AI-Specific Patent Memorandum Triggers Uptick in AI Patent Application Filings
In The AI Journal, Kirk explores changes in how the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) addresses and examines AI patents.
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In The AI Journal, Kirk explores changes in how the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) addresses and examines AI patents.
Kirk Sigmon was a judge at the William & Mary 2025 Colonial Classic Mock Trial Tournament.
Kirk Sigmon was quoted in a Law360 article regarding OpenAI's Sora backlash.
Kirk Sigmon was recently featured in the Grokludo podcast and quoted in an Insider Gaming article regarding Nintendo's patent infringement allegations.
Kirk Sigmon was recognized by Super Lawyers in 2025 for intellectual property work.
Kirk Sigmon was recently quoted by NTD regarding Encyclopaedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster's copyright and trademark lawsuit against Perplexity AI.
Kirk Sigmon was recently quoted in The Epoch Times article regarding AI-generated code.
In this article for the American Bar Association, Kirk Sigmon and a co-author provide a high-level summary of the rules governing service of U.S. litigation documents to Chinese companies in China, explain common pitfalls many litigants encounter, and offer additional strategies that may help avoid the delay and pitfalls of conventional service of process.
Kirk Sigmon was recognized by Best Lawyers in 2026 for his intellectual property work.
In Law360, Kirk Sigmon and a co-author analyze a recent Federal Circuit decision regarding AI and ML patents.
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