Attorney at Work

AUGUST 23, 2022

A brainstorming session is a valuable and creative tool law firm marketing teams can use to foster their brands, communicate their messages, and deliver real impact in their law firm branding, marketing and public relations. Elements of an Effective Brainstorming Session. Here are 10 brainstorming guidelines for today’s law firm marketing teams that will help make your meeting — and outcomes — more effective. 1.

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 24, 2022

On August 19, British brand name pharmaceutical firm GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court opposing a petition for writ of certiorari filed by generic drugmaker Teva Pharmaceuticals. Teva’s petition appeals a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) reinstating a jury verdict that found Teva liable for inducing infringement of GSK’s patents covering the heart failure treatment, Coreg.

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MyCase

AUGUST 26, 2022

If you’re like most attorneys, your days are packed. You track billable hours, conduct potential client interviews , manage existing cases, collaborate with team members, and more. There’s not always time for high-level planning. . That’s why key performance indicators, or KPIs, are so important. They provide a strategic way to assess and guide your law firm’s progress, especially when life gets busy.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 26, 2022

Whether you work in a traditional office or a home office, distractions are everywhere. While we can’t completely remove ourselves from interruptions, we can minimize distractions a bit with these six tricks. 1. Turn Off Notifications. Apps are all begging for your attention. With each notification, they scream pay attention to me. The more notifications you get, the harder it is to focus on high-level work.

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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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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 24, 2022

As hybrid work models take hold and employees — especially associates — ask for more flexibility, firm leaders are testing out new ways to keep people happy and engaged. Here’s what one legal technology company has learned about balancing productivity, creativity and well-being. The nature of the legal industry is constant, even during a global pandemic.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 20, 2022

The interviews and video calls are behind you. You’ve accepted the position and joined your new law firm. You’re excited by the opportunity but worry about your initial performance. You promoted your skills, experience and expertise pretty strongly in the interviews. Will you be able to live up to expectations? Here’s how a learning mindset can help you take on your new job responsibilities with confidence.

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 23, 2022

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC), in a precedential decision issued today, affirmed a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) finding that claims to a computer system for identifying eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are invalid as patent ineligible. The opinion was authored by Judge Chen. The case originates from an examiner’s rejection of Jeffrey Killian’s claims of U.S.

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 26, 2022

Moderna sues Pfizer and BioNTech over the mRNA vaccine patents behind the COVID-19 vaccines. Moderna is not seeking to remove Comirnaty® from the market and is not asking for an injunction to prevent future sale, nor damages related to Pfizer's sales for any COVID-19 vaccine used in 92 low- and middle-income countries. Moderna is represented by Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr.

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 22, 2022

Late last week, the parties to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Review of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) institution decisions in OpenSky Industries, LLC v. VLSI Technology LLC, IPR2021-01064 and Patent Quality Assurance, LLC v. VLSI Technology LLC, IPR2021-01229, filed their opening briefs. While OpenSky vehemently denied any abuse of the PTAB system, VLSI said the cases force the USPTO to answer the question “whether the Office should allow itself to be used to f

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 22, 2022

Last week, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) announced that it is launching a campaign against Senator Thom Tillis’ (R-NC) proposed “Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2022,” which would effectively abrogate the Supreme Court’s decisions in Ass’n for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc., 133 S.Ct. 2107 (2013) and Mayo Collaborative Services v.

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Advertiser: Trellis

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 24, 2022

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO’s) Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) yesterday rejected Erik Brunetti’s attempt to reverse an examiner’s decision to refuse four separate registrations for the mark “F**K” for luggage, cell phone cases, jewelry and other goods and services. Brunetti was the respondent in the 2019 Supreme Court case, Iancu v.

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 25, 2022

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Kathi Vidal on August 22 issued a decision granting sua sponte Director Review and Affirming the Decision on Institution in Zynga Inc. v. IGT, IPR2022-00199, U.S. Patent No. 7,168,089 B2. Vidal determined that the interference estoppel provision of 37 C.F.R. § 41.127(a)(1) does not apply to trial and preliminary proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and the PTAB was correct in holding that Petitioner should not be barred fro

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 25, 2022

The back-to-school lull is in full effect this week, with 54 district court patent filings, 88 terminations, and 21 new Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) filings, all inter partes reviews (IPRs), with all filings slightly below average numbers. This week saw more Express Mobile, Inc. institutions at the Board, suggesting that, of the five rather widely asserted assets (hundreds of suits against hundreds of defendants), all five are likely invalid for various reasons.

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 24, 2022

Yesterday, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Kathi Vidal issued a precedential sua sponte Director Review Decision in Code200, UAB v. Bright Data, Ltd., IPR2022-00861 and IPR2022-00862 Paper 18 (Aug. 23, 2022), clarifying the application of Gen. Plastic Indus. Co. v. Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, IPR2016-01357, Paper 19 (PTAB Sept. 6, 2017) in denying decisions to institute inter partes review (IPR) proceedings.

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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.

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 26, 2022

This week in Other Barks & Bites: USPTO Director Vidal grants sua sponte review of IPR institution decisions to clarify the General Plastics factors; the Ninth Circuit rules that secondary meaning only needs to identify a single source, not a particular source, to support trade dress infringement claims; the Fifth Circuit affirms the dismissal of a trademark suit against merchandising agents for failure to join Jackson State University, which holds an interest in the underlying mark; font d

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MyCase

AUGUST 26, 2022

Caring for a client and solving their issues is at the heart of practicing law. A strong lawyer-client relationship is essential to building a successful, client-centered law firm. Even if you win the case and help a client achieve their desired outcome, a poor relationship with them can have negative repercussions. . In this article, we’ll cover why the lawyer and client relationship is so important to the success of your firm, what a healthy lawyer-client relationship looks like, and simple wa

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MyCase

AUGUST 24, 2022

“Lawyer trust account rules” don’t have to be words that induce dread. While the horror stories are true (usually negligent cases), an efficient trust accounting system will keep your mind and legal license secure. . It starts with properly opening and managing trust funds for each client and ensuring that money is only taken out when earned. In this article, we’ll provide a general overview of trust accounting, along with best practices your firm should adopt. .

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MyCase

AUGUST 22, 2022

When imagining a successful lawyer, most of us picture the often glamorized biglaw lawyer. You know the type—nice office, big desk, fancy suit, and working long hours on a stack of case files. But there are several ways to practice law. A boutique law firm’s case management process provides a different experience for lawyers and clients. . In this article, we’ll uncover what you need to know about boutique firms, such as: What is a boutique law firm and what is biglaw?

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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 22, 2022

In a precedential decision issued earlier this month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) affirmed a decision of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) in an appeal by LSI Corporation and Avago Technologies U.S. Inc. (LSI) regarding the PTAB’s finding that LSI’s cited reference in an inter partes review (IPR) did not qualify as prior art.

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