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Washington Redskins Trademarks Canceled

On Wednesday, June 18, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board canceled the “Redskins” mark in a 2-1 decision stating that it is “disparaging to Native Americans.” A similar case was filed in 1992 and was overturned by a federal district…

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Regarding “Patent Trolling”, Plaintiff Ordered to Pay Attorney’s Fees after First Application of New Standard for Awarding Attorney’s Fees in Patent Cases

In the case of Lumen View Tech. LLC v. Findthebest.com, Inc. , the Southern District of New York has become the first court to hand down an opinion and order following the Supreme Court decision of Octane Fitness, LLC v.…

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Federal Circuit Clarifies Response Requirements for an Indefiniteness Rejection

The Federal Circuit recently released its opinion for the case In re Packard, providing guidance as to when the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) may properly reject a claim as failing to meet the definiteness requirements of 35…

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Supreme Court Modifies Standard for Awarding Attorney’s Fees in Patent Cases

Two recently decided Supreme Court cases have made it easier for a party to be granted attorney’s fees after winning a case. According to 35 U.S.C. §285, a court may award attorney’s fees to a winning party in “exceptional” cases.…

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USPTO to Roll Out Glossary Pilot Program

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has announced the initiation of a pilot program to study the effectiveness of glossaries in specifications of US patent applications. The program is part of an overall White House initiative aimed at improving…

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Mike Morris Helps Announce New Scholarship Opportunity for Rose-Hulman Graduates Seeking a Law Degree

Associate Mike Morris helped announce a new scholarship opportunity for engineering students interested in pursuing careers in intellectual property. The new scholarship is available to Rose-Hulman graduates admitted to the Indiana University Maurer School of Law and will reduce the…

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Continued Success for Firm Sponsored FIRST Robotics Crossroads Regional at Rose-Hulman

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology hosted the FIRST Robotics Crossroads Regional for the second time March 6th-8th. Woodard, Emhardt, Moriarty, McNett and Henry LLP, a proud sponsor of this event since its inception, congratulates the winning teams and applauds all the…

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Woodard Emhardt Attorneys Recognized in Indiana Super Lawyers 2014 Edition

We are pleased to announce that Woodard, Emhardt partners Tom Henry, Spiro Bereveskos, and Dan Lueders have been named Super Lawyers in the 2014 edition of Indiana Super Lawyers. Woodard, Emhardt partner Bill McKenna and associate Jim Blaufuss have been…

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Firm Sponsors the Indiana Medical Device Manufacturers Council’s 2014 Exhibit Breakfast

Woodard, Emhardt, Moriarty, McNett & Henry LLP was pleased to sponsor the Indiana Medical Device Manufacturers Council’s 2014 Exhibit Breakfast at the Indiana Statehouse on February 12. The event brought together small and large medical device manufacturers from all over…

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Dr. Matthew Gardlik Elected Chairman of the Indiana Section of the American Chemical Society

Dr. Matthew Gardlik was recently nominated and elected Chairman of the Indiana Section of the American Chemical Society. This three year commitment to the Executive Committee includes roles as Chairman-Elect, Chairman, and Chairman-Emeritus. Matt has been a member and involved…

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James Blaufuss Elected To Indiana Bar Association's Leadership Development Academy

James Blaufuss was elected by The Indiana State Bar Association to be one of 25 young lawyers to join the 2014 class of its Leadership Development Academy. The Academy is a statewide leadership program established to empower and develop lawyers…

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Patent Eligibility at the Supreme Court

On December 6, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case about whether computer-implemented inventions are patent-eligible subject matter under 35 U.S.C. § 101. The case, Alice Corporation Pty. Ltd. v. CLS Bank International, No. 13-298, involves computer technology…

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