Asana Granted Patent for User-Generated GUI Collaboration

USPTO granted Patent US12608681B2 to Asana, Inc. on April 21, 2026, covering systems and methods for providing user-generated graphical user interfaces within a collaboration environment. The patent names inventors Melissa Christina Adams and John Lamar Whelchel and contains 20 claims under CPC classifications including G06Q 10/103 and G06F 3/0486.

FourKites Geofence Tracking Patent, 17 Claims, Apr 21

The USPTO granted US Patent 12608676B2 to FourKites, Inc. on April 21, 2026. The patent covers systems, methods, and computer-readable medium for tracking shipment services using geofences at shipping facilities, incorporating location data from mobile computing devices and other sources to estimate milestone events. The patent contains 17 claims classified under CPC G06Q 10/0833.

SAP SE Patent US12608678B2, Integration Microservice, 21st Apr

SAP SE has been granted US Patent US12608678B2 titled 'Integration of enterprise software applications to support logistical analysis.' The patent discloses a method involving an integration microservice receiving fetch requests for tracking data, determining tenant capacity, and distributing jobs to data load microservice instances based on capacity matching. The 20-claim patent was filed on December 20, 2022, with inventors Dexian Li, Yun Jin, Zichao Song, and Hanmei Zhang.

Large Language Model Integration for Scenario Generation in Risk Management Platform

USPTO granted patent US12608672B2 to Fusion Risk Management, Inc. for a system integrating large language models into scenario generation for business continuity and risk management platforms. The patent covers establishing communicative coupling between a business continuity management user interface and a selected LLM, querying scenario databases with adverse event vectors, tuning LLM prompts with organization-specific data, and generating plausible scenarios for simulation engines. The patent names Robert Davis DeRodes, Zachary Keller, and James Post as inventors, with a filing date of October 11, 2023 and 12 claims.

Maplebear Inc. Patent for Warehouse Item Location Inference, Granted Apr 21

The USPTO granted Patent US12608679B2 to Maplebear Inc. on April 21, 2026. The patent covers a method for optimizing order fulfillment in a warehouse by receiving an item catalog with location data from an inventory system, obtaining a taxonomy organizing items hierarchically by attributes, and inferring missing item locations by identifying alternative items with shared attributes. The system also optimizes a picking sequence to minimize travel distance and transmits the sequence to a shopper's device for fulfillment. The patent names six inventors: Benjamin Knight, Darren Johnson, Daniel Haugh, Saumitra Maheshwari, Qi Xi, and Conor Woods.

Palantir Granted US12608254B2 for Data Validation Systems

Palantir Technologies Inc. has been granted US Patent 12608254B2 for systems and methods of validating data, with the patent effective April 21, 2026. The patent application (17573580) was filed on January 11, 2022, and lists David Lisuk, Guodong Xu, Luis Voloch, and Matthew Elkherj as inventors, with 19 claims total.

NEC Corporation Work Management Device Tracks Login, Operation History, Calculates Working Hours

USPTO granted US Patent 12,608,683 B2 to NEC Corporation on April 21, 2026, covering a work management device that tracks login and terminal operation history. The system specifies non-operation periods from the operation history and calculates working hours including those non-operation periods. The patent contains 15 claims.

Cook Medical Stent Graft Patent EP4088686A1

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4088686A1 titled 'Stent Graft Graft and Method of Forming an Endoluminal Medical Device' filed by Cook Medical Technologies LLC. The patent names inventors King, Bradway, Kratzberg, and Wilger, with international protection designated across 27 European states including DE, FR, GB, IT, and NL.

Carlsmed Patient-Specific Spinal Implant Patent EP4362858A1 Published

The European Patent Office published European Patent EP4362858A1 on 15 April 2026. The patent lists Carlsmed, Inc. as applicant and covers patient-specific adjustment systems for spinal implants, including associated methods and workflows. The A1 publication indicates inclusion of the European search report.

Aesculap AG Patella Trial Implant System With Drilling Guide Tool

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4563123A1 for Aesculap AG on April 15, 2026. The application covers a system comprising a patella trial implant and a drilling guide tool for orthopedic surgical procedures, with inventor Eliott Snauwaert named. The patent application has been published with IPC classifications A61F 2/38, A61B 17/16, A61B 17/17, A61F 2/46, and A61F 2/30, designating 38 European states including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain.

Prosthetic Heart Valve Leaflet Assembly Patent, Edwards Lifesciences

European Patent Office published EP4356876A2 on April 15, 2026, granting Edwards Lifesciences Corporation a patent for prosthetic heart valve leaflet assemblies and methods of assembling. The patent application EP4356876 was filed by inventors Nir Noam, Bukin Michael, and Sherman Elena, covering innovations in prosthetic heart valve technology. Designated states span all 31 European Patent Convention member states including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands.

