USPTO Invention-Con on the Road
April 29, 2024
Invention-Con is the USPTO’s annual conference for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small-business owners whose success depends on guarding their creative work. Tailored for the independent inventor community, this free marquee event brings inspiration and resources directly to you. Connect with fellow…
Read MoreCelebrating innovative, creative and enterprising changemakers around the world
April 26, 2024
Every April 26, we celebrate World Intellectual Property Day to learn about the role that IP rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity. In 2024 World IP Day celebrates changemakers worldwide who are driving the innovation and creativity needed to…
Read MoreThe use of AI and patented inventions.
March 27, 2024
Mike Morris quoted in the article, When is an AI-assisted invention eligible for a patent? To read the full article, please visit The Indiana Lawyer.
Read MoreReclaiming the web: Three ways to combat counterfeit websites
March 27, 2024
In the latest issue of The Indiana Lawyer, Blake Hartz and Shane Moreillon explore three options to shut down counterfeit websites impersonating your client or their products. To read the full article, please visit The Indiana Lawyer.
Read MoreWoodard Emhardt Attorneys Named to the 2024 Indiana Super Lawyers® List
February 28, 2024
We are honored to have several attorneys selected for inclusion in the 2024 Indiana Super Lawyers® list. Those honored represent the top 5% of Indiana attorneys chosen through a detailed, multiphase selection process which takes into consideration peer recognition, professional…
Read MoreFrom Checkers to Checkmate
February 28, 2024
The art of litigation is akin to the art of chess. For litigation lawyer, Spiro Bereveskos, to advocate his client’s case, he must use the same skills in chess and apply those skills to the specific circumstances of each case.…
Read MoreHappy National Inventors’ Day!
February 11, 2024
We celebrate the ingenuity and creativity of inventors nationwide. We wish you a Happy National Inventors Day and invite you to check out the National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees who have made an impact on the world. Their stories…
Read More2024 Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship program
February 5, 2024
On Thursday, February 22nd, the USPTO is hosting the 2024 Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship program, “Innovate, Elevate, and Empower: Connecting the entrepreneur to the innovation ecosystem.” Special guests and expert panelists will discuss resources and services that can help you…
Read MoreUSPTO to host webinar series for their new trademark search system.
February 2, 2024
The webinars are intended for both new users and experienced practitioners. Each webinar builds upon the prior event and covers more complex subject matter. For information about this event, including CLE credit, accessibility requests, and registration. please visit USPTO.
Read MoreUSPTO establishes new pre-application assessment program to help American inventors
December 22, 2023
The USPTO is accepting candidates until January 31, 2024 for a new pre-application review program called the “Pre-Prosecution Pilot” as part of its continuing commitment to expand access to the innovation ecosystem and support under resourced inventors. The pilot program…
Read MoreNavigating Amazon Infringement Copycats with APEX for Product Inventions & Inventors
December 19, 2023
Bill McKenna joins National Inventor Club podcast host, Brian Fried, to discuss common challenges inventors face with patent infringement, copyright, and trademarks in the dynamic online marketplace. They explore a groundbreaking solution for inventors dealing with copycats – the Amazon…
Read MoreComplex estate planning: Managing the intangibles
December 6, 2023
For most, the purpose of setting up an estate plan is to ensure that wealth and property are passed from one generation to the next. Part of that plan should include how a client’s intellectual property and associated intangible assets,…
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