Are Templates and Forms Protected Under Copyright Law?
Let’s say I was the first to invent the Venn diagram. Can I obtain a copyright or a patent to prevent anyone from using or displaying it?
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Patent Rights: Assignors Transferring Rights and Infringing on Assigned Patents
Patent Rights: Assignors Transferring Rights and Infringing on Assigned Patents In June 2021’s Minerva Surgical Inc. v Hologic case, the US Supreme Court (“SCOTUS”) ruled that assignor estoppel is limited and may allow a previous assignor, under specific circumstances, to challenge the validity of patents they have subsequently reassigned. This article will explore the SCOTUS…
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Press Release: 2022 Super Lawyers® Georgia Rising Stars® List
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFEB. 14, 2022 Contact: Lauren HawksworthMarketing Administrator404-592-5182lhawksworth@founderslegal.com Founders Legal Attorneys Selected to 2022 Super Lawyers® Georgia Rising Stars® List Yuri L. Eliezer, Managing Partner Andrei D. Tsygankov, Partner Designation Presented to Only 2.5% of Attorneys in the State ATLANTA, GA, USA, February 14, 2022/EINPresswire.com/ — Atlanta-based Founders Legal® is pleased to announce that…
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Distributed law firm Founders Legal® adds three new practitioners.
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFEB. 21, 2022 Contact: Lauren HawksworthMarketing Administrator404-592-5182lhawksworth@founderslegal.com Distributed law firm Founders Legal® adds three new practitioners Greg Gurshman, Special Counsel, Former USPTO Examiner Kennington Groff, Attorney Megan McLoughlin, Attorney Founders Legal is excited to announce that attorneys Kennington Groff, Megan McLoughlin, and technical advisor Greg Gurshman have joined the firm. The three…
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Growing, Tech-forward Law Firm Founders Legal® Names New Managing Partner
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMAR. 2, 2022 Contact: Lauren HawksworthMarketing Administrator404-592-5182lhawksworth@founderslegal.com Growing, Tech-forward Law Firm Founders Legal® Names New Managing Partner Founders Legal®, the tech-forward, distributed law firm founded in Atlanta, announces Yuri Eliezer as the Managing Partner to lead the firm through its next expansion phase. The firm was founded in 2014 to provide specialized legal advisory…
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What is a freedom to operate search and opinion?
Freedom to Operate Search (FTO) What is a freedom to operate search and opinion? A freedom to operate (FTO) study is usually performed on a finalized product design before its release in order to determine if the product, or any of its components, would infringe on any enforceable patents. Even if the product being studied…
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Decision Released for the First Case regarding Chinese Patent Linkage System
This case is China’s first patent linkability case since the implementation of the new Chinese Patent Law.
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Abnormal Patent Crackdown Continues in China
The Chinese government is stepping up efforts to promote intellectual property quality.
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USPTO’s Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program
The USPTO’s Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program (STPP), announced on November 30, 2023, represents a significant initiative to boost innovation in semiconductor manufacturing. This program, supporting the CHIPS for America program, aims to expedite the patent examination process for specific semiconductor innovations.
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First-Time Filer Expedited Examination Pilot Program (FTEEP)
The First-Time Filer Expedited Examination Pilot Program from the USPTO fast-tracks the first Office action for first-time utility patent applicants. This removes barriers, allowing inventors to make decisions sooner. The program aims to make the patent system more accessible and encourage innovation from diverse individuals.
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