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Google, Dropbox, Other Tech Firms Pool Resources To Thwart Trolls

A group of technology companies led by Google, who together hold tens of thousands of patents, have signed an agreement […]

Defensible Data Deletion

“DD” is an acronym worth adding to the in-house lexicon. It stands for “defensible disposition,” which is defined by Deloitte’s […]

Board Addresses Procedure for Making Board Aware of Supplemental Evidence

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board recently addressed confusion surrounding the propriety and timing of filing “supplemental evidence” in response to an evidentiary objection. The option is outlined in PTAB rules, but no guidance was available before as to how to file that information.

Knowing When and Why to Maintain Your Trademarks

To maintain a trademark, the owner must complete and submit certain filings and fees with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) at specified intervals. When and why to maintain, and methods for preventing cancellation or trademark poaching.

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Proposes Fee Reductions

The USPTO has proposed a reduction in some of its fees for electronically filing trademark applications and renewing registrations, that may become effective January 2015.

John Wayne Estate, Duke University In Copyright Tussle Over “Duke” Bourbon

Duke University seeks to block the estate for the late actor John Wayne – often referred to as The Duke […]

Start-Ups Are Skipping NDAs When Pitching Investors

It used to be common practice, but now it’s rare for an entrepreneur to request, or for a funder to […]

Barnes & Thornburg LLP Bring Benjamin W. Johnson On As Partner

Barnes & Thornburg LLP announced that Benjamin W. Johnson has joined the firm’s Governmental Services & Finance Department as a […]

Perkins Coie LLP Names John Devaney New Managing Partner

Seattle law firm Perkins Coie LLP has named John Devaney to be its first new managing partner in nearly three […]

Molly R. Bryson Joins Ballard Spahr As Partner

Molly R. Bryson has joined Ballard Spahr as a partner in Washington, D.C. Bryson assists major banks and companies with […]

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