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OK to Use 'Research Tool' Patents Offshore?
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has confirmed that there is no patent infringement liability under 35 U.S.C. 271(g)(1) for the offshore use of a “research tool” patent when only the information gained from such offshore use is introduced into the United States. Bayer A.G. v. Housey Pharm. Inc., 340 F.3d 1367 (Fed. Cir. 2003), aff'g, 169 F. Supp. 2d. 328, 329 (D. Del. 2001).
Dicta in the Bayer case also suggest that the exportation of intangible information on a computer disk may not be a “component” of an offshore assembly of a patented combination — an issue of interest in the $521 million damages award in Eolas Technologies Inc. v. Microsoft Corp., No. 99 C626, 2003 WL 21781893 (N.D. Ill. 8/11/03).
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Support Services Back to the Office
A trend analysis of the benefits and challenges of bringing back administrative, word processing and billing services to law offices.
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How AI Has Affected PR
When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.