Brett Trout In a major shift that could shape the future of artificial intelligence innovation, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Kathi Vidal has been joined by newly appointed agency director John Squires in taking a strong stand in support of patent protection for AI technologies. Squires recently made headlines for pushing back against […]

Brett Trout If you are an inventor, entrepreneur, or startup with a technical idea, the good news is that a recent shift in United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) policy limits how third-parties can attack your patents. The even better news is that this new policy shift can make a patent drafted today stronger than one […]

Brett Trout Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a theoretical business tool. It is a real tool your employees are likely using today. Whether it is for writing emails, summarizing documents, or analyzing data, AI is quickly becoming a daily part of business. But without clear rules in place, it is also becoming a serious […]

Brett Trout If you have already filed a patent application, you likely want to get it examined as soon as possible. Fortunately, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has introduced a new option to help you do exactly that. In this post I will walk you through how to take advantage of this […]

Brett Trout Artificial Intelligence makes it easier than ever to fake someone’s voice, face, or entire identity. These AI-generated “deepfakes” can copy a person’s speech, movement, and image so convincingly that many people can’t tell the difference. That raises an important question: if someone makes a deepfake of you, how can you make them stop? […]

Brett Trout ChatGPT just made a big change to its Usage Policy. As of October 29, 2025, OpenAI now prohibits users from using ChatGPT to give legal or medical advice. If you are relying on ChatGPT for help with court cases or medical conditions you are probably not reading this post, but if you are, […]