Tag: Andrew M. Nevill
Changes in USPTO Rules Due to the Coronavirus Outbreak
April 6, 2020
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has made several temporary rules changes in response to the coronavirus outbreak. These rule changes include: Extension of patent and trademark related deadlines. On March 31, the USPTO announced extensions to the time…
Read MoreAndrew Nevill Completes Opportunity Indianapolis Program
September 11, 2019
Andrew Nevill and his Opportunity Indianapolis Alumni spent two days exploring Indianapolis and learning about a range of community issues facing the greater Indianapolis community — such as education, public safety, growth of the city’s center — and the people working…
Read MoreAttorneys Celebrate May in Indy
June 3, 2019
On Thursday, May 30, 2019, Firm attorneys celebrate May in Indy racing at Speedway Indoor Karting.
Read MoreFirm attorneys show their support of the USO of Indiana
May 21, 2019
Firm attorneys, Andrew Nevill, Blake Hartz, Chuck Reeves and Bill McKenna, participate in the Third Annual USO of Indiana Golf Outing on May 17th, 2019 at The Legends Golf Club in Franklin, Indiana. The annual event helps the USO of…
Read MoreFirm Team Crowned IBF Trivia Night Champions
April 29, 2019
Congratulations to the team from Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner who were crowned the Indianapolis Bar Foundation (IBF) Trivia Night Champions and took home the coveted IBF Trivia Trophy! The money raised at this annual IBF Trivia Night event…
Read MoreUsing a Webpage as a Specimen for Products Associated with a Trademark
April 18, 2019
When registering a trademark, the Patent and Trademark Office requires the submission of a specimen to show that a trademark is being used in interstate commerce. It is often tempting to simply submit a screenshot of a webpage showing the…
Read MoreInventor Info Chat "How to File a Patent Application" Webinar
April 17, 2017
On April 20, 2017, the USPTO Office of Innovation Development will be presenting an Inventor Info Chat on “How to File a Patent Application.” The chat will be held online from 11 a.m. – noon. Topics included in this chat…
Read MoreProtecting Trademarks from Registration with an Unwanted Domain Name
November 5, 2015
General registration has begun for websites including the generic top level domains (gTLDs) .sex, .porn, .XXX, and .adult, thus allowing the public to purchase domain names ending with these extensions. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis and…
Read MoreUnited States Completes Membership Process for Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs
February 18, 2015
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) recently announced that the United States has deposited the official instruments needed to ratify the Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs (the “Hague System”). The…
Read MoreWoodard, Emhardt Celebrates National Inventors’ Day
February 11, 2015
In 1979, President Jimmy Carter declared February 11 as National Inventors’ Day to celebrate the United States patent system and the role played by inventors in promoting technological progress. February 11 is a significant choice for the date of National…
Read MoreFederal Circuit Clarifies Response Requirements for an Indefiniteness Rejection
May 7, 2014
The Federal Circuit recently released its opinion for the case In re Packard, providing guidance as to when the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) may properly reject a claim as failing to meet the definiteness requirements of 35…
Read MoreSupreme Court Modifies Standard for Awarding Attorney’s Fees in Patent Cases
May 2, 2014
Two recently decided Supreme Court cases have made it easier for a party to be granted attorney’s fees after winning a case. According to 35 U.S.C. §285, a court may award attorney’s fees to a winning party in “exceptional” cases.…
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