The transformer architecture has reshaped modern artificial intelligence, powering large language models (LLMs), multimodal models, and bioinformatics platforms. Transformers rely on a defining computational operation: the attention mechanism. […]
New USPTO Guidance on Section 101 Declarations: Building a Section 101 Record in AI and Software Patents That Holds Up in Prosecution and in Court | Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth
Executive Summary On April 30, 2026, USPTO Director John A. Squires issued updated guidance (superseding the December 4, 2025 Director’s “Best Practices” Memo) directing patent applicants and practitioners […]
A Preemptive Strike? Samsung Electronics Requests Declaratory Non-Infringement Judgment Against Oura Ring Patents
Samsung Electronics, represented by a team from O’Melveny, recently filed a complaint for declaratory judgment against Oura Health, maker of the Oura smart ring, asking the Northern District […]