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Intellectual property law is not designed to protect only people struggling to make a living from their creativity, it s designed to protect people who create, period. How sad that you think your level of sympathy for her (or perhaps envy of her. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Abbott facing trial, summary judgment hearing in Norvir antitrust case, attorney says Apr 15, 2008
Raising the price of an older product to move consumers to a newer one is not strictly antitrust, noted Jay Lessler, a principal at intellectual property law firm, Darby & Darby. Its done by companies all the time, he said. (FT.com -- Markets)
Huge Seizure of Fake Affliction Brand Clothing Results From Law Firm's Cooperation With U.S. Customs Apr 15, 2008
In addition to being a partner at BKGG, Goodman is also a professor of Intellectual Property Law at Whittier Law School ... BKGG specializes in intellectual property law and brand protection. (Primezone Releases)
Patent activity in first quarter up from 2007 Apr 12, 2008
Patents issued to Capital Region inventors in the first quarter of 2008 increased over the same period last year, according to research compiled by , an intellectual property law firm in Albany, N.Y.. First-quarter patents in Tech Valley, an 19-county area stretching from the Canadian border south to Dutchess County, dipped slightly. (Albany Business Review, NY)
U of L plans downtown legal clinic Apr 8, 2008
Lars S. Smith, a law professor and expert in business and intellectual property law, will be the clinic's director. For more information, contact Smith at (502) 852-7273 or lssmith02@louisville. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Apple, New York City In Legal Dispute Over Logo Apr 6, 2008
Of course Apple's claim is ridiculous, but with the current state of intellectual property law, Apple has a possibility of winning ... The trademark laws are very simple, clear, and probably the most sensible of all the intellectual property laws. (Slashdot)
Patent law directly affecting economy, says speaker Apr 3, 2008
"Patent law is part of a larger body of law called intellectual property law," said Beckerman-Rodau, co-director of the Intellectual Property Law Concentration at Suffolk. "Intellectual property law provides legal protection for products of the mind, such as a new song, a new method of doing business, a new drug or a new machine." A patent encourages new inventions and allows consumers to benefit from them, according to one attendee, Laurence Pretty, a California-based patent lawyer ... "Patent... (The Suffolk Journal, MA)
Waco Man Named Chairman Of River Authority Board Apr 2, 2008
Additionally, DeCluitt is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Texas and American Intellectual Property Law Association. He received a bachelors degree from Texas Aersity and a law degree from the University of Tulsa. (KWTX.com, TX)
Pitt, Duquesne lament low law school rankings Apr 2, 2008
Pitt came in 13th in health law, and 28th in intellectual property law. Duquesne ranked 30th for its legal research and writing program, its first numerical ranking in the report. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Court rejects U.S. Patent Office's new rules Apr 2, 2008
Glaxo was supported in the lawsuit by the American Intellectual Property Law Association, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America and the Biotechnology Industry Organization. Page 2. (EETimes)
State AG Attacks Business Method at Center of Key Patent Case Apr 1, 2008
The American Intellectual Property Law Association has filed a brief supporting Hanson's position. But some parts of the new economy are wary of patent lawyers bearing gifts. (Law.com)
Trademarks and bankruptcyLocal resident wins first prize in essay contest Mar 29, 2008
Although ASCAP is better known for its fight against illegal digital music downloading, it turns out the society also sponsors an annual essay contest on intellectual property law. The annual contest is open to second and third-year law school students whose schools participate in the competition. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
5 biotech hot spots Mar 29, 2008
Other local assets include a wealth of attorneys that specialize in intellectual property law and the Council for Entrepreneurial Development, a nonprofit that works with life science and tech entrepreneurs to help turn ideas into products, then a company. Its 17th will be held this May. (CNN -- Money / Technology)
Former US attorney joins Cooley Godward Kronish Mar 18, 2008
Cook, who graduated from Suffolk University Law School and the University of Houston, succeeds Julia Huston, a partner at the Boston intellectual property law firm Bromberg & Sunstein. (Sacha Pfeiffer). (Boston Globe)
Copyright Infringement: Australian Government Reviews Exceptions for Reproducing Photos & Films Mar 17, 2008
Specializing in small business and intellectual property law. Free consultations. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Roundtable focuses on patent law changes afoot Mar 16, 2008
As changes to patent laws percolate in Washington, attorneys at reviewed pharmaceutical and software companies' conflicting views Thursday and offered advice to businesses navigating the realm of intellectual property law. About 40 attorneys and businesspeople attended a roundtable discussion at the law firm's Tampa office. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
