May 16, 2017

A magistrate judge in the Eastern District of Texas has recommended to the Court on May 11, 2017 that Microsoft be estopped from raising certain defenses at trial stemming from a total of six (6) IPRs filed by Microsoft against…

August 8, 2016

On May 11, 2016, the Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”) was signed into law. The DTSA creates a federal cause of action that provides civil remedies for the misappropriation of trade secrets. The presentation below provides the definitions of some…

November 7, 2014

As a law student, Matthew Gardlik wanted to keep a copy of Black’s Law Dictionary nearby for quick reference, but he didn’t want to lug the massive tome from class to class. So he did what many smartphone and tablet…

January 30, 2014

Dr. Matthew Gardlik was recently nominated and elected Chairman of the Indiana Section of the American Chemical Society. This three year commitment to the Executive Committee includes roles as Chairman-Elect, Chairman, and Chairman-Emeritus. Matt has been a member and involved…

October 9, 2013

This week, the shutdown of the federal government has affected civil cases in the Southern District of Indiana. The Court has issued a rare stay of all pending litigation where the United States, its agencies, officers, or employees are parties.…

October 2, 2013

The United States Patent and Trademark office will remain open during the government shutdown that began October 1, 2013. The Office will remain open, using prior year reserve fee collections to operate as usual for approximately four weeks. If the…