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February 20, 2020 | Legaltech News

Artificial Intelligence-based Patents: Perspectives for Practitioners and Patent Owners

A few tips to help both draft effective AI/ML-based patent applications and develop an intentional AI/ML-based patent portfolio strategy.

By Aaron Gin, Michael Borella, and Joseph Herndon, McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff

6 minute read

August 20, 2019 | Legaltech News

What Attorneys Should Know About Open Source Software Licensing

With the next waves of technological change, such as autonomous vehicles, blockchain, and IoT, newer, more complex OSS licenses may be drafted, and argued in the courts, to protect the interests of software innovators and the OSS community.

By Aaron Gin and Joshua J. Lustig, McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff

6 minute read

August 02, 2018 | Legaltech News

User Interfaces: Navigating the Patent Eligibility Landscape

Advances in UI design can provide key competitive differentiation and advantage, which makes protecting them critically important from a business perspective.

By Lawrence H. Aaronson and James L. Korenchan, McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff

1 minute read

May 29, 2018 | Legaltech News

The Different Levels of Software Patent Infringement Based on Statutory Claim Type

The varying standards for infringement of software-related patent claims have practical implications that should affect strategy when drafting a patent, particularly when drafting a set of claims.

By Joe Herndon and Eddie Obissi, McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff

6 minute read

May 10, 2018 | Legaltech News

3 Interesting Facts about the Patent Landscape for Cryptocurrency and Blockchain

The race for patent protection in this industry remains an interesting ongoing story, and serves as evidence that many in the industry have faith in its growth and longevity.

By Alexander D. Georges and James L. Korenchan, McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff

6 minute read

July 11, 2017 | Legaltech News

Practical Uses for Patent Data Analytics When Facing the USPTO

A quick look at 3 scenarios where examiner-specific analytics could be useful in forming and updating prosecution strategy.

By Eddie Obissi and David R. Grosby, McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff

11 minute read

October 13, 2016 | Legaltech News

What Should I Assert: DTSA or CFAA?

Two MBHB partners explore the differences between the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and the recently enacted Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016.

By Paula Fritsch and Joshua Rich, McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff

11 minute read

July 26, 2016 | Legaltech News

5 Ways Brexit May Impact Your Intellectual Property Rights

Rights holders should still consider the possible impacts that the U.K.'s departure will have on their patents, trademarks, designs and copyrights.

By James M. McCarthy, Eric R. Moran and Colin Wright, McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff

12 minute read