Episode Summary In this episode of Guardians of Innovation: Patent and Trademark Law, registered patent attorney Vincent LoTempio discusses the evolving relationship between inventors and IP attorneys. From understanding the challenges entrepreneurs face, like limited resources and market changes, to choosing the right IP attorney and developing a …

In this episode of Guardians of Innovation, host Kevin Rosenquist and registered patent attorney Vincent LoTempio explore the intricate landscape of intellectual property protection, focusing on the distinctions and intersections between patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Vincent explains how each form of protection applies to inventions, brandin…

In this episode of "Guardians of Innovation," host Matt Sky speaks with trademark expert Vincent Lotempio about the essential steps individuals and businesses must take before pursuing trademark registration. Vincent emphasizes the importance of conducting thorough searches to ensure that a proposed trademark is distinctive and not already used by …

In this episode of Guardians of Innovation, Vincent Lotempio shares crucial insights into the common pitfalls new inventors and entrepreneurs face when navigating the patent process. He emphasizes the importance of keeping inventions confidential and taking proactive steps to secure intellectual property before disclosing ideas. Vincent likens the …

Vincent Lotempio, a patent and trademark attorney, shares his unique journey to specializing in intellectual property law from a finance and criminal law background. He discusses the challenges and rewards of managing corporate patent and trademark portfolios, highlighting the importance of helping inventors and entrepreneurs secure and profit from…

On this edition, John McKeown of CasselsBrock in Toronto and James Davis of Arent Fox in Washington, D.C. provide an update on the application process for ICANN's expansion of generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs). They review trademark/cybersquatting concerns for brand owners, the importance of dispute resolution for brand owners and four things brand…

On this edition, Jerry Gilson and Anne Gilson LaLonde, authors of Gilson on Trademarks, help commemorate the 125th anniversary of Matthew Bender by discussing their experiences writing the treatise over the years. Copyright© 2012 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Visit www.lexisnexis.com/community.…

On this edition, John McKeown of CasselsBrock in Toronto and James Davis of Arent Fox in Washington, D.C. provide an update on the application process for ICANN's expansion of generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs). They review the current timeline and what lies ahead for brand owners. Copyright© 2012 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rig…

On this edition, John McKeown of Cassels Brock in Toronto and James Davis of Arent Fox in Washington, D.C. discuss ICANN's expansion of generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs) and what it means to brand owners. Copyright© 2012 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Visit www.lexisnexis.com/community.…

On this edition, Anthony Shaw of Arent Fox in Washington, D.C. discusses what patent stakeholders need to know about the new patent reform law and changes in the application filing process. He also addresses possible new PTO rules and whether the new procedures will address what some see as problems created by non-practicing entities or trolls. Cop…

On this edition, patent attorney James Longacre discusses the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, signed into law by President Obama Sept. 16. Mr. Longacre analyzes whether the new law will create jobs, the major impact of the new law, its most interesting provisions and how it will change the way patent attorneys practice. Copyright© 2011 LexisNexis,…

On this edition, Anne Gilson LaLonde, author of Gilson on Trademarks, discusses efforts by brand owners to stop online counterfeiters, recent litigation involving third parties and pending legislation focusing on websites selling counterfeit goods. Copyright© 2011 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Visit www.lexisnexi…

On this edition, Jeffrey R. Kuester, chair of the patent practice of Taylor English's intellectual property group discusses whether things are "back to normal" with business method and software patents after the Supreme Court's decision in In Re: Bilski. He points out the potential confusion that may be created by decisions in pending cases regardi…

On this edition, Anne Gilson LaLonde discusses the prohibition of registering scandalous or immoral trademarks, the standard used by the PTO in determining such marks, and problems that result from having examining attorneys decide which marks are scandalous. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Visit ww…

On this edition, Shane A. Brunner of Merchant & Gould in Madison, Wis. discusses the issues raised in Organic Seed Growers, et al. v. Monsanto, in which plaintiffs filed suit for declaratory judgment of noninfringement and invalidity of Monsanto's transgenic seed patents. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reser…

On this edition, Eric Lane, Special Counsel in Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps LLP's San Diego office discusses how intellectual property law is influencing the growth of the clean tech industry and key issues in clean tech IP. Mr. Lane is author of the book Clean Tech Intellectual Property: Eco-marks, Green Patents, and Green Innovation and is t…

On this edition, Boston attorney Patti Jones discusses the significance of the 9th Circuit's decision in F.B.T. Productions v. Aftermath Records and its impact on other artists. She talks about subsequent litigation and issues facing musicians today. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Visit www.lexisne…

On this edition, Fulbright & Jaworski LLP Senior Associate Daniel Leventhal discusses the rise in multi-defendant patent litigation from a defendant's perspective, the differences between multi and mega defendant cases and common internal issues faced by a group of defendants. He also analyzes early motion strategy, handling case management negotia…

