Hosted Payloads and Exceptions to Patent Protection Under the U.S. Space Act
Companies relying on the U.S. Space Act for patent protection of inventions in orbit should be aware of exceptions to that Act that prevent such protection in certain circumstances. One scenario is where U.S. payloads fly aboard spacecraft owned and registered by non-U.S. parties, which could implicate one of the Space Act’s exceptions.
FAA Rollout of AI-Supported System and Patent Implications for Federal Government Partnerships
Companies receiving federal funding and assistance, for example in connection with the FAA’s AI-supported system, should be aware of the requirement to include a statement of government support in patent applications, the government reporting obligations, and the potential ramifications for omitting a statement of government support and non-compliance with the reporting. Further, patent applicants should strongly consider filing patent applications prior to receiving federal funding and assistance.
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