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Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

So You Want to Keep That Patent? Well, It Just May Cost You — a Lot

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U.S. patents are currently subject to maintenance fees paid to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) at 3.5, 7.5, and 11.5 years from the date of grant to keep the patent live. The maintenance fees escalate over the...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

Guest Post: Patent Reform -- Lessons from Capitalism's Founding Father

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There are those very vocal about proposing legislative amendments to the patent statutes, in an attempt to curb litigation abuse and thereby promote innovation....more

King & Spalding

Information Technology & Industry Council and King & Spalding Co-Host Thought Leadership Event on Patent Litigation Reform and...

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On November 14, 2013, the Information Technology Industry Council (ITIC) and King & Spalding co-hosted a thought leadership event focused on abusive patent litigation and its effect on U.S. innovation. The Capitol Hill event...more

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House Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Innovation Act

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Earlier today, the House Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing to discuss the Innovation Act (H.R. 3309), a bill that was introduced last week by the Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA). The Committee...more

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