Washington – In response to a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office request, the Computer & Communications Industry Association submitted comments on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on existing rules on prior art and obviousness that regulators consider when granting patents. CCIA explained that using AI as a tool will generally raise the level of what is considered “ordinary skill” in art, but that the specific impact on ordinary skill and obviousness would vary by field and change over time. CCIA said existing law is sufficient to deal with that evolution.
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June 3, 2026
CCIA Statement on Canada’s Decision to Review CRTC Streaming Rules
Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association welcomes Canada’s decision to direct the CRTC to revisit its regulation of streaming services under the Online Streaming Act, wh...
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June 3, 2026
CCIA Asks Supreme Court to Hear Apple v. Epic Case
Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association has filed an amicus brief in support of Apple Inc., asking the Supreme Court to hear the Apple v. Epic case. The Chamber of Progr...
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June 3, 2026
CCIA UK Response to CMA’s New Conduct Requirement
London – The Competition and Markets Authority has announced a new conduct requirement today that will, among other things, require Google to provide publishers with additional controls over the use...
