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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April 23, 2026
CCIA Comments in Response to UK Publishing its Annual Digital Service Tax Collection Amounts
London – Today, the UK’s HM Revenue and Customs published its annual tax receipts for 2025-26, including the total amount made payable to its digital services tax (DST), which totalled £944m (aro...
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April 23, 2026
DMA Reality Check Needed as First Review of EU ‘Gatekeeper’ Law Approaches
Brussels, BELGIUM – With the European Commission’s first formal review of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) expected in the coming days, the tech sector is calling for a rigorous, evidence-based asses...
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April 22, 2026
CCIA Continues to Raise Concerns with Alaska Social Media Bill HB 318
Washington – As Alaska lawmakers continue to consider HB 318, the Computer & Communications Industry Association is urging careful review of the proposal, citing ongoing concerns about its impac...
