On Thursday, October 10, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) revived a patent infringement lawsuit against Salesforce. The CAFC determined a previous lower court mistakenly ruled that two patents from Application in Internet Time (AIT) were invalid, allowing the lawsuit to proceed. This ruling marks a significant moment for patent issues in the software industry and underscores the complexities of intellectual property rights.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently warned against adopting price controls by referencing Europe's lengthy medicine approval process of an average of 430 days compared to the U.S.'s 334 days. The Chamber emphasizes that if price controls and other restrictive measures against innovation are implemented, it could negatively impact patient access to new therapies.
In a recent statement, the U.S. Department of Agriculture stressed the importance of sharing agricultural research despite the constraints of the Bayh-Dole Act. The USDA argues that collaboration in research could significantly enhance the efficiency and productivity of the agricultural sector, ultimately benefiting farmers and consumers alike.
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