Life Science Considerations on the USPTO’s New Guidelines for AI-Assisted Inventorship
On November 26, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued revised guidelines for determining inventorship of AI-assisted inventions,[1] which is a significant development in life science innovations,...
U.S. Considering Tariffs on Med Device Imports; Trade Groups Push Back
The Commerce Department is investigating whether imports of personal protective equipment (PPE), medical consumables, and medical devices and equipment have national security implications that may warrant trade action, such as...
USPTO, ITC Veteran Michael Forman Joins Knobbe Martens
Mr. Forman brings over 15 years of combined experience at key government agencies WASHINGTON, D.C., January 26, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce that former U.S. Patent &...