by Jim @ Matulis IP Law | Feb 26, 2017 | Legal Developments - Patent Law, Legal Developments - Trademarks
On Thursday the SCOTUS issued its opinion in Life Technologies Corp. v Promega Corp. Below is an excerpt from the Court’s Syllabus, and the full opinion is attached here 14-1538_p8k0
Congress enacted §271(f) …to fill a gap in the enforceability of patent rights by reaching components that are manufactured in the United States but assembled overseas. Consistent with Congress’s intent, a supplier may be liable under §271(f)(1) for supplying from the United States all or a substantial portion of the components of the invention or under §271(f)(2) for supplying a single component if it is especially made or especially adapted for use in the invention and not a staple article or commodity.
But, as here, when a product is made abroad and all components but a single commodity article are supplied from abroad, the activity is outside the statute’s scope.
by Jim @ Matulis IP Law | Feb 24, 2017 | Annual Symposium, Bar and Committee Business, CLE, Uncategorized
With a great group of speakers presenting on topics that are relevant to your practice, you won’t want to miss the 8th Annual IP Symposium on March 30-31 at the Sonesta Fort Lauderdale!
Getting 12.5 CLE hours is just icing on the IP cake!
To reserve one of the limited number of rooms, call the Sonesta directly at (954) 315-1460 and use the code 0329FLABAR
A Special Thank You to Our Symposium Sponsors, Keegan & Donato Consulting LLC, Cozen O’Connor and Cherry Bekaert LLP
See you there!
by Jim @ Matulis IP Law | Feb 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
Thanks to our own Second Vice Chair Terry Sanks for sharing an article that he co-authored for the INTA blog titled You Are Now Connecting to Work Remotely: Is Your Cybersecurity Up to the Task?
As lawyers, we are high value targets for cyber-criminals due to the wealth of confidential information in our files. The article addresses the security issues inherent in our (and our clients’) ever-increasing use of mobile devices.
A link can be found here.
by Jim @ Matulis IP Law | Feb 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Eighth Annual Intellectual Property Symposium will be held on March 30-31, 2017 at the Sonesta Hotel in Fort Lauderdale. The planning efforts are being led Jacqueline Tadros, IP Symposium Chair.
The bar has secured $210 /night rate for the Sonesta. Here is a link to the property. https://www.sonesta.com/us/florida/fort-lauderdale/sonesta-fort-lauderdale-beach
In order to get the group rate, reservations must be made by March 8. To reserve one of the limited number of rooms, call the Sonesta directly at (954) 315-1460 with the code 0329FLABAR
About the Symposium:
The event will kick off with a Panel Discussion on Preparing for the IP Board Certification Exam (note: this is not a review course, but instead a discussion regarding the certification process and the exam) tentatively set for 2:00-4:00 p.m. on March 30, followed by IP Committee Meeting tentatively set to commence at 4:10 p.m. Cocktail Hour and Dinner will follow on the 30th, followed by a full day of CLE and speakers on Friday, March 31.
Watch for the flyer coming soon from the Florida Bar, including an official schedule.
See you there!
by Jim @ Matulis IP Law | Feb 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
Thanks again to Stephen Luther for his excellent presentation at the January IP Committee meeting titled “A Failing Grade: Schools and Apparel Trademarks.” His powerpoint presentation is attached.
The CLE number for those who attended is 1701387N and the certificate is attached here Crs certificate – IP Committee
