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2023 Asian American Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program

The 2023 Asian American Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program offers opportunities for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small business owners to learn about resources available to the AANHPI innovation community. Get inspired by stories of excellence from AANHPI…

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Woodard Emhardt Hosts Ball State University’s Entrepreneurship E-Day 2023

The Entrepreneurship Center at Ball State University recently held another successful E-Day, or Evaluation Day. 10 Ball State Entrepreneurship and Innovation students defended their business plans to external panels of business leaders on April 26, 2023. Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves…

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Invention-Con 2023: Building tomorrow’s innovation

Invention-Con is the USPTO’s annual conference for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small business owners whose success depends on guarding their creative work. Do you have a great idea you want to commercialize? Then join the United States Patent and Trademark…

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COVID-19 as a roadmap for IP exceptions new and old

What happens when noneconomic incentives are prioritized? Can the international IP system adapt? The COVID-19 pandemic brought this issue to light. The virus does not respect international borders; should the tools for combating the virus be free from restrictions in…

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Woodard Emhardt Attorneys Named to the 2023 Indiana Super Lawyers® List

We are honored to have several attorneys selected for inclusion in the 2023 Indiana Super Lawyers® list Only 5% of Indiana attorneys are chosen as Super Lawyers each year, following a detailed, multiphase selection process which takes into consideration peer…

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USPTO ushers in new era with introduction of electronic patent grants

Beginning April 18, 2023, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is shifting towards issuing paper waste-reducing electronic patent grants (eGrants) to patent recipients—a new process that delivers the official copy of patent grants in an electronic format. We will…

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2023 Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium

The USPTO kicks off their 2023 Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium 3 part series this Wednesday, March 1st. Hear from women who are leading change in their fields as they share their experiences as innovators, entrepreneurs, and role models. Part one: Leading…

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Firm Attorneys Recognized in World Trademark Review 1000

Woodard, Emhart, Henry, Reeves & Wagner, LLP congratulates our attorneys who were recognized in the 2023 World Trademark Review 1000 (WTR 1000). The rankings are considered the definitive guide to trademark professionals around the world. In addition to the firm…

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Bill McKenna helps InstaTrim take down numerous copycat products sold on Amazon.

An article published in Minnesota’s Star Tribune, described small business owners Greg and Betsy Amundson and their battle against counterfeiters on Amazon. The Amundsons had previously been unsuccessful in removing these products, but after they hired Bill McKenna they recently…

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USPTO’s 2023 Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program

Mark your calendars for the USPTO’s 2023 Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program events on February 10, 14, and 24 and get inspired by Black entrepreneurs, small business owners, and inventors. Register today: USPTO

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2023 Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium Event Series

On January 18th, the USPTO will launch their 2023 Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium (WES) event series. The annual WES offers attendees a chance to learn about innovation and business from public and private sector experts. Learn about navigating today’s changing marketplace;Explore…

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What is the role of AI in IP law? It depends.

As AI becomes more integrated into research, design, art and culture, how does it fit into our intellectual property systems? The short answer is every lawyer’s go-to response: “It depends.” To read the full article, visit:  The Indiana Lawyer

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