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  • Supreme Court to Hear Case on AIA “Secret Sales.”

    Staff EditorMarch 9, 2019

    Federal CircuitJIPEL Blog 2018-2019PatentSupreme Court

    What is the America Invents Act (AIA)? The path to patentability has many obstacles, and inventors’ own actions sometimes stand in the way of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) granting a patent for their invention. In determining patentability, the USPTO compares a proposed invention to prior art—relevant existing inventions. The Smith-Leahy America Invents Act (AIA) was enacted in… read more

  • Biometric Facial Recognition for Unlocking iPhone – Does it Violate the Fifth Amendment?

    Staff EditorMarch 9, 2019

    Cyber SecurityJIPEL Blog 2018-2019PrivacySupreme Court

    With the overwhelming numbers of criminal mischief, the government seems to seek resourceful leeway that may lead to the findings of valuable evidence in an investigation. Among all feasible scenarios,  there is a possibility for the law enforcer to request access to the criminal offender’s cell phone locked with latest facial biometrics technology, including the technology of Face ID introduced… read more

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