After SAS Institute: A Shift in Patent Litigation Strategies

December 4, 2018Intellectual Propertyjonesdaytalks

In its April 2018 decision in SAS Institute, Inc. v. Iancu, the U.S. Supreme Court held that when conducting an inter partes review, the U.S. Patent Office must determine the patentability of each of the claims challenged by the petitioner.

Jones Day partners Dave Cochran and Matt Johnson explain how SAS Institute reverses prior interpretations of the inter partes review statute and discuss where it has already affected litigation strategies for petitioners and patent holders. (Running time: 24:51)

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Jones Day Talks Health Care & Life Sciences: What Digital Health Innovators Should Know about the FDA Approval Process

November 6, 2018Health Care & Life Sciencesjonesdaytalks

Jones Day partner Ann Hollenbeck shares an informative conversation with associate Ian Pearson, who was a lead in the area of digital health at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. They discuss how the FDA is addressing the challenges resulting from the rapidly growing and changing digital health marketplace. Mr. Pearson explains the Agency’s Digital Health Innovation Plan and why it’s important that companies participating in this sector engage with the FDA in the early stages of development. (Running time: 14:36)

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Jones Day Talks Technology: Blockchain for Business Lawyers—An Introduction to Blockchain

October 16, 2018Technologyblockchain, blockchain explained, blockchain for business lawyers, digital ledger, Satoshi Nakamoto, smart contractsjonesdaytalks

Our first in a series of Jones Day Talks podcasts on Blockchain features Jones Day’s Jim Cox, coeditor of the American Bar Association book Blockchain for Business Lawyers, answering common blockchain questions such as: What is blockchain? How does it work? What are its current and future applications? And who—and where—is Satoshi Nakamoto? (Running time: 21:48)

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Jones Day Talks Technology: How Regulations Could Help Cryptocurrencies Grow

October 9, 2018Technologyjonesdaytalks

In “How Regulations Could Help Cryptocurrencies Grow,” published in the Harvard Business Review, Jones Day partners Stephen Obie and Mark Rasmussen explain why effective government oversight is critical to bringing accountability and stability to this emerging asset class. Mr. Obie and Mr. Rasmussen discuss specific actions the SEC could take to promote clarity and innovation in the cryptocurrency market in this edition of Jones Day Talks Technology.

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Investor-Überlegungen im Deutschen Sektor der Erneuerbaren Energien

September 19, 2018Deutsch, Energy, Transactionsdue diligence, Energy, feed-in subsidies, Germany, Investment, Kerstin Henrich, M&A, Renewable, Solar Power, Wind powerjonesdaytalks

Deutschland ist nach wie vor ein wichtiger Markt für Investitionen im Bereich Erneuerbare Energien. Die regulatorischen Rahmenbedingungen sind stabil, und im Gegensatz zu anderen Ländern gab es in Deutschland keine rückwirkenden Kürzungen der Einspeiseförderung. Daher ist die Nachfrage der Investoren nach Projekten in Deutschland seit Jahren hoch.

Worauf sollten Investoren bei der rechtlichen Prüfung von Projekten achten? Dies erläutert Kerstin Henrich von Jones Day.

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Investor Considerations in Germany’s Renewable Energy Sector

September 19, 2018Energy, Transactionsdue diligence, Energy, feed-in subsidies, Germany, Investment, Kerstin Henrich, M&A, Renewable, Solar Power, Wind powerjonesdaytalks

Germany remains an important market for renewable energy investments. The regulatory framework is stable, and in contrast to other countries, Germany imposes no retroactive reductions in feed-in subsidies. For years, these favorable conditions have led to robust investor demand for renewable energy projects.

But what should investors look out for when auditing these projects? Jones Day’s Kerstin Henrich explains.

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What to Do When … You’re Preparing Your Company for a Cyberattack

September 11, 2018Cybersecurity, Technology, What To Do Whenattack plan, attack policy, attack team, cyber attack, cyber attack insurance, cyber attack prevention, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data breach, Jeff Rabkin, Jimmy Kitchen, preparation, Rich DeNatalejonesdaytalks

Cyberattacks, which can result in data breaches and the unauthorized access of a company’s—or its clients’ and customers’—information, are a threat to organizations of nearly any size. Jones Day’s Jeff Rabkin, Jimmy Kitchen, and Rich DeNatale talk about how organizations can prepare so they can respond effectively in the event of a cyberattack.

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Jones Day Talks Health Care: Litigating the Affordable Care Act

September 6, 2018Health Care & Life Sciencesjonesdaytalks

Jones Day partners Ann Hollenbeck and Cathy Livingston talk about Texas v. U.S., the litigation regarding the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. They also discuss recent regulatory actions taken by the Department of Health and Human Services regarding association health plans and short-term limited duration insurance.

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Jones Day Talks Intellectual Property: The Women in IP Law Initiative

August 27, 2018Intellectual Propertyjonesdaytalks

Jones Day’s “Women in IP” Initiative addresses the historic underrepresentation of women in intellectual property law with topical programming, networking opportunities, strategic mentoring arrangements, and a popular speaker series. Jones Day IP lawyers Meredith Wilkes (Chair of the WIP Initiative), Tracy Stitt (a rising star in the IP Practice), and Anthony Insogna (the IP Practice Chair) discuss the Initiative’s goals, its progress, and the response from the legal community.

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Drone Regulations: Is the Sky the Limit?

August 9, 2018Government Regulationjonesdaytalks

As the commercial and recreational markets for drone technology continue to expand, federal and state regulators are turning their attention to rules for operators, public safety issues, and personal privacy concerns. Jones Day’s Dean Griffith describes the current regulatory environment for unmanned aircraft and talks about what’s next for this game-changing technology.

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