New COVID-19 Related Changes to Massachusetts Evictions Procedure
As of October 19, 2020, the Massachusetts Moratorium on Evictions and Foreclosures During the COVID-19 Emergency (the “Moratorium”) expired. The… Read More
Unprecedented Natural Disaster: An Update on Force Majeure in the Covid-19 Era
Individuals often resort to familiar turns of phrase when asked to describe the events of 2020, and particularly the COVID-19… Read More
USPTO Adjusts Trademark Fees for First Time in Three Years, Effective January, 2021
Effective January 2, 2021, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) is adjusting certain trademark filing fees, post-registration fees… Read More
Driving Revenue and Deal Flow Through an Intelligent IP Strategy: Strategies for Smaller and Early-Stage Life Science Companies. Part III: Choosing the Right Transaction
Part I described various strategies to help smaller and early-stage life science companies establish an intelligent IP strategy and Part… Read More
Driving Revenue and Deal Flow Through an Intelligent IP Strategy; Strategies for Smaller and Early-Stage Life Science Companies. Part II: Preparing for the Transaction
As discussed in Part I, a company's technology must have strong intellectual property to establish a significant technology transfer program… Read More
Driving Revenue and Deal Flow Through an Intelligent IP Strategy: Strategies for Smaller and Early-Stage Life Science Companies. Part I: Creation of the Intellectual Property
For the life science industry, patents are more than just tools for restricting the commercial activities of direct competitors. Patents… Read More
Update II: Director Of Patent And Trademark Office Extends Certain Patent And Trademark-Related Document And Fee Deadlines For Third Time To July 1, 2020
On May 27, 2020, for the third time, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) extended the time to… Read More
Reopening Rhode Island’s Economy: What You Need to Know about Phase 2
The reopening of Rhode Island’s economy after the COVID-19 pandemic is slated to occur in three phases. Rhode Island is… Read More
USPTO Announces Prioritized Examination Pilot Program For Qualifying COVID-19 Related Applications
On May 8, 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”) announced its new COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Pilot Program… Read More
Update: USPTO Further Extends Certain Patent and Trademark-Related Document and Fee Deadlines to June 1, 2020
On April 28, 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”) further extended the time to file certain patent… Read More
