Intellectual Property Network 2026 Legal Updates
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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 08/12/2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
This presentation examines recent Federal Circuit decisions on software and AI patent eligibility and the USPTO’s seemingly contradictory policies favoring issuance of such patents. We will also examine likely district court and Federal Circuit outcomes when parties challenge the eligibility of software or AI patents issued under the USPTO’s recent policies. Finally, we will review pending legislation that would eliminate the “Alice” two-step patent eligibility test and expand eligibility beyond current judicial precedent.
This presentation examines recent Federal Circuit decisions on software and AI patent eligibility and the USPTO’s seemingly contradictory policies favoring issuance of such patents. We will also examine likely district court and Federal Circuit outcomes when parties challenge the eligibility of software or AI patents issued under the USPTO’s recent policies. Finally, we will review pending legislation that would eliminate the “Alice” two-step patent eligibility test and expand eligibility beyond current judicial precedent.
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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 09/09/2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 10/14/2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 12/09/2026 at 12:00 PM (EST)
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The Intellectual Property network serves as a central resource for all ACC members with an expertise or interest in intellectual property law. The network provides a network for its members to promote the development of corporate legal practice in the area of intellectual property law and to keep current and consult on the latest case law and legislative and administrative actions affecting intellectual property law.
