TLDR: Finnegan, a leading intellectual property law firm, has officially formalized its Artificial Intelligence (AI) practice. This strategic move comes in response to the escalating demand from clients, ranging from AI pioneers to companies integrating AI into their operations, seeking specialized legal guidance in this rapidly evolving technological landscape. The firm’s AI practice offers comprehensive services, including IP strategy, risk mitigation, governance frameworks, and patent prosecution for AI-related innovations.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP, a prominent intellectual property law firm, has announced the formalization of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) practice. This development underscores the firm’s commitment to addressing the complex legal challenges and opportunities presented by the burgeoning field of AI, driven by a significant increase in client demand.
The newly formalized AI practice is designed to provide a full spectrum of legal services tailored to the unique needs of clients engaged with AI and machine learning (ML) technologies. These clients include innovative AI developers, as well as established companies seeking to integrate AI-powered solutions into their business models.
Finnegan’s comprehensive approach to AI encompasses several critical areas. The firm assists clients in navigating novel legal questions, assessing and mitigating AI-related risks, and developing robust internal guidelines and governance frameworks for AI adoption. Furthermore, Finnegan provides expert counsel on the impacts of AI-related regulations and is instrumental in helping clients protect their crucial AI inventions through patents and trade secrets.
Leading the charge in this specialized area is Frank A. DeCosta, III, Ph.D., who serves as the co-lead of Finnegan’s Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Section. Dr. DeCosta brings extensive experience in patent litigation, client counseling, and providing opinions related to a wide array of technologies, including artificial intelligence, consumer electronics, software, and information systems. His background includes significant research and development in multimedia telecommunications, complex signal processing, image processing, and pattern recognition systems.
Finnegan has already established a strong track record in the AI sector, representing notable clients in groundbreaking AI matters. For instance, the firm provides ongoing patent prosecution services for NeuroBlade, Ltd., a developer of AI inference chips designed to overcome memory bottlenecks in data center and edge computing environments. This includes drafting and prosecuting applications related to memory-based processors, distributed storage agents, and partial refresh algorithms, supporting NeuroBlade’s global IP strategy across the United States, United Kingdom, and multiple Asian jurisdictions.
Additionally, Finnegan assists OpenAI, a leading AI research and deployment company, with matters pertaining to patent application drafting and global prosecution, alongside providing patent counseling services. The firm also partners with AI21 Labs to safeguard its innovative AI technology related to natural language processing worldwide.
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The formalization of this practice group reflects the firm’s proactive stance in adapting to technological advancements and ensuring its clients receive cutting-edge legal support in an increasingly AI-driven world. This strategic move positions Finnegan at the forefront of intellectual property law in the age of artificial intelligence.
