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Three C’s of Client Service Excellence

Attorney at Work

What are we talking about when we say "client service excellence"? I call them the Three Cs: curiosity, communication, and conscientiousness. The post Three C’s of Client Service Excellence appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal Introduces Strong Presumption of Priority Entitlement

IP Watchdog

The Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office (EPO) on October 10 issued its (consolidated) decision G1/22 & G2/22, which promises to significantly reduce priority issues for applicants—U.S.applicants in particular. When the applicants for a European patent application differ from the applicants on the priority application, the EPO employs the well-established “joint applicants approach” to evaluate the priority claim's validity.

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Navigating Out of the AI Pilot Purgatory: A Roadmap to Success

Hanzo Blog

In the ever-evolving world of AI, many organizations find themselves trapped in what several affectionately term the "pilot purgatory." They're stuck in a cycle of testing and retesting, never quite making the leap to full-scale implementation. So, how do you break free and harness the true potential of AI? Let's dive in.

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Compromise with Legal?

InHouseBlog

Tom Fishburne started drawing cartoons on the backs of Harvard Business School cases. His cartoons have grown by word of mouth to reach 200,000 business readers each week and have been featured by the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Forbes, and the New York Times. He draws many concepts from his experience in the business world: “A friend told me recently that if she listened to her lawyers on a new product launch, the packaging would be blank.

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Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis aggregates state trial court data across the Trellis platform enabling users to: look up a particular metric related to a specific law firm (such as, how many cases a law firm had or has against another law firm), and see the actual dockets and documents supporting the metric. Trellis data is maximized in a revolutionary and unique way to provide users an exclusive look into a law firm litigating in state trial courts.

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Lockup: A New Metric to Monitor Law Firm Cash Flow

Attorney at Work

2023 Legal Trends Report introduces a new metric for monitoring your firm's cash flow. The post Lockup: A New Metric to Monitor Law Firm Cash Flow appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Apple Loses at ITC with Apple Watch Import Ban

IP Watchdog

On Thursday, October 26, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) issued a limited exclusion order (LEO) and cease and desist order against Apple, potentially barring the technology company from importing Apple Watches into the United States. The ITC found Apple violated section 337 by importing Apple Watches that infringed on two Masimo patents that covered technology related to reading blood-oxygen levels.

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How to Find Out Who’s at Fault in Car Accidents

CaseFox

Road mishaps are an unfortunate reality of modern life, and when they occur, one of the most critical questions that arises is, “Who is at fault?” Determining fault is a complex process that influences legal outcomes and insurance claims. In cities with heavy traffic like El Paso, accidents can range from simple fender benders to complicated truck collisions.

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Key Success Factors for Law Firm Owners

Attorney at Work

Sasha Berson | Key success factors for a firm’s primary functions and simple metrics law firm owners should manage to achieve high profitability. The post Key Success Factors for Law Firm Owners appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Vidal Wants Input on Proper Sanctions for Withholding Evidence from PTAB

IP Watchdog

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Kathi Vidal issued an Order last week in a sua sponte Director Review proceeding asking the parties to Spectrum Solutions LLC v. Longhorn Vaccines & Diagnostics, LLC and any interested amici to weigh in on the appropriate sanctions remedy when a party withholds evidence in an America Invents Act (AIA) proceeding.

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[Clio Con Clips Mini-Series] Shaka Senghor: Champion for Criminal Justice Reform | Episode 14

Legally Speaking

Get ready for a truly special treat in this last special episode of Unlocking Justice. We’re diving headfirst into the world of law, advocacy, and community at Clio Con. It’s been an amazing journey, and we’re excited to bring you the grand finale of our Clio Con series. Clio Con is not your average legal conference. It’s a dynamic platform that unites legal professionals, advocates, and game-changers from around the globe who are all on a mission to transform the world o

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Stay On Top of Newly Filed State & Federal Litigation: Curated Just for You!

