December 3, 2010

This presentation includes a discussion of the state of the law regarding preliminary injunctions in trademark infringement cases.  It also examines similar issues with respect to trade secret infringement, particularly as they relate to the doctrine of inevitable disclosure.  Click…

November 1, 2010

Woodard, Emhardt attorney Joseph A. Naughton will be honored as a 50-year practitioner by the Indianapolis Bar Association (“IBA”).  Mr. Naughton will be recognized by the IBA at a luncheon at noon on November 10, 2010, at the Conrad hotel…

October 14, 2010

Patent searching is typically the first step in determining whether to pursue patent protection for an invention.  Woodard, Emhardt patent attorney Chuck Schmal will present classes on October 15 and 22, 2010, covering techniques for conducting patent searches using the US Patent &…

October 8, 2010

Woodard, Emhardt is excited to be participating in this year’s Midwest Intellectual Property Summit, building on the 2009 Symposium that featured a broad range of intellectual property topics.  Attendees will enjoy an interactive question and answer session with a panel consisting of…

September 16, 2010

Below is a presentation that discusses how the take down provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) have been expanded to not only cover copyrights but other forms of intellectual property, such as trademarks, rights of publicity, patents, etc.…

September 3, 2010

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently published updated examination guidelines regarding obviousness rejections under 35 U.S.C. §103 in light of the United States Supreme Court’s 2007 decision in KSR Int’l Co. v. Teleflex Inc.  The updated examination…

August 24, 2010

Congratulations to Woodard, Emhardt partner Charlie Meyer on his 15th anniversary with the firm. Charlie started with the firm in 1995 and was elected to the firm partnership in 2001.  He currently serves as Chairman of the firm’s Trademark Practice…

August 20, 2010

After assessing the Trademark Consistency Initiative Pilot Program, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has decided to extend and expand the program.  The USPTO is expanding the parameters of the program so that a Request for Consistency Review…

August 19, 2010

Congratulations to Woodard, Emhardt partner Tim Thomas on his 20th anniversary with the firm. Tim started with the firm in 1990, was admitted to the U.S. Patent Bar in 1992, and was elected to the firm partnership in 1996.  He…

July 30, 2010

Congratulations to Woodard, Emhardt managing partner Thomas Henry on his 35th anniversary with the firm. Tom started with the firm on July 25, 1975. He was President of the Indianapolis Bar Association, and has served on the boards of the…

July 27, 2010

Congratulations to Woodard, Emhardt partner John McNett on his 40th anniversary with the firm. John started with the firm on July 20, 1970.  John has been instrumental to and actively involved in the growth of the firm over the course…

July 2, 2010

Ann Johnson is retiring after working approximately 38 years in the Indianapolis legal community.  The firm celebrated Ms. Johnson’s retirement with a reception at The Columbia Club on July 1, 2010.  Ms. Johnson first began as a legal secretary at the Indianapolis law firm of…