Charles J. Meyer Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary with Woodard, Emhardt
August 24, 2010
Congratulations to Woodard, Emhardt partner Charlie Meyer on his 15th anniversary with the firm. Charlie started with the firm in 1995 and was elected to the firm partnership in 2001. He currently serves as Chairman of the firm’s Trademark Practice…
Read MoreTrademark Office Consistency Program Extended
August 20, 2010
After assessing the Trademark Consistency Initiative Pilot Program, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has decided to extend and expand the program. The USPTO is expanding the parameters of the program so that a Request for Consistency Review…
Read MoreTimothy N. Thomas Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary with Woodard, Emhardt
August 19, 2010
Congratulations to Woodard, Emhardt partner Tim Thomas on his 20th anniversary with the firm. Tim started with the firm in 1990, was admitted to the U.S. Patent Bar in 1992, and was elected to the firm partnership in 1996. He…
Read MoreUSPTO Funding Bill Becomes Public Law
August 16, 2010
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) was successful in its lobbying efforts to get an important funding bill (H.R. 5874) passed by Congress and signed by the President. The legislation allows the USPTO to increase its spending authority…
Read MoreThomas Henry Celebrates 35-Year Anniversary with Woodard, Emhardt
July 30, 2010
Congratulations to Woodard, Emhardt managing partner Thomas Henry on his 35th anniversary with the firm. Tom started with the firm on July 25, 1975. He was President of the Indianapolis Bar Association, and has served on the boards of the…
Read MoreJohn McNett Celebrates 40-Year Anniversary with Woodard, Emhardt
July 27, 2010
Congratulations to Woodard, Emhardt partner John McNett on his 40th anniversary with the firm. John started with the firm on July 20, 1970. John has been instrumental to and actively involved in the growth of the firm over the course…
Read MoreIRAQ – Trademark Office Publishes the Trademarks which their Records Have Been Damaged During the War
July 22, 2010
The Iraq Trademark Office posted in its official website, the list of trademarks which files have been lost during the war. The first group of the missing trademark files includes the files of trademarks (1 -16090). Trademark Owners are required…
Read MorePatent Marking – Patent Owner Beware
July 12, 2010
How often have you noticed that a product bears a label of “patent pending” or “U.S. Patent No.”? But, what if that patent does not cover the product? Or maybe there is no “patent pending”? Well, anyone could have a…
Read MoreI Started Selling My Invention; Can I Still Get a Patent?
July 7, 2010
Clients often want to know if they can file a patent application after they started selling, offering for sale, or telling the public about their invention. In most circumstances, the answer is ‘yes’; however, it is not without some caveats.…
Read MoreLong-Time Member of Indianapolis Legal Community Retiring
July 2, 2010
Ann Johnson is retiring after working approximately 38 years in the Indianapolis legal community. The firm celebrated Ms. Johnson’s retirement with a reception at The Columbia Club on July 1, 2010. Ms. Johnson first began as a legal secretary at the Indianapolis law firm of…
Read MoreIndiana Super Lawyers and Rising Star
June 30, 2010
We are pleased to announce that Woodard, Emhardt partners Thomas Henry, Spiro Bereveskos and Daniel Lueders have been named Super Lawyers for 2010. Congratulations to all!
Read MoreWoodard, Emhardt Partner Presents at “2009 IP Year in Review” CLE
June 30, 2010
Woodard, Emhardt partner Chuck Schmal was one of the featured speakers at a recent CLE reviewing interesting case law and other developments in the past year in the areas of patent, trademark, copyright and internet law. Mr. Schmal’s presentation focused…
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