With Daily Filings Report by Trellis you will receive an email and csv file daily with all new cases filed in the jurisdictions you're tracking. Each new case will include all case metadata like judge, parties, counsel, practice area, and even direct links to the full docket and complaint. Trellis Daily Filings Reports provide direct access to newly filed state and federal litigation curated just for you.

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vLex’s Damien Riehl on Examining vLex’s New Vincent AI (TGIR Ep. 227)

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

On a special “on location” episode of The Geek in Review, Greg Lambert sits down with ⁠ vLex ⁠ ’s ⁠ Damien Riehl ⁠ for a hands-on demonstration of the new generative AI tool called Vincent AI. While at the ⁠ Ark KM ⁠ Conference, Riehl explains that vLex has amassed a huge legal dataset over its 35 year history which allows them to now run their own large language models (LLM).

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Some Say Biden Executive Order on AI is a Missed Opportunity on Copyright Concerns

IP Watchdog

On October 30, President Joe Biden issued an executive order (EO) announcing a series of new agency directives for managing risks related to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The EO prioritizes risks related to critical infrastructure, cybersecurity and consumer privacy but it does not establish clear directives on copyright issues related to generative AI platforms that have garnered much debate in Congress in recent months.

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Sonos v. Google: A Decision Based on Ignorance of Patent Law That Must Be Overturned

IP Watchdog

An interesting tale of intrigue and woe is being written in the decade-long relationship between Google and Sonos. The most recent chapter ended with the district court finding the Sonos patents at issue in their patent litigation against Google were unenforceable due to laches because Sonos had the audacity to file a continuation and seek claims supported by—and actually incorporated from—an earlier filing.

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Biden Executive Order on AI Misses Opportunity to Address Copyright Concerns

IP Watchdog

On October 30, President Joe Biden issued an executive order (EO) announcing a series of new agency directives for managing risks related to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. While President Biden’s EO addresses risks related to critical infrastructure, cybersecurity and consumer privacy, it includes no mention of the myriad of copyright issues related to generative AI platforms that have garnered much debate in Congress in recent months.

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Patent Filings Roundup: Nokia Takes on Amazon, New Fintiv Denial, Semiconductor Settlement

IP Watchdog

It was another slow week for patent filings at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and a typical week in district courts, with 52 district court complaints filed and 22 new PTAB petitions. There was a new discretionary denial, a bunch of litigation-provoked high-profile PTAB challenges, and some notable new litigations. There was another Fintiv discretionary denial this week: here, a Chinese patent owner, Ningde Amperex Technology Ltd., benefited from the Board’s discretionary denial rules

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Arnold & Porter is Seeking a Patent Law Clerk/Patent Agent

IP Watchdog

Arnold & Porter, an international law firm, is seeking a Life Sciences Patent Law Clerk or Patent Agent for the Intellectual Property practice group in the Washington DC office. This is a full-time, permanent position. The Patent Law Clerk/ Patent Agent will be directly supervised by an attorney and get individualized patent law training. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of one year of patent law clerk/technical specialist/patent agent experience.

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Federal Circuit Weighs in on Parameters for Prosecution Disclaimer

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today issued a precedential decision holding that a Delaware district court erred in its claim construction of a term with respect to Malvern Panalytical, Inc.’s patents. Specifically, the CAFC said the district court erred by relying heavily on the patent prosecution history statements for a related patent that had been cited in the information disclosure statement (IDS) during supplemental examination of one of the patents-in-suit to inf

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Amici for IP and Auto Industries Tell Full CAFC to Stick with What Works on Design Patents

IP Watchdog

Late last week, more than half a dozen amicus briefs were filed in support of GM Global Technology Operations in a case that is set to potentially shake up design patent law. The latest briefs generally urged the en banc U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) to keep the law as is in order to avoid major disruptions. In June of this year, the CAFC granted a rare en banc review of its January, 2023, decision in LKQ Corporation v.

