Intellectual Property – May 23, 2012

by Jackson Walker on 4/27/2012

Buying or selling a closely held business, including the purchase of a division or a subsidiary, can be structured as (i) a statutory combination such as a statutory merger or share exchange, (ii) a negotiated purchase of...more

by Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC on 2/8/2012

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently attempted to promulgate new rules that are designed to protect downwind states from smog and fine particulates emanating from upwind coal burning power plants (it has been...more

by Venable LLP on 1/25/2012

In this issue; - Despite Opposition, ICANN Launches Top-Level Registration - Pleading Standards for Inequitable Conduct – Did Therasense Change the Rules? - America Invents Act – Already Making its Mark -...more

by Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC on 1/18/2012

We all recognize that there are benefits to products that are disposable or biodegradable. However, broadly speaking, everything is disposable or biodegradable, which makes it difficult, in many instances, to patent an...more

by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 12/12/2011

Originally published in 9-10/2011 China IP, www.chinaipmagazine.com. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Bilski ensures that the door to patenting business method inventions remains open in America. This ends...more

by Eliel Hasson on 8/17/2011

Chile, hace ya más de tres décadas, optó por una economía abierta, competitiva y orientada al libre comercio, disciplinada en el acatamiento de las normativas internacionales y con una...more

by Caroline Buchan on 3/28/2011

A legal update of issues relevant to those involved in the renewables and energy sectors...more

by Jackson Walker on 12/22/2010

In This Issue: Qui Tam, Quo Vadis II By: John Jackson and Sara Hollan Judge Ward in the Eastern District of Texas recently determined that the intent to deceive element of a false marking claim need not be plead with...more