Meta Takes its Texas Rodeo Global
Last month, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law a bill that would require app stores to verify the age of their users and require parental consent for [...]
Driving Smarter Policy: European SMEs Tell Policymakers What They Need
Startups, scaleups, and small and medium-sized tech enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Europe’s economy and innovation ecosystem. They drive growth, competitiveness, and create jobs, acting as key drivers [...]
EU vs. United States Small Tech vs. DMA Rent Seekers
Yesterday’s deadline for an expected announcement around U.S- European Union (EU) trade negotiations has come and gone, but given that the expected product will be a high-level framework, regardless [...]
ACT | The App Association Secures Research & Development Tax Deduction for Small Tech
WASHINGTON – ACT | The App Association celebrates the permanent restoration of full tax deductibility for domestic research and development expenses, an invaluable investment incentive for small tech companies. [...]
Industry Workshop: A Fair Standard-Essential Patent Licensing Process for a Thriving Indian Economy
This May, to address the rapid development of India’s standard-essential patent (SEP) licensing landscape, ACT | The App Association hosted a timely event titled “A Fair Standard-Essential Patent Licensing [...]
Always Be Filing: ACT | The App Association Filing Activity for June 2025
Throughout the year, our policy team submits filings with government bodies worldwide to advocate for a regulatory environment that inspires and rewards innovation. From issues around regulating artificial intelligence [...]