Distinction Without a Difference: USPTO Rescinds February 2024 Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions in Favor of Traditional Inventorship Principles

On November 28, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a notice titled Revised Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions (“the Revised Guidance”), expressly rescinding its original guidance on that subject published in February of 2024 (“the Original Guidance”). As previously discussed, the Original Guidance followed case law holding that artificial intelligence (AI) cannot […]

How a ’90s NBA Theme Song Became a Blueprint for Modern IP Ownership

The IP Legacy of “Roundball Rock” and the Enduring Power of Creative Ownership With the regular NBA season beginning on October 21, and an announcement by NBCUniversal earlier this year that, beginning in October 2025, it would once again play John Tesh’s “Roundball Rock” in conjunction with its broadcasts of NBA games, the time could not […]

Redefining Competence: The Ethical Use of AI Tools in the Modern Law Firm  

The legal profession stands on the edge of a profound technological shift. While artificial intelligence has long been a part of litigation support and contract analytics, the rise of generative AI (GAI) introduces a new paradigm. These tools, capable of producing human-like text and performing complex reasoning, present unprecedented opportunities for legal innovation. They also […]

Speed: The Ultimate Currency in Business and Life

Some of you may have heard that data is the new currency. If not, don’t get caught up on it. The real game-changer in today’s world? Speed. Speed is the world’s new currency. It makes complete sense—time is limited, and if you don’t move fast, someone else will. Whether in business or running a household, the […]

The Time Management Challenge: Delivering Faster, Smarter, and Client-Centric Legal Services

In the fast-paced world of legal practice, time is one of the most valuable resources—for both clients and the attorneys who serve them. Yet even the most well-intentioned legal professionals can fall prey to Parkinson’s Law: “Work expands to fill the time available for its completion.” This isn’t just a theoretical concept; it has real-world […]

Protecting Your Business 101: The Importance of Contracts

In the whirlwind of running a business, it’s easy to overlook some of the more mundane aspects of operations—contracts being one of them. Yet, contracts are foundational to business success and stability. A well-negotiated and carefully drafted contract clarifies relationships, expectations, and protects your business from significant risks. Conversely, a poorly constructed contract or oral […]

The Importance of Succession Planning for Attorneys

As trusted attorneys, we regularly help our clients with strategic planning and growth. Yet many times we neglect long-term business planning in our own professional lives, even though we should apply the same foresight to our practices.  While we are dedicated to servicing our clients and ensuring their success, it’s equally important to prepare for […]

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Attorney-Client Privilege: Current Legal Perspectives

While the integration of artificial intelligence (“AI”) note-taking tools into legal practices promises enhanced efficiency and accuracy, it also brings forth significant legal and ethical challenges that must be addressed. Central to these concerns are the preservation of attorney-client privilege, data security, and compliance with privacy regulations. Here, we explore these concerns, and the existing […]