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The InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®The Transparency Paradox: Pattern Computer and the Glass Box RevolutionThis ByteLaw® Opinion examines a December 2025 Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI) report "Artificial Intelligence is going dark" about the growing transparency crisis in artificial intelligence, highlighting a shift toward secretive "Black Box" systems by industry leaders like OpenAI. While major developers increasingly withhold details regarding their data and internal logic, Pattern Computer is presented as a revolutionary alternative utilizing "Glass Box" technology. This approach prioritizes mathematical certainty and explainable results over the statistical guesses typical of standard neural networks. By providing clear, mechanistic explanations for its discoveries, the company ensures its findings are both scientifically verifiable and legally d...
2025-12-2312 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®Tesla's Legally Sound Strategy that the USPTO Denied - Why Tesla Should Have Prevailed against Intellectual Ventures II LLC in IPR2025-00340This IP Consultancy, Byte Law® piece criticizes the USPTO Director’s controversial decision to deny Tesla, Inc.’s petition for an Inter Partes Review (IPR) against Intellectual Ventures II LLC (IPR2025-00340), which hinged on Tesla's explanation for inconsistent claim construction positions across forums. The author argues that this divergence was not a cynical legal maneuver but a statutory necessity, as Tesla had asserted the patent claim was indefinite in district court—a challenge explicitly prohibited in the IPR forum. Therefore, Tesla was compelled to use the neutral plain and ordinary meaning in the IPR to pursue valid prior art cha...
2025-11-3033 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®From Sugar to Stover - How BASF’s New Patent Unlocks the Next Frontier of its Genomatica Alliance and is an Acquisition Inevitable?The analysis of the strategic relationship between the chemical giant BASF and industrial biotechnology firm Genomatica (Geno), focusing on the production of renewable 1,4-butanediol (BDO), a key chemical intermediate. The sources explain that the long-standing collaboration is reaching a critical point due to a new BASF patent covering a genetically engineered yeast that can metabolize xylose from agricultural waste, shifting the process from food-based sugars (First Generation) to non-food biomass (Second Generation). Although Genomatica owns the foundational patent rights to the biological BDO pathway, BASF now holds the key to utilizing cheaper, waste-based feedstocks, creating a profound technological interdependence...
2025-11-2012 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®The Bio-Acrylate Convergence - Why CJ Cheiljedang Needs Genomatica’s Direct Route to Solve the Catalyst Poisoning Paradox in the Acrylic Acid MarketAn analysis of the technological competition between the major players CJ Cheiljedang (CJC) and Genomatica (GENO) in the global, multi-billion-dollar market for bio-based acrylic acid. CJC excels at the upstream step, using engineered microbes to generate and store high-yield carbon polymers (PHAs) intracellularly, thereby avoiding microbial toxicity. However, the analysis argues that CJC’s process for chemically converting these polymers downstream is significantly hampered by catalyst poisoning caused by acidic intermediate compounds, necessitating an expensive, multi-stage engineering workaround. Conversely, Genomatica holds the critical intellectual property for a "Direct Route" metathesis process that tolerates these acidic compounds, solving the chemical bo...
2025-11-1914 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®Strategic Erosion - How State-Directed Chinese Tactics are Exploiting and Subverting the U.S. Patent SystemAn analysis by the IP Consultancy, Byte Law®, asserts that the U.S. patent system faces a strategic, state-directed assault primarily originating from the People's Republic of China, which aims to acquire and exploit U.S. intellectual property for national technological advantage. The document highlights the fundamental conflict between the U.S. rights-based patent model and China’s state-directed industrial model, detailing how this difference allows for systemic exploitation. Specific tactics include the weaponization of legal mechanisms like the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and the use of Anti-Suit Injunctions (ASIs) by Chinese courts to control global licensing rat...
2025-11-1732 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®OPENAI ANTITRUST AND WONDERLAND - THE CHOKEHOLD THE CHESSBOARD AND THE QUEENA perspective from the IP Consultancy Byte Law®, provides an analysis of the antitrust risks posed by publicly published patent applications assigned to OpenAI OpCo, LLC. The central argument is that these patents, which claim essential mechanisms for controlling the AI ecosystem, fail the Alice test for non-conventional invention and thus represent an unlawful monopolistic threat. Specifically, the document details highest risk categories related to tying and platform control, such as patenting the digital gateway for API integration, which could lead to accusations of unlawful market foreclosure. Furthermore, the analysis highlights the dangers of bottleneck control through patents covering c...
2025-11-1410 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®MAYBE SAM ALTMAN’S INVESTORS SHOULD JUST, GO ASK ALICE... WHY OPENAI’S MOST RECENT CLAIMS ARE LOST IN THE PATENT WONDERLANDAn intellectual property perspective from the IP Consultancy, Byte Law®, criticizes several published patent applications assigned to OpenAI OpCo, LLC, arguing that they are legally vulnerable and likely unpatentable. The analysis asserts that these applications—covering automated metadata generation, personalized AI memory, and universal API integration—fail the Alice/Mayo legal framework because they attempt to patent abstract human cognitive processes and organizational methods. Specifically, the patents are deemed ineligible because they claim automation of mental acts like summarizing or selective remembering, relying only on conventional computing elements rather than providing a fundamental technical improvement to computer functionality. Ultimately, the p...
