Proposal for Streamlined U.S. Regulatory Approval for Novel Commercial Space Activities
Office of Space Commerce (“OSC”) has released a proposal for streamlining regulatory approval of novel commercial space activities. The process includes a presumption of approval with denial only for a delimited list of reasons. Example novel activities include in-space manufacturing, orbital computing, satellite servicing, lunar operations, and commercial inhabitable stations. Applications may not be kept confidential, so participants should consider IP protection strategies prior to applying. The process is just a proposal for now, with opportunity for feedback from stakeholders.
eVTOL Takes Flight: Navigating Certification, Regulation, and IP in Advanced Air Mobility
eVTOL aircraft are moving toward real-world deployment, but certification remains a critical hurdle alongside early operational programs like the FAA’s eIPP. As companies advance in parallel, careful coordination of regulatory engagement and IP strategy—particularly around patent filings and trade secrets—will be essential to protect competitive advantages.
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