patents

What should you take with you to the EQEs?

January 09, 2009 13:06

IPKat reader and ukpatents member Charlie Ashworth, a trainee patent attorney in the Channel Islands, writes with a question about the dreaded European Qualifying Examinations (EQEs), which are coming around again in a couple of months. Charlie says, "I have never before taken open book exams, and ...

Breaking News: Satyam withdraws disparagement suit against Upaid

Sumathi Chandrashekaran
January 09, 2009 07:38

This update wasn't entirely unexpected, given the present circumstances: Satyam filed a motion of Non-Suit against Upaid in its business disparagement case in the Collins County court in Texas some hours ago. In simpler terms, Satyam has withdrawn its suit against Upaid, who were the principal...

Rembrandts: out of the attic! attack! attack!

Joe Mullin
January 08, 2009 21:32

Patent consultancy Ocean Tomo wants to convince big companies that its patent auctions will help them deal with the problem of patent trolls, or at least lower the cost. Might be a tough sell right now, though, since a patent... Patent consultancy Ocean Tomo wants to convince big companies that...

Patent Secrecy Act Activity Drops in FY08

Brian Wm. Higgins
January 08, 2009 13:00

     Ever wonder what the "LR" or "L&R" code means in the electronic file history of a pending patent application?  It refers to the Patent Office's Licensing and Review function, which is an early screening function applicable to all...

Tax Patents, Surf, and Sun

January 08, 2009 00:09

If you’re enjoying the AALS meeting, why not stop by the Open Source session on Friday morning on tax patents? It starts at 8:30AM, finishes at 10:15, and is in Torrance (South Tower Level 4). I’m presenting with (= being bailed out by) Linda Beale (our moderator), Kristen Osenga, and ...