2025-11-1411 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®BIO-SOURCED HYDROPROCESSING CATALYST SYSTEM AND SYNTHESIS METHOD UTILIZING COW DUNG AND BAT GUANO PRECURSORSA novel method for synthesizing a hydroprocessing catalyst utilizing sustainable, bio-sourced waste materials, specifically cow dung and bat guano, to replace expensive synthetic chemicals. This invention describes preparing a crystalline transition metal molybdotungstate material (MMoWO) where pyrolyzed cow dung acts as a foundational, high-surface-area template rich in silica and alumina. Simultaneously, bat guano serves as the mineralizing solution, providing trace metals (M, Mo, W) and natural complexing agents necessary for controlled crystallization during a solvothermal reaction. The resulting catalyst demonstrates superior structural stability and enhanced coking resistance, making it highly effective for hydrodesulfurization (HDS) and hydrodenitrification (HDN) in the...
2025-11-1310 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®SpaceyX Bio-Hybrid Rocket Propellant SystemThis is a patent application filed by SpaceyX concerning a novel hybrid rocket propellant system intended for use in vehicles designed for interplanetary transit, specifically to Mars. The core of the invention is a bio-hybrid propellant that utilizes Chunky Peanut Butter (CPB) as the renewable, non-toxic precursor for the solid fuel grain. The CPB is chemically cured using a polyisocyanate agent to form a rigid, monolithic fuel grain which is then coupled with a liquid oxidizer, such as Liquid Oxygen, to generate throttleable thrust. Crucially, the Nut Particle Dispersion (NPD) within the chunky peanut butter is leveraged to enhance...
2025-11-1312 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®The Illusion of Openness - Why Jensen Huang's Nvidia Blackwell Strategy is a Dangerous Echo of the National Security Threat Described in the book, "Wireless Wars"This newly published observation from the IP consultancy, Byte Law® titled "The Illusion of Openness - Why the Nvidia Jensen Huang's Blackwell Strategy is a Dangerous Echo of the National Security Threat Described in the book, Wireless Wars," presents a critical argument against Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's strategy of advocating for the open sale of advanced AI accelerators, specifically the new Blackwell chips, even to geopolitical rivals. Byte Law® argues that this "openness" poses a significant national security threat by facilitating the transfer of crucial intellectual property (IP), comparing it to the risks detailed in the book Wireless Wars. Th...
2025-11-0112 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®The New Patent Wars - Securing American Innovation by Reforming Intellectual Property Policy for State-Directed CompetitorsA new ByteLaw® article titled "The New Patent Wars - Securing American Innovation by Reforming Intellectual Property Policy for State-Directed Competitors," argues that the United States patent system is currently being exploited by state-directed actors, particularly the People's Republic of China, transforming patents into tools for geostrategic competition. It explains that China's strategy of civil-military fusion allows its companies to accumulate extensive patent portfolios in critical technologies, posing threats like infrastructural disruption and suppression of U.S. innovation. Because existing legal frameworks like the Invention Secrecy Act are inadequate to counter this threat, the article proposes a three-tiered legislative r...
2025-10-2716 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®A National Security Imperative - Why Pattern Computer's Explainable AI is Mission-Critical for America's Quantum SupremacyA strategic analysis by IP Consultancy, ByteLaw®, argues that the United States faces a national security imperative in the global race for quantum supremacy, comparable to the advent of nuclear weapons. It posits that while investment in quantum hardware is necessary, the critical component to win the race is Explainable AI (XAI) technology developed by Pattern Computer Inc. (PCI). The analysis identifies three major national security vulnerabilities in quantum computing—instability, the difficulty of developing encryption-breaking algorithms, and slow development speed—that PCI's unique "causal AI" is designed to solve by finding hidden causes in complex, high-dimensional data. Finally, the d...
2025-10-2416 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®The Ghost in the Machine: A Deep Dive on Why Meta's Neuromuscular Patents Are Haunted by a Foundational EMG PredecessorIP Consultancy ByteLaw® provides an analysis (The Ghost in the Machine - A Deep Dive on Why The Meta Neuromuscular Patents Are Haunted by a Foundational EMG Predecessor) arguing that Meta Platforms' extensive portfolio of neuromuscular control patents for its augmented reality technology faces a critical legal obstacle from an older, foundational patent. This earlier patent, U.S. Patent No. 7,596,393 owned by ETRI, broadly claims the fundamental architecture of using wrist-worn EMG sensors to control a mobile communication device. The article demonstrates, using specific examples from Meta's patents, that Meta's advanced systems are merely improvements on this foundational invention, m...
2025-10-2317 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®Active Signals, Passive Denials: Analyzing Promoter-Based Ranking and the Infringement Allegations in McLellan v. GoogleThis is a legal analysis by the IP Consultancy ByteLaw® (Active Signals Passive Denials - Analyzing Promoter-Based Ranking and the Infringement Allegations in McLellan v Google) of the case McLellan v. Google (Mcclellan v Google 125-cv-1276197), where the plaintiff alleges that Google’s local search ranking system infringes upon its U.S. Patent No. 8,849,807. The '807 patent claims a novel method for ranking websites by combining a traditional content-based score with an "activity weight" derived from tracking the website "promoter's" engagement, such as logging into a business profile. The analysis argues that the plaintiff’s claims are plausible because using...
