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USPTO Issues Artificial Intelligence Strategy
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in intellectual property is as big – and as fast-changing – a topic as ever. On January 14, 2025, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published an Artificial Intelligence Strategy (“USPTO’s AI Strategy”) document which discusses how the USPTO “aim[s] to address AI's promise and challenges across intellectual property (IP) policy, agency operations, and the broader innovation ecosystem.” 

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Trump Executive Order Takes on DEI in the Workplace: Practical Considerations for Private Employers
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President Trump has issued a flurry of wide-ranging executive orders intended to shake up the employment landscape. One of those orders, entitled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (the “Executive Order”), takes aim at non-compliant DEI programs and policies. But as we’ll discuss more, these developments do not compel private employers to rescind their DEI programs and policies entirely; instead, employers should use the Executive Order as an opportunity to review their existing programs and policies to ensure that they (i) continue to align with their mission and organizational goals, (ii) are legally compliant in light of the change in administration, and (iii) whether subsequently modified or not, thereafter are effectively communicated to stakeholders. 

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MintzTech Connect: All Things Technology — January 2025
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As we turn our thoughts to 2025, there is clearly significant enthusiasm in the financial world for a bust-out year in venture capital. Anecdotally, we can readily see that the number of transactions is increasing, and perhaps we are witnessing a paradigm change with a new robust market for private company financings. Hopefully, the dam holding back IPOs will break in 2025. Deal flow is definitely increasing, especially with respect to any enterprise related to AI.

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USPTO Issues Artificial Intelligence Strategy
USPTO Issues Artificial Intelligence Strategy

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in intellectual property is as big – and as fast-changing – a topic as ever. On January 14, 2025, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published an Artificial Intelligence Strategy (“USPTO’s AI Strategy”) document which discusses how the USPTO “aim[s] to address AI's promise and challenges across intellectual property (IP) policy, agency operations, and the broader innovation ecosystem.” 

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Trump Executive Order Takes on DEI in the Workplace: Practical Considerations for Private Employers
Trump Executive Order Takes on DEI in the Workplace: Practical Considerations for Private Employers

President Trump has issued a flurry of wide-ranging executive orders intended to shake up the employment landscape. One of those orders, entitled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (the “Executive Order”), takes aim at non-compliant DEI programs and policies. But as we’ll discuss more, these developments do not compel private employers to rescind their DEI programs and policies entirely; instead, employers should use the Executive Order as an opportunity to review their existing programs and policies to ensure that they (i) continue to align with their mission and organizational goals, (ii) are legally compliant in light of the change in administration, and (iii) whether subsequently modified or not, thereafter are effectively communicated to stakeholders. 

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Early- and Growth-Stage Companies in Distress: What Directors Need to Know about their Fiduciary Duties
Early- and Growth-Stage Companies in Distress: What Directors Need to Know about their Fiduciary Duties

In this article we provide practical guidance for directors of Delaware corporations in these moments of distress, including an overview of how fiduciary duties change as a company approaches or enters insolvency. Our advice is targeted to early- and growth-stage companies, but the principles here will apply to all Delaware corporations, regardless of size.

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The Sustainable Media Center: Gen-Z, Politics, and Social Media in America

Mintz hosted the Sustainable Media Center at our New York Office for a candid conversation on Gen-Z, politics, and social media in America.  Dan DeWolf provided opening remarks and the fireside chat featured bestselling author Kurt Andersen and journalist Kanika Mehra.

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Outlook for the Global Venture Capital Market & the Need for Bipartisan Regulations

Dan DeWolf talks with Vince Molinari on FINTECH.TV about the state of the venture capital markets and why Congress needs to look at some "common sense" legislation that will help drive the economy.

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The Patentability of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

Frank L. Gerratana explains blockchain technology and the relationship between blockchain and cryptocurrency.

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Mintz’s From the Edge is a podcast geared toward helping entrepreneurs thrive by learning from the experiences of executives in the technology, biotech and finance fields.  On this podcast, Mintz partners who work with growing companies raising capital, building great management teams and achieving successful liquidity events will discuss with investors and entrepreneurs the key reasons that they were able to build successful companies and important lessons learned along the way.  Mintz is a nationally leading law firm focused on helping emerging growth companies achieve success.  

 
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Client Corner: Meet CEO and COO of Suono Bio, Scott Kellogg & Skip Farinha
Client Corner: Meet CEO and COO of Suono Bio, Scott Kellogg & Skip Farinha

In this episode of Client Corner, Josh speaks to Suono Bio’s CEO Scott Kellogg and COO Skip Farinha. Scott and Skip discuss the importance of active listening in managing a team, strategies for navigating the medical device approval process in the US, key factors to consider when selecting investors, and insights on managing unforeseen challenges.

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Client Corner: Meet Co-founder & CEO of Axoft, Paul Le Floch
Client Corner: Meet Co-founder & CEO of Axoft, Paul Le Floch

In this episode of Client Corner, Josh speaks to Paul Le Floch, Co-founder & CEO of Axoft. Paul discusses his journey from growing up in France to becoming a founder and the CEO of a neurotechnology startup. He provides insight into forming Axoft and navigating the fundraising process and offers advice to individuals starting new ventures.

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Hsu Untied Interview with Steve Osborn
Hsu Untied Interview with Steve Osborn

Podcaster Richard Hsu interviewed San Francisco Managing Member Steve Osborn on his podcast Hsu Untied. In the episode, Steve reflects on his career journey, including his start in law school to becoming an attorney advising on international work in London and Hong Kong, and his rise from launching a boutique firm to his current role as a tech and life sciences-focused Managing Member. Steve also highlights the importance of calculated risks for professional growth.

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