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AI Patent Applications Have a New Secret Weapon
- 09.19.2025
Authored by Babak Akhlaghi on September 19, 2025. The USPTO’s August 2025 memorandum represents a significant shift in how examiners evaluate AI and software patents. Most patent practitioners are focusing on the wrong aspects of this guidance update. While it clarifies existing rules rather than […]
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Beyond Application: The New ML Patent Paradigm
- 05.21.2025
Authored by Babak Akhlaghi on May 20, 2025. The recent Recentive v. Fox ruling fundamentally changes how we think about machine learning patents. The Federal Circuit has drawn a clear line: applying generic machine learning techniques to new data environments without technological improvements is no […]
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Federal Circuit Rules Applying Conventional Machine Learning to New Data Environments Is Not Patent-Eligible
- 05.09.2025
Authored by Babak Akhlaghi on May 8, 2025. In Recentive Analytics, Inc. v. Fox Corp. et al., Case No. 23-2437 (Fed. Cir. Apr. 18, 2025) (Dyk, Prost, Goldberg, JJ.), the Federal Circuit held that applying conventional machine learning methods to a new data environment are […]
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AI Innovation Trapped in Patent Purgatory
- 02.14.2025
Authored by Babak Akhlaghi on February 14, 2025. The AI revolution is here, transforming industries at breakneck speed. But there’s a problem. Our patent system, the very foundation designed to protect and encourage innovation, is struggling to keep up. As someone who’s spent decades in […]
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The Future of AI Patents
- 07.26.2024
By Babak Akhlaghi on July 26, 2024. The world of artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving at a rapid pace. With this evolution, the landscape of AI patents is also changing dramatically. AI patents play a crucial role in protecting intellectual property. They safeguard the rights […]
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The Frontier of Innovation: Navigating Blockchain Patents
- 03.22.2024
By Babak Akhlaghi on March 21, 2024. In the rapidly evolving world of technology, blockchain stands out as a revolutionary force, reshaping industries with its decentralized, secure, and transparent nature. From cryptocurrency to smart contracts, and Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) to Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), blockchain […]
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Can You Patent an Algorithm? Understanding the Complexities of Algorithm Patents
- 03.15.2024
By Babak Akhlaghi on March 14, 2024. In today’s digital age, algorithms play a crucial role in powering various technologies, from search engines and social media platforms to self-driving cars and medical devices. As algorithms become increasingly integral to innovation and business success, the question […]
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Patent Eligibility and Automation of Manual Processes
- 10.16.2023
By Babak Akhlaghi on October 16, 2023. In PersonalWeb Techs. LLC v. Google LLC, YouTube, LLC, Case No. 20-1543 (Fed. Cir. Aug. 12, 2021), the Federal Circuit held claims directed to data-processing systems that assign unique names to each data item based on its content […]
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When is an Idea too Abstract to Pass the Patent Eligibility Test?
- 10.04.2023
By Babak Akhlaghi on October 4, 2023. In Free Stream Media Corp. v. Alphonso Inc., Case No. 19-1506 (Fed. Cir. May 11, 2021) (Reyna, J.), the Federal Circuit held claims toward a system for delivering relevant advertisements to a mobile phone user based on data […]
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Data Compression Claims Deemed Ineligible by Federal Circuit: Impact on Software-Based Inventions
- 08.28.2023
By Babak Akhlaghi on August 28, 20223. The Federal Circuit held that claims directed to digital data compression are not patent eligible. Realtime Data LLC v. Array Networks Inc., Case No. 2021-2251 (Fed. Cir. Aug. 2, 2023). Realtime filed suit alleging infringement of seven patents […]
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