2025-10-2015 min
Digital.Decoded - English#015 - Understand, Evaluate, Act - Legallz Managing AI RiskIn this episode of Digital.Decoded, Mario Pufahl and André Kiehne welcome their first guest: Olga Stepanova, a renowned IT lawyer and partner at ByteLaw.They dive into a topic companies are already grappling with—and that becomes mandatory from 2026: the EU AI Act.What’s behind this new framework? Which obligations—and opportunities—does it create for businesses?They discuss:Why the EU AI Act is far more than a bureaucratic monsterWhich risks companies must understand—and documentHow AI and copyright intersect (spoiler: it’s complicated)Why now is the right time to build...
2025-10-2026 min
Info-Bytes | Zukunft Verband 360° e.V.Urheberrecht & KI im VerbandIn dieser Episode der Info-Bytes sprechen wir mit Olga Stepanova, LL.M. (Berkeley) – Rechtsanwältin und Partnerin bei ByteLaw Rechtsanwälte über den rechtssicheren Umgang mit KI im Verbandskontext.KI im Verband rechtssicher nutzen – darum geht’s:Was das Urheberrecht bei KI-generierten Inhalten überhaupt schütztWann Verbände haften – und wer verantwortlich gemacht werden kannWie sich Risiken beim Einsatz von Tools wie ChatGPT, Midjourney & Co. vermeiden lassenWarum interne Richtlinien, Transparenz und Dokumentation jetzt unverzichtbar sindOlga Stepanova zeigt praxisnah, wie sich KI-Innovation und rechtliche Sicherheit verbinden lassen – und worauf Verbände unbedingt achten sollten.Hinweis: Hier finden Sie ausgewählte...
2025-10-0212 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®Virtual Concepts, Real Questions: A Deep Dive into the Validity of AIIA’s Asserted Patents vs Geisel SoftwareThe provided document, Virtual Concepts Real Questions - A Deep Dive into the Validity of AIIA's Asserted Patents by ByteLaw® an IP consultancy's analysis of the patent infringement suit (UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK, 1:25-cv-07387) filed by the Artificial Intelligence Industry Association (AIIA) against Geisel Software and revolves around three patentsscrutinizes three patents held by the Artificial Intelligence Industry Association (AIIA), asserting their likely invalidity. The Suit is The analysis argues that these patents—U.S. Patent Nos. 11,257,272, 10,075,693, and 9,930,315—are vulnerable due to being abstract ideas, lacking novelty, and being obvious combinations of existing technologies. Specif...
2025-09-0819 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®AI Smart Camera Patent Battle: Obvious Mashup or True Invention?The provided text Lego Bricks or a New Invention - The Fight Over a Smart Camera Patent by ByteLaw® an IP Consultancy, discusses a patent dispute in the USPTO's Patent Trial and Appeals Board, between tech giant Samsung and SnapAid (an Israeli company that developed an image enhancement mobile application), focusing on SnapAid's "Real Time Assessment of Picture Quality" smart camera patent. Samsung argues the patent is invalid due to obviousness, claiming SnapAid merely combined existing technologies. The article explains the legal standard for obviousness, highlighting two key Supreme Court cases: Graham v. John Deere Co. and KSR International C...
2025-09-0615 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®DH International vs Apple Are the Patents-in-Suit Built on Shifting Sand?This analysis, DH International vs Apple Are the Patents-in-Suit Built on Shifting Sand?, titled "Apple vs. DH International: Are the Patents-in-Suit Built on Shifting Sand?", examines a legal dispute see DH International Ltd vs Apple, where DH International alleges that Apple Pay infringes on two of its patents, the '333 and '294 Patents. The source argues that both patents may be invalid, providing Apple with grounds for dismissal. It highlights that the '294 Patent is particularly vulnerable, with the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) already having instituted inter partes review (IPR) proceedings, finding a reasonable likelihood of invalidation...
2025-08-2919 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®Cookie Controversy: Unpacking the Ravenwhite v. Wal-Mart: Patent Invalidity and Dismissal ArgumentThe provided text Why the Patent in Ravenwhite v Wal-Mart Appears Invalid and the Case Merits Dismissal, from ByteLaw® discusses the potential invalidity of U.S. Patent No. 10,594,823, central to a lawsuit see RAVENWHITE LICENSING LLC vs Wal-Martbetween Ravenwhite Licensing LLC and Wal-Mart Inc. The article argues that the patent, which claims a method for identifying users using two different cookie types in separate browser storage, lacks novelty and non-obviousness. It highlights extensive prior art and a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decision to institute an inter partes review, indicating a "reasonable likelihood" of unpatentability. Furthermore, the analysis s...
