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Federal Circuit Imperils Term-Adjusted Patents

Sandip H. Patel

The Federal Circuit recently upheld the Patent Office's decision to reject claims in four separate reexamination cases due to obviousness-type double patenting (ODP).

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How the Results of the 9th Annual E-Discovery Unfiltered Report Can Help Your Legal Team Plan for 2024

Ari Kaplan

Along with offering key impressions of leading providers in the sector, the "9th annual E-Discovery Unfiltered: A Survey of Current Trends and Candid Perspectives" report identifies the market shifts, pricing patterns, artificial intelligence developments, and data management practices that are driving the transformation of e-discovery.

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Outdated Compensation Plans Leave Young Lawyers Disenchanted About Leadership Roles

Jessie Yount

Without recognition for their varied contributions, young lawyers are likely to feel more disenchanted or disinterested in career longevity or leadership duties at a law firm.

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How Energy Drink's "Purple Rain" Trademark Application Was Rejected Image

How Energy Drink's "Purple Rain" Trademark Application Was Rejected

Bridget H. Labutta

Despite the fact that the trademark manual of examining procedure (TMEP) are readily available and searchable online, there are still a large number of applications that trademark examiners and judges must reject because the application does not conform to one or more conditions set forth in the Lanham Act or TMEP.

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Evaluating Commercial Leases Post-'Rohrmoos'

Troy "T.J." Hales & Kimberly A. Cruz

Rohrmoos should encourage lawyers drafting leases, and those in lease disputes, to account for some new practical considerations. The drafting attorney should — if they are not already — include a clause in the lease expressly stating the parties' covenants are independent from one another.

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Mastering the Art of Handling Negative Comments On Social Media

Jennifer Marsnik & Amy Juers

Just as organizations prepare for disaster recovery and data breaches, having a well-thought-out social media response plan is equally critical. In this article, we delve deeper into dealing with negative comments on social media and shedding light on the intricacies of managing your online reputation.

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Local Law 18: A Change to Short-Term Rentals In New York City

Matthew A. Ulmann

On Sept. 5, 2023, the New York City Short-Term Rental Registration Law (Local Law 18) took effect which directly impacts the ability of an individual unit owner to rent his or her apartment on a short-term basis.

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Medical Technology: Recent Decisions At the Federal Circuit and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board Image

Medical Technology: Recent Decisions At the Federal Circuit and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board

James W. Soong

Recent developments at the Federal Circuit and the USPTO may inform evolving patent strategy on medical technology.

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Enhanced Oversight of Search Warrants and Title III Wiretaps

Harry Sandick, Bonnie Robinson & Thomas Kicak

Search warrants and wiretaps were once used primarily to investigate organized crime, drug dealing and terrorism. In recent years, however, prosecutors have employed these tools increasingly in the context of white-collar crime to the point where it is now commonplace.

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WEBINAR: AI & Intellectual Property

The Intellectual Property Staff

Owners of intellectual property should be aware of how their works are used by generative AI models and the users of these tools, and timely action should be taken to defend intellectual property against infringement. Join LJN for a free webinar on Nov. 9.

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