Applied Aerospace & Defense’s IPO Signals Continued Momentum in Defense Manufacturing
Ongoing geopolitical tensions are leading to an increase in defense-tech contractors filing for IPOs. Aerospace & defense companies looking to capitalize on this trend should consider strengthening their intellectual property portfolio to create competitive barriers and increase valuation in the eyes of potential investors.
Does the USPTO Issue “Secret Patents” on Aerospace Innovations?
Despite periodic mentions by aerospace innovators of “secret patents,” this author is not aware of any evidence of such patents. There may be confusion with “Secrecy Orders,” which apply to patent applications, but not to issued patents. Nonetheless, aerospace innovators should understand Secrecy Orders and the effect they can have on patent applications, such as preventing the issuance of a patent.
From Waste to Resource: Lunar Wastewater Systems Highlight Emerging Space Infrastructure and a Growing Multi-Use IP Landscape
As space exploration moves toward longer-duration missions and sustained human presence, the need for closed-loop systems for water, waste, and air is driving innovation in space infrastructure. These same constraints are increasingly relevant on Earth, creating a multi-use technology landscape where patent scope, obviousness, and claim strategy may be critical.
What Inventors Should Know About AI-Assisted Inventions and Their Patentability
- AI-assisted inventions are patentable under U.S. law, but only a person can be named as an inventor. The legal standard is the same regardless of whether AI was used in the inventive process.
- Businesses using AI in R&D should develop and document a policy for using AI tools, make sure to document human contributions thoroughly, and be thoughtful about when and how they upload or share invention details with AI tools.
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