Foley Partner Jon Dudas authored an article that appeared on Sphere on December 14, 2009 titled “Innovation Stimulus Needed.” Dudas discusses the need for an “innovation stimulus” to ensure financial incentives, legal protection and overall support for inventors as the economy recovers, stating that significant changes need to be made in the way the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO) is financed. He adds that addressing the funding shortfall facing the USPTO and increasing patent discussion can make a powerful difference in supporting innovation.
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Department of Justice Launches Program to Reward Antitrust Whistleblowers with Shares of Criminal Fines
On July 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division (“Antitrust Division”) announced a new “Whistleblower Rewards…
July 23, 2025
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Healthcare Supply Chain Compliance Challenges: Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Tariff Impact
Foley partner Monica Chmielewski, vice chair of the firm’s Health Care Practice Group, is speaking in Strafford’s upcoming webinar titled “Healthcare Supply Chain Compliance Challenges: Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Tariff Impact” on July 23.
September 30, 2025
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FDA Regulation of AI-Enabled Medical Devices
Foley partner Kyle Faget, co-chair of the firm’s Medical Devices Area of Focus, is speaking at the American Bar Association Health Law Section’s Healthcare Delivery & Innovation Conference on September 30.