Wed.Jun 12, 2024

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USPTO Strikes Expanded Paneling Option from New PTAB Operating Procedure

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced that it has updated its Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP 1) on “Assignment of Judges to Panels.” The 16th revisions to SOP 1 deletes a section on “expanded panels,” among other changes. According to the USPTO’s announcement, the revision “aligns with recently updated Paneling Guidance, Standard Operating Procedure 4, and Director Review procedures.

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Garden Variety: Byte Fed. v. Lux Vending

Ball in Your Court

My esteemed colleagues, Kelly Twigger and Doug Austin, each posted about a recent discovery decision from the Middle District of … Continue reading →

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How to Plan a Vacation as a Lawyer

Practice Panther

Summer vacation as a lawyer? We get it, lawyers have a busy job — and that’s an understatement. It can often feel impossible to take some time to slow down when you’re constantly getting swamped with client demands and cases. As difficult as it might seem to get away from your practice, it’s still worth the effort for your well-being.

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Manhattan's Congestion Pricing Saga Takes a Turn

Legally Weird

It is true that New York City already has the lowest car ownership compared to other U.S. cities, but it’s probably not as low as you think. Although car ownership in the five boroughs is less than half of the rest of the country, 45% of them still own a car in the city, according to TitleMax. For Manhattan locals, driving leads to congestion, a problem that the islanders have been facing for a while now.

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Trial Prep: What Attorneys Really Want (And How to Deliver It)

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Get ready to uncover what attorneys really need from you when it comes to trial prep in this new webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will share proven techniques for anticipating attorney needs, organizing critical documents, and transforming complex information into compelling case presentations. Key Learning Objectives: Organization That Makes Sense 🎯 Learn how to structure and organize case materials in ways that align with how attorneys actually work and think.

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5 Steps to Strengthen Your Law Firm’s Cybersecurity

Practice Panther

Data breaches and cyber threats have become a constant concern, especially for law firms. Law firms handle a lot of sensitive information, from personal client details to confidential case files. Keeping this data secure is more important than ever. Here’s why law firms need to focus on cybersecurity and how they can protect their data. Why Should Law Firms Invest in Cybersecurity Measures?

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Amneal, Aided by FTC, Succeeds in Getting Teva Patents Removed from Orange Book

IP Watchdog

In a significant ruling, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey has ordered that Teva’s inhaler patents were improperly listed in the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Orange Book, supporting Amneal’s claims that the patents did not cover key drug formulations. The case is centered around Teva’s New Drug Application (NDA) for the ProAir HFA inhaler.

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Jones Robb PLLC is Seeking an Attorney/Patent Agent

IP Watchdog

Jones Robb is seeking registered patent attorneys or patent agents for full- or part-time remote opportunities. Responsibilities include preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, including strategic patent portfolio development, and other patent-related counseling, including opinions and post-grant projects.

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Aderant partners with BigHand to provide Expert and Sierra clients with BI and pricing insights 

Legal IT Insider

Aderant today (12 June) announced a new partnership with BigHand, which provides strategic financial data insights including pricing and business intelligence solutions. While Aderant has historically competed with BigHand with […] The post Aderant partners with BigHand to provide Expert and Sierra clients with BI and pricing insights appeared first on Legal IT Insider.

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