Medtronic Prosthetic Valve Device Resistant to Backfolding and Buckling, EP4098225A1

The European Patent Office has published patent application EP4098225A1 for Medtronic, Inc., covering a prosthetic valve device designed to resist backfolding and buckling. The patent, classified under A61F 2/24 and A61F 2/915, names nine inventors including Timothy Kelley, Victoria Tien, and Geoffrey Orth. The application received A1 publication status with designation extending across 31 European states including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain.

Warsaw Orthopedic Expands Interbody Implant Patent, EP4358902A1

The European Patent Office published application EP4358902A1 on April 15, 2026, covering an expandable interbody implant and corresponding surgical tool. Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. is listed as the applicant, with Stanley Hayes, Kyle Loke, Robert Barfield, Charles Protopsaltis, and Dimitri K. as named inventors. The patent is classified under A61F 2/44 and related orthopedic surgical device categories, with designation extending to all European Patent Convention contracting states.

Cardiac Aorto-Mitral Prosthesis EP4360592A1

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4360592A1 for a cardiac aorto-mitral prosthesis invented by Andrasi, Terezia. The invention, classified under A61F 2/24 and A61F 2/00, relates to a cardiac valve prosthesis designed for the aorto-mitral region of the human heart. The patent designation extends across 34 European states including DE, FR, GB, IT, ES, NL, BE, CH, and others.

Edwards Lifesciences Prosthetic Heart Valve Patent EP4299037A2

The EPO published European patent application EP4299037A2 for Edwards Lifesciences Corporation's prosthetic heart valve and delivery apparatus (A61F 2/24) on April 15, 2026. The patent designates 39 contracting states spanning Albania to Turkey (AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR). Fourteen inventors are listed, including Levi Tamir S., Bukin Michael, Nir Noam, and others.

MAKO Surgical Corp Prosthetic Positioning System, Apr 15

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4324421A2 titled 'Surgical System for Positioning Prosthetic Component and/or for Constraining Movement of Surgical Tool,' filed by MAKO Surgical Corp. The application names five inventors: HAGAG, Benny; KANK, Hyosig; MOZES, Alon; ODERMATT, Daniel; and SCHMITZ, Brian D. The system covers robotic-assisted surgical tools for prosthetic component positioning, classified under A61B 34/30, A61B 17/16, and A61F 2/34. The patent application is designated across 31 European states including all EU member states, Switzerland, Norway, and Turkey. MAKO Surgical Corp, a Stryker subsidiary, specializes in robotic-arm assisted surgery primarily for orthopedics, and this published application indicates an active IP filing phase before potential grant.

Self Fixing Mesh Endoprosthesis Based on Titanium Thread and Bioresorbable Polymers

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4309689A2 on April 15, 2026, covering a self-fixing mesh endoprosthesis composed of titanium thread and bioresorbable polymers. The applicant is Titanium Textiles AG, with four named inventors: Kazantsev, Yusupov, Alehin, and Zavaruev. The patent is classified under A61F 2/00 (prosthetics), A61L 27/06, A61L 31/02, and A61L 31/10 (materials for medical devices), and designates 35 contracting states including all major EU jurisdictions.

Gynecological Prosthetic with Anchor Members and Expandable Connecting Links

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4518819A1 for a gynecological prosthetic device featuring anchor members and expandable connecting links, along with a method for custom-designing such prosthetics. The patent is assigned to FemTherapeutics Inc. with nine named inventors. The application covers multiple designated contracting states across Europe including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and others.

Zimmer Shoulder Stem, Modular Sensor, EP4478943A1

European Patent Office published patent application EP4478943A1 titled 'Shoulder Stem with Modular Sensor' filed by Zimmer, Inc. The application covers a shoulder stem prosthetic device incorporating modular sensor technology. Named inventors include MILLER, Kevin, BOHNENKAMPER, Kyle A., GOSON, Kristoff, and PARISI, Raymond C. The patent is classified under A61B 5/00 (measuring for diagnostic purposes), A61F 2/40 (shoulder prostheses), and related orthopedic device classifications. Publication date is April 15, 2026.

Tencent EP4375857A1 Supervised Learning Image Feature Patent

Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited has obtained EPO publication EP4375857A1 for a supervised learning method and apparatus for extracting and processing image features. The application, filed with six named inventors, covers neural-network-based techniques for image analysis and feature classification under IPC classifications G06V, G06T, and G06N. The patent is published under the European Patent Convention with designation extended across 35 European states including DE, FR, GB, IT, and NL.

