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 2011, shifting the patent process from a “first to invent” to a “first.. Read More
Biometric Facial Recognition for Unlocking iPhone – Does it Violate the Fifth Amendment?
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 by Apple. Apple’s explains that Face ID revolutionizes authentication by utilizing the advanced.. Read More