Not all patent owners exploit their patents by making and selling products. Rather, some monetize their patents through licensing in which case the entities are referred to as “Non-Practicing Entities” or “NPEs.” Some NPEs own strong and valid patents, and engage in commercially reasonable licensing activities. Many educational institutions represent this type of NPE. However, some NPEs own patents of dubious validity, engage in heavy-handed licensing tactics, and have come to be known as “patent…

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Labor and employment attorney Laura Pasqualone was invited as a guest on the Employment Law Alliance “Employment Matters” podcast. This episode of the podcast addresses the potential legal issues employers need to prepare for if and when a COVID-19 vaccine is made available to the public.…

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently denied a protest brought by a contractor who failed to submit an adequately written proposal for the award of a federal contract. Patriot Defense Group, LLC, B-418720.3, August 5, 2020, 2020 WL 4501318. This decision breaks no new ground legally but it serves as a timely reminder of how failure to identify the assumptions upon which a proposal is based will yield a disappointing result. Request for ProposalsThe U.S. Special Operations…

BOK Financial Insurance hosted a webinar on Thursday, September 10 with industry experts who provided insights and recommendations on navigating the increased presence of teleworking as well as considerations when preparing your workplace for employees to return to the office. EXPERT PANEL Melanie Pate – Labor and Employment Partner, Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP Jean Gage – Managing Attorney, Copperpoint Insurance Companies Jesse Lisson – Executive Manager Broker Development, Teladoc Health Nathan Guerrero – Director, Business Development, BOK Financial Insurance Kathy DeGrandchamp – Vice President,…

Social media influencers’ name, image and likeness can be protected by “the right of publicity.” Intellectual property attorneys Oliver Bajracharya and Drew Wilson address the legal issues surrounding the right of publicity and how the law views this “right” which differs from state to state. [embedded content]…

IP attorneys Tom Daly & Drew Wilson discuss three intellectual property tools that protect the art and design of products. Copyright plays a role in ensuring a product’s brand and life cycle is protected. Knowing what protection you need for your specific product can be a game-changer for your business. Whether you are a startup or an established business launching a new product, this series can help you determine the best tools to protect the intellectual property…