Lyft-ed: Lyft’s Former COO Allegedly Misappropriates Secret Files
Despite their short existences, ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft have a long history of ethically questionable activities including turf wars and driver poaching. On November 5th, their rivalry...
View ArticleFederal Circuit Limits Patentability of Materials Used in Genetic Testing
In a decision that may force the USPTO to reevaluate their subject matter eligibility procedures, the Federal Circuit ruled that DNA might not be patentable if its use is similar to its natural function.
View ArticleHedge Fund Manager Takes Aim at Pharmaceutical Patents Using IPR
Kyle Bass, a hedge fund manager for Hayman Capital, has declared himself a (most unlikely) enemy of the $450 billion pharmaceutical industry. To do this, Bass is utilizing a recently devised...
View ArticleUSPTO Offers “Quick Fixes,” PTAB Trial Rules Changes to Address Bias Perception
On Friday March 27, USPTO Director Michelle Lee announced changes to AIA trial proceedings. Smaller “quick fixes” will take effect immediately, while more substantial changes are due out by the end of...
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