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The use of AI and patented inventions.

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.

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Reclaiming the web: Three ways to combat counterfeit websites

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.

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Woodard Emhardt Attorneys Named to the 2024 Indiana Super Lawyers® List

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…

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From Checkers to Checkmate

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.…

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Happy National Inventors’ Day!

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…

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2024 Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship program

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…

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USPTO to host webinar series for their new trademark search system.

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.

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USPTO establishes new pre-application assessment program to help American inventors

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…

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Navigating Amazon Infringement Copycats with APEX for Product Inventions & Inventors

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…

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Complex estate planning: Managing the intangibles

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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Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner, LLP Named Among “The Best Law Firms” by Best Lawyers

The firm is proud to announce our inclusion in the list of 2024 Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. Woodard received a Regional Tier 1 Ranking in the following practice areas: • Litigation – Intellectual Property• Litigation – Patent• Patent…

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U.S. Patent Milestones

With intellectual property rights enshrined in the United States Constitution, the patent system is nearly as old as the nation itself. The U.S. government has granted millions of patents since Samuel Hopkins received the first patent in U.S. history on…

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