Courts Must Address Pre-Suit Invalidity Red Flags When Denying Sanctions and Fees
EPIC TECH, LLC V. PEN-TECH ASSOCIATES, INC. Before Moore, Cunningham, and Subramanian (District Judge for U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, sitting by designation). Appeal from...
Clearing the Way for Routine Drone Flights: Why the FAA’s Part 108 Rule Raises the Stakes for Patent Strategy
Key Takeaways The FAA’s final rule for drone operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), Part 108, has been under White House review since July 10, 2026, and the FAA...
FDA Announces New Rare Disease Framework With Potential Implications for IP Strategy
Key Takeaway: On October 14, 2026, the FDA announced a proposed framework for rare disease drug development that aims to provide greater regulatory flexibility and disease-tailored evaluation. Increased regulatory clarity...