2025-08-2916 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®Deconstructing a Patent's Possible Invalidity: New Amsterdam v. Medtronic SettlementThe provided text, A Patent's House of Cards Deconstructing the Invalidity Arguments that Led to the New Amsterdam v Medtronic Settlement, analyzes the settlement between New Amsterdam LLC and Medtronic plc regarding U.S. Patent No. 6,916,483 (the '483 Patent), arguing that the patent was likely invalid due to obviousness in light of prior art. The author explains that New Amsterdam sued Medtronic for infringement see New Amsterdam LLC v Medtronic plc et al related to its SINUVA® Sinus Implant. However, the article asserts that the '483 Patent's central claims, involving a drug-delivery module in a prosthesis recess, were not n...
2025-08-2917 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®The Patent That Almost Wasn't: Why the Kaifi v Apple Lawsuit Should Be SilencedThe provided text The Patent That Almost Wasn't Why the Kaifi v Apple Lawsuit Should Be Silenced, argues for the invalidation and dismissal of the Kaifi LLC v. Apple Inc. lawsuit, see KAIFI LLC vs Apple which centers on U.S. Patent No. 8,930,196 (the '196 patent) related to voice assistant wake word technology. The source contends that the patent is unmerited because its core concept was obvious from the outset, combining existing technologies in a predictable way. Furthermore, it asserts that the patent's claims merely cover an abstract idea implemented with generic computing components for a known purpose, making...
2025-08-2914 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®Why the Headwater v Amazon case Rests on Seemingly Fatally Flawed PatentsThe provided analysis from ByteLaw® Why the Headwater v Amazon case Rests on Seemingly Fatally Flawed Patents critiques a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Headwater Research LLC against Amazon see Case 7-25-cv-00286 Headwater v Amazon et al. The core argument is that the two patents central to Headwater's claim—U.S. Patent Nos. 9,615,192 and 10,321,320—are fundamentally flawed and invalid. ByteLaw contends these patents should not have been granted because they represent obvious combinations of existing technologies and describe abstract ideas without an inventive concept, failing to meet legal patentability standards. Specifically, the analysis details how the '192 patent concer...
2025-08-2814 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®A House of Cards: Why Meta's Patent for 'Customized Graphics' Fails on Two Foundational Legal Principles,The provided legal analysis, A House of Cards - Why Metas Patent for Customized Graphics Fails on Two Foundational Legal Principles, "A House of Cards: Why Meta's Patent for 'Customized Graphics' Fails on Two Foundational Legal Principles," critiques U.S. Patent No. 11,985,446 issued to Meta Platforms, Inc. The author argues that the patent, which describes customizing video calls with shared backgrounds and personalized interactive graphics, is invalid on two fundamental legal grounds. First, the analysis asserts the patent's claims are obvious under 35 U.S.C. § 103, representing a straightforward combination of pre-existing technologies like shared virtual backgrounds, targeted advertising, and ge...
2025-08-2816 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®IIT's Foundational Architecture for Next-Generation I/O: The Strategic Value of U.S. Patent 11,630,834 for Cloud and HPC LeadersA Foundational Architecture for Next-Generation I/O - The Strategic Value of US Patent 11,630,834 for Cloud and HPC Leaders, an excerpt from the ByteLaw® provided source "A Foundational Architecture for Next-Generation I/O - The Strategic Value of U.S. Patent 11,630,834 for Cloud and HPC Leaders," discusses a the Illinois Institute of Technology's patent for a novel I/O architecture named LABIOS. This system aims to solve significant architectural challenges in modern computing, particularly those arising from the convergence of High-Performance Computing (HPC), Big Data analytics, and cloud-native paradigms like serverless computing. The patent introduces "data labels" for abstracting I...
2025-08-2322 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®Beyond Distance: How Pattern Computer’s Information-Based Clustering Patent is Poised to Reshape Big Data AnalyticsThis is a technical analysis Beyond Distance Unlocking Hidden Data Structures with Pattern Computer's '621 Patent by the IP Consultancy, ByteLaw®, of various hypothetical uses of the technology taught in U.S. Patent 11,392,621 ('621), assigned to Pattern Computer, Inc., which patent introduces a novel, information-based approach to unsupervised, hierarchical clustering. This patent aims to overcome the "curse of dimensionality" that renders traditional distance-based clustering ineffective in high-dimensional datasets. The '621 patent's methodology involves Stochastic Partitioning, Random Intersection Leaves (RIL), and an Association Matrix to identify the true topological structure of data. The analysis highlights its synergistic potential with technologies f...
2025-08-2316 min
Digital.Decoded#015 - ChatGPT, CoPilot & Co.: Wie Unternehmen rechtlich auf der sicheren Seite bleiben - Insights von Olga StepanovaIn dieser Folge von Digital.Decoded begrüßen Mario Pufahl und André Kiehne erstmals einen Gast – die renommierte IT-Rechtsanwältin Olga Stepanova, Partnerin bei ByteLaw.Gemeinsam sprechen sie über ein Thema, das Unternehmen schon heute beschäftigt – und ab 2026 verpflichtend wird: den EU AI Act.Was steckt hinter dem neuen Regelwerk? Welche Pflichten und Chancen bringt es für Unternehmen?Im Gespräch geht es unter anderem um:Warum der EU AI Act weit mehr als ein Bürokratiemonster istWelche Risiken Unternehmen kennen – und dokumentieren – solltenWie KI und Urheberrecht zusammenhängen (Spoiler: Es ist kompliziert...
