SMEs urge MEPs to support the new SEP Regulation
An Open Letter to the Members of the European Parliament As the European Parliament deliberates on the proposed EU Regulation on Standard-Essential Patents (SEPs), our members urge lawmakers to endorse [...]
AI Will Always Need You: ACT | The App Association’s Global AI Principles
Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a serious topic for tech innovators and policymakers around the world. As the app economy embraces this complex and evolving technology, lawmakers [...]
Event Recap: Future of SEP Regulation
Both patents and technical standards are essential for modern innovation. Patents represent a nation’s dedication to incentivizing hard work and creativity to create new solutions. Standard-essential patents (SEPs) are a [...]
ACT | The App Association’s 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and you know what that means – our annual gift guide! This year our holiday elves tinkered away for the ultimate list [...]
Supporting Industry Mechanisms Against Illicit Activity
On October 3, 2023, the App Association participated in the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) annual Roundtable on Future Strategies for Anti-counterfeiting and Anti-piracy. At this event, the [...]
Developing a National Standards Initiative That Supports U.S. Participation and Leadership in Technical Standards
The International Trade Administration (ITA), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) (the “Agencies”) have spearheaded a national initiative to strengthen [...]