Maginot, Moore & Beck - We protect Intellectual Property
MMB engages exclusively in the practice of patent, trademark, copyright and related intellectual property law. Our attorneys are keenly focused on preparing and prosecuting patent, trademark, and copyright applications, and litigating complex intellectual property matters, as well as preparing and negotiating agreements involving the exchange of technology-related rights. The members of the firm have a diverse background of technical education as well as practical experience in all phases of patent, trademark, and copyright law in the United States and foreign countries.
Our team of accomplished intellectual property attorneys is dedicated to providing exceptional legal services with an unwavering commitment to quality, personalized assistance and value.
- Therasense v. Becton
- Appointment of New Deputy
- Patent Regulations
USPTO Studying Therasense v. Becton, Dickinson Decision to Assess Impacts on Agency Practice and Procedures; Expects to Issue Further Guidance to Applicants Soon
Washington – Today the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced that it is carefully studying the important en banc decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in the case of Therasense v. Becton, Dickinson to assess how it may impact agency practices and procedures.
USPTO Appoints New Deputy Commissioner for Trademark Operations
Washington - The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced the appointment of Mary Boney Denison as Deputy Commissioner for Trademark Operations. In her new position, Ms. Denison will oversee the examination and processing of applications throughout the trademark operation.
USPTO Rescinds Controversial Patent Regulations Package Proposed by Previous Administration
Agency Files Joint Motion with Plaintiff GlaxoSmithKline to Dismiss Lawsuit Related to Regulations Affecting the Ability to Secure Patent Protection for Inventions
WASHINGTON – Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO David Kappos has signed a new Final Rule rescinding highly controversial regulations, proposed by the previous administration, that patent applicants felt unduly restricted their capacity to protect intellectual property. The regulations, which addressed the number of continuation applications as well as the number of claims that could be included within each application, were published in the Federal Register in August 2007, but were enjoined and never came into effect.