Sony Patent: Neural Networks for Time-of-Flight Systems, EP4399547A1

The EPO published patent application EP4399547A1 on April 15, 2026, granting Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation and Sony Europe B.V. exclusive rights to neural network-based information processing for time-of-flight systems. The patent covers 35 designated European states including Germany, France, the UK, Italy, and Spain, with inventors AGRESTI, SCHÄFER, and INCESU named. This newly granted patent adds to Sony's intellectual property portfolio in AI-enabled sensing technology.

Fujitsu Optimization Device, Method, and Program EP4258134A1

The European Patent Office granted Patent EP4258134A1 to FUJITSU LIMITED on April 15, 2026. The patent covers an optimization device, optimization method, and optimization program. The invention is classified under IPC codes G06F 17/11, G06N 5/01, and G06N 7/01, relating to optimization and AI computing technologies. Designated states include all major European Patent Convention member states.

Training Data Generation Method, Model Training Method, Electronic Device, and Medium

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft's EP4546218A1 patent application was published on April 15, 2026, covering a training data generation method and model training method for machine learning systems. The application names DU Feng, MIN Lingbao, and WU Jianqiang as inventors, with IPC classifications in G06N 3/08, G01R 31/327, and H01H 47/00. The filing is a European patent application designating 31 European states.

OMRON Route Planning AI Patent EP4417941A1

The European Patent Office published European patent application EP4417941A1 for OMRON Corporation on April 15, 2026. The application covers a route planning system, route planning method, roadmap constructing device, model generating device, and model generating method using AI and machine learning. Designated states include all 27 EU member states plus Switzerland, Norway, Turkey, and other EPC contracting states. The IPC classifications span navigation systems (G01C), robotics (B25J), machine learning (G06N), and traffic control systems (G08G).

Samsung Patent Data Processing Wireless Communication

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. filed European patent application EP4260596A1 on April 15, 2026, covering data processing methods and devices in wireless communication networks using artificial intelligence. The application claims priority in 30+ EU member states and designated states including Germany, France, GB, Italy, and Spain. IPC classifications include G06N 3/02 (neural networks) and H04W 24/02 (wireless network optimization), indicating AI-driven network management as the core technology.

Neural Radiation Field Method Constructs 3D Pedestrian Datasets

The European Patent Office published patent application EP2023093186A1 on April 15, 2026, filed by Zhejiang Lab, covering a neural radiation field-based method and apparatus for constructing pedestrian re-identification three-dimensional datasets. The application relates to computer vision techniques under IPC classifications G06N 3/04 and G06N 3/08. Designated states cover all major European Patent Convention member states including DE, FR, GB, IT, NL, ES, and 26 others.

Microsoft Masked Autoencoder Patent for Image Inpainting

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4526798A1 filed by Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC, titled 'Training Masked Autoencoders for Image Inpainting,' with inventors including Chen Dongdong, Bao Jianmin, Zhang Ting, Yuan Lu, Chen Dong, Wen Fang, and Dong Xiaoyi. The patent application, covering AI-based image inpainting techniques under IPC classifications G06N and G06T, was published on April 15, 2026 and designates 38 European member states including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands.

Google EP Patent, Memory-Augmented Self-Attention Neural Networks, Apr 15

The European Patent Office published patent application EP4396729A1 titled 'USING MEMORY TO AUGMENT SELF-ATTENTION IN NEURAL NETWORKS' on April 15, 2026. Google LLC is listed as the applicant with Christian Szegedy, DeLesley Hutchins, Markus Rabe, and Yuhuai Wu as inventors. The patent covers memory-augmented neural network architectures classified under IPC G06N (computer models based on biological or biological-inspired methods).

Google LLC European Patent - Distributed Computing Pipeline, EP4293570A2

The European Patent Office published European Patent Application EP4293570A2 for Google LLC, titled 'Distributed Computing Pipeline Processing', granted on April 15, 2026. The patent covers IPC classifications G06F 9/48, G06F 9/50, G06N 3/02, G06N 3/006, G06N 3/045, and G06N 3/08, spanning distributed computing resource management, neural networks, and machine learning pipeline architectures. Designated states include all EU member states plus other European Economic Area countries.

Microsoft Pose Prediction Patent, Articulated Objects, Published Apr 15 2026

The EPO published patent application EP4487193A1 for Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC covering pose prediction systems for articulated objects using machine learning. The invention involves classifying input data using neural networks to predict object configurations. The patent application names four inventors: Ali Akbarian, Mohammad Sadegh, Pashmina Jonathan Cameron, Andrew William Fitzgibbon, and Thomas Joseph Cashman.

