The fundamental graph of technology The graph’s horizontal axis is linear in years, while its vertical axis is exponential. That is, each annotation represents a factor of 100 in improvement. If the bottom of the axis represented a single grain of sand, the top of the axis would be the number of grains of sand […]
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An IP Lawyer’s Guide to Recent AI Developments
As an AI expert witness and consultant, I’ve had a front-row seat to the remarkable evolution of artificial intelligence. As we approach the end of 2024, several developments justify attention from legal professionals working in intellectual property and technology law. The Turing Test: A Legal Benchmark? In 1950, Alan Turing proposed the ‘Imitation Game’ – […]
What level of experience is required for expert testimony?
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-drug treatment for illnesses like depression which is gaining clinical adoption after FDA clearance of new protocols such as SAINT. Brain Frequency LLC and Wave Neuroscience Inc. both offer types of personalized TMS involving a pre-procedure electroencephalogram (EEG) assessment. In recent Western District of Texas patent litigation between these […]
Can Patent Applications Filed Before but Published After a Patent’s Critical Date Be Used in IPR Proceedings?
In a recent inter partes review (IPR) of an alternating current light emitting diode patent, a pivotal reference was filed with the USPTO before the patent’s critical date, yet it was published afterward. Despite this, the PTAB ruled the challenged claims unpatentable based in part on that reference. This case has garnered amicus briefs from […]
Transducer Technology and Related Litigation
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of medical device technology, transducers play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between electronic signals and the physical world. In my work as an expert witness specializing in medical devices, signal processing, semiconductors, and MEMS, I’ve observed the increasing importance of transducers in both technological advancements and patent litigation. […]