Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Todd Basile authored an article titled “Demystifying Legal Diligence in Tech Deals,” published June 3, 2019, on IPWatchdog.com.
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New USPTO Guidance May Clear Path for More Technology Patents
On January 4, 2019, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) released new Patent Examiner Guidance (Guidance) for subject matter eligibility. The updated guidance could benefit any technology patent applicant who has a computer-related invention — from smartphones to artificial intelligence — and who has previously had difficulty acquiring patents under the USPTOʼs procedures
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Newsletter – Winter 2019
2018 was a year of transformation for the blockchain industry. While the market continued to see technological advancements in smart contracts, platform functionality, scalability and security, regulators took a firmer rein in pursuing those seeking to exploit the uninitiated or those engaged in outright fraud. In this issue of Greenberg Traurig’s Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Newsletter,
Academic Incubators Think Beyond Campus Borders to Spark Innovation
With the legendary success of technology giants born on campus, and the possibility that today’s college student could be tomorrow’s tech mogul, the academic world recognizes that it can be a catalyst in helping student entrepreneurs achieve commercial success.
The past decade has seen a rapid rise in academic incubators designed to help student entrepreneurs
Technology’s Legal Road to the 2018 Winter Olympics – and Beyond
In our Feb. 9th blog post, we highlighted some of the amazing technology being used at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. While awe-inspiring, the use of these technologies can give rise to legal challenges that may need consideration.
AI, Robots and Drones – Oh My!
Artificial intelligence (AI) abounds at this year’s Winter Olympics, particularly in the form of robots and drones. South Korea has one of the highest concentrations of industrial robots in the world, so it’s no surprise that this Olympic host country is using 85 very different AI-enabled robots to do everything from greeting travelers and providing multilingual information on schedules, transport, and attractions, to carrying the Olympic torch. As part of the entertainment at the games, robots even competed in their own Olympic ski challenge this week. Drones are also taking center stage with elaborate light shows and filming techniques.Continue Reading Technology’s Legal Road to the 2018 Winter Olympics – and Beyond
Technology Takes the Gold at the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea
Athletes are not the only ones competing at this year’s Winter Olympics in South Korea. Spectators will encounter a number of competing technologies. From robot greeters and drones that improve the spectator experience, to smart helmets and tech suits to help Olympians, technology is the hidden star of the Winter Olympics. Below is a round-up of some of the leading-edge technology being used at the games.
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The Five Characteristics of a Successful Tech Venture
November was National Entrepreneurship Month in celebration of the country’s innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. As we close this important awareness month, we reflected on what it takes to be a successful tech venture, and we note some of the top traits and criteria in this blog post.
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In Honor of National Entrepreneur Day…
Nov. 21 is National Entrepreneur Day! In honor of this day that celebrates and promotes entrepreneurship and innovation, here are some recent Insights from our inventive team:
- The Shareability Factor: Are Patent Pools Useful for Blockchain Innovation?
- Patent Strategy Is Critical for Robotics Innovations
- Regulators Weigh in on Digital Assets, Tokens, Securities, and Derivative Instruments
Being Deal Ready—Preparing Your Tech Startup for Merger, Acquisition or Investment
Shareholder Michelle Hallsten will be participating in an upcoming workshop on Oct. 18 at the University of the Pacific Sacramento Campus to help companies get ready to merge, acquire, or invest in another company. It’s never too early to get your house in order to optimize future deal value and outcomes for your tech startup.
James DeCarlo to Present on Patent Eligibility Determination in a Post-Alice World
On Thursday, June 29, Greenberg Traurig’s James DeCarlo will present “Patent Eligibility Determination in a Post-Alice World: Significant Updates & Developments” on a webinar hosted by The Knowledge Group. The panel will discuss the important issues with respect to Patent Eligibility Determination in a Post-Alice landscape. Speakers will also present and analyze the recent trends