Now more than ever, technology is influencing the way we do business, communicate, move through and around the world, access and manage our homes, receive and administer healthcare, make purchases, secure information, and protect our most valuable property. Morrison Foerster keeps pace with this rapidly evolving landscape across our internationally recognized corporate, finance, intellectual property, and litigation practices. MoFo Tech brings together our insights relating to fields such as blockchain and distributed ledger, cloud and as-a-service technologies, driverless cars, drones, fintech, computer hardware and software, the Internet of Things, semiconductors, and telecommunications. The MoFo Tech blog offers real-time, in-depth analyses of the trends and complex issues shaping the global technology industry.<h2>ABOUT MORRISON FOERSTER</h2>Morrison Foerster is a leading global law firm that transforms complexity into advantage for its clients. Our clients include some of the largest financial institutions, banks, consulting and accounting firms, and Fortune 100, technology, and life sciences companies. Highlighting the firm’s commitment to client service, leadership in market-changing deals and impact litigation, and values-based culture, Morrison Foerster has been repeatedly recognized as one of the top 10 firms on The American Lawyer’s A-List. Year after year, the firm receives significant recognition from Chambers and The Legal 500 across their various guides, including Global, USA, Asia‑Pacific, Europe, UK, Latin America, and FinTech Legal. Our lawyers passionately care about delivering legal excellence while living our values. Morrison Foerster has a long-standing commitment to creating a culture that respects and celebrates differences, while providing an inclusive environment. The firm has achieved Mansfield Certification Plus since 2018 as a result of successfully reaching at least 30 percent women, communities of color, and LGBTQ+ lawyer representation in a notable number of current leadership roles and committees. The firm also has a long history of commitment to the community and society through providing pro bono legal services, including litigating for civil rights and civil liberties, improving public education and fostering the wellbeing of children, advocating for veterans, promoting international human rights, enforcing the right to asylum, and safeguarding the environment.

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Scott Llewellyn’s practice focuses on complex litigation in federal and state courts around the country, with an emphasis on patent and trade secret disputes. Over the past decade, he has worked on some of the most significant, high–profile IP cases involving technology for televisions, smartphones, and self–driving cars, relying on 40 years of experience with computer hardware and software. Scott also has significant experience with business divorce cases before courts and arbitrators, involving a mix of trade secret, patent, tort, and contract claims relating to technology development and implementation.Scott also has successfully tried general commercial arbitration and agency matters, briefed and argued various appeals in federal appellate court, and tried more than 20 cases for the Denver City Attorney’s office, most of them jury trials.Scott also has an active pro bono practice, having worked on a variety of criminal and immigration appeals, and having represented Colorado criminal defense and mental health organizations in high–profile suits against the state of Colorado for violations of the constitutional rights of defendants.At MoFo, Scott serves on the board of the Morrison & Foerster Foundation. In the broader legal community, he serves on the boards of the Colorado Lawyers Committee and Drop in the Bucket (a charity that builds wells and sanitation systems in sub–Saharan Africa).After law school, Scott clerked for the Honorable Clarence A. Brimmer, District of Wyoming, and the Honorable Diarmuid F. O’Scannlain, Ninth Circuit. He was also previously an adjunct professor at the Georgetown University Law Center.

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Scott Llewellyn’s practice involves complex litigation before state and federal courts around the country, with an emphasis on patent and trade secret disputes for high-tech companies, to which he brings more than 35 years of experience with computer hardware and software, in particular relating to the processing and transmission of audio, video, voice, and other types of data. Mr. Llewellyn has also tried commercial arbitration and agency matters; briefed and argued various appeals in federal appellate court; and tried more than 20 cases for the Denver city attorney’s office, most of them jury trials.

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Subject Matter Eligibility of AI Medical Treatments

