The Japanese government is aware of the challenges in securing funds for drug development within Japan’s biopharmaceutical startup ecosystem, especially compared to Europe and the United States. The Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development has established a program to
Patent examiners have had access to AI-driven prior art searching since late 2022, but its use is expanding and is now even required in some technology groups (art units). Chief Information Officer of the USPTO, Jamie Holcombe, touted 30% of
The Federal Circuit’s recent decision in PowerBlock Holdings, Inc. v. iFit, Inc., No. 2024-1177 (Fed. Cir. Aug. 11, 2025), a rare opinion finding challenged claims eligible, offers new guidance on the boundaries of patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101.
Data center developers often struggle with lengthy and costly regulatory hurdles at both state and federal levels. In a move to simplify this process, the Trump administration has issued an executive order and introduced the “America’s AI Action Plan,” both
The European Commission’s draft EU Space Act, published in June 2025, introduces supranational regulations for space service providers operating in the EU. This GT Alert discusses the Act’s extensive reach and outlines the process for non-EU providers to access the
On June 13, 2025, Japan’s government approved the Basic Policy on Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform 2025, signaling a strong commitment to advancing its space policy and fostering the development of space-related businesses. This pivotal document sets out the
The European Commission’s draft EU Space Act (draft Act or Act), is a proposal for supranational regulation released in June 2025. This GT Alert addresses the authorization procedures for Union space operators.
California has approved new regulations targeting AI-related discrimination in hiring, set to take effect Oct. 1, 2025. These changes could significantly impact recruitment and personnel practices statewide.
The EU AI Act marks the world’s first comprehensive legal framework for using and developing AI. Implementation may pose structural, technical, and governance-related challenges for companies, particularly in the area of general-purpose AI (GPAI).
The National Bureau of Economic Research recently found that 25% of American workers use AI tools weekly, with over 10% using them daily.