Intellectual Property

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Edited by Dean R. Karau

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Edited by Paul E. Thomas

The Protesters Were Right – No One Can Patent Their Genes
Mia E. Mendoza, June 2013

New Vermont Law May Create Liability for Alleging Patent Infringement
Adam R. Steinert, June 2013

Hope for Inequitable Conduct Two Years After Therasense
Laura L. Myers, May 2013

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

The Effect of the Federal Circuit’s Order In Re TS Tech on Motions to Transfer Venue in the Eastern District of Texas: Business as Usual
March 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