Tag Archives: intellectual property

ACI 12th Advanced Forum on Biotech Patents

This well-known meeting/master patent drafting class will be held in Boston, MA from November 30 to December 2.  On December 1, Warren Woessner will be speaking on the topic, “Are Genes Patentable?  Examining the Potential Ramifications of Myriad and Developing Practical … Continue reading

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US Patent Law – Discouraging an International Business Model?

In the recent decision of Solvay S.A. v. Honeywell International, Inc. (2009-1161, Fed. Cir. 2010), the Federal Circuit held that despite both being first to possess an invention in the U.S. and practicing reasonable diligence prior to filing, Honeywell did … Continue reading

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KSR Panel at AIPLA Annual Meeting

Thanks to all of you who attended (or tried to attend) the panel presentations on KSR Tuesday morning at the AIPLA Annual Meeting. We apologize, but were pleasantly surprised, that the room was too small to accommodate all who wished … Continue reading

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Director Kappos “Chats” About PTO S.W.O.T.

Wednesday noon at the AIPLA 2010 Annual Meeting, USPTO Director David Kappos engaged in a “fireside chat” (actually podium-side chat) with AIPLA Executive Director and former PTO Director Q. Todd Dickinson about the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats that he has … Continue reading

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