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Sweeping Claims, Sliding Stones: Mastering AI Patent Prosecution with a Curling Twist
As the 2026 Winter Olympics captivate audiences, one sport in particular―curling―stands out as the perfect metaphor for the challenge of prosecuting AI inventions before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Both arenas demand foresight, adaptability, and strategic thinking, whether it’s guiding a stone across the ice or shepherding an AI patent application through evolving
Sector-wide Review of the Online Video Content Creation Sector by the French Competition Authority
The French Competition Authority has published Opinion No. 26-A-02 of 18 February 2026, concerning the functioning of competition in the online video content creation sector in France. See the press release
The online video content creation sector is now an integral part of the French audiovisual industry, having rapidly grown to over 150,000 professional creators
When Artificial Intelligence Discriminates: Employer Compliance in the Rise of AI Hiring (US)
Job applicants often worry about what sorts of things may prevent them from obtaining a position. Although applicants may understand that a lack of qualifications or experience can work against them, they might not be as aware that recruitment and hiring tools used by employers may be working against them as well. The processes employers
A Year On from UK Government Consultation on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
The authors wish to thank Joshua Saunders for his contributions to this post.In February 2025 we reported on the UK government consultation on potential changes to UK copyright legislation in light of AI, Clock is Ticking for Responses to UK Government Consultation on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence | Global IP & Technology Law Blog.
Aerospace Industry – Why Are Product Conformity Regimes Relevant to High-risk AI Systems Under the EU AI Act?
Artificial intelligence (AI) could be transformational in the aerospace sector. Recent publications by bodies such as the European Commission and trade associations in the sector cite numerous examples of AI already being used for design, validation and performance management connected with the manufacturing process.
Aerospace and defence businesses developing, supplying and/or using AI tools now,
The Agentic AI Revolution – Managing Legal Risks
Meta’s eye-catching end-of-year acquisition of Manus, a Singapore-based developer of AI agents, for a purported value of more than $2 billion[1], reflects a wider sector shift towards the development and deployment of semi-autonomous, outcome-focused, software agents, which are capable of performing complex tasks without direct and constant human input. The Meta deal notably follows
Primer on 2026 Consumer Privacy, AI, and Cybersecurity Laws
PrivacyWorld’s Alan Friel and Kyle Fath broke down what companies need to consider in 2026 to meet new and ongoing data laws and regulations in a Stafford / Barbri presentation on January 7, 2026. The PowerPoint is available here and includes appendices that break down details of, and compare and contrast, consumer privacy laws. Coverage
US State Law Roundup
State and local legislatures were active throughout 2025 in passing employment laws and ordinances concerning topics such as artificial intelligence, pay transparency, and paid leaves, to name a few. As always, minimum wages continue to increase in many jurisdictions and various posters have been updated. See our charts on U.S. state minimum wage and salary
India Issues 2025 AI Governance Guidelines: How It Compares to Other Global AI Acts
In 2025, India’s approach on AI has shifted significantly from, “Will AI change the way business is done?” to “What is the best way to adopt it to enable business expansion?” Guided by the principles of People, Planet, and Progress, “Safe and trusted AI for all” has become the motto governing India’s approach to AI.