Charley Macedo and Christopher Lisiewski to Present a Mock PTAB Hearing Exploring Difficult Issues That Come Up During a PTAB Trial at the New York Intellectual Property Law Association Fall Patent Law Series
Partner Charley Macedo and associate Christopher Lisiewski will be speakers at the New York Intellectual Property Law Association (NYIPLA) Fall Patent Law Series. They will be part of a panel on November 10 providing attendees with a mock PTAB hearing that will explore difficult issues that come up during a PTAB trial. Learn more and […]
ARE Law Trademark Alert: “And That’s the Way the Cookie Crumbles:†The Third Circuit Reminds us that Functional Designs are not Protectable by Trade Dress and Copying is Okay Where There Are no Protectable Rights
We spend so much of our lives hearing that “copying” is a bad thing. Sometimes it takes a simple case to remind us that in the business world, unless someone has a protectable intellectual property right, copying is fair game. In fact, copying is a good thing – it both promotes competition and lets […]
ARE Trademark Alert: Obtaining Trade Dress Protection for Single Color Packaging at the U.S. Trademark Office
Companies should always be thinking about protecting their brands as much as possible. With the pandemic increasing the demand for online shopping, clients may want to think outside the box – or rather think about the box itself – when looking to distinguish their brand from others. Of course, some companies, like Tiffany (think […]
ARE Patent Alert: The Federal Circuit Invalidates Pharmaceutical Claims Based on Indefiniteness
A recent decision by the Federal Circuit highlights the importance of word selection and consistency in drafting patent applications. In IBSA Institut BioChimique, S.A., Altergon, S.A., IBSA Pharma Inc., v. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Slip Op. 2019-2400 (Fed. Cir. July 31, 2020), the Federal Circuit affirmed a lower court’s holding that the asserted claims […]
Sneak Peek Into Charley Macedo’s LES Annual Conference Session on Identifying, Preparing and Packaging Data for Monetization in AI
On October 18 at noon, partner Charley Macedo will moderate a panel at the Licensing Executives Society (U.S.A. and Canada), Inc. 2020 Annual Meeting, which is virtual this year, on identifying, preparing and packaging data for monetization in AI. Charley’s co-panelists include Benjamin Beavan (Getty Images), Barry Brager (Perception Partners) and Nicole A. Spence CIPP/US […]
ARE Law Sponsors AUTM 2020 Virtual Software Course Webinar Series
Amster Rothstein & Ebenstein LLP is excited to sponsor and to have partner Charley Macedo present opening and closing remarks at the virtual AUTM 2020 Software Course Webinar Series which will be held on Fridays in October, starting on October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. The programs will include: 10/2 – Open Source Software […]
Charley Macedo to Speak at LES 2020 Annual Meeting on How to Identify, Prepare and Package Data for Monetization in AI
Partner Charley Macedo will once again speak at the LES (Licensing Executives Society) 2020 Annual Meeting. This year, he will be part of a panel that will discuss, “How to Identify, Prepare and Package Data for Monetization in AI.” Charley’s co-panelists include Ben Beaven (Getty Images), Barry Brager (Perception Partners) and Nicole Spence (IBM). […]
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Lasting Impact on Intellectual Property Law
There is no doubt that the U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg leaves behind a legacy as a legal trailblazer, paving the way for gender equality and women’s rights. However, not to go unnoticed is her impact on intellectual property law. A look at some of her most notable opinions in intellectual property law […]
Charles R. Macedo, David Goldberg and Chandler Sturm Co-Author Law360 Expert Analysis on Why the Supreme Court Should Review the Arthrex Case
In this Law360 Expert Opinion column, “High Court Should Review Arthrex Case,” Charley Macedo, David Goldberg and Chandler Sturm explore the implications of the October 31, 2019 decision in Arthrex Inc. v. Smith & Nephew Inc., in which a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit took the remarkable step […]
In The Press: Amicus Brief Submitted by Charles R. Macedo, David Goldberg And Chandler Sturm Continues To Garner Press Coverage As Law360 Features Mention Of “Tracking Arthrex At The Supreme Court”
Law360 reported on the amicus brief submitted by partner Charles R. Macedo and associates David Goldberg and Chandler Sturm on behalf of Askeladden LLC in U.S. v. Arthrex. U.S. v. Arthrex is a lead petition for certiorari being presented to the U.S. Supreme Court resulting from the October 31, 2019 decision in Arthrex v. […]