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Partner Charles Gorenstein Quoted in IP360 Article on Yahoo v. Facebook Case

BSKB partner Charles Gorenstein was quoted in a March 14, 2012 Intellectual Property Law360 article about Yahoo’s latest suit against Facebook, filed this week in a California court. The case, which alleges that Facebook infringes on 10 Yahoo patents related to advertising, privacy and social networking, is being watched closely for its impact on Yahoo’s faltering bottom line. According to Mr. Gorenstein, however, “a patent suit is probably not going to be at the forefront of most consumers’ minds.” He explains in the article, “I don’t know that the fact that this occurred is going to cause people to not use Yahoo.” Subscribers can read the full article on Law360’s website.

BSKB Partner MaryAnne Armstrong, Ph.D., to Present ACS Webinar on Collaborative Research Considerations

MaryAnne Armstrong, Ph.D., partner at BSKB, will present a webinar entitled “Pitfalls to Avoid in Collaborative Research” for the Chemistry and the Law (CHAL) division of the American Chemical Society (ACS). The webinar will take place on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 from 2:00 – 3:00pm EDT, and there is no cost to attend. The CHAL webinar series is focused on patent-related topics of interest to chemists, and this webinar will focus on collaborative research considerations.

BSKB Partners Marc S. Weiner and MaryAnne Armstrong, Ph.D., to Present Lectures to JPAA Regarding Post Grant Patent Proceedings

BSKB partners Marc S. Weiner and MaryAnne Armstrong, Ph.D., have been invited to speak in Tokyo, Japan to members of the Japan Patent Attorneys Association (JPAA) on October 16, 2012. They will present a lecture on the topic of post grant patent proceedings, explaining when each type of procedure can be used and the advantages and disadvantages of each procedure.

LeBron Tries to Outmaneuver Charity Over ‘More Than An Athlete’

LeBron James’ spat with a youth nonprofit over a simple t-shirt slogan is morphing into a complex trademark battle that could hinge on whether his acquisition of an earlier mark protects him from infringement charges.

Who’s First? New Rules on Filing Patents

BSKB to Host Webinars on Post Grant Proceedings – Register Today!

BSKB is partnering with Managing IP to present two complimentary webinars on post grant proceedings. Partners Gerald Murphy, Jr. and Eugene Perez will explore the various stages of post grant proceedings and examine issues that petitioners and patent owners should keep in mind when entering into these proceedings. The first webinar, Pitfalls in the First Phase of Post Grant Proceedings, will be held on April 16, 2015 at 4pm EST and will focus on common mistakes made during the first phase of post grant proceedings, namely the filing of the Petition and up through the Institution Decision. Issues covered will include what to allege in the Petition, redundancy, the real party in interest requirement (including privity), joinder, estoppel and claim construction.

Twitter Terms of Service Do Not Provide “Others” with Affirmative Defense to Copyright Infringement

Absent a statement to the contrary, content on the Internet is not dedicated to the public domain and free for all to reproduce and distribute

BSKB Partner Eugene T. Perez to Speak at 2014 PLI Patent Law Institute

BSKB partner Eugene T. Perez has been invited to speak at the Practising Law Institute (PLI)’s Patent Law Institute. The 2014 Patent Law Institute will be held in New York, NY on May 8, 2014, and in San Francisco, CA on June 17, 2014. The seminar provides up to date information about U.S. patent law from seasoned practitioners, who lead breakout sessions that go into depth on such issues as prosecution and litigation.

BSKB Partner Eugene T. Perez to Speak at Managing IP U.S. Patent Forum in Washington D.C.

BSKB partner Eugene T. Perez will speak at the Managing IP (MIP) U.S. Patent Forum 2014 in Washington D.C to present “Post-Grant Proceedings in the U.S.” The panel will discuss:

Complimentary Webinar Presented by BSKB and WIPR – The Halo Effect: Walking the Willfulness Tightrope

BSKB will partner with World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) to present a complimentary webinar on May 16, 2017 at 11:00am EST, entitled “The Halo Effect: Walking the Willfulness Tightrope” The webinar, presented by partner Michael Mutter and associate Shawn Hamidinia, Ph.D., will discuss the far-reaching implications of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Halo Electronics, Inc. v. Pulse Electronics, Inc.

BSKB Partners to Share Their Expertise at 2012 PLI Seminars

BSKB partner Gerald M. Murphy, Jr., will serve as a co-chair of the PLI seminar “Post-Grant USPTO Proceedings 2012 – The New Patent Litigation.” The seminar will be held in New York City on February 3, 2012 and will also be presented via webcast. Fellow BSKB partner Eugene T. Perez will speak at this seminar. More information can be found here.

