Patent Baristas

The Law Bloggers Fantasy Football League, Blawger Bowl IV, wrapped up this year with a surprise rookie win.  The league, made up of draft teams managed by law blawgers, has proven that talent is not a requirement for success. The No-Whip Mochas (8-5) brought down perennial winner Bizz Bang Buzzers (9-4), although not without a […]

Patent attorneys are a diverse bunch so there’s no one definitive list for gift ideas.  Some litigators are always on the go — going to court, depositions and other meetings.  Others spend hours upon hours in their offices — generally, working at the computer.  Thus, we tried to come up with a list that is […]

Now that it appears that we are in a recession — and there’s no good way to nuance that anymore — what does is mean for the legal profession? The legal area was once considered recession-proof with some areas even going up as companies focus on competitors.  Now, the demand for legal services is certainly […]

In the ten weeks between the election and the inauguration, we will have plenty of time to ponder what changes, if any, might be in store for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.  Many believe its interminable quest to improve so-called patent quality has led to a precipitous drop in patent allowances. The question is, […]

Now that Barack Obama is the President-elect of the United States, what does this mean for patents and technology?  According to the agenda and philosophies posted on the Obama website, the new administration should pursue mostly a pro-patent/pro-technology agenda. As the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama will face many great challenges at […]

Noting that the KSR v. Teleflex decision had immediate effect of making patents more difficult to obtain — allowances of patent applications declined 43% in the first quarter of this year alone — Robert Yeager of the law firm K&L Gates LLP discusses these matters in a recently published “Legal Backgrounder” by the Washington Legal […]

The Biotechnology Institute is now accepting applications for “BioNOW” (Biotechnology Network of Women,) a leadership training program for women biotechnology professionals. The Biotechnology Institute is partnering with biopharmaceutical company Nektar Therapeutics for the program. BioNOW, which will be held December 4-5 at Nektar’s headquarters in San Carlos, CA, will allow participants to develop skills that […]

Yes, the country’s financial system may be in total meltdown right now but your company can still benefit from the Global Cardiovascular Innovation Center (GCIC).  On top of developing and acquiring new technologies, the GCIC also looks to launch new cardio companies and recruit companies with $30 million in investable cash. The GCIC has announced […]