2025-07-1630 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®Pattern Computer Inc.: Architecting a Differentiated Strategy and Synergies in the AI Healthcare RevolutionThis episode focuses on an analysis by the consulting firm ByteLaw® regarding Pattern Computer Inc.'s distinctive approach within the competitive AI healthcare landscape, highlighting its strategies for differentiating itself from other companies. The document outlines PCI's core technologies, including the Pattern Discovery Engine™ for uncovering complex relationships in data, TrueXAI™ and RC/XAI™ for providing interpretable and risk-aware AI models, and the ProSpectral™ diagnostic technology. It explains how PCI's methods go beyond typical AI approaches and discusses potential collaborations with other AI companies to enhance various aspects of drug discovery and diagnostics. Ultimately, the source positions PCI as a key player dedicated...
2025-05-2215 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®A BYTELAW® Strategic IP Analysis Competitive Advantage for IBM by Integrating Pattern Computer's 11,816,564 Patent into IBM's XAI EcosystemThis episode discusses an independent strategic legal and technical analysis from IP consulting firm BYTE LAW® and examines the potential strategic advantages for IBM in the Explainable AI (XAI) and AI Governance markets. It proposes that integrating Pattern Computer's US 11,816,564 B1 ('564 Patent), which focuses on a unique Deep Neural Network (DNN) interpretability and training method aimed at improving model stability and interpretability during training, could significantly enhance IBM's existing AI framework, particularly its watsonx.ai and watsonx.governance offerings. The analysis argues that this integration would provide IBM with competitive differentiators over rivals who primarily focus on post-training e...
2025-05-1213 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®A Byte Law Case Note: When Ignorance is not Bliss, The Supreme Court Ruling in Alice that continues to take USPTO Prosecution down the Rabbit Hole: Alice Corp. Pty. Ltd. v. CLS Bank Int'lThis Episode from BYTE LAW® discusses the Supreme Court's decision in Alice Corp. Pty. Ltd. v. CLS Bank Int'l, which held that software patents related to intermediated settlement were invalid as directed to an abstract idea. The author argues that the Court's ruling reflects a significant lack of technical understanding, particularly regarding software, which led to misinterpretations of the invention and an inappropriate application of patent eligibility law. This perceived judicial technological illiteracy is presented as having negative consequences, including stifling innovation and increasing the cost and difficulty of obtaining software patents. The author concludes that the Alice decision h...
2025-05-1210 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®Critique of the US$502 million Optis v Apple judgment from the Court of Appeal of England and Wales, and the impact on FRAND (Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory) jurisprudenceThis ByteLaw® analysis examines the AppleOptis judgment from the Court of Appeal of England and Wales, which significantly impacted FRAND (Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory) jurisprudence. The case involved a dispute over global SEP license terms between Optis, a patent holder, and Apple, a device manufacturer. The Court of Appeal overturned key aspects of the High Court's initial ruling, emphasizing the importance of comparable licenses and establishing a FRAND royalty rate of $0.15 per unit. However, the analysis also critiques the judgment's methodology, citing concerns about the selection and weighting of comparable licenses and a lack of transparency in the derivation o...
2025-05-0312 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®Alice Framework Applied to Cross-Currency Trading Patent Eligibility - Intercurrency Software LLC v. Wise PLC (Eastern District of Texas Case No. 2:24-cv-976)This Episode is based upon a law review note from intellectual property firm ByteLaw® and examines the patent eligibility of four related patents owned by Intercurrency Software LLC, which describe a consolidated trading platform for cross-currency security transactions. The analysis focuses on applying the Supreme Court's two-step Alice framework, considering whether the inventions are directed to an abstract idea and if they possess an inventive concept. The authors argue that these patents likely describe an abstract idea – a method of financial transactions and data presentation – implemented with conventional technology, suggesting a high risk of being found patent ineligible. This analy...
2025-05-0213 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®Analyis of Proposed Agenda for Strategic News Service's Future In review (FiRE 2025 Pre-Meeting RoundUp)This Episode provides an independent analysis from ByteLaw®, an intellectual property consulting group, offering a perspective on how Pattern Computer's technologies, specifically focusing on autonomous pattern discovery, could potentially be relevant to the discussions planned at the Future in Review (FiRe) conference in San Diego from June 8th to June 11th, 2025. Based solely on publicly available information about the FiRe agenda, the document highlights potential synergies between pattern analysis techniques and various topics on each day of the conference, including discussions on global affairs, energy, AI, healthcare, conservation, investment, and supply chains. The analysis aims to suggest areas where e...
2025-05-0211 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®Meta & Pattern Computer Inc: A Hypothetical Tech SynergyThis episode is based upon a Byte Law® document that presents a theoretical exploration of why Meta might be interested in licensing technology from Pattern Computer Inc. It frames this as a "thought experiment," emphasizing that there is no actual agreement or confirmation from either company. The analysis focuses on five hypothetical "Byte Laws" related to areas like uncovering hidden information, the benefit of diverse AI approaches, the importance of explainable AI, gaining a competitive edge, and proactively addressing threats. For each law, the author speculates on concrete applications within Meta's platforms, suggesting how Pattern Computer Inc.'s pattern d...