FDA Seeks Comments on 18 New Tobacco HPHC Additions

The FDA is adding 18 new constituents to the established list of harmful and potentially harmful constituents (HPHCs) in tobacco products and tobacco smoke, as required by section 904(e) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Tobacco product manufacturers—including those producing cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and electronic nicotine delivery systems—must submit electronic or written comments by May 26, 2026. The expanded list will require affected manufacturers to track and report these additional constituents by brand and quantity.

Lei Yin Study: Children with Amalgam Show Elevated Mercury

FDA has posted a study by Lei Yin to its public docket on Regulations.gov, docket FDA-2026-P-4271-0036. The study examines mercury levels in children with dental amalgam restorations. The document was published as a final notice on January 8, 2026. The full study content is restricted due to copyright.

Mercury Study in Pediatric Patients, Dental Amalgam Exposure

FDA filed a study submission to regulations.gov (FDA-2026-P-4271-0040) concerning mercury exposure from dental amalgam in pediatric patients. The document was posted to regulations.gov and contains a PDF download link, but the actual study content is not visible in the source text. This appears to be a pre-submission study or report filed under FDA's regulatory submissions system.

Scottish Dental Guidance Restricts Amalgam Use in Patients

A regulatory filing has been made to the FDA on regulations.gov under docket FDA-2026-P-4271-0091, referencing Scottish guidance that restricts the use of dental amalgam in patients. The document filing date and specific regulatory outcome are not visible in the restricted content. This submission may be relevant to ongoing US regulatory considerations regarding mercury-containing dental filling materials.

Citizens for Dental Choice Citizen Petition to FDA CDRH

Consumers for Dental Choice and co-petitioners have filed a citizen petition with FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), requesting the agency to take regulatory action related to dental devices or products. The petition docket (FDA-2026-P-4271-0001) is currently open for public comment on Regulations.gov. CDRH is listed as the authoring office. Stakeholders in the dental device and consumer dental product sectors should review the petition to understand the specific relief sought and prepare any relevant comments before the comment period closes.

Caldwell KL Total Blood Mercury Concentrations US Population 1999-2006

Caldwell KL filed a submission with FDA containing total blood mercury concentration data for the US population covering the period 1999-2006. The document is accessible via download from Regulations.gov under docket FDA-2026-P-4271. The submission appears to present population-level biomonitoring data relevant to mercury exposure assessment.

EC SCENIHR Final Opinion on Dental Amalgam Safety

The European Commission's Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR) has issued a Final Opinion on the safety of dental amalgam in medical and dental practice. The opinion was submitted to the FDA docket as document FDA-2026-P-4271-0019 on Regulations.gov. The full text of the opinion is restricted due to copyright. Healthcare providers and dental professionals should monitor the FDA docket for updates or access the opinion through the European Commission.

Bank Control Notice: Gregory L. Massey 2026 Irrevocable Trust Acquires Spend Life Wisely Company

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has published a notice under the Change in Bank Control Act seeking public comment on an application by The Gregory L. Massey 2026 Irrevocable Trust and Gregory L. Massey as trustee to become a member of the Massey Family Group and acquire voting shares of Spend Life Wisely Company, Inc., which would indirectly acquire voting shares of First United Bank and Trust Company in Durant, Oklahoma. Comments must be submitted to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City or the Board of Governors offices in Washington, DC by May 8, 2026.

FCC Proposes Rule Requiring Onshoring of Customer Service Operations

The FCC has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in CG Docket No. 26-52 and related dockets seeking comment on rules to encourage the onshoring of foreign call center operations. The proposal covers telecommunications service providers, CMRS, interconnected VoIP services, cable television, and DBS services, as well as their affiliates and internet access service providers. The FCC also seeks comment on extending protections to non-call communications including emails, texts, and online chats, and on financial deterrents such as bond requirements for unlawful foreign-originated calls. Comments are due May 26, 2026, with reply comments due June 22, 2026.

Guam Bottomfish Annual Catch Limit Proposed Increase to 34,500 lb

NMFS proposes to increase the annual catch limit (ACL) for Guam Mariana bottomfish management unit species from 31,000 lb to 34,500 lb, representing an 11 percent increase, based on an updated 2024 stock assessment showing the stock is rebuilding but not yet fully rebuilt. The proposed rule would replace the in-season accountability measure with a post-season overage adjustment and remove the higher performance standard that closes the fishery for any ACL exceedance, with NMFS and the Council recommending the changes based on improved stock productivity projections supporting a 2031 rebuild target.

