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Intellectual Property: Procedural Abstraction Explained

Understanding How Procedural Abstraction Makes Code More Manageable – Definition Procedural abstraction is a fundamental concept in computer science and software engineering, referring to the process of hiding implementation details of a procedure or function while exposing only its essential features or functionality. Built-in functions, called functions, and own functions defined by developers encapsulate algorithms […]

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Justices’ SEC Ruling Reaffirms Oil States For Patent Attys

By Dani Kass (June 27, 2024, 10:34 PM EDT) — The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision limiting the use of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s administrative courts on Thursday did not address weedy issues that could have shaken up the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, but it did “put a ribbon on” the justices’ Oil

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Don’t Forget About NFTs! USPTO and USCO Issue Joint Study on the Interplay Between NFTs and Intellectual Property | Baker Donelson

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have reshaped our socio-legal understanding of “property.” Prior to the launch of NFTs, laypersons and lawyers alike evaluated tangible and intangible assets in the context of physical (real) space. NFTs, however, have played a major role in shifting our valuation of assets beyond the physical realm, extending instead to the recognition of

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Celebrating Pride Month: Poets Who Explore Identity and Authenticity Through Creative Expression

Each year, Pride Month is an opportunity to reflect on the rich tapestry of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) history and culture. Originating from the Stonewall riots of 1969, Pride Month has grown into a global celebration of love, acceptance, and resilience for the LGBTQ+ community. One aspect of LGBTQ+ culture is its

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The Inevitable Collapse of Chegg

In February 2021, Forbes ran a cover story on Chegg, a self-described “connected learning platform” that had rocketed to a $12 billion valuation. However, Forbes’ coverage was not so kind. Its headline described Chegg as “Getting Rich Off Students Cheating Their Way Through COVID.” The rest of the article highlighted concerns that the site, which

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USPTO Wants Input on Scope of Possible Statutory Experimental Use Exception

“While the RFC is interested in how the experimental use exception applies to all technology areas, it provided the example of agriculture as one area that could benefit from greater clarity on experimental use.” The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a draft Request for Comments (RFC) today seeking public feedback “on the current

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USPTO Wants Input on Scope of Possible Statutory Experimental Use Exception

“While the RFC is interested in how the experimental use exception applies to all technology areas, it provided the example of agriculture as one area that could benefit from greater clarity on experimental use.” The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a draft Request for Comments (RFC) today seeking public feedback “on the current

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