Attorney at Work
JULY 21, 2022
Learning how to write a Wikipedia page that tracks your life and career will help you chart the next steps in your amazing life. How will your story measure up against your legal heroes and mentors? . Imagine you’ve just shuffled off this mortal coil and somewhere someone is struggling to write the headline for your obituary. What will they say about you?
IP Watchdog
JULY 19, 2022
A small business owner is suing Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook (Facebook), accusing the internet giant of “brazenly violating fundamental intellectual property rights enshrined in U.S. law to obliterate a small business.” METAx, LLC (Meta) was founded in 2010 by Justin “JB” Bolognino, who is described in the complaint filed in the U.S.
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InHouseBlog
JULY 16, 2022
Imposter syndrome is prevalent and perhaps even more so during these unprecedented times. In-house counsel are not immune to imposter syndrome, and perhaps are more susceptible to it when the many other issues practicing lawyers face are factored in. But what can we done? Fortunately, Sterling Miller has produced another thoughtful piece on the topic and you would be well served to read it and share it with your colleagues. “A while back, I wrote about how in-house lawyers can reduce stres
Percipient
JULY 21, 2022
Not all Microsoft 365 subscriptions provide access to eDiscovery licenses. However, figuring out which subscription level to purchase to take advantage of Microsoft eDiscovery features raises several questions: Do you need Core eDiscovery, or do you need Advanced eDiscovery? Is Content Search included in all plans or is it subscription-based? What is the difference between them (Core eDiscovery vs.
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Attorney at Work
JULY 18, 2022
The internet is the primary place attorneys advertise their services. If you own or operate a law firm that uses a website or actively published content on social media, it is imperative to understand the ethics rules and regulations of website usage. Failure to comply could result in serious penalties. State bar rules vary, so it can be confusing to determine your responsibilities in terms of your website — particularly if you run a multi-state practice.
IP Watchdog
JULY 22, 2022
It was a slow summer week at the Board with just 23 new petitions—one post grant review and 22 inter partes reviews; in district court, a relatively average 63 new filings and 53 terminations rounded out the count. The major streaming companies, including Disney, challenged WAG Acquisitions [of Woodsford Litigation Funding] patents before the Board; SharkNinja challenges Bissel patents on vacuum cleaners; and FedEx challenged patents owned by Raymond Anthony Joao’s ultra-litigious Transcend Ship
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Attorney at Work
JULY 20, 2022
When it comes to personal branding for lawyers, ? a little intrapreneurship can go a long way. For many years, law schools have failed to teach practice management and business development skills ?— tools essential for success as a lawyer. Things have changed significantly in recent years. Law schools are implementing curricula and programs that address the business issues law students will face when they become practicing lawyers.
Attorney at Work
JULY 22, 2022
Do you need to insert an exhibit or other content in the middle of your document? Page breaks have their uses, but only Microsoft Word section breaks let you change section formatting — like page orientation and footers — part way through (and back again). Follow these steps to take control of sections in Word, and check out “ Microsoft Word for Legal Professionals” for in-depth instructions on getting the most out of Microsoft Word.
Attorney at Work
JULY 19, 2022
To be successful in private law practice, you have to learn to sell your services. Here are three tips for building business relationships. Confession: As a new lawyer, I didn’t realize that to be successful in private practice, I had to “sell” or “market” my services. I didn’t know that to be able to bill hours, I had to have a partner or shareholder (or several) or direct clients who were willing to trust me with their work.
Attorney at Work
JULY 21, 2022
Immigration attorneys face a variety of challenges when it comes to efficiently managing their day-to-day activities. Tasks like handling the lengthy form filling process, communicating effectively with clients, and accepting payment for all that hard work can be difficult when not managed correctly. The prolonged immigration process makes staying on top of every facet of a case that much more crucial.
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.
Attorney at Work
JULY 22, 2022
Save time in your work day with Rocket Matter legal practice management integrations. One easy change you can make today. Managing legal matters can make you feel like you’re running around like a chicken with its head cut off. If that sounds familiar, it may be time to think about how to save time in your work day. One easy change you can make today is to integrate the software you use every day with your legal practice management software.