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Morrison Foerster was proud to host a series of events during NY Tech Week that brought together tech enthusiasts and industry leaders. Our events offered unique experiences across Manhattan designed for founders and funders to network and level up on emerging technologies. Check out the highlights and key moments from MoFo’s NY Tech Week.Kicking Off the Week with Bytes & Bites BreakfastEveryone showed up bright and early for a high-energy morning perfect for connecting with founders and investors across the early-stage ecosystem. MoFo gathered alongside 14 of NYC’s leading early-stage investors to bring together pre-seed and seed-stage B2B founders and funders. We had great conversations over coffee and donuts with several companies with bold ideas. The event was hosted by 2048 Ventures, Bloomberg Beta, Contour Venture Partners, Differential Ventures, Equal Opportunity Ventures, Flybridge, Hannah Grey, Laconia Capital, MetaProp, M13, nvp capital, Stage 2 Capital, Story Ventures, Techstars, and Morrison Foerster.SaaS and AI Founder + Investor Happy HourWe co-hosted the Founder + Investor Happy Hour alongside NachoNacho, Zendesk for Startups, Deel, Connectd, and Knowledge.com as part of the NachoTuesday series during NY Tech Week. Set against the backdrop of a stunning rooftop venue, the event brought together a dynamic community of SaaS and AI founders, investors, and C-suite leaders for an evening of high-impact networking. We were thrilled to meet some incredible founders pushing the boundaries of innovation, and we look forward to seeing where these connections lead.Startup World Cup New York 2025 Regional Pitch CompetitionThe New York Top 10 Startup Showcase World Cup competition was held in our New York office. In partnership with Startup Grind NYC, Pegasus Tech Ventures, Dell, Capgemini AIE, and Industry Ventures, we welcomed top-tier venture capitalists, corporate leaders, and budding startup teams to pitch bold ideas and forge new connections in the heart of the city.During the event, it was incredible to witness the energy and innovation streaming through our office. We were proud to provide a vibrant space where ambitious founders could step into the spotlight, showcase their vision, and gain valuable feedback from seasoned investors and peers. Congratulations to those moving on to the grand finale.NYU Endless Frontier Labs – Founders and Funders LunchWe sponsored the Founders and Funders Lunch hosted by NYU Endless Frontier Labs. The event brought together early-stage founders and seasoned investors to connect, learn, and share insights. Will Wilson, TTG partner in New York joined the engaging panel discussion around strategic growth, capital raising, and navigating critical milestones.MoFo’s Signature Event – Founders and Funders Rooftop PartyMoFo's Founders and Funders Rooftop Party was an epic ending to a successful #NYTechWeek. The event was packed with entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, corporate development, and legal professionals. The energy was contagious, and the level of innovation was impressive. Attendees captured their #NYTechWeek memories in our 360° photo booth and seeded invaluable connections with the perfect backdrop of the NYC skyline. We were thrilled to meet some incredible founders pushing the boundaries of innovation and look forward to bringing the tech ecosystem back together again.<span alt="NYC Tech Week" inline="true" height="418" class="embedded-asset" content-type-uid="sys_assets" type="asset" asset-alt="NYC Tech Week" width="625%" max-width="625" max-height="418" style="max-width: 625px;width: 625px;max-height: 418px;height: 418px;" data-sys-asset-filelink="https://media2.mofo.com/v3/images/blt5775cc69c999c255/blt1732f3b1ecfb169a/68532c4c66c73ba12555315c/nyc-tech-week-1.jpg?format=auto&quality=60" data-sys-asset-uid="blt1732f3b1ecfb169a" data-sys-asset-filename="nyc-tech-week-1.jpg" data-sys-asset-contenttype="image/jpeg" data-sys-asset-alt="NYC Tech Week" data-sys-asset-position="none" sys-style-type="display"><img width="625" height="418" class="rich-text-embed-image" alt="NYC Tech Week" src="https://media2.mofo.com/v3/images/blt5775cc69c999c255/blt1732f3b1ecfb169a/68532c4c66c73ba12555315c/nyc-tech-week-1.jpg?format=auto&amp;quality=60"><span alt="NYC Tech Week" inline="true" height="416" class="embedded-asset" content-type-uid="sys_assets" type="asset" asset-alt="NYC Tech Week" width="623%" max-width="623" max-height="416" style="max-width: 623px;width: 623px;max-height: 416px;height: 416px;" data-sys-asset-filelink="https://media2.mofo.com/v3/images/blt5775cc69c999c255/blt86f9e2a4647524ce/68532c5530112b7175afa7f6/nyc-tech-week-2.jpg?format=auto&quality=60" data-sys-asset-uid="blt86f9e2a4647524ce" data-sys-asset-filename="nyc-tech-week-2.jpg" data-sys-asset-contenttype="image/jpeg" data-sys-asset-alt="NYC Tech Week" data-sys-asset-position="none" sys-style-type="display"><img width="623" height="416" class="rich-text-embed-image" alt="NYC Tech Week" src="https://media2.mofo.com/v3/images/blt5775cc69c999c255/blt86f9e2a4647524ce/68532c5530112b7175afa7f6/nyc-tech-week-2.jpg?format=auto&amp;quality=60">

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Peter J. Fusco

Peter Fusco

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Boris Segalis is a partner in Morrison Foerster’s Privacy + Data Security Group. For over a dozen years, he has counseled clients on privacy and cybersecurity issues in the context of strategic product advice, corporate transactions, and regulatory investigations.

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William Wilson is a partner in the Technology Transactions Group in the New York office of Morrison Foerster.

