The global members of ACT | The App Association are innovative small businesses and enterprises changing the way we live, work, and play through apps and connected technology. Our members are the next generation of trailblazers working to solve problems and fill gaps across industries—from artificial intelligence (AI) and healthcare [...]
In today’s connected world, the quick and seamless flow of data across borders and networks is critical to the success of the global digital economy. Policymakers worldwide have begun to recognise the benefits of a strong, reliable network; however, it seems that a select few have developed a curious path [...]
After years of navigating through the dense forest of consumer protection laws, we've encountered various twists and turns, each bringing its own set of challenges for small businesses and independent developers. Among the towering trees of legislation, an imposing presence has emerged—the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). This bill [...]
The antitrust maximalist movement has been on an extended shopping spree for a tech marketplace remodel in venues around the world, from Congress and state legislatures to the European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK), and concurrently, through the federal courts. But in many of these cases, the sought-after sinecure [...]
The recent Lenovo v. InterDigital case is the latest high-profile standard-essential patent (SEP) licensing dispute heard by the UK courts. This case highlights how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are being disproportionately abused in SEP licensing negotiations. Initially, the UK High Court (the lower court) found that SMEs are often [...]
