Patent Baristas

“The major issue in patent litigation in the People’s Republic of China is obtaining evidence to prove infringement.”  ~ Douglas Clark As China’s economy has risen to be one of the largest in the world, disputes involving intellectual property rights will become more frequent as well as increasingly critical for business survival. “Patent Litigation in […]

The United States along with Australia, Canada, the European Union and its member states, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Singapore, and Switzerland reaffirmed their commitment to the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) at a signing ceremony in Tokyo. The agreement is meant to fight against the infringement of intellectual property rights (IPR), in particular […]

“Inevitably, the right to health comes into contradiction with patents on pharmaceutical products, which block the passage of a new medicine to the status of generic medicine.” “Development and Health In Poor Countries, The Role of International Organizations and of Switzerland,” by Bastien Briand et al. (Centrale Sanitaire Suisse Romande 2010; 224 pp.), presents the […]

The Economic Importance of the US-India Relationship featuring Congressman Steve Chabot Congressman Chabot will discuss Washington’s role in helping US companies do business in India. He is Chairman of the House Subcommittee on The Middle East And South Asia. October 19, 2011, 6:00-9:00 PM | Frost, Brown Todd Offices 3300 Great American Tower, 301 East […]

What BioOhio Annual Conference: 2020 Vision 2020 Visionaries: Ohio experts highlight opportunities and trends in their respective niches Keynote: BIO President & CEO Jim Greenwood discusses the future of biotech and the bioscience industry Workforce & Education: how industry can better utilize and customize community college programs for workforce, and how undergraduate and graduate programs […]

At the beginning of this month, AT&T rewarded some customers by giving them 1,000 free rollover minutes. While I’ll leave the debate of the dubiousness of such a reward to later, I just received a message from AT&T saying I have been upgraded and now can call any U.S. mobile phone for free: “AT&T Free […]

In Great Patents: Advanced Strategies For Innovative Growth Companies, Editor David Orange provides a collection of topics set out by experienced industry insiders. Great Patents is billed as a book on patent strategy that bridges the gap between primers, intended for those with minimal patent knowledge, and advanced books, serving practicing legal professionals.  Divided into […]

kar·ma/ˈkärmÉ™/ 1. The sum of a person’s actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences. 2. Destiny or fate, following as effect from cause. As a part of my attempt to become a happier, calmer, and more optimistic person (i.e., the opposite of my natural personality), I’ve […]