There’s an escalating war for talent in Silicon Valley and some companies are resorting to “acquiring,” buying up companies just to snatch away top engineers and sometimes paying in the millions for each star employee. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg justified the tactic recently, saying an exceptional employee is “100 times better than someone who is… Continue reading Harvard Business Review Author Says Silicon Valley Over-Values Top Talent
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Beauregard Claim with Unpatentable Method Steps Does Not Satisfy 35 U.S.C. 101
A Federal Circuit panel held on August 16, 2011 in Cybersource Corp. v. Retail Decisions, Inc., Fed. Cir., No. 2009-1358, 8/16/2011, that, "A patent claim to a computer readable medium containing program instructions to carry out steps for detecting credit card fraud is not patent eligible under 35 U.S.C. 101." The Court reached this conclusion about… Continue reading Beauregard Claim with Unpatentable Method Steps Does Not Satisfy 35 U.S.C. 101
If Software Method is not Patentable, then neither is “Computer Readable Medium”
CyberSource Corp. v. Retail Decisions, Inc. In an important decision, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has rendered many broadly written software patents invalid under 35 U.S.C. § 101 as interpreted byBilski v. Kappos, 130 S. Ct. 3218 (2010). Most patent decisions involve questions of whether an invention is obvious under 35 U.S.C.… Continue reading If Software Method is not Patentable, then neither is “Computer Readable Medium”
Isolated DNA Molecules used for Cancer Screening Are Patent Eligible
The Federal Circuit on July 29, 2011, held in a 2-1 decision that isolated BRCA1/2 DNA molecules used for diagnosing increased breast and ovarian cancer risk are eligible for patent protection under 35 U.S.C. §101. Association for Molecular Pathology v. USPTO, Fed. Cir., No. 2010-1406, 7/29/2011. In addition, the panel unanimously agreed that claims on… Continue reading Isolated DNA Molecules used for Cancer Screening Are Patent Eligible
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Local Working Requirements and Enforceability of Patents: An Indian Perspective of Challenges and Opportunities Surrounding a Granted Patent Article on "Local working requirements and enforceability of patents: an Indian perspective of challenges and opportunities surrounding a granted patent" as Published in Asia Pacific Regional Forum Newsletter of the International Bar Association (IBA) Legal Practice Division,… Continue reading Our Recent Publication in International Bar Association Newsletter
ICANN Approves Historic Change to Internet’s Domain Name System
ICANN's Board of Directors has approved a plan to usher in one of the biggest changes ever to the Internet's Domain Name System. The Board vote was 13 approving, 1 opposed, and 2 abstaining. During a special meeting, the Board approved a plan to dramatically increase the number of Internet domain name endings -- called… Continue reading ICANN Approves Historic Change to Internet’s Domain Name System
Apple Now Worth As Much As Microsoft, HP And Dell … Combined: from TechCrunch
If you look at how Apple fares on the public markets today, compared to other tech powerhouses, you’ll notice that the Cupertino computer giant is currently valued at roughly $301 billion, which is close to the sum of the market cap of three of its closest rivals: Microsoft (~$200.3 billion), Hewlett-Packard (~$72.8 billion) and Dell… Continue reading Apple Now Worth As Much As Microsoft, HP And Dell … Combined: from TechCrunch
Nokia & Apple Settle Patent Litigation – The Wall Street Journal
Nokia Corp. (NOK) said Tuesday it has agreed to settle all patent litigation with Apple Inc. (AAPL), in a deal that will give a much-needed boost to the company after a string of bad news as it struggles to compete with its U.S. rival. Nokia, the world's largest mobile phone maker, will receive an undisclosed… Continue reading Nokia & Apple Settle Patent Litigation – The Wall Street Journal
Commentary: Patent Reform could Stifle Startups – The Washington Post
Invention is a cornerstone of the American dream. But the actions of Congress in the name of “patent reform” will end this pathway to success by making fundamental adverse changes to a 220-year-old system that made the United States economy the world leader in innovation. Legislation currently being whisked through Congress would be particularly disastrous… Continue reading Commentary: Patent Reform could Stifle Startups – The Washington Post
Apple Moves to Support Developers in Patent Fight
Apple's stepped in to try and defend iOS developers that have been targeted by patent-holder Lodsys. Late last week, it filed a motion in the Eastern District of Texas to step in as the defendant in the Lodsys lawsuit against seven developers. It's also filed a counterclaim asserting that both it and its developers are… Continue reading Apple Moves to Support Developers in Patent Fight
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