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Michael R. Samardzija, Ph.D.

Michael R. Samardzija, Ph.D.

Bracewell & Giuliani LLP


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Texas Puts its Lone-Star Spin on Trade Secret Protection

Effective on September 1, 2013, trade secret owners in Texas will have a statutory framework for litigation in an actual or threatened misappropriation of trade secrets. Texas recently joined the other forty-seven states in...more

5/24/2013

Batting Practice with DNA Patents at the U.S. Supreme Court

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in Association of Molecular Pathology vs. Myriad Genetics (Docket 12-398) regarding the patent eligibility of isolated DNA sequences. More specifically, they probed both parties in...more

4/17/2013 - DNA Gene Patenting Human Genes Oral Argument Patent-Eligible Subject Matter Patents Recombinant DNA SCOTUS The Association of Molecular Pathology v Myriad Genetics

Shot Down by the Gunn: The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Leaving Malpractice Cases Involving Underlying Patent Issues with State...

On February 20, 2013, the Supreme Court issued its opinion in the case of Gunn v. Minton. The heart of this matter is whether the state-based malpractice action based upon an underlying patent infringement lawsuit may be...more

2/25/2013 - Attorney Malpractice Grable Factors Gunn v Minton Patents SCOTUS

Terrorizing Patent Practitioners: Highlights from Oral Argument at the Supreme Court for Gunn v. Minton

On January 16, 2013, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in Gunn. The heart of the matter is whether the state-based malpractice action may be heard in state court or whether it must be heard in...more

2/7/2013 - Attorney Malpractice Federal Question Jurisdiction Grable Factors Gunn v Minton Mixed Motive Cases Oral Argument Patents SCOTUS

Returning Fire: The Respondent's Brief and Several Supporting Amicus Curiae Briefs in Gunn v. Minton

Earlier we reported on both the U.S. Supreme Court's grant of certiorari in the Gunn v. Minton case decided by the Supreme Court of Texas and the submission of Petitioner's and several supporting amicus curiae briefs. Gunn is...more

1/14/2013 - Attorney Malpractice Federal Jurisdiction Gunn v Minton Infringement Patents SCOTUS

Stripped of Controversial Provisions, Lame-Duck Patent Reform Heads to Obama's Desk

On January 1, 2013 — immediately after passing the fiscal crisis bill — the House of Representatives agreed by voice vote (at 11:13 PM) to approve the Senate's Amendments to H.R. 6621. A controversial provision that would...more

1/4/2013 - First-to-File H.R. 6621 Inter Partes Review Proceedings Lame Duck Session Patent Terms Patents Pre-GATT USPTO

Opening Shots in Gunn v. Minton: The Petitioner's Brief and Several Amici Curiae Briefs in Support

Earlier this year we reported on the granting of certiorari for the case of Gunn v. Minton from the Supreme Court of Texas. The case involves a claim of attorney malpractice in an underlying patent litigation matter. The...more

12/28/2012 - Attorney Malpractice Federal Jurisdiction Infringement Patents

Lame-Duck Patent Reform Goes Almost Entirely Unnoticed

With most lawmakers focused on the so called "fiscal cliff" during the current lame duck session of Congress, Representative Lamar Smith (R-TX) has quietly once again proposed legislation to reform the United States patent...more

12/8/2012 - America Invents Act H.R. 6621 Patents Pre-GATT

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