Leaving the 2025 AIPLA Annual Meeting, I’m more energized than ever. Surrounded by brilliant legal minds and inspiring conversations, one topic clearly stole the show—artificial intelligence. The real highlight for me? USPTO Director John Squires’ first public address, where he offered much-needed clarity on patent eligibility for AI inventions.
Director Squires’ Vision: The Three Pillars of AI Patent Eligibility
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Waiting years for your patent application to be examined can feel like running a marathon in slow motion. If you’re an entrepreneur or inventor with a breakthrough idea, every month of delay is a missed opportunity for growth, funding, and outpacing your competitors.
Great news: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has launched the Streamlined Claim Set Pilot…
Congratulations! All your hard work, research, and patience have paid off—your patent is officially granted. It’s an electrifying milestone, proof that your unique idea is valued and your creative technology is protected. But as you celebrate, another big question appears: What comes next? Is this the finish line, or just the start of your journey?
Securing a patent is…
Generative AI is rapidly becoming a go-to tool for efficiency across many industries, but its unchecked use in the legal field is setting a dangerous precedent. We’ve seen trial lawyers get caught using AI that “hallucinates” and creates fake case citations. Now, even federal judges are under scrutiny for allegedly using AI to draft error-ridden rulings. This trend raises serious…
For years, innovators in the Artificial Intelligence space have faced a frustrating paradox: creating groundbreaking technology, only to have their patent applications rejected on the grounds that their inventions are too “abstract.” At our firm, we’ve seen this firsthand. We’ve championed brilliant AI inventions, arguing that they are tangible, transformative, and deserving of protection, only to be met with a…
Your professional reputation took years to build. Why let it fuel someone else’s AI empire without your permission?
LinkedIn recently introduced a feature that automatically opts users into AI training—using your profile data, posts, and professional content to train generative AI models. The catch? This setting is enabled by default, and many users have no idea it exists.
For entrepreneurs…
Did you know that 9 out of 10 people who have heart attacks outside a hospital don’t survive? My husband David was sadly one of those 9.
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That Saturday night is forever etched in my memory. “I don’t feel great – I’m gonna watch TV for a bit,” he said as we got ready for bed. Minutes later, I…
Six years. What a milestone! When I first launched Sagacity Legal, I had a clear vision: to create an intellectual property law firm that was more than just a service provider. I wanted to build a true partner for innovators, entrepreneurs, and creators. A firm that would stand by them, empower them, and help them protect the very core of…
This AI blog post is Written by Sagacity Legal Intern Naiya Chung
Complement, Not Replace Human Thinking and Accountability
AI should be used as an aid, not a substitute. While it can significantly enhance productivity, streamline tasks, and offer valuable insights, it should never replace critical thinking, empathy, human management, and/or accountability. Yet in today’s fast-paced world, there is…
Filing Doesn’t Cover Everything. You Can Still Add More If You Act Fast with a CIP Application
Author: Naiya Chung, Sagacity Legal Intern
Let’s talk patent law, new subject matter, and protecting your inventions.
To begin, you might assume that once your patent application is filed, your work is done. However, if you have developed new features or improvements since filing,…
