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Energy Newsletter - May 2013

by King & Spalding on 5/3/2013

In This Issue: - DISPUTE RESOLUTION: - Oil & Gas Litigation: New Decision May Impede Fracking on Federal Land - Intellectual Property: Non-Practicing Entities (Patent Trolls) Target Oil and Gas...more

Mintz Levin’s London-based IP Practice Group Identifies the UK’s ‘Patent Box’ as a Boon for Clean Technology Clients

by Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 3/28/2013

The UK government has proposed a new initiative called the “Patent Box,” designed to foster UK-based innovation and development, and enhance the competitiveness of the UK tax system. And, as an advantageous bonus for clean...more

Patents on Treatment of Hydraulic Fracturing Water

by Foley & Lardner LLP on 10/15/2012

We continue to monitor patent literature for water and liquid treatment technologies related to hydraulic fracturing (see our October 7, 2012 blog entry, for example). We did not see as many granted patents in 2010 and 2011...more

Recent U.S. Patents Granting for Treatment of Hydraulic Fracturing Waters

by Foley & Lardner LLP on 10/8/2012

We continue to monitor patent literature for water and liquid treatment technologies related to hydraulic fracturing. This technology is especially important for western Pennsylvania, the center of the Marcellus Shale region....more

Hydraulic Fracturing Patent Literature on the Rise (With Nanotech Contributions)!

by Foley & Lardner LLP on 9/10/2012

Patent filings which refer to hydraulic fracturing are on the rise. In fact, the number appears to have almost doubled in the past five years. This is based on a review of the published patent applications at the USPTO web...more

Recent Hydraulic Fracturing Patenting Shows Connections With Cleantech and Nanotech

by Foley & Lardner LLP on 2/27/2012

Hydraulic fracturing (HF) has become a substantial economic force and the subject of strong policy debate. HF has several connections to cleantech, including issues of water treatment and disposal. Recent patents related to...more

U.S. Supreme Court’s Bilski Ruling Is Welcome News for Asian Clean Energy Innovators Introduction

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

Intellectual Property Issues Within the Supply Chain

by Philip Totaro on 2/3/2011

Totaro & Associates has taken a look at some of the issues associated with controlling your intellectual property rights when dealing with vendors. We discuss protocols for vendor qualification related to patent clearance...more

IP News & Comment - November 2010

by Venable LLP on 12/2/2010

In This Issue: The Bayh-Dole Act 30th Anniversary Event; The Greatest Generation vs. Generation Y: Barbie® vs. Bratz® -- The Battle Continues; Design Patents: Don’t Overlook Their Potential Value; Federal Circuit Affirms...more

Greentech IP Landscaping

by Finnegan on 8/2/2010

Despite the recent explosion of interest in environmentally friendly technologies, many of the scientific and engineering principles underlying green technologies have been around for decades. For example, harnessing power...more

Green Tech Gets the Green Light - By William Holtz, Ph.D.

by Thompson Coburn LLP on 4/16/2010

In December 2009, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) implemented a pilot program to accelerate the examination of certain patent applications pertaining to green technologies. These technologies include...more

Energy and Clean Technology Intellectual Property Alert: USPTO Announces Program to Accelerate Review of Green Technology

by Mintz Levin - Intellectual Property on 12/10/2009

Earlier this week, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a pilot program to accelerate the examination of certain “green” technology patent applications. Pending patent applications in green technologies...more

Protecting Innovation: Cleantech and Patents Are Natural Allies

by Fenwick & West LLP on 4/15/2009

In recent years, the private sector’s efforts to develop responses to environmental challenges have focused strongly on technological solutions. For many businesses in this field, patent protection for innovative technology...more

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: Imminent Funding Opportunities for Clean Tech Companies But Funding Comes with Conditions

by Fenwick & West LLP on 4/3/2009

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 represents the largest government stimulus package in U.S. history. As has been widely reported, President Obama has made the development and adoption of clean technologies a...more

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