On this edition, Walter W. Palmer and Cristina Pinheiro Palmer of Pinheiro Palmer Advogados in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil discuss developments in Brazil intellectual property law in 2010. They discuss the restructuring of the Brazilian PTO, the country's new law to combat ambush marketing, the creation of a new alternative dispute resolution process th…

On this edition, Scott A. McKeown of Oblon Spivak McClelland Maier & Neustadt LLP discusses patent reexamination and patent reissue, recent developments at the USPTO and their impact on litigation strategy. He also looks at cases before the Federal Circuit and Supreme Court that may impact the patent reexamination/patent reissue landscape in 2011. …

On this edition, Jim Burger of Dow Lohnes in Washington D.C. discusses ACTA, the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement. Mr. Burger talks about how ACTA would implicate copyright laws and how it would affect U.S. corporations operating in ACTA countries. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Visit www.lexisn…

On this edition, Jason Kravitz of Nixon Peabody discusses issues to consider when larger companies attempt to acquire a startup, including the importance of having one particular person in charge of the situation and information flow, and how e-mail communications play into a potential acquisition. Copyright© 2010 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Els…

On this edition, Aaron Wood of Wood Trade Marks and Designs in London discusses the recent ruling from a Paris court in the case between eBay and Louis Vuitton and other intellectual property actions in Europe and the U.K. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.由LexisNexis®

On this edition, highlights of the presentation The Zombie Trademark: Windfall and Pitfall by Anne Gilson LaLonde, recorded Sept. 16, 2009. The author of Gilson On Trademarks discusses what zombie trademarks are, why they have increased in number and applicable legal theories that might be useful in preventing consumer confusion. Copyright© 2009 Le…

On this edition, Dr. Greg Wilder, CTO and co-founder of Orpheus Media Research discusses the development of its flagship product "Clio", a patent pending process that delivers a detailed, autonomous analysis of music, regardless of style or genre. Dr. Wilder talks about how his company is working to leverage this technology in the areas of digital …

This is the LexisNexis® Intellectual Property Legal News Podcast. Litigation news stories from recent issues of LexisNexis® Mealey's™ Intellectual Property Publications. Current and targeted legal news and litigation reports. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.由LexisNexis®

LexisNexis® Intellectual Property Legal News Podcast. Litigation news stories from recent issues of LexisNexis® Mealey's™ Publications. Current and targeted legal news and litigation reports. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.由LexisNexis®

On this edition, Julie Daulton and Randy Hillson of Merchant & Gould discuss the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeal's March 2009 decision in Tafas v. Doll. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.由LexisNexis®

On this edition, Daniel McDonald of Merchant & Gould in Minneapolis discusses the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals decision involving method patent claims in In re: Bilski and its impact. Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.由LexisNexis®

On this edition, a divided Federal Circuit invalidates one new PTO rule, but upholds three others, and, most copyright infringement claims against a personal host program are dismissed. These and other stories from LexisNexis Mealeys IP publications, Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.…

The Federal Circuit vacates a recent panel opinion and grants rehearing in a case involving cardioverter defibrillators, and, the Guitar Hero video games do not infringe patents of a famous guitar maker. These and other stories from LexisNexis Mealeys IP publications, Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.…

On this edition, the U.S. Supreme Court grants review of a dispute over freelance works in electronic databases, and, a major newspaper and a New England publisher settle a copyright dispute. These and other stories from LexisNexis Mealeys IP publications, Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.…

On this edition, a California judge finds a complaint sufficiently pleads willfulness in a patent dispute, and newly-filed complaints involve earbuds and precustomized online displays. These and other stories from LexisNexis Mealeys IP publications, Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.…

On this edition, a patent case's dismissal on jurisdiction grounds is upheld by the Federal Circuit, and class certification is denied in a dispute over Google's AdSense program. These and other stories from LexisNexis Mealeys IP publications, Copyright© 2009 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.…

On this edition, a challenge to an FDA refusal is rejected by an appeals court in a drug dispute, and, copyright and trademark counterclaims are dismissed against a video game maker. These and other stories from LexisNexis Mealeys IP publications, Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.…

On this edition, a plaintiff is entitled to a permanent injunction involving a patent related to a safety needle and blood collection device, and, a preliminary injunction is entered in a dispute over a 'six fingered' foam hand. These and other stories from LexisNexis Mealeys IP publications, Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier …

On this edition, Google and the Authors Guild announce a settlement, and, the Federal Circuit clarifies the machine-or-transformation test and redefines the term process. These and other stories from LexisNexis Mealeys IP publications, Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.由LexisNexis®

On this edition, damages are drastically reduced in a dispute between Adidas and Payless, and, the 10th Circuit reverses findings in a dispute between styling salons. These and other stories from LexisNexis Mealeys IP publications, Copyright© 2008 LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc.由LexisNexis®