April 26 is World Intellectual Property Day, which gives us here at the App Association a chance to reflect on how all kinds of intellectual property rights (IP) – patents, trademarks, copyright, and trade secrets – are the lifeblood of our industry. The infringement on and theft of intellectual property [...]
ACT | The App Association has long been a leading voice in the fight to ensure that our members and other digital economy innovators are permitted to utilize strong technical encryption to protect consumers and their data. We strongly encourage policymakers around the globe to think carefully as they deliberate [...]
UPDATES: On April 28, 2017, the App Association, the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS), CTIA and USTelecom have completed and filed the Industry Robocall Strike Force report. This report can be accessed at: https://ecfsapi.fcc.gov/file/10428413802365/Ex%20Parte-Strike-Force-Report-2017-04-28-FINAL.pdf. On April 27, 2017, the App Association held a webinar to educate app developers and the [...]
Many of our member companies view access to the Chinese market as a great opportunity to grow their customer base and expand their businesses to support more jobs in the United States. While this market undoubtedly represents great potential, companies must have an accurate understanding of the legal and regulatory [...]
By Joel Thayer On February 6, ACT | The App Association filed an amicus curiae brief with the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on a patent venue case that pits TC Heartland, a company that produces liquid water enhancers and zero calorie sweetener products, against Kraft Foods, a household [...]