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Is the USPTO Turning Alice into EPC Article 52?

Despite recent technological advances, the statutory basis under which U.S. courts evaluate patent-eligible subject matter has remained substantially unchanged for over 200 years. As a result, the Supreme Court and…
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What to Expect When Contracting for Embryos

Courts and legislatures constantly adapt to new technologies that bring with them new types of legal disputes. Today, one such dispute arises when two people who have created human embryos…
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Shuttered Government

Among the key characteristics of democratic governance are opportunities for meaningful public participation, transparency, and adherence to the rule of law, including reasoned and substantiated decision-making. These characteristics are particularly…
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