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Patents, Copyrights Boost U.S. Economy With Jobs, Report Finds

April 11 (Bloomberg) -- More than a quarter of all jobs in the U.S. are with companies that rely on patents, copyrights and trademarks to protect products from competition and promote investment, the Commerce Department said.

Qualcomm exec stresses need to properly value IP

Any attempts to decrease the value of patents could be extremely harmful to the U.S. economy, Qualcomm's top legal adviser cautioned this week.

Natural Alternatives International settles patent cases

Natural Alternatives International Inc. (Nasdaq: NAII), a maker of nutritional supplements, said it settled patent-infringement cases against BPI Sports LLC and Image Sports LLC.

Gordon & Rees adds IP team, opens Carlsbad office

Intellectual property attorney Laurie Axford has rejoined Gordon & Rees LLP as a partner and will be a resident in the firm's newly opened office in Carlsbad.

Patent reform nearing reality

The biggest legislative change to the U.S. patent system in more than 50 years is about to become a reality.

PacketVideo files patent infringement lawsuits against Spotify

Spotify, the European music-streaming service that started in the United States two weeks ago, is already getting a taste of the U.S. legal system.

Authorities crack down on flea market fakes

Used to be, if you wanted a knockoff handbag or fake fragrance, Lower Manhattan's Canal Street was a mecca.

Smart phone rivalry plays out in patent suits

Competition among smart phone makers is heating up at retail, in advertising and, increasingly, in the courtroom as handset and software makers wield patent lawsuits to protect their turf and slow down their rivals.

Warming ties lead to right to claim priority to Taiwan, Chinese patent applications

With increased trade and closer relations between Taiwan and the China, patent applicants in Taiwan, as of Nov. 22, 2010, can now claim priority to an earlier-filed Chinese patent application and vice versa. Claiming priority enables a later-filed application to be treated as if it was filed on the same date as the earlier application.

New Congress to tackle old problem: patent reform

The new Republican majority in the House of Representatives likely won’t have any affect on patent reform legislation, San Diego intellectual property attorneys say.

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Copyright attorney passionate about clients and their products

Upon entering Andrew Skale's office, a visitor is just as likely to be treated to a magic trick as to receive legal advice.

Amylin’s top attorney says proposed patent reform could have broad repercussions

The recently convened 112th U.S. Congress is expected to address a topic this year that has concerned business leaders for some time: patent reform legislation.

Top IP attorney fosters growth of San Diego startups

As intellectual property rights become increasingly important around the globe, Ned Israelsen, IP attorney and managing partner of Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear's San Diego office, is poised to provide expert guidance to emerging companies in the San Diego region and beyond.

Fish & Richardson attorney successful as patent litigator, mentor

Juanita Brooks has been called brilliant, engaging and highly valued.

Small patent law group keeps focus on clients' big innovations

San Diego patent attorney Dan Chambers said he basically works for entrepreneurs.

Evolution of a law firm

For someone who originally did not intend to be a practicing lawyer, John Gartman of Fish & Richardson exudes a passion for the messy and stressful business of trial law.