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Sep
By: John A. Morrissett, Scott Bergeson, Aaron E. Johnston, TROUTMAN PEPPER LOCKE
Faster office actions, improved prior art searches, and a more consistent application of the law — these will be hallmarks of the future of patent examination at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) due to increased use of artificial intelligence (AI). Applicants and patent practitioners are faced with an unprecedented challenge that could significantly change prosecution strategy in the future.
While currently aimed at augmenting the tools available to...
26
Sep
By: Charles F. Wieland
Patenting AI innovations is more than filing early, broadly and often—it’s about drafting in a way that ensures both eligibility and durability. The strongest applications highlight technical improvements such as faster training, energy efficiency, or novel data structures, tie to solving technical problems, rather than framing the invention as an abstract algorithm.
A layered claim strategy is critical given the uncertainty as to which approach will succeed. By combining system claims, method claims, and computer-readable medium claims, applicants create multiple paths...
26
Sep
EU and Indonesia seal negotiations on free trade agreement
On Tuesday, 23 September, the EU and Indonesia officialy finalised a landmark trade deal, bringing years of negotiations to an end. Following a political agreement reached in July, EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič was in Indonesia on Tuesday to mark the conclusion of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The landmark pact is designed to slash tariffs, open up one of the world’s fastest-growing economies to European firms, and secure vital raw...
26
Sep
Transshipment has fast become the second most important word in trade, after tariff.
The reason is that the U.S. government is intensifying its oversight of importers suspected of using transshipment through third countries to evade duties on Chinese goods. And the risks and costs of violating the rules can be severe.
This increased scrutiny comes as shifting trade flows highlight how exporters are adjusting to the new tariff environment. In August, China’s exports to the U.S. fell 33% year-over-year, while shipments...
25
Sep
By: Sarah J. Hawk, Rebecca J. Bernhard, Tejas Shah, Barnes and Thornburg
Highlights
• The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed a new rule that would affect the H-1B visa selection process.
• The rule remains a proposal and is open for public comments for the next 30 days.
• This proposed rule, if implemented, marks a third major shift to the H-1B lottery in the last decade.
• Legal challenges to a final rule, if implemented, are possible.
On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, the DHS proposed a rule that,...
25
Sep
By: Mike Smith, Principal, CliftonLarsonAllen
Key insights
• President Donald Trump's tariffs are reshaping international trade dynamics and additional changes could be forthcoming.
• Learn about the potential wide-ranging economic impact on key industries and how it could affect your business and operations.
• This is an evolving situation that continues to change.
Tariffs have been and continue to be a hot topic. As the tariff landscape continues to evolve, it can bring a level of uncertainty for many businesses across industries.
As we continue...
24
Sep
The Trepp CMBS Special Servicing rate receded moderately in August, falling another 19 basis points to 10.29%.
This was the second consecutive monthly decrease, after the rate peaked at an all-time high in June. The main cause for the decrease in the headline rate was the overall balance of loans outstanding falling nearly $14 billion from $597.0 billion to $583.0 billion from July to August.
When analyzing by property type, three sectors experienced substantial shifts in their respective rates. The two...
23
Sep
Transshipment has fast become the second most important word in trade, after tariff.
The reason is that the U.S. government is intensifying its oversight of importers suspected of using transshipment through third countries to evade duties on Chinese goods. And the risks and costs of violating the rules can be severe.
This increased scrutiny comes as shifting trade flows highlight how exporters are adjusting to the new tariff environment. In August, China’s exports to the U.S. fell 33% year-over-year, while shipments...
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