The University of Idaho’s ILSA (International Law Students Association) has put together an interesting panel
discussion on International Intellectual Property issues, primarily focusing on China. The seminar includes an USPTO Roadshow on “How your Government works to protect your intellectual property rights abroad†as well as a panel discussion:
John Koeppen — USPTO Attorney – Advisor Office [...]
Stumbled on this one the other day. A Mac OS-X program called "Patent Downloader" (Japanese origin) which:
Downloads patent specifications from
JPO (Japanese Patent), USPTO (US Patent) and WIPO
(PCT)
and saves as RTFD. (or save as PDF file)
[...]
The Innovators Network, in conjunction with Kickstand and Idaho TechConnect, are bringing their “Turning Your Innovations Into Successful Business” breakfast seminar to Boise on Oct. 3rd. The seminar will be held at the Red Lion Downtowner beginning at 7:30 AM. For more information or to register for the seminar visit, www.innovators-network.org. Phil Reed of Highway [...]
uspto.gov site has a reminder up today:
IMPORTANT NOTICEPatent and Trademark Fees – Fiscal Year 2007
Based on anticipated action by the U.S. Congress, USPTO’s current patent and trademark fee schedules will continue in effect on October 1, 2006, and beyond. Should any revision become necessary, it will be announced on this website as promptly as possible. [...]
Via the uspto.gov home page:
Calling All InventorsEnter this Year’s Modern Marvels Invent Now Challenge Today
The Modern Marvels Invent Now Challenge, co-sponsored by the USPTO, is now accepting entries for the 2007 Modern Marvel of the Year. Created by the History Channel and the National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation, the Challenge offers a $25,000 grand [...]
Question from a reader:
Do you know of a free way to find out existing court case regarding a US patent? That is, given a patent number, can I easily (or freely) find out the existing law suit about the patent and documents filed relating to the case?
Free, no. However you can use Shepards via Lexis [...]
Cat’s out of the bag…me and my pals at Rethink(IP) are about to release our latest project: LegalMojo.
What is it? It is what we hope will become the premiere job board for legal professionals. LegalMojo will launch later this month and to wit we are seeking job postings for this job board.
If you [...]
Did you know that David Pressman, author of “Patent It Yourself” has a blog?
The blog is essentially the “pocket part” (updates) for his Patent It Yourself book.
Bloomington/Normal Illinois Pantagraph: Man sues company (Invent-Tech/Invention Technologies) over light-up fishing pole. (09/11/2006)
“I’ve been ripped off by an invention promotion company…what should I do next?”…is a frequent question I receive from readers, particularly in response to my post on Independent Inventors and Invention Promotion companies.
I recently asked an inventor advocate what she’d recommend. I’ve taken her recommendations (and added some of my own):
1. Patent Office complaint [...]
