Author Archives: Warren Woessner

AUTM Panel To Address A “Myriad” Of Challenges

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Warren Woessner

Robert S. MacWright, J.D., Ph.D., the new head of tech transfer at the Salk Institute, will moderate a panel at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) on March 1st in Las Vegas.  The panel, … Continue reading →

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AIPLA Webinar on KSR Features Woessner and Lewis

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Warren Woessner

On March 2nd, I will be presenting with Jeffrey Lewis of Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler in an AIPLA live online seminar entitled, “KSR and the Ripple Effect: Examining the Broad and Increasing Impact of KSR on Patent Litigation and … Continue reading →

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Teresa Rea Appointed Deputy Director of the USPTO

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Warren Woessner

Teresa Stanek Rea has been appointed Deputy Director of the Patent Office and will report directly to Director Kappos. I don’t remember when I haven’t known Terry, as she has been active in the AIPLA for years. She has been … Continue reading →

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European Union Patent Update

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Warren Woessner

Authored by Ms. Camilla Rendal Nielsen of Zacco Denmark A/S Latest news: Finally on the road towards an EU patent: Only Spain and Italy so far outside proposal to create a new EU-patent After failing to reach an agreement on … Continue reading →

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