PatentNext is a legal blog published by the law firm Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP that focuses on patent and intellectual property law, particularly in relation to next-generation and emerging technologies. The blog covers topics such as software patents, artificial intelligence, USPTO procedures, patent eligibility, and patent prosecution strategies. It provides analysis of legal developments, guidance on patent application drafting, and insights into patent law trends in the U.S. and internationally. The content is aimed at practitioners, applicants, and others interested in patent law, especially in the context of software, AI, and medical device innovations.