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In his post on PatentNext.com, Marshall Gerstein partner Ryan Phelan discusses the challenges of divided infringement in U.S. patent law, particularly for software-based claims, and suggests best practices for drafting claims that consolidate essential steps to enhance enforceability and reduce litigation risks. https://bit.ly/4hprtas

Drafting Software-based Patent Claims to Avoid Costly Divided Infringement Issues This article is co-authored by Phelan Simpkins, counsel for State Farm who oversees emerging technology licenses, among other key areas for the company.

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) released a comprehensive Patent Landscape Report on Generative AI (GenAI). This report highlights a remarkable surge in GenAI patents and scientific publications over the past decade, driven by advancements like transformers and increased model complexity. With GenAI applications expanding across industries, from life sciences to autonomous driving, the report underscores a significant rise in innovation and research in this dynamic field. Marshall Gerstein Associate Bill Samore’s analysis can be read here: https://bit.ly/3Ap2W4f 🔍

WIPO Issues a Patent Landscape Report on Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) PatentNext Takeaway:  WIPO published a Patent Landscape Report on GenAI.  The Patent Landscape Report discusses trends in GenAI, including