ASU Board OKs new mascot; ceremony slated for Thursday (13) Mar 15, 2008
This would make our choice unique, and much easier to protect under intellectual property law, Dr. Potts told the Board. The red wolf is a noble species that once inhabited Arkansas. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Unique Locks On Microchips Could Reduce Hardware Piracy Mar 9, 2008
"They were designed in the United States and usually manufactured overseas, where intellectual property law is more lax. Someone copies the blueprints or manufactures the chips without authorization.". A cutting-edge fabrication facility costs between 3 billion and 4 billion to build in the United States. (Science Daily)
Microsoft Challenges Avistar Patents Feb 26, 2008
Among many executive assignments, Paul has served as Apple Computer Inc.'s Associate General Counsel for Patent and Trademark and Acting General Counsel, and in prior work, as IBM's Senior Corporate Counsel for Intellectual Property Law during a thirty-year career at IBM. "Avistar's patent portfolio has been challenged previously in two significant litigations without effect," stated Paul Carmichael. "We fully believe that this action on Microsoft's part is motivated by its recognition of the... (PR Newswire)
Meredith Martin Addy Named One of Top 10 Illinois 'Super Lawyers' for 2008 Feb 20, 2008
CHICAGO, Feb. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Brinks Hofer Gilson , one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States, is pleased to announce that Meredith Martin Addy has been named one of the Top 10 Illinois Super Lawyers across all practice areas by Law ics magazine. Intellectual property law, specifically patent law, traditionally has been dominated by men ... Ms. Addy is chair of the Amicus Committee of the American Intellectual Property Law Association and is a former member of... (PR Newswire)
National Inventors Hall of Fame Announces 2008 Inductees Feb 14, 2008
Founded in 1973 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the National Council of Intellectual Property Law Association, the Hall's permanent home is Akron, Ohio, where the inventors in the Hall are honored and from where it administers its national programs, including the Camp Invention(R) and Club Invention(R) programs, Invent Now(R) initiatives, and the Collegiate Inventors Competition(R). Note: For more information, including image access, visit the National Inventors Hall of Fame web site... (PR Newswire)
Dateline Pittsburgh Jan 28, 2008
The Pittsburgh Intellectual Property Law Association named officers. President: James G. Porcelli, patent attorney, The Webb Law Firm; vice president: Carol Marmo, member, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott; secretary/treasurer: Alan G. Towner, partner and member, intellectual property practice group, Pietragallo Bosick & Gordon. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pictures Of Teen Water Polo Players Found On Gay Porn Sites Jan 21, 2008
Peter Yu, director of Drake University's Intellectual Property Law Center, said photos taken at public events like high school sports competitions are generally protected by the Constitution. "This is why we have to enact some stricter laws to protect our kids," said Assemblyman Cameron Smyth, R-Santa Clarita, in an interview with the Register. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Twenty-One Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Attorneys Named 2008 'Illinois Super Lawyers' Jan 19, 2008
Eleven Attorneys Named 'Illinois Rising Stars' CHICAGO, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Brinks Hofer Gilson , one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States, is pleased to announce that 21 of its attorneys have been named "Illinois Super Lawyers" for 2008 in a survey conducted by Law ics magazine. Additionally, 11 Brinks attorneys have been designated "Rising Stars" in Illinois. (PR Newswire)
Merchant & Gould adds 5 in Denver Jan 11, 2008
Merchant & Gould PC, a Minneapolis-based intellectual property law firm, said Thursday it has expanded its Denver office with the addition of four attorneys and a patent agent. With the new additions, Merchant & Gould's Denver office will have 14 attorneys and a patent agent. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Media And Tech: A Made-For-TV Match Jan 9, 2008
"Our nation's leadership in innovation is being threatened by the content industry's campaign to extend intellectual property law so as to grant them the right to dictate the design of technology. The content industry's campaign is to the detriment of consumers, business and the nation's economy. It's time for them to stop.". And here's a trivia question that visitors to NBC's CES booth will see as they select programming to download at the booth's kiosks: "Question: What global business... (Forbes -- Technology)
Results promising for computational quantum chemical methods for drug development Dec 21, 2007
In other words, when you have a sample of a chiral molecule, how do you distinguish between the left and right hand" This is where a technique called polarimetry comes in to play. By shooting plane-polarized light through a sample of one hand, the chiral molecule in question will rotate to a characteristic angle either clockwise or counterclockwise, and the two hands of a chiral molecule produce opposite rotations. So if we figure out the direction and rotation of the light or each hand, we... (EurekAlert!)
