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The energy industry has largely avoided the waves of patent litigation that have long defined telecom and software. That is beginning to...

A ruling in Texas Business Courts (the second ever) highlights trade secret challenges. Most notably, the ruling identifies the...

On March 2, 2026, Mr. Gilbert Hyatt, owner of 75 patents, filed a petition for writ of certiorari with the Supreme Court challenging the...

Seventy-five Years of Conflict The United States Congress, the US Patent and Trademark Office, the federal courts, and patent seekers...

If you're leading a high-tech startup, your source code is likely among your most valuable assets. Based on instinct or suggestions from...

The President’s January 7 Executive Order threatened penalties for contractors that were both "underperforming" and engaged in stock...

“Project Vault” is a first of its kind $12 billion strategic stockpile for critical minerals. By pairing Export-Import Bank financing...

Over the last several months, there have been a number of reports about a perceived drop-off in enforcement activity by the U.S....

The European Commission has proposed a comprehensive regulation that would repeal and replace the current EU Cybersecurity Act...

The Texas Supreme Court recently wrapped up the 2025 part of its 2025-26 term, and based on raw opinion numbers, the Court’s pace...

On December 27, 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) released draft regulations designed to govern the burgeoning field of...

Geopolitical fractures and trade uncertainty persisted in 2025, yet cross‑border energy trade proved more essential than ever to global...