Publications
Best Practices for Employee Confidentiality and Proprietary Rights Agreements
February 25, 2020
William Shakespeare once said, “better three hours too soon than a minute too late.” While the advice is offered in a different context, the words hold equal importance in the implementation of a corporate intellectual property (IP) strategy or policy. Beginning early is particularly important when establishing a relationship with new employees and other third […]
New USPTO Examination Procedures May Help Software-Based Ideas
January 7, 2019
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) made it easier for patent applicants to obtain patents. The USPTO published new examination procedures (https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/us-patent-and-trademark-office-announces-revised-guidance-determining-subject) regarding how patent examiners determine if a patent application is directed toward an abstract idea under 35 U.S.C. § 101. The new examination procedures particularly help applicants seeking patent protection for software-based […]
The Battle Between Big Pharma and Generics Heats Up in 2018
November 26, 2018
The Hatch-Waxman Act (1984) made it easier for generic drugs to enter the market by relieving a manufacturer from having to conduct clinical tests to prove the safety and efficacy of the generic. Instead, the manufacturer need only submit an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) proving the bioequivalence of the generic to the original branded […]