2025-04-1714 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®Comparative Analysis of Certain Illinois Institute of Technology IIT Apple and Ericsson Patents and Potential Synergies Thereof in the Evolving Landscape of Wireless Networks Beyond 3G SunsetThis Episode is based upon a Byte Law® analysis that compares three patents—one from The Illinois Institute of Technology concerning dynamic channel allocation, one from Apple about service continuity during network transitions, and one from Ericsson focused on efficient cell identity transmission—in the context of wireless networks beyond 3G. The analysis explores how these distinct inventions remain relevant for modern and future mobile technologies like 4G LTE and 5G NR. Furthermore, it investigates potential synergies between the IIT patent and those of Apple and Ericsson, suggesting reasons why these companies might consider licensing IIT's technology to enhance their...
2025-04-1415 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®Palantir & Pattern Computer: Healthcare Acquisition Thought ExperimentThis Episode is based upon a thought experiment by IP consultant Byte Law® exploring a hypothetical acquisition of Pattern Computer by Palantir Technologies, specifically analyzing the potential synergies within the healthcare sector. It examines each company's healthcare applications, such as Palantir's data integration and Pattern Computer's pattern recognition for disease detection. The analysis considers the potential market impact and highlights crucial regulatory and ethical challenges that such a merger would face in the healthcare industry. Ultimately, it posits that this hypothetical combination could significantly advance AI adoption and innovation in healthcare, but careful navigation of various complexities would be n...
2025-04-1417 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®Deep Neural Network Cage Match Pattern Computer vs the Big Guys, Google, Microsoft, Meta and PalantirThis episode presents a thought experiment by Byte Law comparing Pattern Computer's patented deep neural network interpretability approach with those of Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Palantir. The analysis contrasts Google's feature visualization, Microsoft's XAI and NLP interpretability, Meta's recommendation system interpretability, and Palantir's human-in-the-loop analysis with Pattern Computer's method of feature sub-network training. Byte Law speculates that Pattern Computer's training-integrated, quantifiable approach to feature optimization and robustness could be a superior paradigm for understanding DNNs compared to the other companies' largely post-hoc methods. The comparison highlights potential strengths and weaknesses of each approach in addressing the critical need for...
2025-04-0718 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®Potential uses of advanced pattern recognition technology in addressing age-related eye diseases
A ByteLaw® hypothetical exercise explores potential uses of advanced pattern recognition technology, akin to Pattern Computer Inc.'s TrueXAI, in addressing age-related eye diseases. The document outlines three hypothetical scenarios involving collaborations with Merck/EyeBio for geographic atrophy, Regeneron for wet AMD treatment, and OHSU Casey Eye Institute for early AMD detection. In each scenario, the hypothetical technology analyzes extensive datasets to uncover hidden correlations and predict outcomes. The envisioned results include refined drug targets, personalized treatments, and enhanced diagnostic tools. Furthermore, the exercise considers how explainable AI could clarify the technology's findings for researchers and clinicians. It's crucial t...
2025-03-1622 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®Bridging the Quantum Chasm: How Pattern Computer Inc.'s Explainable AI Could Unlock the True Potential of Quantum Computing – A ByteLaw® PerspectiveThis Podcast and attached document explore the potential of Explainable AI (XAI) to address the "quantum opacity problem," the inherent difficulty in understanding how quantum computers arrive at their results. It suggests that Pattern Computer Inc. (PCI), with its expertise in pattern recognition, could hypothetically develop XAI tools to visualize quantum states, analyze gate importance, and extract rules from quantum algorithms. The document also suggests adapting classical XAI techniques like SHAP and LIME to the quantum realm to make quantum computing more understandable. This could significantly enhance pattern recognition capabilities, improve trust, and accelerate the adoption of quantum computing...
2025-03-0617 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®New TESLA Pending Patents in the USA
In this episode we discuss the recent ByteLaw® report which summarizes newly published patent applications by Tesla, Inc. The patents cover a range of innovations. One patent focuses on managing charging stations by analyzing usage data to identify unavailable units. Another addresses vehicle charging management using variable charging windows that consider factors like desired charging levels and environmental conditions. Additionally, there's a patent for improved fluid formulations designed to increase the efficiency of electric vehicle drivetrains. Finally, the report includes a patent detailing a holographic frame design for display screens that aims to minimize the visibility of the screen's b...
2025-02-2108 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®Pattern Computer Inc.'s Pattern Recognition Shield: How Explainable AI Can Avert the AI ApocalypseThis Podcast is based upon an independent document prepared by ByteLaw® exploring the potential dangers of uncontrolled AI and introduces Pattern Computer's Explainable AI (xAI) as a possible solution. It highlights risks like misaligned goals, unpredictable behavior, and lack of transparency in AI systems. Pattern Computer, Inc.'s (PCI) Pattern Discovery Engine is presented as a novel xAI approach that discovers patterns and causal relationships in data before building AI models. This method emphasizes dimensionality reduction, causal inference, and a human-in-the-loop design to mitigate risks and enhance transparency. The document further discusses how PCI's xAI can address specific AI t...
