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Harrity & Harrity Is Looking To Add Patent Preparation & Prosecution Attorneys
Harrity & Harrity, LLP is looking for remote or local patent professionals to prepare and/or prosecute patent applications for leading global technology companies, including numerous Patent 300® companies. …
Google v. Oracle Perspective: Google’s Android ‘Cheat Code’ was to Copy Oracle’s Code
In two months, the Supreme Court will hear the oral argument in the long-running Google v. Oracle software copyright case. At issue is the availability of copyright …
PTAB Decides Against Moderna in Challenge to Arbutus Vaccine Patent
On January 9, 2019, Moderna Therapeutics, Inc. (“Moderna”) filed a petition requesting inter partes review of U.S. Patent No. 8,058,069 (the ‘069 patent) owned by Arbutus Biopharma. The ‘069 patent is …
Strong Roots: Comparative Analysis of Patent Protection for Plants and Animals
Much has been written about the uncertainty in U.S. patent law concerning laws of nature, natural phenomena, and abstract ideas following the Supreme Court’s decisions …
Illumina v. Ariosa: En Banc Rehearing Denied, Illumina Patents Again Upheld on Rehearing
On August 3, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) denied a petition for rehearing en banc and issued a modified opinion, following a …
A Note to SCOTUS on Arthrex, Judicial Independence, Ethics and Expanded Panels at the PTAB
In Article 1, Section 8, Clause 8, of our Constitution, the founders were relatively specific. The founders give Congress power to secure “the exclusive Right" to “Authors and Inventors” in …
This Week in Washington IP: FTC Oversight, More Big Tech Antitrust Issues, and Promoting Cybersecurity During the Election Cycle
This week in Washington IP events, Congressional hearings on technology and innovation take place through Wednesday, while the House Government Operations Subcommittee kicked the week off Monday …
Studebaker & Brackett Seeks Experienced Patent Attorney or Agent to Join Its Team
Studebaker & Brackett PC, a growing patent firm located in Tysons, VA, and a short walk from the Greensboro Metro Station/Silver Line, seeks a qualified, experienced Patent …
CAFC Evenly Splits on En Banc Rehearing of American Axle’s Driveshaft Patent Case
On Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued Orders granting a request for panel rehearing and denying a request for rehearing …
Request for Amici: Tell SCOTUS to Incentivize Original Fictional Characters through Copyright
Some fictional characters are heroes; others are villains. Some mimic reality and others personify fantasy. And some appear in comic books and video games, while others in …
USIJ Report Reveals Consequences of a Weakened U.S. Patent System
There is a symbiotic relationship between innovation and patents. The innovation that we say we most want is cutting-edge innovation that requires time, money and determination to …
A Look Inside Patent Processes at the USPTO: Effects of the Pandemic and Upcoming Changes
On Thursday, July 30, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Commissioner for Patents Drew Hirshfeld and other USPTO staff updated attendees of IPWatchdog and LexisNexis’ webinar, “A …
Strategic Patents, P.C. is Seeking a Full-time Patent Attorney or Agent
Strategic Patents, P.C., a suburban Boston patent boutique with busy practice is seeking to hire a patent attorney or patent agent with at least 2 years of …
A Guide to Arthrex: Activity Heats Up in Petitions Pending with Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is currently considering several pleas to review the holding in Arthrex v. Smith & Nephew I and Arthrex v. Smith & Nephew II in the form …
Finding Fame in Brazil: Five Tips for Success When Requesting ‘High Renown’ Trademark Status
Since 2014, when a decision of the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office came into force that held trademarks could obtain “high renown” status through a specially-created procedure, there …
