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Nuclear Batteries: Past, Present and Future
Over 1400 people in the 1970s and 1980s were implanted with pacemakers that were powered by nuclear batteries. Follow-up studies of these people indicated that their pacemakers functioned well and were not responsible for any detrimental effect to the recipients. Yet, despite this success, the last nuclear-powered pacemaker was implanted in 1988. In this engaging […]
AI-Driven Innovation in Medical Technologies Webinar Series: Patent Eligibility Challenges
Robert Hirning will present the next episode of the AI-Driven Innovation in Medical Technologies webinar series, when he presents “Patent Eligibility Challenges” on February 19. Marvin Beekman will moderate. In this presentation, Robert will discuss challenges in obtaining patents on AI-based medical technology, including patent eligibility and disclosure concerns for AI-related MedTech inventions in the US […]
AI-Driven Innovation in Medical Technologies: Patent Landscape and Trends
This webinar will provide an overview of recent trends of patent filings in AI-related Medtech areas, including a comparison of filing numbers and prosecution outcomes in different technology areas and countries. This webinar will also discuss geographic filing strategies for these inventions. Marvin Beekman will speak, and Robert Hirning will moderate. Click here to download […]
Brewing Better AI Prompts: Prompting to Perk Up Your Patent Practice
Take a coffee break with us as we brew up a flavorful topic: AI prompting techniques. In this informal 30-minute chat, Lucas Hjelle and Nathan Elder serve up their go-to AI prompting techniques. Topics of the day will include structured prompting methods, chain-of-thought prompting and context management strategies, and choosing the right AI models and […]
Inventorship & Assignment: Practical Considerations for Your Patents
This webinar will explore inventorship and assignment, two vital principles of patent law. This overview will explore who qualifies as an inventor under U.S. patent law, the legal standards for inventorship, and developments regarding AI inventorship across different jurisdictions. We’ll also explore the critical aspects of patent assignment, including ownership rights, the importance of proper […]
Resilient Lawyering: Strengthening Skills in Times of Uncertainty
The legal profession is experiencing rapid change. The evolution of technology, client demands, and world events all influence our stress and our ability to regulate bias. Resilience is now a professional necessity, a skill that can be grown. We will explore practical strategies to build resilience, counter bias, and sustain professional effectiveness during periods of […]