EU Regulation Banning Amalgam for Certain Patient Groups

FDA published a notice on Regulations.gov (docket FDA-2026-P-4271) regarding an EU regulation that bans dental amalgam for certain patient groups. The EU measure restricts amalgam use for children under 15, and for pregnant or breastfeeding women. This notice informs U.S. stakeholders of the EU regulatory development affecting dental materials. The document provides a PDF download link to the EU regulation text.

HB26-1283 Protections Regarding Seizures of Identification Documents

Colorado bill HB26-1283 would prohibit employers and their agents from demanding, confiscating, retaining, or requiring surrender of an employee's government-issued identification card. Violations constitute criminal possession of an identification document, classified as a class 2 misdemeanor, while bias-motivated violations targeting individuals based on protected characteristics constitute a class 1 misdemeanor with enhanced penalties. The bill passed House third reading on April 22, 2026, by a vote of 41-23-1. Colorado employers should review existing HR policies and practices regarding employee identification document handling to assess potential compliance needs if this legislation advances.

HB26-1236 Arbitration Reform Restricts Fees Class Waivers

Colorado HB26-1236 proposes comprehensive arbitration reform that would prohibit class action waivers in employer-employee and merchant-consumer contracts except as preempted by federal law. The bill would cap arbitration fees at the cost of filing in state or federal court, ban arbitrators with discriminatory practices, require compliance with award records within 30 days, and repeal the prohibition on exemplary damages in arbitration proceedings. If enacted, employers and merchants using standard arbitration agreements would need to revise their contract templates and fee provisions to comply.

SB26-147 Allows Advocacy Day Lobbying, Requires Registration

Colorado SB26-147 creates an advocacy day framework allowing individuals to lobby on behalf of registered persons without professional lobbyist registration. The bill introduces a nonprofit advocate category requiring disclosure compliance, mandates judicial branch appointment of a legislative liaison, and requires all legislative/governor's liaisons to file monthly disclosure statements with the Secretary of State indicating bill numbers and positions, with 72-hour updates upon position changes. The bill passed Third Reading on April 22, 2026 on a 30-4 vote with 1 other.

Supporting Law Enforcement

House Resolution HR26-1006 was introduced in the Colorado General Assembly on April 13, 2026, by Representatives Dan Woog and Chad Clifford. The resolution concerns support for law enforcement officers in the state. The House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs voted 11-0 to refer the resolution unamended to the House Committee of the Whole on April 20, 2026. A House floor vote is scheduled for April 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the House Chamber.

Colorado SB26-117 Reinstates Cash-Only Lottery Sales

Colorado SB26-117 proposes reinstating cash-only lottery sales by reversing a Colorado Lottery Commission rule that had allowed credit and noncash purchases. The bill would prohibit the sale of lottery tickets or instant scratch game tickets on credit or noncash basis, permitting only cash, checks, money orders, and debit cards. It also adds a new prohibition on online lottery ticket sales regardless of payment method. The bill requires the Lottery Commission to adopt implementing rules. Affected parties include the Colorado Lottery Commission and licensed lottery retailers.

Sunset Podiatry Board Extended to September 2035

Colorado House Bill 26-1344 would extend the repeal date of the Colorado podiatry board's licensing and regulatory functions to September 1, 2035, and would require licensed podiatrists to develop written plans ensuring the security of patient medical records. The bill passed the House on April 22, 2026 with a 51-14 vote and is awaiting further legislative consideration.

Small Business Recovery Program Modifications

Colorado HB26-1003 modifies the Small Business Recovery and Resiliency Loan Program by removing COVID-19 as the stated basis for the program, changing the matching funds ratio from $1 from the fund to $4 from other sources to $1:$1, and allowing loan deferrals for hardship without requiring a COVID-19 or economic conditions nexus. The bill removes county-based fund allocation requirements and requires the program to maintain targets for rural counties and businesses owned by women, minorities, or veterans. A $5 million transfer from the small business recovery fund to the Colorado startup loan program fund is required by June 30, 2026.

Colorado 150th Anniversary Resolution, Session 2026

House Resolution HR26-1007 honors Colorado's 150th anniversary and was introduced on April 13, 2026 by Representatives Stephanie Luck and Jennifer Bacon, assigned to the House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Committee. The L.001 amendment passed committee on April 20, 2026 on a vote of 11-0, and the amended resolution was referred to the House Committee of the Whole for third reading on April 22, 2026. This resolution is ceremonial in nature and creates no compliance obligations or regulatory requirements for any party.

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