People on the Move: Elias rejoins Foley & Lardner Dec 16, 2007
The San Diego Fish rdson P.C. lawyers are Juanita R. Brooks, commercial litigation, intellectual property law and white-collar criminal defense; John E. Gartman, intellectual property law; and Nancy Stagg, commercial litigation. Advanced Diabetes Supply has new manager. (North County Times)
Professors Bridge Gap Between ULV Students & L.A. Entertainment Attorneys Dec 14, 2007
More recently, the professors called upon Phil Margo of The Tokens (known for its recording of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"), professional and personal manager Dolores Cantu (who also appeared in Saturday Night Fever) and Newport Beach-based intellectual property law attorney John Connors to talk to ULV students about the realities of a career in entertainment law. Currently, Professors Stuppler and Lipson are planning future installments of "Night at the Movies," monthly social events where ULV... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
High-tech boom returns, at least for restaurants Dec 7, 2007
One of the big shots dropping cash in Le's restaurant has been Michael Elmer, a partner at the intellectual property law firm Finnegan Henderson. Elmer said he has noticed business ramping up not only at Tamarine, which he said has been busy, but at some other restaurants, as well. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Cynthia A. Homan Named First Diversity Shareholder at Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Dec 6, 2007
CHICAGO, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Brinks Hofer Gilson , one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States, is pleased to announce that Cynthia A. Homan, a shareholder in the firm's appellate and litigation groups, has been named the firm's first Diversity Shareholder ... She will continue to practice law, focusing on brief writing and advising on intellectual property law issues, but will dedicate a significant portion of her time to this new responsibility ... "In creating... (PR Newswire)
VoIP savings seen in productivity and long-distance charges Dec 6, 2007
The move was long overdue, according to Rod Sagarsee, CIO at the Chicago-based intellectual property law firm. In order to keep the 17-year-old PBX up and running 365 days a year, 24/7 -- a business necessity -- the firm was paying escalating costs in technician overtime, third-party service fees and parts. (SearchCIO.com)
Lodi High grad to make bid Dec 6, 2007
Huber, who lives in El Dorado Hills, is an attorney specializing in business litigation and intellectual property law. After graduating from Lodi High, she attended San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Morrison & Foerster Finds Conflict in SCO Patent Case Dec 6, 2007
While such conflicts can disrupt an ongoing case, MoFo responded in the right way, said Jeffrey Neuburger, the New York-based chairman of the technology, media and communications department at Thelen Reid Brown Raysman er who's familiar with technology and intellectual property law. "When acquiring intellectual property, if possible, you want to check to make sure that the intellectual property isn't the subject of litigation against another client," he said. (Law.com)
reject Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Nov 13, 2007
Married to Martin (today a well-known tax law professor at Georgetown and of counsel in the Washington, D.C., office of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver son) and new mother of Jane (today an intellectual property law professor at Columbia), she was still eager to attend Harvard, which she quickly found to be both intimidating and exciting. Her very first class, she says, included journalist Anthony Lewis, who was studying at Harvard for one year on a Nieman fellowship. (Law.com Newswire)
Tiffany trademark suit against eBay set to open Nov 13, 2007
Under U.S. law it is up to the trademark's owner to establish that goods are counterfeit, said Bruce Sunstein, co-founder of Bromberg ein, a Boston-based intellectual property law firm. But in this case, the court could rule eBay was put on notice and so could be held liable for allowing the sale of counterfeit goods, he said. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Northeastern sues Google over patent Nov 10, 2007
In addition, said Jay Sandvos, partner at Bromberg & Sunstein, an intellectual property law firm in Boston, the Texas court tends to issue higher-than-average financial awards to victorious plaintiffs. "If you're going to take on a contingency case, you want to feel you're going to get a big payoff," said Sandvos. (Boston Globe)
Investigation into DJ piracy amid claims newcomers are stealing theshow Nov 10, 2007
Kim Weatherall, a senior law lecturer at the University of Queensland who specialises in intellectual property law, said the clubs and DJs risked being sued for damages by the music industry. They also risked criminal charges for copyright infringement. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
