AI Boom Calls for New Copyright Law, Says USPTO Chief Behind the DMCA

Bruce Lehman helped shape the internet-era copyright framework from the USPTO. He tells Clause 8 why Congress should act again and looks back on his…

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The AI Patent Team Alice Built Shares Its Prosecution Secrets

Ngai Zhang joins Eli Mazour on Clause 8 to share the strategies they developed for fintech, software, and AI patents — and what the rise of AI means for…

May 5

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April 2026

The Clause 8 Eight: The Government Officials Shaping the US Patent System

A new Voice of IP feature ranking the individuals with the biggest impact on the US patent system.

Apr 30

Inventor Gil Hyatt's gift to America — will America accept it?

Hyatt returns to Clause 8 to discuss his vision for the Pioneering AI Foundation to help advance American interests as the country approaches its 250th…

Apr 21

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The Hidden Costs of “Free” Patent Licensing Initiatives

Professor Kristen Osenga on the risks of “royalty-free” standards, SEP policy whiplash, litigation funding, and why the RESTORE Act matters

Apr 7

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March 2026

USPTO Director John Squires' 'Foxhole Buddy' Tells All, Previews Message at Upcoming House Hearing

Serial entrepreneur Doug Pittman tells Clause 8 the inside story of how Squires became the USPTO's unlikely hero — and what the patent system looks like…

Mar 22

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The USPTO Is Changing Course. The Early Examination Data Tells a More Complicated Story.

With §101 examiner training being rolled out later this month by the USPTO, more significant changes may be on the way.

Mar 10

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February 2026

From DABUS to ChatGPT and Beyond: How AI Is Reshaping Patent Law

Wen Xie joins Eli on Clause 8 to discuss everything about the intersection of AI & IP, including the story of how she became interested in AI & how…

Feb 24

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How Senator Tillis’ Patent Leadership Provides Path for Cementing Recent USPTO Action

Peter-Anthony Pappas on how alignment with USPTO makes a path for PTAB & §101 legislation possible, planning an IP hearing featuring Gene Simmons, and…

Feb 10

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January 2026

Head of IP’s Playbook for the AI Infrastructure Boom

Lessons from Astera Labs’ Subroto Bose on what buying patents at Dolby taught him, the risks of over-relying on trade secrets, and why picking the right…

Jan 27

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HP’s Chief IP Counsel on the Advice that Propelled Her Success

Insights from HP’s Ceyda Maisami and Tradespace’s Marcia Chang, who Ceyda credits with the advice, on succeeding in-house, implementing the right IP…

Jan 13

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December 2025

Dolby’s Chief Patent Counsel & Head of Audio Patents on Building Valuable Patent Portfolios in Uncertain Times

How Dolby’s Brian Dorini and Tyrome Brown see the future of patent pools, transparency, and global SEP licensing.

Dec 30, 2025

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