Womble Perspectives
Welcome to Womble Perspectives, where we explore a wide range of topics from the latest legal updates to industry trends to the business of law. Our team of lawyers, professionals and occasional outside guests will take you through the most pressing issues facing businesses today and provide practical and actionable advice to help you navigate the ever-changing legal landscape. With a focus on innovation, collaboration and client service, we are committed to delivering exceptional value to our clients and to the communities we serve.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 7 minutes
- Episodes
- 315
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
USPTO's New Playbook: Fairness, Timing, and the Future of Patent Challenges
innovation and business strategy. Today we’re exploring a major shift in how the United States Patent and Trademark Office—better known as the USPTO—is handling inter partes review petitions.
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Navigating IP in the Circular Economy
As companies around the world embrace the circular economy, the traditional “take-make-dispose” model is being replaced by a more sustainable approach—one that values longevity, repairability, and re…
AI on Trial: Rule 707 and the Future of Machine Evidence
industries, our institutions, and our future. Today we’re tackling a topic that’s both timely and complex: artificial intelligence in the courtroom — and a proposed new rule that could redefine how w…
From Surplus to Sold: Navigating Federal Real Estate
Welcome to today’s episode of Womble Perspectives, where we’ll be diving into a fascinating—and often overlooked—opportunity: buying buildings from the federal government.
The U.S. government owns tho…
The USPTO's Accelerated Examination Program Discontinued
The United States Patent and Trademark Office, or USPTO, has announced that it will discontinue the Accelerated Examination Program for utility patents on July 10, 2025. This program, which has been …
The FCC’s New Move on Connected Vehicle Tech
Today, we’re taking a closer look at a significant move by the Federal Communications Commission—one that could reshape the future of connected vehicle technology in the United States.
One, Two, Three, Four – Who Declared a Snack War?
Aldi, the discount supermarket chain, has built a strong and growing fan base. It’s on track to open over 225 new stores this year, positioning itself as a low-cost alternative to traditional brands.…
Confronting Deepfakes in the Judicial System
In today’s episode, we're diving into a fascinating and, possibly, a somewhat alarming topic: AI-generated deepfakes and their impact on evidence authenticity in court.
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Can a Wood Grain be Copyrighted?
Toppan Interamerica, a Georgia-based commercial printer, has sued Whalen Furniture in California for allegedly copying its copyrighted Fitzroy Pine and Bianco Oak wood grain patterns. U.S. copyright …
Lessons in Cybersecurity Compliance: Insights from Georgia Tech & Penn State Cases
As cyber threats continue to rise, universities involved in federally funded research are under increased scrutiny. It's not just about ticking boxes on compliance forms; it's about protecting sensit…
Junk Science in the Courtroom: Prevention is Better than Cure
When considering scientific evidence, it's often assumed that the most frequently cited articles appear in the most prestigious journals. However, this isn’t always accurate. Journals are ranked by t…
Managing Risks in Construction Projects
Construction projects can be as thrilling as they are challenging. For project owners, they represent creativity and progress—but they’re also a significant undertaking filled with uncertainty, tight…
Water & Waste-water Management for Data Centers: The New Data Center Frontier
Welcome to a Womble Bond Dickinson podcast with Womble Data Center Team attorneys Of Counsel Barlow Keener and Partner Damian Georgino. They dissect how data center developers and investors are addre…
The Essential Role of Human Input in Sustaining AI Models
By now, we all know that Generative AI models are trained on massive amounts of data, much of which is collected from the Internet, as well as other sources.
This AI is also generating tons of new con…
The Science of Drug Testing
As the summer Olympic Games approach, we can expect to see some athletes being banned due to doping. The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, which oversees American Olympic and Paralympic athletes, enforces str…
Unraveling the Green Cure - Can Cannabis Help Manage Parkinson's Disease?
Parkinson's Disease is a relentless neurological disorder that affects millions globally. Characterized by tremors, stiffness, and coordination difficulties, it severely disrupts daily life. For thos…
REBROADCAST: Navigating Regulatory Hurdles in Longevity Biotech: Bringing Anti-Aging Therapies to Market
Recently, the quest for prolonging human life and enhancing the quality of our later years has gained substantial momentum. With advancements in aging biology, the dream of accessing the "fountain of…
REBROADCAST: Better Together: Meet Laura Pasqualone
The combination of Womble Bond Dickinson and Lewis Roca as of January 2025 creates a powerhouse law firm that blends deep industry capabilities with a broad geographic reach.
Together, we've grown int…
Feeling the Heat: Renewable Energy Industry Under the Microscope
This episode is based on a May 5th Womble Bond Dickinson webinar featuring Kristina Moore and Veronica Renzi.
The temperature is rising for the Renewable Energy Sector as well as related funding sourc…
Data Centers and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
Small Modular Reactors (SMR) may be the Data Center Energy Solution: Legal Issues Ahead with Nuclear Reactors Powering Data Centers
Join us for a conversation with the Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP D…