Creating an App? There’s Copyright for That.
By Debbie Rose and Madeline Zick Let’s begin with a riddle. What do mobile apps, poetry, photographs, movies, books, and sculptures have in common? Answer: they are all eligible for [...]
Why STRONGER is Weaker: The Imbalance of Automatic Injunctions and No Post-Grant Review
By Craig Beuerlein and Graham Dufault The 2006 eBay Inc. v. MercExchange LLC decision (eBay) was a historic moment in U.S. patent policy. The eBay ruling establishes a precedent that decreases a [...]
FCC $100 Million Connected Care Pilot Program Takes Important Step Forward with July 10 Vote
On Wednesday, July 10, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC or Commission) commissioners will meet publicly to vote on a range of items, including a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing [...]
FTC Releases New Guidance Document on Cybersecurity for Small Business
ACT | The App Association members develop the innovative solutions that will power the growth of the internet of things (IoT). While the rise of IoT holds great promise, it [...]
Tariffs on China May Slow Down the App Economy
Talk of a trade war between the United States and China dominates today’s news cycle. As continued rounds of talks occur (and more are planned), the office of the U.S. [...]
ACT | The App Association’s 2019 Summer App Guide
BBQ invites are rolling in, plans for road trips are being made, and the smell of SPF is everywhere. You know what that means: SUMMERTIME! We assembled our top eight [...]