Curtis Wadsworth 4/8/25 Curtis Wadsworth 4/8/25

📉 5 Reasons Why Intellectual Property Is More Important During Times of Economic Volatility

When markets turn uncertain, budgets tighten and leadership teams shift to survival mode. But for innovative companies, this is exactly when IP becomes a strategic weapon.

History shows that companies who double down on intellectual property during downturns often emerge stronger, more valuable, and more acquisition-ready than those who cut back.

Here are five reasons why IP protection should be at the top of your strategy during periods of economic volatility.

Curtis Wadsworth 3/4/25 Curtis Wadsworth 3/4/25

How Ukraine’s Lithium Reserves Could Determine the Future of AI and Energy Storage

With an estimated 500,000 tonnes of lithium, Ukraine's reserves are valued at approximately $15 trillion. Supporting Ukraine is not merely a matter of foreign policy but a strategic imperative for the United States. Ensuring U.S. access to critical minerals like lithium is essential for maintaining economic stability, advancing technological innovation, and preserving geopolitical influence.

Curtis Wadsworth 2/19/25 Curtis Wadsworth 2/19/25

The Future of the USPTO: Workforce Disruptions, Policy Shifts, and the Growing Backlog

Holding a patent is not merely a legal formality—it is a strategic asset that significantly enhances a company’s ability to secure funding and drive growth.all begins with an idea. While the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) faces unprecedented uncertainty as conflicting mandates on telework, hiring freezes, and return-to-office requirements disrupt operations, patent holders should expect more delays in patent prosecution as the USPTO backlog increases.

Curtis Wadsworth 9/29/21 Curtis Wadsworth 9/29/21

The Misguided Stance of the Copyright Office on AI-Generated Works

The U.S. Copyright Office has taken the position that AI image generating tools, like MidJourney, (not the user using the tool) are the authors of the images that are created. The best example we have is the case of Kristina Kashtanova’s graphic novel, Zarya of the Dawn, which was partially generated using AI. The Copyright Office’s reasoning is flawed, and the issue of who the author is when using AI tools needs careful examination.