2025-02-1613 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®This Week in China Patent Applications ReportThis podcast episode presents a discussion of recently published Chinese patent applications. The patents cover diverse technologies, including: improved microscope lenses; a hydroquinone detection method; AI-driven copy writing; data storage controllers; a high-precision tool holder; a method for determining thresholds in random access; GPU task execution; DNA library sequencing for chip probes; presentation control; radio frequency apparatus; array substrate design; straw humidification; a reusable water balloon; magnetic building blocks; graphite radioactivity measurement; network element configuration; an adaptive multi-level phase-field method for brittle fracture; a soft sensing method; coastal ecotone impact analysis; QoE configuration release; fishing device; time slot allocation...
2025-02-0817 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®Recent Palantir Published Patent ApplicationsThis Podcast details recently published Palantir Technologies patent applications. One source is a briefing document summarizing these applications, highlighting key themes like AI-assisted risk assessment, real-time georeferencing, and enhanced data security. The other source is a Byte Law® report which compiles and summarizes these patents. of the same Palantir patent applications, offering further detail on each application’s title, number, and abstract. Both sources illustrate Palantir's focus on improving data processing, security, user experience, and analysis capabilities across various platforms. the report can be obtained here. Palantir Published Applications.pdf
2025-02-0316 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®Recent Skydio (In-Q-Tel Funded) Drone Patent Applications
The podcast details recently published patent applications from Skydio, Inc., a drone technology company funded by In-Q-Tel (the CIA's venture capital arm). These patents focus on advancements in drone autonomy and vision systems, including improved image stabilization, multi-camera configurations for enhanced navigation and 3D mapping, and automated ground control point identification. Specific applications highlighted include rooftop inspections and aerial surveying. These patent applications showcase Skydio's commitment to enhancing drone capabilities through improved structural design and machine learning integration. A ByteLaw® report compiles and summarizes these patents. That report can be obtained here Skydio's (In-Q-Tel funded) Published Applications.pdf
2025-01-3014 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®Chinese Pending Patents in the USA This Week 23Jan2025 - Byte Law® Current Awareness ReportThis podcast episode from Byte Law® an Intellectual Property consultant describes a collection of USPTO published applications from China based companies. These patents cover a wide range of technologies, including agricultural improvements for water and soil conservation, novel cross-linking curing agents, various electronic device components (e.g., atomizers, folding sofa mechanisms, air fryers), medical devices and methods (e.g., vision detection, heart rate monitoring, drug delivery), materials science innovations (e.g., anion exchange membranes, quantum dots), and data processing and communication systems (e.g., federated learning, optical amplifiers). The underlying document can be obtained here Chinese Pending Patents This W...
2025-01-2917 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®In-Q-Tel (The CIA’s VC) Mersive Tech. Patents - Current Awareness Report by Byte Law®This podcast is a report detailing several patents granted to Mersive Technologies, Inc. The patents primarily focus on improving video conferencing systems, covering features such as meeting migration between conference rooms, multi-source video collaboration, and room occupancy detection. Other patents describe shared display annotation using mobile devices, intelligent display infrastructure management, and advanced color calibration and alignment techniques for multi-projector systems. The report originates from Byte Law®, a consulting firm that tracks the patents of the companies funded by In-Q-Tel, the CIA's venture capital arm. The underlying document upon which the podcast is based can be viewed here Mersive T...
2025-01-2819 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®In-Q-Tel (The CIA’s VC) FireEye Patents - Current Awareness Report by Byte Law®This podcast excerpts a copyrighted report detailing numerous FireEye patents related to cybersecurity. The patents focus on improving network security through various methods, including advanced threat detection, malware analysis, and automated response systems. Many patents utilize virtual machine technology for analyzing suspicious objects and behaviors. The report highlights FireEye's innovative approaches to identifying and mitigating cyberattacks across diverse network infrastructures. In-Q-Tel, a CIA strategic investment firm, is noted as being involved as an investor. The report was compiled by Byte Law®, a firm specializing in intellectual property consulting. The underlying document upon which the podcast is based can be v...
