Landslide® November/December 2017

Intellectual Property

Practice Tips for Avoiding Terminal Disclaimers and Maintaining PTA

By Leslie A. McDonell and Christina M. Rodrigo

Terminal disclaimers can result in a loss of patent term. This article provides practical tips for avoiding the need to file terminal disclaimers to overcome obviousness-type double patenting issues.

Intellectual Property

The PTAB is Not an Article III Court: A Primer on Federal Agency Rule Making

By David E. Boundy

Rule making law governs rules promulgated by the USPTO, the degree of binding effect against the public and the agency, and avenues of judicial review.

Intellectual Property

Printed Publications and Persons of Ordinary Skill

By Joel D. Sayres and Doowon R. Chung

The authors explore whether a reference must be accessible specifically to persons of ordinary skill as defined in a proceeding to be considered "printed publication" prior art.

Intellectual Property

Beyond the DMCA: How Google Leverages Notice and Takedown at Scale

By Caleb Donaldson

Notice-and-takedown is only the beginning of Google’s fight against piracy. The author presents an overview of how Google tackles the problem at scale.

Intellectual Property

From the Inside: In-House Counsel Look at the Issues

Six in-house counsel weigh in on where their IP challenges are now and will be in the future.

Intellectual Property

Brand Management: In-House Counsel’s Perspective

By Erin M. Goebel and Michel M. Rose

For Whirlpool Corporation, a leading marketer and manufacturer of major home appliances, brand management spans domestic and global markets.

Intellectual Property

My Role as CEO of the Copyright Alliance

By Keith Kupferschmid

The author describes his role as CEO of the Copyright Alliance and covers the work that he and his staff undertake on behalf of the copyright industry.

Practice Technology

Building an In-House Practice Technology Transfer Office

By Hamid R. Piroozi

This article discusses how to build a small in-house practice, particularly for technology transfer offices in universities, benefits associated with such a practice, and pitfalls to watch out for.

Intellectual Property

Attorney-Client Privilege for In-House Counsel

By Doug Gallagher and Manasi Raveendran

This article provides an overview of attorney-client privilege issues facing in-house counsel and practical guidance on how to address privilege issues in the corporate setting.

Practice Management

The Intellectual Property Audit: An Opportunity and a Necessity

By Robert J. Roby and Carolina Paschoal

Here are reasons in-house counsel should conduct an intellectual property audit and the issues to be aware of during the IP audit.

Intellectual Property

Betty Ford and the Challenge to Our IP Profession

By Scott F. Partridge

Explore functioning alcoholism

Intellectual Property

An Interview with Abbey Green: Global Copyright Manager, Christie's

An Interview with Abbey Green

Intellectual Property

An Interview with Sy Damle: General Counsel and Associate Register of the US Copyright Office

By Abioye Ella Mosheim

An Interview with Sy Damle

Intellectual Property

Decisions in Brief

By John C. Gatz

Timely discussion of recent decisions