What USPTO Limits on PTAB Discretionary Denials Mean for Small Businesses
In June, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Kathi Vidal issued a new guidance memorandum on interim procedures for discretionary denials in the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) post-grant proceedings (“Interim Procedures”). The memorandum addresses the availability for PTAB judges to deny patent challenges when the same claims and parties are involved in ongoing parallel district court litigation. The Interim Procedures are in effect until a final rulemaking process is complete. PTAB post-grant proceedings—a mechanism for challenging [...]
What businesses need to know about Intellectual Property: A Business Strengthening Member Resource from ACT | The App Association
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs1mUvkPZRk In this video, we explore the key aspects of IP law that tech companies should be aware of with Pete Sadler, Partner and Intellectual Property (IP) Attorney at Reddie and Grosse LLP. This discussion is tailored to smaller businesses, although the topics covered are relevant to software, app, and connected device manufacturers of all sizes. If you would like to have an informal no-cost conversation about your specific IP concerns with Pete Sadler, Partner and IP Attorney [...]
The Copyright Claims Board: Offering Low-Cost Resolution for Small Infringement Claims
It isn’t often that a government entity implements a low-cost and user-friendly solution to real-world problems. However, that is exactly what the U.S. Copyright Office just did. Congress passed the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2020 (CASE Act), directing the Copyright Office to establish the Copyright Claims Board (CCB). We supported the CASE Act as a means of helping smaller copyright owners like app makers protect their intellectual property using a process that is more affordable and accessible than the federal [...]
Consumer Digital Anxiety Levels Rise Over Privacy and Security Concerns
National polling indicates that Americans are concerned about what pending legislation could do to the safety and security of trusted marketplaces (WASHINGTON, DC) Monday, July 18 --Today, ACT | The App Association and Morning Consult released national polling indicating that Americans have increased concerns around their personal privacy and security should trusted platforms be compromised if the Open App Markets Act (S. 2710) and the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (S. 2992) become law. Polling captured 2,000 adults’ (18+) [...]
Telehealth by the Numbers: What Happens if Telehealth Coverage Goes Away?
Through the surges and lulls of the COVID-19 pandemic, American patients of all ages and backgrounds turned to virtual care to fulfill a wide range of healthcare needs. For seniors, the need for virtual care was especially important, as caregivers sought to keep them home to avoid possible exposure to COVID-19 at the office. Unfortunately, the statute governing Medicare’s coverage of live audio and video visits was enacted at a time when live video calls with a caregiver from anywhere [...]
A Federal Privacy Law is Closer Than Ever
For the last few years over at ACT | The App Association HQ, we’ve had a recurring bit about every year being the “year of privacy.” After earnestly saying it in 2019 and having our hopes dashed (partially at least), we kept repeating it to ourselves, half in jest, half in sincere hope that sending positive vibes into the universe would help will something into existence. That’s not to say that we don’t take the issue incredibly seriously, we do [...]