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William Wilson

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Jae Zhou

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Zainab Abdullah

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Frank Paz

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Jim has extensive experience representing private and public companies and investors in significant business transactions from formation through liquidity. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financings, and emerging company counseling. His clients span a broad range of industries, with a concentration in life science and technology companies.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly become a springboard for breakthroughs in personalized medicine, enhanced medical imaging, and predictive modeling for drug development.[1] And given the role it played in two recent Nobel Prizes—one in chemistry, and the other in physics—AI appears to have an exceedingly bright future as a driver of innovation.Correspondingly, AI will likely be a central limitation in many future patent claims. New treatments should lead to new patent protections. Yet a recent Federal Circuit decision and a patent office guidance document highlight a potential continuing hurdle for patents that claim AI advances in medical treatments: a lack of patentable subject matter.Determining how to navigate this new terrain will be essential for innovators and businesses that want to protect inventive applications of AI in medical treatments. This post offers a quick guide through the relevant issues and possible solutions.Read full <a href="https://lifesciences.mofo.com/topics/sm-eligibility-of-ai-medical-treatments" target="_blank">blog post</a>.

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Jack Lane is an associate in Morrison Foerster’s Intellectual Property Litigation Group.

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Iconix, Inc. v. Tokuda

Applied Materials v. Advanced Micro Fabrication Equipment

FLO Corporation v. Verified Identity Pass, Inc.

GEM Acquisition Co. v. Sorenson Group Holdings

Perlegos v. Atmel Corp.

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In re Atmel Corporation Derivative Litigation

In re Ultratech, Inc. Derivative Litigation

Toshiba America Electronics Components v. Superior Court

Ramax Semiconductor, Inc. v. Seiko Epson Corp.

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Ken has more than 25 years of experience in intellectual property and other complex, high-stakes commercial litigation and trials. His cases have involved a broad range of technology industries, inclu

Kenneth Kuwayti

Ken has more than 25 years of experience in intellectual property and other complex, high-stakes commercial litigation and trials. His cases have involved a broad range of technology industries, including software, semiconductor, Internet, and medical devices.

Kenneth A. Kuwayti

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Christopher Gloria is a partner in the firm’s Patent Group. Mr. Gloria’s practice concentrates on domestic and international patent prosecution, IP due diligence, and IP litigation support including patent infringement and validity determinations.

Christopher Gloria

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A coalition of 40 State AGs<a href="#_ftn1" target="_self">[1]</a> sent a <a href="https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/attachments/press-docs/2025.05.15-Letter-to-Congress-re-Proposed-AI-Preemption-_FINAL.pdf" target="_blank">letter</a> to Congressional leaders opposing a proposed 10-year ban on states enforcing any state law or regulation addressing artificial intelligence (“AI”). The ban was included by the House Energy and Commerce Committee as an amendment to the budget reconciliation bill. The State AGs argue that the 10-year moratorium “would be sweeping and wholly destructive of reasonable state efforts to prevent known harms associated with AI.” Specifically, they argue that the ban would eradicate any state-level framework already in place, without any regulatory scheme to replace or supplement such framework. The State AGs allege that the bill would directly harm consumers and prevent State AGs from “fulfilling their mandate to protect consumers.”   The letter also outlines legislation passed by states addressing a number of harms and risks associated with AI. The letter highlights those states that have passed a series of laws designed to protect against (1) AI generated explicit material; (2) deep fakes; (3) spam phone calls and texts; (4) AI disclosure requirements; and (5) identity protection for AI generated content. The State AGs note that these laws and regulations have been developed for years, through careful consideration and input from consumers, industry, and advocates. The State AGs also warn that unforeseeable risks associated with the technology are likely to arise in the coming years. Finally, the State AGs stress that, in the face of Congressional inaction, states are likely to be the forum for addressing the real-world harms of AI.The proposed bill faces further procedural hurdles before officially becoming a part of the budget bill and then it remains unclear whether the proposed moratorium ultimately will be enacted. And, even if enacted, it probably would be subject to a number of constitutional challenges. But the effort by the federal government to limit the role of the states with regard to AI reflects a desire to allow companies to accelerate their use of AI without having to navigate a patchwork of different state regulations. Some lawmakers have suggested that the moratorium would give Congress time and space to craft a federal framework to regulate AI. In the meantime, however, businesses should continue complying with state regulations and expect State AG enforcement in this area to continue to be a priority.  For more information on the most important and interesting developments from state attorneys general (State AGs) across the country, as well as local government agencies and legislative bodies, please read our latest edition of <a href="https://www.mofo.com/resources/insights/250603-mofos-state-local-government-enforcement-newsletter" target="_blank">MoFo’s State and Local Government Enforcement Newsletter</a>.<hr class="divider"><a href="#_ftnref1" target="_self">[1]</a> The letter was signed by the Attorneys General of California, Colorado, Tennessee, New Hampshire, Vermont, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

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Carrie H. Cohen, partner, has deep experience in white collar defense, FCPA compliance, federal prosecutions, workplace misconduct, and securities enforcement.

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Carrie H. Cohen | White Collar Crime + FCPA Lawyer

Carrie H. Cohen has a distinguished record of success in the courtroom handling high‑stakes litigation, with a particular focus on white-collar and securities cases. She is the co-chair of the Women’s Strategy Committee.