Attorney at Work
JULY 2, 2022
Lawyer stress influences our ability to think and work. Beyond doubt, we are all experiencing incredible amounts of lawyer stress. This fantastic Twitter thread from Alexis Rockley spells it out so well. The stress is unrelenting, and it is insidious. Even when we think we are fine or “handling it,” lawyer stress influences our ability to think and work.
IP Watchdog
JULY 7, 2022
The debate over patent reform is heating up again. Last month, Google published a blog post on patent reform, purportedly aimed at promoting American innovation. In it, Google decried the rising tide of “wasteful patent litigation,” railed against the disfavored practice of “forum shopping” and advocated for pending legislation aimed at making it easier for large companies to challenge the validity of patents owned by smaller rivals — all in the name of promoting a patent system that “incentiviz
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MyCase
JULY 8, 2022
As a business owner (unless you’re a pyromaniac), you’re not keen to light heaps of money on fire. And, yet lots of law firms are doing just that. There are a couple of traditional, significant expenses for law firm owners. Those are people and places. You need office space, so you’ve got that long-term lease. But, do you? We’re nearly three years into a global pandemic, and law firms are downsizing everywhere. .
Attorney at Work
JULY 6, 2022
In April 2022, a headline caught our attention. It referenced a new legal ethics opinion issued by the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Professional Ethics. Opinion 1240 has this digest statement: “If ‘contacts’ on a lawyer’s smartphone include any client whose identity or other information is confidential under Rule 1.6, then the lawyer may not consent to share contacts with a smartphone app unless the lawyer concludes that no human being will view that confidential information, an
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Attorney at Work
JULY 7, 2022
With a more transparent work environment — from the interview to the partnership path — you can keep young talent engaged and reduce turnover. The practice of law is not a profession known for its transparency. Once upon a time, aspiring law school grads would join firms, follow whatever protocols had been set for workflow, caseload and billable requirements, and look forward to the subjective and somewhat mysterious process of becoming a partner.
IP Watchdog
JULY 6, 2022
Last week, the Supreme Court refused certiorari in yet another patent eligibility appeal. I’ve lost count as to how many times the Court has refused to provide clarity to the fundamental question of patent eligibility since it last muddied the waters in Alice back in 2014. I stopped counting several years ago, when the number of petitions—pleas begging for help really—crossed over 50.
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IP Watchdog
JULY 4, 2022
As we’re all aware by now, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the petition in American Axle & Mfg., Inc. v. Neapco Holdings LLC late last week, in its last Orders List of the term. This leaves it up to Congress and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to restore any semblance of clarity on U.S. patent eligibility law for now. In a statement sent to IPWatchdog following the denial, the U.S.
IP Watchdog
JULY 2, 2022
Can something called a “Bored Ape” be embodied in a non-fungible token (NFT) and be associated with smart contracts? How could this present unique and challenging issues regarding copyright law? Over the course of the last two months, the general public has tracked what started out as a phishing scam involving actor Seth Green’s NFT from the Board Ape Yacht Club.
IP Watchdog
JULY 5, 2022
For anyone surprised about the Supreme Court refusing certiorari in the America Axle v. Neapco case after the Department of Justice (DOJ) (aided by the Solicitor’s Office of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office [USPTO]) submitted its brief for the Supreme Court’s review, the question arises: why would anyone be surprised? The brief at issue is garbage, and one wonders what exactly its purpose was.
IP Watchdog
JULY 8, 2022
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) yesterday afternoon announced that USPTO Director Kathi Vidal will be accepting amicus briefs in the Director Review of both OpenSky Industries, LLC v. VLSI Technology LLC, IPR2021-01064 and Patent Quality Assurance, LLC v. VLSI Technology LLC, IPR2021-01229, both of which have been the subject of scrutiny by members of Congress and patent practitioners.
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IP Watchdog
JULY 6, 2022
On June 30, the U.S. Copyright Office officially published a report titled Copyright Protections for Press Publishers, which explores existing frameworks in nations around the world providing additional rights under copyright law for news publishers, and includes recommendations regarding similar changes that could be effected under U.S. law. The Copyright Office’s study concludes that, while the news publishing industry is facing significant problems in obtaining adequate funding during the Int
IP Watchdog
JULY 8, 2022
Recession woes, war in Ukraine, and rising inflation have to date had little effect on the patent litigation marketplace—emphasizing the “non-correlated” in “non-correlated asset”—and it was borne out in the courts last week, where litigation exploded, with 135 new patent filings, more than double the average—though this keeps with a trend of seeing filings spike at the ends of annual quarters.
MyCase
JULY 6, 2022
Setting law firm financial benchmarks may seem like an unnecessary task. Still, it’s crucial for a profitable business. Key benchmarks uncover areas that either drain or enhance resources, decrease or increase productivity, and (most importantly) lose or gain profit. This piece reveals the background of financial benchmarking, the process of productively setting benchmarks, and financial benchmarking tools your firm can implement today. .
MyCase
JULY 6, 2022
Accounting is critical to running a successful law firm. It helps you collect payments, stay compliant, and make the best financial decisions for your business. But without the right tools in place, the process can be overwhelming to manage. That’s where legal accounting software can help. We’ll explore the ins and outs of this tool in this overview.
MyCase
JULY 6, 2022
Your job as a lawyer is complex. You’re juggling multiple clients, managing an ever-increasing caseload, and tracking hundreds of documents and invoices. It’s not easy to keep things running smoothly. This is where legal automation from workflow software can help. We’ll explore what this concept means, how to introduce the right tools to support this practice and more. .
IP Watchdog
JULY 8, 2022
This week in Other Barks & Bites: the European General Court reverses part of a ruling by the European Union Intellectual Property Office, restoring some trademark rights for the “BALLON D’OR” mark; Senator Chuck Grassley urges the U.S. Department of Justice to enforce against counterfeit drug sellers; the European Patent Office publishes its decision rejecting patent applications filed for an artificial intelligence inventor; the Eleventh Circuit rules that a successful defense against inf
Attorney at Work
JULY 5, 2022
Over the past few years, many law firms have started cryptocurrency practice groups. But are these law firms accepting crypto as payment? Some are. The acceptance makes sense because, for better or worse, cryptocurrency is here to stay. Still, cryptocurrency has risks, so make sure you have a clear understanding of cryptocurrency and how your firm can accept crypto payments.
Attorney at Work
JULY 7, 2022
If only you’d known how to network at a conference the last time you were at a conference to network. Networking is rough. You did OK. You remembered a few useful things. You used the “rule of three” and the FORD method and your talk was really, really small. You made a handful of connections and you followed up when you got back to your desk.
IP Watchdog
JULY 7, 2022
During the last Presidential campaign, then candidate Biden famously promised to put an end to fossil fuels. True to his commitment, President Biden has attempted to make the oil and gas industry less attractive to both corporations and investors. From canceling the Keystone pipeline, to canceling oil and gas leases in Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico, to freezing new oil leases on federal lands, efforts to minimize domestic production of fossil fuel in America have been enormously successful.
IP Watchdog
JULY 7, 2022
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) yesterday announced in a joint blog post with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the Office plans to execute a number of initiatives aimed at lowering drug prices, as directed in July 2021 by President Joe Biden’s “Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy.” The announcement came via a blog post jointly authored by USPTO Director Kathi Vidal and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert M.
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