Irreparable Harm in Preliminary Injunctions and Inevitable Disclosure
December 3, 2010
This presentation includes a discussion of the state of the law regarding preliminary injunctions in trademark infringement cases. It also examines similar issues with respect to trade secret infringement, particularly as they relate to the doctrine of inevitable disclosure. Click…
Read MorePatent Office Releases Revised Strategic Plan
November 16, 2010
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has released a revised version of its 2010-2015 strategic plan. The revised plan lays out a number of goals and initiatives, with some revisions based on feedback received from the patent and…
Read MoreWoodard, Emhardt Attorney to be Honored as a 50-Year Practitioner
November 1, 2010
Woodard, Emhardt attorney Joseph A. Naughton will be honored as a 50-year practitioner by the Indianapolis Bar Association (“IBA”). Mr. Naughton will be recognized by the IBA at a luncheon at noon on November 10, 2010, at the Conrad hotel…
Read MoreCould Your Business Benefit From a Federal Trademark Registration?
October 25, 2010
Trademarks are often the most valuable piece of a business’s intellectual property portfolio. For example, consider the marketing value of the marks Coca-Cola® and the Nike swoosh. The potential tremendous marketing value of trademarks combined with substantial legal benefits make obtaining a…
Read MorePatent Office Considers Program to Fast-Track Reexamination of Humanitarian Technologies
October 18, 2010
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking public comments through November 19, 2010, about a proposal to incentivize the creation and wider distribution of technologies that address humanitarian needs. Under the proposed pilot program, accelerated reexamination of a patent…
Read MoreWoodard, Emhardt Attorney Teaching PubWEST Patent Searching Class At Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library’s Central Library
October 14, 2010
Patent searching is typically the first step in determining whether to pursue patent protection for an invention. Woodard, Emhardt patent attorney Chuck Schmal will present classes on October 15 and 22, 2010, covering techniques for conducting patent searches using the US Patent &…
Read MoreMidwest Intellectual Property Summit, Nov 16, 2010
October 8, 2010
Woodard, Emhardt is excited to be participating in this year’s Midwest Intellectual Property Summit, building on the 2009 Symposium that featured a broad range of intellectual property topics. Attendees will enjoy an interactive question and answer session with a panel consisting of…
Read MoreTips for Mitigating Claims of Inequitable Conduct
September 21, 2010
Recent decisions by the Federal Circuit have affirmed findings of inequitable conduct based on a failure of the applicant to cite material references that were in the applicant’s possession and not cumulative of other previously-cited references. The result of the…
Read MoreTake Down Provisions: Copyright First. Now Trademark. What Next?
September 16, 2010
Below is a presentation that discusses how the take down provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) have been expanded to not only cover copyrights but other forms of intellectual property, such as trademarks, rights of publicity, patents, etc.…
Read MoreUSPTO Begins Patent Prosecution Highway Pilot Program with Russian Patent Office (ROSPATENT)
September 7, 2010
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is participating in a one-year patent prosecution highway pilot program with the Russian Patent Office. The pilot program will last for one year beginning on September 1, 2010. Under the Patent Prosecution…
Read MoreUSPTO Provides Updated Examination Guidelines In View of KSR Decision
September 3, 2010
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently published updated examination guidelines regarding obviousness rejections under 35 U.S.C. §103 in light of the United States Supreme Court’s 2007 decision in KSR Int’l Co. v. Teleflex Inc. The updated examination…
Read MoreUSPTO Provides Interim Guidance for Determining Patent Eligible Subject Matter in View of Bilski Decision
September 2, 2010
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has provided interim guidelines for determining subject matter eligibility under 35 U.S.C. §101 for process claims in view of the United States Supreme Court’s 2010 decision in Bilski v. Kappos. The guidelines…
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