IP Watchdog
JULY 21, 2022
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court received several amicus briefs filed in support of the petition for writ of certiorari filed in Biogen International GmbH v. Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. If cert is granted, this case will ask the nation’s highest court to clarify the written description requirement under 35 U.S.C. § 112. The appeal follows a contentious decision this March from the U.S.
IP Watchdog
JULY 18, 2022
This week in Washington IP news, the House Committee on the Judiciary’s IP Subcommittee takes a second look at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board after 10 years of existence, with a special focus on issues with adjudicating legal matters in an agency setting. The full House Judiciary Committee also hosts a hearing to explore government access to consumer personal data.
IP Watchdog
JULY 19, 2022
On July 18, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a precedential decision in CareDx, Inc. v. Natera, Inc. affirming a summary judgment ruling of the District of Delaware, which invalidated claims from three Stanford University patents licensed by CareDx as patent ineligible. The decision marks yet another blow to medical diagnostic testing, this time in the context of organ transplants, and the prospects of their developers for obtaining enforceable patent rights.
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
JULY 20, 2022
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) yesterday announced and today published an official Request for Comments on the interim process for Director Review of Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decisions, the Precedential Opinion Panel (POP) process and the interim process for PTAB decision circulation and internal PTAB review. USPTO Director Kathi Vidal released updated interim guidance on Director Review and PTAB decision circulation/internal review soon after taking office in April and
IP Watchdog
JULY 20, 2022
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) today affirmed a district court’s ruling denying Innovation Sciences’ post-trial motion for judgment as a matter of law (JMOL) that claims of three of its patents are not invalid and that Amazon.com, Inc. infringed them, or, alternatively, a new trial. The CAFC said that substantial evidence supported the district court’s finding of anticipation, which Amazon proved via expert testimony relating to a prior art home automation software call
IP Watchdog
JULY 17, 2022
On July 11, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA filed a Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court asking it to review a decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) in which the CAFC found that Teva could be held liable for inducement based on sections of a “skinny label” that provided information about unpatented uses. Teva claims that the decision by the CAFC would upend the legal rules governing the modern prescription-drug marketplace.
IP Watchdog
JULY 18, 2022
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) on Monday vacated and remanded a decision of the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, which had granted judgment of non-infringement for Ford Motor Company on three patents owned by Ethanol Boosting Systems, LLC and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (EBS). The CAFC, with Chief Judge Moore writing, said the district court’s ruling was based on an erroneous claim construction.
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IP Watchdog
JULY 22, 2022
This week in Other Barks & Bites: the Senate approves a motion to advance a beefed-up version of the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors Act; the Tenth Circuit affirms a $2.35 million judgment in a case involving trade secret and false association claims in the bovine serum industry; Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) questions the business ties between President Biden’s nominee for OSTP Director and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt; the Copyright Office liberalizes the requirement
IP Watchdog
JULY 21, 2022
The House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet today held Part II in a series of hearings to consider reforms to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) 10 years after it was created by the America Invents Act (AIA). The hearing, titled “The Patent Trial and Appeal Board After 10 Years, Part II: Implications of Adjudicating in an Agency Setting,” coincided with the release of a preliminary report by the U.S.
IP Watchdog
JULY 19, 2022
In Part I, I introduced the USPTO’s unpublished guidance document for signatures on powers of attorney, and the incompatibility of that guidance with state law, regulation, and the USPTO’s published guidance. Multiple laws should have caught the problems and led to a corrected document. Today, we’ll look at the USPTO’s pattern of ignoring those laws in multiple rounds of review under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
MyCase
JULY 21, 2022
Measuring the performance of your business is pivotal toward law firm profitability and operational health. With law firm financial metrics, you can efficiently plan, execute, and measure the success and pain points of your firm’s services. It starts with setting the right key performance indicators (KPIs), so you can make intelligent, data-driven choices. .
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MyCase
JULY 21, 2022
Researching and adopting a fair and profitable law firm compensation model can be overwhelming. Thankfully, with a few key strategies and goals in mind, you can simplify the profit sharing process. The best revenue sharing models award top performers while issuing compensation boosts for meeting/exceeding team goals and company objectives. This overview covers the pros and cons of two of the most common law firm partner compensation models, as well as a few strategies your firm can implement int
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