Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Project management tools can help lawyers with ongoing, chaotic, unpredictable workflows. Nicole Clark points to nine applications to consider for the task. In 1931, Neil H. McElroy at Procter & Gamble circulated a memo that envisioned an employee who would be responsible for every facet of brand development — everything from tracking sales to advertising, promotion and product development.
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
The waning days of summer signal the approaching midterm election season. Amid inflation, recession and voter discontent, it’s understandable that a group of congress members are anxious to put points on the board with a price-control scheme that they wrongly believe will lower prescription drug prices. Though the goal is laudable, their approach would prove disastrous to American innovation while failing to deliver anything but higher prices for American consumers.
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MyCase
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Investing in law firm marketing is an investment in your firm’s future. You may have a well-run firm full of experienced and brilliant attorneys—but if you don’t have clients, none of that matters. In this article, we’ll cover important components of lawyer marketing, as well as best practices, so you maximize client intake and conversions. Why is Attorney Marketing Important?
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
I was reading a recent study about free time. The conclusion? We need between two and five hours of free time every day to be our happiest. I shared this finding with two friends of mine, a working couple with three kids. They laughed, saying they were lucky to get two to three minutes of free time every day. I agree. Two free hours every day? Finding time for anything other than obligations can be challenging when there’s work and home and family and friends and household responsibilities and d
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Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Where do you start when you need a law firm logo? Check into these common options used by entrepreneurs. Unless you were a graphic designer before going to law school or you’ve recently developed this skill, it’s best to outsource when your firm needs a logo. But where should you start? How can you get a quality logo that you will like when you can’t necessarily afford to hire a design firm —while assuaging any fears of being ripped off?
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
If you’re looking for ways to increase your leads and improve the website experience you provide, consider the pros and cons of live chat and chatbots for lawyers. While transactional relationships were once the go-to, conversational relationships are becoming more common. Live chat and chatbots are helping law firms have those conversations with potential clients.
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Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
The pandemic has presented opportunities to cut law firm overhead while increasing the quality of life for your people and your clients. Ah, the pandemic. It taught us so many lessons. There is a black market for toilet paper. Sourdough starter takes almost as much care as a newborn. You can make hand sanitizer at home. And every business owner learned new acronyms — PPP, EIDL and ERC, just to name a few.
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
During Day two of IPWatchdog LIVE in Dallas, Texas, a panel of attorneys discussed a range of topics related to litigating patents in Texas, particularly the recent order from the Chief Judge for the Western District of Texas, which requires patent cases filed in the Waco Divison to be randomly assigned to one of 12 district court judges. The order was widely understood to be an answer to Senator Tillis' recent criticism of Judge Alan Albright.
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Last year, there was a great amount of confidence among those in intellectual property circles that the U.S. Supreme Court might finally provide some much-needed clarity to Section 101 subject matter patentability after a petition for writ of certiorari was filed in American Axle v. Neapco Holdings. On the second day of IPWatchdog LIVE 2022, panelists at the breakout session titled “Where Do We Go From Here on Patent Eligibility After American Axle” discussed what opportunities were left for fix
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
On September 6, New Vision Gaming and Development Inc. (New Vision) filed a brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on return from remand after the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) denied its request for Director Review. The case relates to a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decision canceling all claims of U.S.
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IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
During a session titled “Politics, Policy and Legislation” on Monday at IPWatchdog LIVE 2022, three panelists who have each played a role in shaping patent law over the years discussed recent developments in patent eligibility reform, and congressional interest in so-called patent thickets being fueled by continuation patents and other topics.
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
The gamesmanship that plays out on both sides of the “v” was on the examination table during “Gaming the Patent Litigation System: Value, Venue, Verdicts & Villains,” one of the panels taking place on the first day of IPWatchdog LIVE 2022. Though the panel included lawyers primarily representing either patent owners or district court defendants and Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) petitioners, the speakers offered agreement on certain issues in the current iteration of the U.S. patent s
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Wednesday issued a precedential decision affirming a Virginia district court’s grant of summary judgment for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) with respect to SawStop Holding LLC’s challenge of the denial of patent term adjustment (PTA) for two of its patents. The CAFC agreed with the district court that PTA was not warranted because the claim at hand did not issue under a decision that reversed an adverse determination of pa
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Following a remand on Appointments Clause issues under United States v. Arthrex, Inc., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today affirmed a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) ruling finding all challenged claims of Polaris Innovations Limited’s patents unpatentable and denying Polaris’ motions to terminate. The decision is precedential and authored by Judge Stoll.
Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story
Deposition preparation is a critical aspect of a paralegal's role, requiring meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of the case timeline. In this session, participants will explore how effective deposition preparation not only contributes to the success of the legal team but also helps maintain a balanced workflow, minimizing last-minute crises.
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Inventor organization US Inventor (USI) and Ron Katznelson—the author of a widely cited study detailing the link between Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) judges’ decisions and their compensation—have filed separate amicus briefs supporting New Vision Gaming and Development, Inc. in its most recent appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC).
MyCase
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Google is such a powerful tool that it’s become a commonly used verb. Utilizing Google Ads as part of your online presence and marketing strategy is vital to the growth of your law firm in today’s digital era. Google Ads for lawyers can advertise your firm to potential clients who can benefit from your legal assistance. . In this article, we’ll cover: A brief overview of personal injury Google Ads.
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
IPWatchdog LIVE 2022 kicked off Sunday afternoon in Dallas with a Welcome to Texas featuring a Fireside Chat with IPWatchdog Founder and CEO Gene Quinn and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Texas Regional Director, Hope Shimabuku, who told attendees that the Office is actively working, both internally and with Congress, to fix confusion around U.S. patent eligibility law following the Supreme Court’s denial of certiorari in American Axle & Manufacturing v.
MyCase
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
Most lawyers don’t get into law expecting to tackle accounts receivable. However, addressing unpaid client bills is unavoidable for nearly every firm. That’s where a law firm accounts receivable management system comes into play. . This article covers how automating the collections process can help you get paid faster without wasting time on invoice follow-up.
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MyCase
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
Your legal professional team most likely works across a variety of systems and processes. Perhaps you communicate with clients over the phone, send invoices via QuickBooks, collect documents by mail, and schedule calendar events with clients from your desktop or laptop. . Phew. Wouldn’t it be great if you could handle these tasks from one centralized system?
MyCase
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
When it comes to social media platforms, Facebook still reigns supreme. It’s one of the most widely used platforms globally. That’s what makes Facebook advertising for lawyers so powerful. As part of a strategic marketing campaign, your firm can use this social media platform to generate a funnel for traffic, leads, and conversions. . In this article, we cover why Facebook ads for lawyers are still worth the investment, how you can strategically leverage the platform, and a step-by-step guide on
IP Watchdog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
This week in Washington IP news, the House Agriculture Committee explores the rural broadband provisions of the Farm Act as Congress gets ready to reauthorize those programs in 2023, while the House Subcommittee on Underserved, Agricultural and Rural Business Development takes a look at how technical protection measures have undermined consumers’ right to repair vehicles and devices.
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