In June, United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Kathi Vidal issued a new guidance memorandum on interim procedures for discretionary denials in the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) post-grant proceedings (“Interim Procedures”). The memorandum addresses the availability for PTAB judges to deny patent challenges when the same [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs1mUvkPZRk In this video, we explore the key aspects of IP law that tech companies should be aware of with Pete Sadler, Partner and Intellectual Property (IP) Attorney at Reddie and Grosse LLP. This discussion is tailored to smaller businesses, although the topics covered are relevant to software, [...]
It isn’t often that a government entity implements a low-cost and user-friendly solution to real-world problems. However, that is exactly what the U.S. Copyright Office just did. Congress passed the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2020 (CASE Act), directing the Copyright Office to establish the Copyright Claims Board (CCB). We supported [...]
National polling indicates that Americans are concerned about what pending legislation could do to the safety and security of trusted marketplaces (WASHINGTON, DC) Monday, July 18 --Today, ACT | The App Association and Morning Consult released national polling indicating that Americans have increased concerns around their personal privacy and security [...]
Through the surges and lulls of the COVID-19 pandemic, American patients of all ages and backgrounds turned to virtual care to fulfill a wide range of healthcare needs. For seniors, the need for virtual care was especially important, as caregivers sought to keep them home to avoid possible exposure to [...]