PlanetOut Inc. Announces New Board Members John Marcom Jr. and Steve Davis Nov 8, 2007
Prior to Corbis, Davis practiced intellectual property law with Preston Gates & Ellis in Seattle and worked at several human rights organizations. Among many other organizations, Davis formerly served on the national board of Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Meredith Martin Addy Named Chair of AIPLA's Amicus Committee Nov 3, 2007
CHICAGO, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Brinks Hofer Gilson , one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States, is pleased to announce that Meredith Martin Addy, a shareholder and chair of the firm's Appellate Group, has been appointed chair of the Amicus Committee of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA). AIPLA is a national bar association with more than 16,000 members, primarily lawyers, involved in the practice of patent, trademark, copyright and unfair... (PR Newswire)
ADL bestows Leadership Awards Oct 20, 2007
Jeffrey Schwab is a senior partner in the intellectual property law firm of Abelman, Frayne b and has served on the Board of Trustees of the UJA Federation. Last year Jeff donated Torahs to two synagogues in the Afula Gilboa region in Israel to two largely Jewish Ethiopian communities. (Westport Minuteman, CT)
Reinventing A Day at the Museum Oct 19, 2007
It was founded by the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the National Council of Intellectual Property Law Associations. The camps are offered on a rotating schedule in order to ensure that children can return to the program year after year and never have the same experience twice. (Suite101.com)
Oxford legal academic lands top uni position Oct 17, 2007
Dr Michael Spence, 45, an expert in intellectual property law and a University of Sydney alumnus, will take over the position from Gavin Brown when the Scottish mathematician retires after 12 years at the helm in July next year. Dr Spence's appointment continues the recent trend among NSW universities to overlook their own senior administrators - in this case the provost, Don Nutbeam - in favour of outsiders, after the American Steven Schwartz was plucked from Brunel University in Britain to... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Verizon picks new W.Va. chief Oct 16, 2007
Fulton has a bachelors degree in urban affairs and planning from Virginia Tech, a masters degree in urban policy analysis and management from the Milano Graduate School of Management and Urban Policy in New York and law degree in telecommunications, electronic commerce and intellectual property law from the New York Law School. He also has a professional certificate in public policy analysis and management from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Business)
Lawrence G. Almeda Appointed to the State Advisory Committee for the U. S. Commission on Civil Rights Oct 10, 2007
Oct. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Brinks Hofer Gilson , one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the U.S., is pleased to announce that Lawrence G. Almeda, a shareholder in the firm's Ann Arbor, Michigan office, has recently been appointed to the State Advisory Committee for the United States Commission on Civil Rights. He has a 2-year term and can be reappointed. (PR Newswire)
Panel debates funding for faith-based schools Sep 20, 2007
She has worked in Ran inventor and has worked at law firms in intellectual property law. Ms. Khan also served as chair of the Canadian Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CAN) from 2000-2005. (Globe and Mail -- National)
University research project in a jam Sep 4, 2007
Eric Lewis, a McGill University philosophy professor and another member of the research team, will look at improvisation and its implications for intellectual property law - a hot issue with the rising use of sampling in music. That topic also will be the focus of one of four policy papers. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Mines' 'Eighth Continent Project' looks upward Aug 29, 2007
Eighth Continent has won support from Gov. Bill Ritter's Office of Economic Development, industry partners such as Longmont satellite imagery company Digital Globe, the investment fund International Keiretsu Forum, intellectual property law firm , and the University of Colorado Leeds School of Business Deming Center for entrepreneurship. The program connects to when Mines organized its Center for Space Resources in 1995. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Researchers detect low-energy neutrinos, probe energy production in sun's center Aug 28, 2007
The College of Science also houses programs in intellectual property law and pre-medicine. . (EurekAlert!)
