News & Updates
President Obama Overturns ITC Ban on Certain iPhone and iPads
August 7, 2013
As part of the ongoing patent battles between Apple and Samsung, Samsung recently won a ruling by the International Trade Commission (ITC) that the importation of Apple’s iPhone 4, 3GS, and 3 as well as iPads and iPad 2s infringed…
Read MoreSpeeding Up Patent Searching at the USPTO
July 31, 2013
In order to speed up searching, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has a number of new programs that not only help searchers speed up the patent searching process but also have an impact on examination. The presentation discusses…
Read MoreWoodard Honored in Managing Intellectual Property IP Handbook
May 15, 2013
Woodard Emhardt Moriarty McNett & Henry LLP is pleased to announce that it has distinguished itself by earning an honored placement in Indiana as a Highly Recommended Intellectual Property Law Firm in the Managing Intellectual Property IP Handbook. In addition,…
Read MoreDan Lueders Visits the Home of Gatorade®
April 15, 2013
Firm client, the University of Florida, is the birthplace of Gatorade ® sports drink. It was proven via the Florida Gators football team. Its history back to its invention in 1965 is summarized in this historic marker on the U…
Read MorePartner Chuck Schmal Presents on the Final Rules for the AIA and is Featured by the Indiana Lawyer
April 12, 2013
Woodard Emhardt partner Chuck Schmal along with Eli Lilly patent counsel Andrea Castetter recently presented to other patent attorneys at a CLE event on the final rules and guidelines for implementing the AIA and how to embrace these requirements for…
Read MoreU.S. News Best Law Firm and Best Lawyers Awards Conferred
March 5, 2013
Woodard Emhardt Moriarty McNett & Henry LLP is pleased to announce that it has distinguished itself by earning an honored placement in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings for 2013. In addition, our Managing Partner, Tom…
Read MoreFirm Supports Eagle Scouts
March 5, 2013
The firm sponsored at table at the March 4th Gathering of Eagles Dinner, an annual awards and fellowship banquet bringing together Eagle Scouts from around the Central Indiana Counsel of the Boy Scouts of America. The event was held on…
Read MoreWoodard Emhardt Attorneys Recognized in Indiana Super Lawyers 2013 Edition
February 14, 2013
We are pleased to announce that Woodard, Emhardt partners Thomas Henry, Spiro Bereveskos, and Daniel Lueders have been named Super Lawyers in the 2013 edition of Indiana Super Lawyers. Woodard, Emhardt partner Bill McKenna has been named a Rising Star…
Read MoreFirm to Sponsor First Robotics Crossroads Regional
January 14, 2013
Woodard, Emhardt, Moriarty, McNett, and Henry LLP is proud to sponsor the FIRST Robotics Crossroads Regional, an annual tournament held at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. William McKenna, a partner at the firm, will also be a judge in the competition. …
Read MoreHoliday Festivities
December 14, 2012
A friendly decorating competition at the firm led to some very creative presentations including images of holiday themed published patents that were printed and colorized by children of the staff. This ‘tree’, created by our Librarian, was judged to be…
Read MoreDavid J. Kappos to Step Down as Director of the USPTO in January 2013
November 28, 2012
The director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced earlier this week he will leave the position in January 2013 after holding the position for more than three years. During his tenure, Kappos oversaw the implementation of…
Read MoreChuck Schmal Participates in Game Developer Panel
November 8, 2012
Woodard Emhardt partner Chuck Schmal served as a panelist for the 2012 Indiana Video Game Developers Business/Game Design Panel, which was held on November 3rd. Other panelist included multimedia and game developers from around Indiana, including Plow Digital, Tethys Interactive,…
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