I’m thrilled to announce the Boise Idea Market. It is something I’m putting together with Tac Anderson (TechBoise) and Matt Homann (http://www.realBIGthinking.com). I’m really looking forward to it.
What is an Idea Marketâ„¢? Think brainstorming + collaboration + networking + happy hour. The brain child of innovation consultant, retreat facilitator and conference planner Matt [...]
Monthly Archives: May 2007
Boise Idea Market!
Tie Knots
 I might just have to try a “Pratt Knot” for a change.
I recommend that we begin with the Windsor Knot, one of the easiest tie knots to learn, before trying the Half Windsor Knot, the Four in Hand Knot and the Pratt Knot — each and everyone being the best-suited knot for a certain type [...]
Article: Patent Misuse Remedies
Via a reader:
This week on the Northwestern University Law Review Colloquy, Professor David McGowan presents an update to patent misuse remedies…Prof. McGowan argues that the reasoning of the Supreme Court’s opinion in Illinois Tool Works, Inc. v. Independent Ink, Inc. undercuts the reasoning behind the default remedy for patent misuse, which is that the patent [...]
IP-Jobs: EE Opportunity in Boise, Idaho
My Firm is looking for a lateral EE (or the like):
Unique opportunity in Boise, Idaho. Dykas, Shaver & Nipper, LLP, a five attorney, full service IP firm is looking for a lateral transfer with 5 to 10 years experience specializing in electronics. Position is initially “of counsel,” with a fast track to full [...]
Article: Profiting from an Invention
StartupJournal (WSJ):Â How You Can Profit From an Invention
Green Lawyers
No, not greenhorns, but green as in eco-friendly. Know of any? Matt Homann was wondering if any exist, probably prompted by Dennis “green legal technology” Kennedy.
One program I bought earlier this year, on Tom Mighell’s recommendation was GreenPrint. A slick program that, when you print a document, gives you a pop-up window [...]
Recent IP Jobs on LegalMojo
Patent Agent Salt Lake City, UT
Intellectual Property Analysts – Agents Philadelphia, PA
Book Recommendation: Patents for Business
I recently had a chance to review a copy of M. Henry Heines’ new book: Patents for Business: The Manager’s Guide to Scope, Strategy, and Due Diligence. I’ve got to admit…I’m impressed.
The book covers everything a business leader needs to know: e.g., due diligence, patentability, claim scope and strategies, claim analysis, identifying prior [...]
My wife said no
Apparently, the CAFC recently found that if the reason you didn’t pay your maintenance fee was that your wife refused to permit you to, that isn’t enough…
As Norm McDonald would say on SNL, “note to self…“
Better Business Bureau, Phishing and other Security Issues
Apparently someone is mass emailing businesses (including attorneys) with emails that appear to come from the Better Business Bureau (BBB). These emails allegedly include an attached copy of a Complaint filed with the BBB against the business. The BBB website notes:
The Better Business Bureau System warns all businesses across the United States and Canada of [...]
