Posts Tagged: Q. Todd Dickinson
The Uncertain Status of Michelle Lee Wounds the Patent System, Causes Political Anxiety
Going to DEFCON 1 has no doubt begun, and will only continue, as those who are opposed to Lee staying continue to publicly explain why she must go. …
Who will President Trump Nominate as the next Director of the Patent and Trademark Office?
Among the names under consideration is Randall Rader, the former Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals. But according to patent expert and noted commentator …
More than 45 law firms collaborate to launch PTAB Bar Association
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), a tribunal of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), has become an increasingly popular and efficient venue for …
Inter Partes Review and the Controversial Implications of the Kyle Bass Petitions
I will moderate what should be a lively discussion on the PTAB and inter partes review. I will be joined by Erich Spangenberg, advisor to Kyle Bass …
Former USPTO Director Q. Todd Dickinson Joins Novak Druce
Q. Todd Dickinson, former Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, has joined Novak Druce Connolly Bove + …
Will Obama Nominate Anyone for the USPTO?
In recent weeks news has come out that Phil Johnson's nomination as Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office is dead. It seems to be …
Todd Dickinson Leaves AIPLA
Earlier this morning Wayne Sobon, President of the American Intellectual Property Lawyers Association, sent an e-mail to members announcing that Todd Dickinson will step down as Executive …
House Subcommittee Takes up TROL Act on Demand Letters
Congress is moving forward with at least some patent reform efforts this year, taking up the Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act of 2014, which is scheduled to …
Michelle Lee to Speak at US Patent Forum 2014
The Keynote Address will be given at 9:00 am by Michelle Lee, the new Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the United …
Industry Insiders Make Patent Wishes for 2014
Manny Schecter (IBM Chief Patent Counsel) writes: "Last year I wished for greater understanding of the patent system outside of the patent community. Awareness of the patent …
Industry Insiders Reflect on the Biggest Moments of 2013
In this edition of Biggest Moments in IP we have a variety of reflections on a wide array of IP issues. Todd Dickinson goes international by pointing …
Let the AIA Reforms Have an Opportunity to Prove They Work
A recurring theme that can be traced through the patent reforms of the AIA to the current debate over patent litigation abuse is the issue of patent …
Sequestration Politics Places USPTO Satellite Offices on Hold
With sequestration finally cutting the Republicans don't seem to be in any rush whatsoever, so the Patent Office which really should be exempt is caught in the …
Interview Exclusive: Judge Richard Linn Part II
In Part I of the interview we discussed Judge Linn’s early interest in patent law and how he found himself appointed to replace the recently deceased …
A Night at the Smithsonian, Patent Style
This year the IPO recognized Alex Kipman of Microsoft, the inventor of Kinect, as the 39th Inventor of the Year. Kipman was introduced and presented the award …
