The Patent Office Issues New Rules On Patenting AI-Assisted Inventions
Brett Trout Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how inventions are created and how innovators seek protection in the United States. John Squires, Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued updated guidance on how AI-assisted inventions are treated for inventorship in patent applications. This change is one of the most important developments for […]
Protect Your Software and Don’t Steal Anyone Else’s (and Avoid a $168 Million Trade Secret Lawsuit in the Process)
Brett Trout If you run a business that develops or uses software, this case should get your full attention. In November 2025, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a $168 million judgment against an IT company for misusing another company’s confidential computer code. Here’s what you need to know, and the steps you need […]
What the New National AI Policy Means for Your Business
Brett Trout Back in October, I wrote about how states like California, Texas, Utah, and Colorado were punishing small businesses by implementing growing morass of disjointed mandatory state regulations on the use of AI. I wrote that what this country needs is not a hodge-podge of rent-seeking state regulations, but one clear national standard. This […]
New Patents Reveal the Coming Humanoid Robot Invasion
Brett Trout The world of robotics is changing so fast that movie screen fantasy is quickly transitioning into patented product reality. Recent patent trends and big company moves show that humanoid robots are not just science fiction anymore. The future is closer than you may think. China Leads the Patent Charge China has broadly surged […]
The Beckham Family Trademark Drama Explained
Brett Trout The Beckham family is facing internal trademark and branding issues that have become part of a much bigger public feud involving Brooklyn Beckham and his parents David and Victoria Beckham. What started as business plans and trademark filings has now tangled with personal issues, creating a headline?making story about family, fame, and legal rights. In this […]
Avoid Using AI When Communicating With Your Attorney
Brett Trout Artificial intelligence can be a great tool for learning the basics about the law. It can help you understand legal terms, court procedures, and even give you a general idea of what to expect from your case. But when it comes to actually communicating with your attorney, AI is the last thing you […]