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Elucid is Seeking an In-House IP Counsel

IP Watchdog

We're looking for an in-house intellectual property attorney who will play a critical role in ensuring that Elucid’s IP is successfully protected. Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of IP experience and have a strong technological background including an advanced technical degree. Technical familiarity with and understanding of SaMD and AI is a plus.

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HTC Hit With $9 Million Damages Award After Losing Out on FRAND Rates as an Unwilling Licensee

IP Watchdog

On October 16, a jury verdict entered in the District of Delaware awarded $9 million to 3G Licensing, a subsidiary of European patent pool operator Sisvel, after finding that Taiwanese consumer electronics company HTC Corp. willfully infringed upon a pair of cellular telecommunications patents. The verdict follows summary judgment rulings in the case against HTC and other defendants, who argued that the asserted patents were encumbered by fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) licensin

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[Clio Con Clips Mini-Series] Debra Mignola: The Tech Innovator in Family Law | Episode 12

Legally Speaking

In this episode, we delve into the world of legal technology and get an exclusive peek into the upcoming legal tech event, Clio Con 2024 in Austin, Texas. I am joined by the brilliant Deborah Mignola , Founder and CEO of Divorce 123, a leading company in the legal tech space. We kick things off by unravelling what Clio Con is all about and why it’s a must-attend event for legal professionals.

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Positive Lawyering: Science-Backed Strategies for Thriving Lawyers – Jordana Confino – S7E26

Legally Speaking

Discover the science behind happiness, the power of self-compassion, and the keys to unlocking your true potential. This week we’re super excited to be chatting Jordana Confino , who has made a significant impact in the fields of law, psychology, and education. Her journey from a psychology major to a high-achieving lawyer and ultimately, a passionate advocate for personal well-being and happiness is truly inspiring.

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Other Barks & Bites for Friday, November 3: Biden Administration Establishes AI Safety Institute; CAFC Affirms Attorney Fees Win for Amazon; and Appeals Court Revives Fortnite Dance Copyright Case

IP Watchdog

This week in Other Barks & Bites: Nokia files patent infringement lawsuit against Amazon and HP in multiple jurisdictions; a UK software company begins a “David and Goliath” trademark battle with Meta; and the Biden Administration announces the establishment of the new AI Safety Institute, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issues a split precedential ruling on attorneys' fees in favor of Amazon.

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Justices Skeptical that Refusal to Register TRUMP TOO SMALL Violates the First Amendment

IP Watchdog

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument this morning in Vidal v. Elster, the latest in a line of recent cases probing the intersection of the First Amendment and trademark law, following 2017’s Matal v. Tam, 2019’s Iancu v. Brunetti, and this year’s Jack Daniel’s v. VIP Products. As in Tam and Brunetti, the Justices are being asked in Elster to review the constitutionality of a restriction on federal trademark registrations—this time, the prohibition under Section 1052(c) of the Lanham Act o

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This Week in Washington IP: Supply Chain Resiliency, TRUMP TOO SMALL Arguments, and Military Veterans and IP

IP Watchdog

This week in Washington IP news, a Senate Subcommittee holds a hearing on AI’s impact on the U.S. workforce and the "TRUMP TOO SMALL" trademark case heads to argument at the Supreme Court. Elsewhere, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) holds its last Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC) quarterly meeting of the year and the Brookings Institution discusses who makes the rules in an online landscape dominated by big tech firms.

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Assessing the Arguments: Practitioners Predict Likely Loss for TRUMP TOO SMALL Applicant

IP Watchdog

Oral arguments were held yesterday in Vidal v. Elster, with most observers concluding that the justices are unlikely to grant trademark applicant Steve Elster’s bid to register the mark TRUMP TOO SMALL for t-shirts. Unlike the Court’s recent prominent trademark decisions in Matal v. Tam and Iancu v. Brunetti, there seemed to be little controversy on the part of the justices in Vidal v.