Since its decision in BMC Resources, Inc. v. Paymentech, L.P., the Federal Circuit has continued to raise the bar for direct infringement of a method claim where the claimed steps are performed by different entities.
May 26, 2011Donald J. Firca, Jr.
The recent protracted dispute between Prometheus Laboratories and Mayo Collaborative Services has shed some light on the post-Bilski threshold for patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101.
May 26, 2011Laural BooneCustoms and Border Protection service ("CPB"), part of the Department of Homeland Security, offers interested parties the right to request letter rulings ' advisory opinions about contemplated imports.
May 26, 2011Matthew D. Schneller and Erin S. HennessyThere is surely nothing wrong with preparing a term sheet instead of a formal agreement at the end of mediation. However, it can be a huge mistake to ignore tax issues.
May 26, 2011Robert W. Wood and Joel M. GrossmanHow do U.S. courts resolve the conflicts between U.S. discovery and overseas laws, and in particular the application of the privilege?
May 26, 2011Philip M. BerkowitzWhile employers will not be pleased with the Court's ruling in Kasten v. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corp., the opinion adds some much-needed clarity to the issue of what constitutes protected activity under the FLSA's anti-retaliation provision.
May 26, 2011James R. DyeIn recent years, claims for unpaid overtime, work off the clock or misclassification of employees have become popular among plaintiff's attorneys.
May 26, 2011Patricia Anderson PryorThe leaders of modern organizations, law firms included, are beset with exhortations to change. How do you drive it? How can the firm look different tomorrow than it did today?
May 26, 2011Peter Daniel OckoWith so many competing interests for limited marketing dollars, what web technology should your firm be employing? Here are essential technology tools you need to be using now.
May 26, 2011Nancy Roberts LinderLaw firms seeking restrictions on cold calling from the recruiters with which they work would be prudent to use restraint and limit the scope of such agreements to terms they feel confident can be justified.
May 26, 2011Karl G. Nelson