Charles Gorenstein Quoted in E Commerce Times on President Obama’s Comments on Patent Trolls

Charles Gorenstein, partner at BSKB, was quoted in a June 5, 2013 E Commerce Times article regarding Obama administrations targeting of patent trolls with a number of initiatives aimed at curbing activity it blames for stymieing innovation in America. Patent trolls have been accused of abusing the system to squeeze money from just about anyone using technology containing their intellectual property. However, they’ve also been praised for protecting small inventors from being crushed by corporations.

BSKB Partners to Speak at 2014 PLI Patent Law Institute

BSKB partners Gerald M. Murphy, Jr. and Leonard R. Svensson have been invited to speak at the Practising Law Institute (PLI)’s 8th annual Patent Law Institute. The 2014 Patent Law Institute will be held in New York, NY on February 3-4, 2014, and in San Francisco, CA on March 17-18, 2014. The seminar provides up to date information about U.S. patent law from seasoned practitioners, who lead breakout sessions that go into depth on such issues as prosecution and litigation.

BSKB Co-Sponsors Howard University Law School’s 13th Annual IP Law Seminar – Gerald Murphy to Speak

BSKB will co-sponsor the 13th Annual Intellectual Property Law Seminar hosted by Howard University’s Institute for Intellectual Property and Social Justice. The day-long seminar will be held at the Howard University School of Law on March 4, 2016, and will feature speakers from government entities, corporations and private practice covering a variety of intellectual property topics. Distinguished guests include Hon. Susan G. Braden of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Hon. Charles E. Bullock, Chief Judge of the U.S. International Trade Commission, Lucinda Longcroft, Head of the WIPO New York Office and Hon. Sharon Prost of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. BSKB partner Gerald Murphy, Jr. has been invited to speak at the seminar on “PTAB Invalidity Trials – The Alleged Infringer’s Answer to the Eastern District of Texas?”. More information on the seminar can be found here.

Gerald Murphy and Lynde Herzbach to Speak on Inter Partes Review in Light of Cuozzo at Upcoming Complimentary Webinar

BSKB partner Gerald Murphy, Jr. and associate Lynde Herzbach will speak at an upcoming webinar entitled “Cuozzo Challenges Inter Partes Review: So What?” The webinar will be hosted by IP Watchdog’s Gene Quinn as part of Patent Masterminds: An Innography Series. The webinar will discuss Inter Partes Review (IPR) post grant proceedings in light of the Cuozzo Speed Technologies v. Lee case at the Supreme Court and what this means for future IPR proceedings.

Charles Gorenstein Quoted in IP Watch Article on Impact of U.S. Government Shutdown

Charles Gorenstein, partner at BSKB, was quoted in an October 9, 2013 Intellectual Property Watch article on the impact of the U.S. government shutdown on the IP world. Regarding the shuttering of the U.S. International Trade Commission, Mr. Gorenstein says “These [USITC] actions move very quickly, so this gives alleged infringers more time to get their legal defences together. That could be a major advantage in some cases.”

James Slattery and Binli Guan to Speak at China Trademark Annual Meeting

James Slattery, partner at BSKB, and Binli Guan, IP Advisor at BSKB, have been invited to speak at the 2012 China Trademark Annual Meeting in Kunming. The meeting, sponsored by the Chinese Trademark Association, will be held September 3 to 5, 2012. Mr. Slattery and Ms. Guan will lecture in conjunction with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), addressing particular problems relating to prosecuting trademark applications in the USPTO based on the Madrid Protocol.

Greg Hsu and Binli Guan to Lecture in Taiwan Regarding U.S. IP Law

BSKB partner Greg Hsu and BSKB IP Advisor Binli Guan will present lectures regarding recent changes in U.S. IP law at a one-day seminar in Taipei on March 20, 2013. Mr. Hsu will present a lecture entitled “The Coming of a New Era – Detailed Analysis of the Final Rules and Examination Guidelines of the First Inventor to File System.” Ms. Guan will discuss recent changes in U.S. trademark practice, including the introduction of new gTLD registers and internet use and trademark monitoring. The seminar is sponsored by Wideband IP Office.

Dr. MaryAnne Armstrong Speaks at American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting

BSKB partner MaryAnne Armstrong, Ph.D., lectured at the 2012 National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS), held March 25 – 29 in San Diego, California. Dr. Armstrong shared her expertise on duty of disclosure in light of Therasense. Dr. Armstrong is the Chair-Elect of the Chemistry & the Law (CHAL) Division of the American Chemical Society.

James Slattery Selected as Best Lawyer in Baltimore and Washington, DC for 2012

Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP congratulates partner James M. Slattery, who has been selected as a Best Lawyer® for 2012 in the area of Intellectual Property in Baltimore and Washington, D.C.’s Best Lawyers®. This peer review-based directory is published each year by ALM and The Best Lawyers in America®. Mr. Slattery has been previously honored as a member of Baltimore and Washington D.C.’s Best Lawyers as well as Virginia’s Best Lawyers, also published by ALM and The Best Lawyers in America®.