News & Updates
Speeding Up Issuance of Patents at the USPTO
August 28, 2013
The presentation discusses techniques for speeding up the issuance of patents at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The presentation focuses on the newly implemented Quick Path Information Disclosure Statement (QPIDS) Program which allows applicants to submit Information Disclosure…
Read MoreSpeeding Up Allowance of Patent Application at the USPTO
August 21, 2013
The presentation discusses techniques for speeding up allowance of patent applications at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). In particular, the presentation discusses the After Final Consideration Pilot Program 2.0 which can help applicants avoid Requests for Continued Examination…
Read MoreSpeeding Up Patent Examination at the USPTO
August 14, 2013
The presentation discusses the different techniques for speeding up examination at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Topics covered in this presentation include petitions to make special, accelerated examination, prioritized examination, Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH), and the First Action…
Read MoreCharles Meyer Honored in Benchmark Plaintiff Handbook
August 9, 2013
Woodard Emhardt Moriarty McNett & Henry LLP is pleased to announce that Charlie Meyer has distinguished himself by earning an honored placement in Indiana as a Local Litigation Star in the Benchmark Plaintiff Handbook published by Legal Media Group. The guide ‘s…
Read MoreSpeeding Up Patent Filing at the USPTO
August 7, 2013
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has proposed rules for the implementation of the Patent Law Treaty (PLT) that will help filers speed up patent filing. The presentation discusses the proposed rules which allow applications to be filed without…
Read MorePresident Obama Overturns ITC Ban on Certain iPhone and iPads
August 7, 2013
As part of the ongoing patent battles between Apple and Samsung, Samsung recently won a ruling by the International Trade Commission (ITC) that the importation of Apple’s iPhone 4, 3GS, and 3 as well as iPads and iPad 2s infringed…
Read MoreSpeeding Up Patent Searching at the USPTO
July 31, 2013
In order to speed up searching, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has a number of new programs that not only help searchers speed up the patent searching process but also have an impact on examination. The presentation discusses…
Read MoreWoodard Honored in Managing Intellectual Property IP Handbook
May 15, 2013
Woodard Emhardt Moriarty McNett & Henry LLP is pleased to announce that it has distinguished itself by earning an honored placement in Indiana as a Highly Recommended Intellectual Property Law Firm in the Managing Intellectual Property IP Handbook. In addition,…
Read MoreDan Lueders Visits the Home of Gatorade®
April 15, 2013
Firm client, the University of Florida, is the birthplace of Gatorade ® sports drink. It was proven via the Florida Gators football team. Its history back to its invention in 1965 is summarized in this historic marker on the U…
Read MorePartner Chuck Schmal Presents on the Final Rules for the AIA and is Featured by the Indiana Lawyer
April 12, 2013
Woodard Emhardt partner Chuck Schmal along with Eli Lilly patent counsel Andrea Castetter recently presented to other patent attorneys at a CLE event on the final rules and guidelines for implementing the AIA and how to embrace these requirements for…
Read MoreU.S. News Best Law Firm and Best Lawyers Awards Conferred
March 5, 2013
Woodard Emhardt Moriarty McNett & Henry LLP is pleased to announce that it has distinguished itself by earning an honored placement in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings for 2013. In addition, our Managing Partner, Tom…
Read MoreFirm Supports Eagle Scouts
March 5, 2013
The firm sponsored at table at the March 4th Gathering of Eagles Dinner, an annual awards and fellowship banquet bringing together Eagle Scouts from around the Central Indiana Counsel of the Boy Scouts of America. The event was held on…
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