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Harrity Patent Analytics Releases 2019 Top Patent Firms List
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Harrity Patent Analytics has published its “2019 Top Patent Firms” list that ranks industry leading patent law firms based on the total number of U.S. utility patents issued in 2019.
American Axle: Does Patent Subject Matter Eligibility Depend on Enablement?
Webinar, Jan. 30, 2020
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP will present a free webinar, “American Axle: Does Patent Subject Matter Eligibility Depend on Enablement?,” featuring Fitch Even attorneys Stanley A. Schlitter and Andrew C. Wood.
Breach of Contract Claim Does Not Arise Under Patent Law
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a district court decision that retained jurisdiction over a breach of contract action.
PTAB Judge Appointments Ruled Unconstitutional by Federal Circuit
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A panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit held that the appointment of Administrative Patent Judges, charged with presiding over proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, was unconstitutional.
NDAs Do NOT Work for China But NNN Agreements Do
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The China Law Blog has published part one of an expected series of posts setting out exactly what foreign companies should do (and not do) to protect their intellectual property in China.
‘Patent Death Squad’ Judges Can Be Fired, U.S. Appeals Court Says
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Patent Trial and Appeal Board judges had so much authority they should have been appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate, the court ruled.
Alphabet Soup: A Review and Summary of Post-Grant Practice at the USPTO
Webinar, Nov. 21, 2019
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP will present a free webinar, “Alphabet Soup: A Review and Summary of Post-Grant Practice at the USPTO,” featuring Fitch Even partner David A. Gosse.
Want to Protect Your Trade Secrets? Update Your Employment Agreements
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Notice of the whistle-blower protection provisions must be included in any contract or agreement with an employee that governs the use of a trade secret.
Webinar: Patent Prosecution Options at the USPTO: Tried-and-True or New to You
Webinar, Oct. 23, 2019
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP will present a free webinar, “Patent Prosecution Options at the USPTO: Tried-and-True or New to You,” featuring attorneys Alan E. Schiavelli and George N. Dandalides.
Effective Trade Secret Practices: What You and Your Employees Need to Know
Webinar, Sept. 26
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP will present a free webinar, “Effective Trade Secret Practices: What You and Your Employees Need to Know,” featuring Fitch Even attorneys Thomas F. Lebens and Donald “Bob” Bunton.
Facebook, Google Face Off Against a Formidable New Foe: State Attorneys General
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The states are potent actors in their own right, with the power to invoke local laws on antitrust and consumer-protection.
Microsoft Chief Legal Officer Says Trump Is Treating Huawei Unfairly
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Trump has said Huawei, run by a former Chinese army technologist, is a national security threat.
Why Companies Should Care About Increasing Criminal Enforcement of Trade Secret Theft
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Trade secrets plaintiffs should always consider whether to involve the state or federal authorities in their investigations, advises Procopio partner Mindy Morton.
How Late Is Too Late? Setting the Timeline for Patent Protection
Webinar, August 29, 2019
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP will present a free webinar, “How Late Is Too Late? Setting the Timeline for Patent Protection,” featuring Fitch Even attorneys Mark A. Borsos and Vincent R. Meyer.
Webinar – Not So Obvious: Secondary Considerations at the PTAB
Webinar, July 18, 2019
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP will present a free webinar, “Not So Obvious: Secondary Considerations at the PTAB,” featuring Fitch Even attorneys Dave A. Gosse and Evan Kline-Wedeen.
Dali Wireless Declares Victory Over Industry Giant CommScope in Patent Fight
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Dali Wireless has prevailed over its much larger rival after a multiyear battle over both companies’ patents.
Supreme Court: Rejection of Executory Contract Constitutes Breach, Does Not Terminate Non-Debtor Counterparty’s Rights
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The Supreme Court’s decision has far-ranging implications, as the opinion’s reasoning can be expanded to apply to the vast majority of contracts that may be rejected in bankruptcy, reports Paul Weiss.
Perkins Coie Launches North California Patent Law Blog
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Perkins Coie has launched a new blog called the Northern District of California Patent Law Blog to provide insight on developments regarding the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Webinar: Ensuring Copyright Protection in a Changing Legal Landscape
Webinar, May 2, 2019
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP will present a free webinar, “Ensuring Copyright Protection in a Changing Legal Landscape,” featuring Fitch Even attorneys Alisa C. Simmons and Kerianne A. Strachan.
Apple, Qualcomm Settle Bitter Dispute Over iPhone Technology
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Apple will make an undisclosed one-time payment to Qualcomm and pay unspecified patent royalties to the chipmaker, reports the San Francisco Chronicle.
