Intellectual Property
TRADEMARK TOPICSSM
Dos and Don'ts of
Brand Management
Edited by Dean R. Karau
Edited by Paul E. Thomas
A New Era of Professional Conduct Rules
Matthew J.S. Graham, May 2013
Overview of Key Aspects of Post-Grant Review and Inter Partes Review
Timothy M. O’Shea, April 2013
Recommendations for Preparing Design Reproductions Under the Hague International Design Patent System That Comply with Strict U.S. Requirements
Kara K. Fairbairn, April 2013
You May Be Small But Are You Micro?
Natalie D. Kadievitch, April 2013
Too Soon for U.S. Applicants to Reap Key Benefits of the Hague International Design Patent System?
Kara K. Fairbairn, April 2013
For Patent Infringement Claims, Silence After a Cease and Desist Letter May Be Deadly
Grant D. Fairbairn & Chelsea L. Sommers, April 2013
ICANN Establishes Trademark Clearinghouse to Provide Enforcement Services to Mark Owners before New Wave of Generic TLDs Arrives
Paul E. Thomas, March 2013
When Patents Hurt Trademarks: What We Can Learn From Shredded Wheat
Lora M. Friedemann, March 2013
New Rule for Proving Willful Infringement and Why Opinions From Patent Counsel Still Matter After Patent Reform
Timothy M. O’Shea,
January 2013
Final Provisions of America Invents Act Coming Into Effect: Things You Should Consider Now
Eric J. Snustad, January 2013
Evaluating the Use of Game Theory to Argue Patent Damages
Ted C. Koshiol, January 2013
Third Party Prior Art Submissions under the AIA:
A Trend in Software-Related Patents?
Eric D. Buss, January 2013
USPTO Director Champions Software Patents, Announces He Will Leave USPTO
Michael J. Feller, December 2012
USPTO Director Kappos Highlights Improving Quality of Software Patents
Michael J. Feller, December 2012
Changes in Multi-Defendant Patent Cases Under the America Invents Act
Lora M. Friedemann, November 2012
Definitive Guidance on Software Patent Eligibility?
Thomas R. Hipkins and Hiep A. Pham, October 2012
Caveat for Copyright Holders: Don’t Sit on your Claims
Ted C. Koshiol, October 2012
America Invents Act
Paul J. LaVanway, Jr., October 2011
The Inequitable Conduct Defense in Patent Infringement Cases: After Therasense
Grant D. Fairbairn, July 2011
U.S. Government Shutdown Could Affect Trademarks, Patents, and Copyrights
Dean R. Karau,
April 8, 2011
More Green Technology Inventions Eligible for Speedier Patenting
Mia E. Mendoza, December 2010
The Inequitable Conduct Defense in Patent Infringement Cases: Before Therasense
Grant D. Fairbairn, October 2010
How to Protect Your Marks—Both Offensively and Defensively—in the Expanded Domain Name System
Caroline G. Chicoine, September 2010
(As it appeared in The Computer & Internet Lawyer)
Green-Technology Patent Applications Get a Green Light on Faster Examinations
Natalie D. Kadievitch, December 2009
USPTO Fast Tracks Green Patent Applications
Thomas R. Hipkins and Adonis A. Neblett, December 11, 2009
Key Cleantech Players Oppose Patent Reform Legislation
Thomas R. Hipkins and Mia E. Mendoza, March 13, 2009
Don’t Give Away the Farm:
Key steps to protect and profit from your IP
February 2009
Strategies for Success in a Demanding Patent Office
Eric J. Snustad & John S. Parzych, December 8, 2008
Applying Patents in the Developing Biomass Industry
Todd A. Taylor and Adonis A. Neblett, September 2008
Biomass Magazine
Applying Patents in the Developing Biomass Industry
Todd A. Taylor and Adonis A. Neblett,
as it appeared in Biomass Magazine, September 2008
Marketers Beware: Avoid the Olympic Temptation
Paul E. Thomas, August 2008
Protecting Biodiesel Trade Secrets Overseas
Adonis A. Neblett and Richard E. Weiner, June 2008
As it appeared in Biodiesel Magazine
Lots Of Change In The Patent Arena
Eric J. Snustad, December 2007
U.S. Patent Law Implications of Transnational Production
Adonis A. Neblett &
Thomas R. Hipkins, July 2006
Leveraging Your Intellectual Property: Trade Secret vs. Patent Protection
Matthew J.S. Graham, July 2006
Patent Pending
Elisabeth Lacy Belden, Patent Agent &
Philip M. Goldman, July 2006
Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign
John C. Pickerill, June 2007
Inventor Rights to Government Funded Inventions
Philip M. Goldman, June 2007
Opinions of Patent Counsel as a Defense to Active Inducement Claims
Thomas R. Hipkins, June 2007
A Dog of a Case
Carrie L. Olson, May 2007
Launch Date for European Union Domain Announced
October 2005
The Secrets of Trade Secrets: Protecting Your Company's Trade Secrets and Protecting Your Company Against Trade Secret Claims
Jeffrey W. Post, July 2005
No Supplier Exception to the "On Sale" Patent Bar
David C. West &
Matthew J.S. Graham, March 2005
Are Your Poster Presentations Jeopardizing Your Patent Rights?
Kara K. Fairbairn, March 2005
Employees' Copyright Violations Can Mean Employer Liability
Jessica D. Manivasager, March 2005
European Union Trademark Enlargement on May 1st - Expanded Coverage and
Expanded Hurdles
April 2004
Madrid Protocol Update: A New Filing System For International Trademarks
Dean R. Karau & John C. Pickerill, December 2003
Fredrikson Goes to the Fair: Patent Office "Technology Fair," That Is
Philip M. Goldman & Eric J. Snustad, December 2003
The Legal Eye - Global Reach
Patrick J. Kelly, Summer 2003
Intellectual Property Holding Companies
Can Create Significant Tax Savings and Protect Valuable Assets
Kara Fairbairn, April 2003
Enhance Your Copyrights in One Easy Step
Jessica Manivasager, April 2003
U.S. Joins Madrid Protocol
John Pickerill, March 2003
Beware
of Request for Payment of
Fees from "Central Data-Register of International Patents"
August 2002
U.S.
Supreme Court to Consider Copyright Term Extension Act
Jessica D. Manivasager, Spring 2002
Don't
Let Your Patent Be A Guinea Pig
John F. Dolan &
Adonis A. Neblett, Spring 2002
Tips
for Describing Your IP in Business Plans
Philip M. Goldman, Spring 2002
Hey! Someone's Posted My [Insert
Your Copyrighted Work Here] On Their Website!
Jessica D. Manivasager, January 2002
The Business Software Alliance
- What Is It and Why It Is Cause for Concern
Dean R. Karau & Cynthia A. Moyer, May 2001
It's Here: 18-Month Publication Requirement
Adonis A. Neblett, December 2000
How to Protect Invention Records from Discovery
During Litigation
Dean R. Karau
The Inventive Physician
Philip M. Goldman, September 1999
Patent Pending
Philip M. Goldman, September 1999