NRI millionaire Vinod Gupta to focus on philanthropy in India Mar 14, 2010
He later donated a million dollars more to set up the Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law at IIT-KGP, which is the first law school under the IIT umbrella. I am now talking to the IIT-KGP director Professor D Acharya about starting a school for entrepreneurship which will help students start their own businesses. (India Times)
Microsoft rebuffed in Word appeal Mar 13, 2010
FROM OTHER NEWS SITES Judge orders BHA to re-hear Dean McKeown 'insider information' case - 11 hrs ago Federal Circuit Tells Microsoft, 'Read My Lips: Willful Patent Infringement' - 13 hrs ago * Concerns over intellectual property law reforms - 17 hrs ago Atheist in battle to remove 'In God We Trust' from US currency - 21 hrs ago * Federal Circuit Rules Against Microsoft in $290 Million Patent Judgment - 27 hrs ago * May require registration. SHARED. (BBC News -- Technology)
Are you ready for MA 201 CMR 17? Mar 2, 2010
David has practiced law for over twelve years, including technology, privacy, information security and intellectual property law. He is also a Certified Information Privacy Professional through the International Association of Privacy Professionals. (Search Security, MA)
Federal Judge Dismisses FTC's Antitrust Claims Over Delay in Generic Drug's Rollout Feb 26, 2010
The American Intellectual Property Law Association, for example, is battling Kohl's bill. In a Sept. 9, 2009, letter to Leahy and Sen. (Law.com)
In Rare Move, Federal Circuit Overturns Lower Court's Sanctions Feb 10, 2010
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently overturned sanctions imposed by a Southern District of New York judge against New Jersey intellectual property law firm and software company. The Feb. 5 panel decision in ResQNet. (Law.com)
Greed at work, while common sense takes a sickie Feb 6, 2010
Its gaming of intellectual property law should not be rewarded. If anything, any payments should be made to the estate of the original composer, Marion Sinclair, not faceless men with no artistry or creativity. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Lawyer contributes S$1m to help NUS law students Feb 6, 2010
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Elderkin team leaves Woodcock Washburn Feb 4, 2010
Three partners from intellectual property law firm , including former policy committee member and current litigation practice chairwoman Dianne Elderkin, have decided to join s Philadelphia office ... The two former leaders of the office, commercial litigator Ed Mannino and intellectual property lawyer Ronald Panitch have since left the firm. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
From realization to visualization Feb 1, 2010
Attorney Martin Hsia, who specializes in patent, copyright and intellectual property law, believes that patent filings are on the decrease after rising steadily during the past decade. Hsia noted that it can take two years and cost as much as $10,000 in legal and other fees to help secure a patent. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Motorola files complaint against RIM Jan 24, 2010
"In light of RIM's continued unlicensed use of Motorola's patents... and RIM's refusal to design out Motorola's proprietary technology, Motorola had no choice but to file a complaint with the ITC to halt RIM's continued infringement," Motorola senior vice president (intellectual property law) Jonathan Meyer said. In addition, Motorola has asked the ITC to bar RIM's importation of infringing products, "halting the marketing, advertising, demonstration and warehousing of inventory for distribution... (India Times)
Motorola Seeks to Block RIM Imports into U.S. on Patent Violation Claims Jan 23, 2010
Weve not been able to convince RIM over two years in litigation elsewhere to reach a reasonable settlement so weve taken it to the ITC to stop its infringement, , Motorolas senior vice president of intellectual property law, said in an interview. He said the two companies had a license agreement in place from 2003 to 2007 and havent been able to reach terms since then. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Motorola files US complaint against BlackBerry maker RIM Jan 23, 2010
Jonathan Meyer, senior vice president of intellectual property law at Motorola, accused RIM of "delay tactics" in a lawsuit that is pending in the courts. "Motorola had no choice but to file a complaint with the ITC to halt RIM's continued infringement," he said. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Motorola charges RIM with patent violation Jan 23, 2010
"In light of RIM's continued unlicensed use of Motorola's patents, RIM's use of delay tactics in our current patent litigation, and RIM's refusal to design out Motorola's proprietary technology, Motorola had no choice but to file a complaint with the ITC to halt RIM's continued infringement," said Jonathan Meyer, senior vice president of intellectual property law at Motorola. The company said the technology allegedly violated by RIM "are important to Motorola as they allow for more comprehensive... (EETimes)
Motorola wants trade group to see if RIM's Blackberry infringes on its patents Jan 23, 2010
Asked about the timing for the complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission, Jonathan Meyer, Motorola's senior vice president of intellectual property law, said the company had been considering the move for some time. "The parties are very far apart in discussions of a resolution," Meyer said. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Shumaker Loops Timmerman named chair of Partnerships CEO Direct Jan 21, 2010
Timmerman is a member of Shumaker s management committee and is certified as an intellectual property law specialist by The Florida Board of Legal Specialization and Education, the release said. He practices in the intellectual property, corporate, and litigation practice areas and chairs the firm s Intellectual Property Law Department. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Drinker Biddle Nets $1.8 Million Award in Fee Fight Jan 21, 2010
According to court documents, AgriZap hired the Drinker Biddle team, led by partner Gregory Lavorgna, for its experience with intellectual property law and the fact it was local to the Eastern District court. AgriZap President and CEO Robert Noe, a lawyer by training, told Drinker it wouldn't be able to pay its bills during trial and asked if an alternative arrangement could be made. (Law.com)
Europe Launches Probe into Pharma Deals Jan 14, 2010
"Today's investigation is a logical step in progressing the Commission's agenda to ascertain whether or not there are unnecessary, anti-competitive delays in generic drug manufacture," said Gareth Williams, a partner at intellectual property law firm Marks. "There can often be as much commercial incentive for generic companies to restrict competition as there is for major pharmaceutical companies everyone is in business to turn a profit. It is important, however, that clarification is given over... (BusinessWeek)