Titan Global Holdings Announces Plan to Seek Listing on NASDAQ Aug 27, 2007
Titan also recently retained a prominent law firm that specializes in intellectual property law to assist it in both patent and trademark registrations, as well as in brand management and protection. Given our progress on both organic and strategic levels, our Board of Directors concluded this was the right time to pursue listing on the NASDAQ, said David Marks, Chairman Titan Global Holdings, Inc. While there is no guarantee the NASDAQ will accept Titan, we are hopeful that we can satisfy its... (BusinessWire)
Law firm completes leadership transition Aug 22, 2007
Since starting at Vorys out of law school in 1972, he has been practicing general corporate and contract law as well as intellectual property law. The 59-year-old Gertmenian will oversee strategic development and operations of the firm, acting as its chief executive. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Law Firms in the U.S. and Europe See Unified Communications Applications Vital to Client Service Aug 22, 2007
QUICK SEARCH BY ORGANIZATION. FREE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES. (Canada Newswire)
U.S. court eases patent rules Aug 22, 2007
That's good news for those facing patent lawsuits, who now have more flexibility in seeking outside lawyers' opinions on infringement without worrying that they are waiving attorney-client privileges with their other attorneys, according to Christopher Arena, a partner at intellectual property law firm Woodcock Washburn in the U.S.. If you know your adversary's strategy and thought processes, that's a huge advantage, Mr. Arena said. (Globe and Mail)
SCO Mulls Options After Court Strikes Company's Unix Claims Aug 19, 2007
The unusual nature of the transfer agreement between Novell and SCO helped fuel the legal wrangling, says Tom Carey, partner in the Boston intellectual property law firm of Bromberg ein. It appears that SCO couldn't pay Novell what Novell thought the rights to Unix were worth. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Media critic Solomon pushes limits of fair-use in new documentary Aug 18, 2007
After seeing how debate clips turned up on YouTube and blogs - and were mashed up into parodies - "the networks realized that you can either work with people or you can fight them," said Jason Schultz, an attorney specializing in intellectual property law at the Electronic Frontier Foundation in San Francisco. "This also shows the power of popular marketing on the Internet. How word-of-mouth spread online is being recognized as a legitimate marketing tool," Schultz said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Sydney's Simpsons pirate Aug 18, 2007
Australian Federal Police yesterday confirmed 00004000 they raided the man's home yesterday morning "in relation to allegations of criminal breaches of intellectual property law". Officers would not confirm what was seized but it is understood computer equipment was taken away. (NEWS.com.au)
Novell Sold Code To SCO, Retained Copyright; Game Over? Aug 14, 2007
"The contract said Novell is selling the code but retaining the copyright," said Tom Carey, partner in the Boston intellectual property law firm of Bromberg ein, who has poured over the documents of the agreement. "What the judge did was take a hard look at what they were thinking when they wrote such a contract," he adds. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Sanofi's Diet Drug, Linked to Suicides, Sold as Knockoffs in India Stores Aug 10, 2007
Under Indian intellectual property law, pharmaceutical companies can use a process called reverse engineering to make drugs patented before 1995. The patent on Acomplia, which regulates hunger impulses, dates to 1994. (Bloomberg)
Indian law on generic drugs is upheld Aug 7, 2007
The full text of the judgment was not immediately released, but Reuters reported that the judge said the court had no jurisdiction over whether Indian patent laws complied with the World Trade Organization guidelines on intellectual property law. Today in Business. (International Herald Tribune)
KAMENETSKY, 29, AND ZIPPIN, 31 Aug 5, 2007
What started as a friendship blossomed into romance, and the two ultimately exchanged vows in front of 164 guests at Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle, N.Y. Zippin, a dermatology resident at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, and Kamenetsky, a part-time Fordham law student and technical advisor at an intellectual property law firm in Manhattan, shared vanilla cake with chocolate filling before jetting off to Curacao for a week. ESSENTIALS. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
IBM Summer Interns Face Fierce Competition Aug 4, 2007
D. now complete, he is a scientific advisor at Morgan gan, an intellectual property law firm in lower Manhattan, and owes much of his success to what he learned while working at IBM.. "I believe things have worked out as I am quite happy with my present job and believe that my experience working for IBM played a role in helping me secure my current position," said Bratland. (eWeek)
Congress Takes On China Jul 30, 2007
Dozens of anti-China bills, denouncing China for alleged currency manipulation, illegal subsidizing of exports and violations of intellectual property law, have been circulating in the Senate for months ... The Senate Commerce Committee has not yet introduced a bill, but last week it held a hearing on U.S.-China trade, where labor leaders and corporate chiefs aired their grievances about China's unfair trade practices from its unwillingness to enforce a minimum wage to its negligent enforcement... (Time.com)
Sweet victory for competition Jul 27, 2007
"The Supreme Court has left a door open," said Daniel Drapeau, a specialist in intellectual property law at Ogilvy Renault. Richard Levy, an intellectual property lawyer at de Grandpr. (Montreal Gazette)
Small businesses should take care in hiring lawyers and accountants Jul 26, 2007
Depending on what your needs are, you might require specialized services that not every attorney or CPA has, and that means you might have to seek out someone with a specialty, such as intellectual property law or dealing with IRS audits. A general business lawyer can help form entities like an LLC (limited liability company) help in drafting leases and contracts, buying and selling a business, but if you're going to get into something more complex, you're going to want to know a little more... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
SFLC to Host Legal Summit Jul 19, 2007
A few years ago, the idea that savvy developers and IT professionals would need to know anything about intellectual property law would have been dismissed as a bad joke. Oh, certainly, there were arguments from time to time over fine points in the GPL Version 2, but for the most part, it didn't matter. (eWeek)
