, invalidating t...
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USPTO Relaxes Design Patent Requirements for Digital Interfaces – Physical Display Depiction No Longer Required

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published updated examination guidance on March 12, 2026, signific...