2025-01-2832 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®In-Q-Tel (The CIA’s VC) Rocket Lab USA Patents - Current Awareness Report by Byte Law®This podcast presents a collection of patents granted to Rocket Lab USA, Inc., covering various aspects of rocket engine technology. The patents detail innovations in rocket engine injectors, thrust chambers, including designs for propellant distribution and cooling and other technologies. In-Q-Tel the CIA's VC is an investor in Rocket Lab USA. The report was compiled by Byte Law®, a firm specializing in intellectual property consulting. The underlying document upon which the podcast is based can be viewed here Rocket Lab USA Patents.pdf
2025-01-2813 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®In-Q-Tel (The CIA’s VC) Bounce Imaging Patents - Current Awareness Report by Byte Law®This podcast presents a collection of patents granted to Bounce Imaging, Inc., focusing on imaging systems. The patents describe systems using multiple networked cameras, inertial measurement units, and processors to create high-res images. The technology involves sophisticated processing techniques. In-Q-Tel the CIA's VC is an investor in Bounce. The report was compiled by Byte Law®, a firm specializing in intellectual property consulting. The underlying document upon which the podcast is based can be viewed here Bounce Imaging Patents.pdf
2025-01-2809 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®In-Q-Tel (The CIA’s VC) Skydio Patents - Current Awareness Report by Byte Law®This podcast presents a collection of patents granted to Skydio, Inc., a drone technology company. The patents cover various aspects of drone technology, including image capture, 3D modeling, autonomous navigation, control systems, base station designs and user interfaces. In-Q-Tel, a CIA investment firm, is noted as an investor in Skydio. The report was compiled by Byte Law®, a firm specializing in intellectual property consulting. The underlying document upon which the podcast is based can be viewed here Skydio Patents.pdf
2025-01-2818 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®New Inventions This Week in AI 23JAN25This Week numerous patent applications focused on using machine learning models for diverse applications. These include enhancing image and video processing, improving vehicle diagnostics and autonomous driving, optimizing data analysis and visualization, and developing advanced anomaly detection systems across various industries. Several patents explore improving the efficiency and performance of machine learning models themselves. The underlying document upon which the podcast is based can be viewed here New Inventions this week in AI 23JAN25.pdf
2025-01-2313 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®Quantum Computing Patent Applications: Published January 16, 2025This document presents a compilation of recently published pending patent applications related to quantum computing. The applications cover various aspects of the field, including quantum database operations, quantum dot materials and applications in light-emitting devices and displays, quantum circuit management and processing, quantum cryptography and security, and quantum computing applications in areas and landslide early warning. The underlying document upon which the podcast is based can be viewed here This Week in Quantum Computing 16 JAN 2025.PDF
2025-01-2219 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®AI Patent Applications Published on January 16, 2025The episode presents a collection of patent applications detailing various novel uses of machine learning and artificial intelligence. These applications span diverse fields, including asset management for electrical grids, real-time predictive modeling, advertising optimization, fraud detection, medical image analysis, and autonomous vehicle navigation.
2025-01-1818 min
Wissen kompakt - Der Podcast für berufliche WeiterbildungFinanzsektor unter Druck: Ist deine Bank bereit für DORA?
Was passiert, wenn deine Bank plötzlich ausfällt? In dieser Folge von Wissen kompakt sprechen Leslie und Max mit Olga Stepanova, Fachanwältin für IT- und Datenschutzrecht, über die neue Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). Diese EU-Verordnung soll den Finanzsektor widerstandsfähiger gegen Cyberangriffe machen. Gemeinsam beleuchten sie, welche Herausforderungen und Chancen DORA mit sich bringt, warum sie gerade jetzt wichtig ist und wie Unternehmen sich vorbereiten können.
Highlights der Episode:
Was ist DORA? Ein Überblick über die neue EU-Verordnung und ihre Bedeutung für den Finanzsektor.
Ziele und Maßnahmen: Wie DORA für mehr St...
2025-01-0928 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®This Week's Innovations from the Clients of Fenwick & WestThis week, there were 23 new US Patents issued to the clients of Fenwick & West
2025-01-0821 minThe InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw®Pattern Computer's Big Data PatentsThis episode presents three US patents assigned to Explainable AI pioneer Pattern Computer, Inc. All three patents address challenges in big data analysis, focusing on improving efficiency and explainability.
2025-01-0317 min
Cybersecurity ist ChefsacheKI und Datenschutz: Rechtliche Herausforderungen und LösungenIn der neuesten Episode von "Cybersecurity ist Chefsache" spricht Nico Werner mit Olga Stepanova, Rechtsanwältin und Partnerin bei ByteLaw, über die rechtlichen Herausforderungen und Chancen der KI-Nutzung in Unternehmen. Olga Stepanova erklärt, wie Unternehmen sich auf die kommenden Regelungen der KI-Verordnung vorbereiten können und welche rechtlichen Stolperfallen vermieden werden sollten.Zentrale Themen der Episode:KI-Verordnung und Compliance: Wie Unternehmen sich bereits jetzt auf den regulatorischen Rahmen vorbereiten können, um späteren Problemen vorzubeugen.Datenschutz und KI: Die besonderen Herausforderungen bei der Verarbeitung personenbezogener Daten in KI-Systemen und wie Unternehmen diese meistern können.Blac...
2024-09-0938 minHRM-Podcast - Der HR Business Podcast I Coaching I Digitalisierung I New Work I HR I RecruitingCybersecurity ist Chefsache: KI und Datenschutz: Rechtliche Herausforderungen und LösungenIn der neuesten Episode von "Cybersecurity ist Chefsache" spricht Nico Werner mit Olga Stepanova, Rechtsanwältin und Partnerin bei ByteLaw, über die rechtlichen Herausforderungen und Chancen der KI-Nutzung in Unternehmen. Olga Stepanova erklärt, wie Unternehmen sich auf die kommenden Regelungen der KI-Verordnung vorbereiten können und welche rechtlichen Stolperfallen vermieden werden sollten.Zentrale Themen der Episode:KI-Verordnung und Compliance: Wie Unternehmen sich bereits jetzt auf den regulatorischen Rahmen vorbereiten können, um späteren Problemen vorzubeugen.Datenschutz und KI: Die besonderen Herausforderungen bei der Verarbeitung personenbezogener Daten in KI-Systemen und wie Unternehmen diese meistern können.Blac...
2024-09-0938 min