Patent & IP news for May 12, 2013

5 CAFC Judges Say Computers Patentable, Not Software from www.ipwatchdog.com

Perpetuating the myth that the computer is where the magic lies does nothing other than ignore reality. Software is what makes everything happen. or crying out loud, software drives a multitude of machines! Maybe the ...

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Don’t break the chain – ensuring valid claims to priority based on US patent filings has become easier. from www.patentlyo.com

Guest Post by Alex Korenberg of Kilburn & Strode (UK) The Paris Convention (and its implementation by the EPO and UKIPO) requires that the person filing a priority claiming application is the same as the person ...

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Conference & CLE Calendar from www.patentdocs.org

May 13-14, 2013 - Generics and Patent Strategies (SMi) - London, UK May 14, 2013 - Forum on Pharma & Biotech Collaborations (C5 (UK)) - Frankfurt, Germany May 14-16, 2013 - Fundamentals of Patent Prosecution 2013: A Boot Camp for Claim ...

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Webinar on New USPTO Rules of Professional Conduct from www.patentdocs.org

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP will be offering a live webinar entitled "Harmonization of USPTO Ethical Standards in the Post-AIA Era" on May 30, 2013 from 10:00 am to 11:15 am (CT). MBHB ...

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Court Report from www.patentdocs.org

By Sherri Oslick -- About Court Report: Each week we will report briefly on recently filed biotech and pharma cases. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Genentech, Inc. et al. 3:13-cv-02045; filed May 3, 2013 in the ...

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