The Fredrikson & Byron Foundation funded and launched the Small Business Recovery Microgrant Program with administrative support from Neighborhood Development Center (NDC). The program provides financial support to small businesses impacted by damage sustained from civil unrest that followed George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis last year. “Rebuilding our community started a year ago when lawyers […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Douglas J. Christensen of Christensen Fonder Dardi. Douglas has joined IR as our exclusive IP – Patents Member in US – Minnesota. Doug Christensen is a registered patent attorney and has been a licensed attorney in Minnesota since 1985. Doug is involved in […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce John Fonder of Christensen Fonder Dardi. John has joined IR as our exclusive IP – Patents Member in US – Minnesota. John Fonder’s intellectual property practice includes the U.S. and international patent prosecution and litigation in many technology areas, including electronics, telecommunications, medical […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Peter S. Dardi, PhD of Christensen Fonder Dardi. Peter has joined IR as our exclusive IP – Patents Member in US – Minnesota. Peter S. Dardi, Ph.D. graduated in 1980 from the University of Illinois at Urbana with a Bachelor of Science […]
The #MeToo movement was founded more than a decade ago, as a vehicle against sexual abuse and harassment. Despite its longevity, it really only entered the public consciousness in October […]
Read moreIR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Anne M. Radolinski of Fredrikson & Byron P.A. Anne has joined IR as our exclusive Employment Law (Corporate) Member in US – Minnesota. Anne advises and defends businesses, nonprofit organizations, executives, officers and directors in all areas of employment and personnel […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Tom Leach of Merchant & Gould. Tom has joined IR as our exclusive IP – Trademark & Copyright / IP – Patents member in Minnesota. Tom specializes in all aspects of intellectual property litigation, including patent, trademark, trade secret, and copyright litigation. His […]
“In this book, intended for non-lawyer executives, businesses will learn new ways to fight back against Non Practicing Entities (NPEs) suits, reduce both their costs and risks, and use cutting-edge strategies to counterclaim against NPEs to turn the tables.” View Amazon listing of English ebook ebook written by Daniel W. McDonald Article in Full
October 16, 2015 In the BTI IP Outlook 2015: Changes, Trends and Opportunities in IP & IP Litigation report, Merchant & Gould received top rankings in three categories of the IP and IP Litigation Powerhouses section: “IP VIPs,” “Most-Favored IP Boutiques,” and “Most-Favored IP Departments.” IP VIPsAs part of its IP and IP Litigation Powerhouses ranking analysis, BTI Consulting asks […]
In the BTI IP Outlook 2015: Changes, Trends and Opportunities in IP & IP Litigation report, Merchant & Gould received top rankings in three categories of the IP and IP Litigation Powerhouses section: “IP VIPs,” “Most-Favored IP Boutiques,” and “Most-Favored IP Departments.” IP VIPsAs part of its IP and IP Litigation Powerhouses ranking analysis, BTI Consulting asks IP decision makers […]
To support clients in Japan, Merchant & Gould launched a newsletter series in Japanese. The first edition of this newsletter was a summary of a Supreme Court decision to uphold a rule about patent royalties on expired patents. It was published first in English, then translated into Japanese and sent to clients overseas. View newsletter […]
June 2015 In a 6-3 decision in Kimble v. Marvel Entertainment, LLC, the Supreme Court upheld its long-standing Brulotte rule barring royalty agreements over expired patents. [1] The Court adhered to the principles of stare decisis and required critics of the Brulotte rule to seek relief from Congress.[2] I. The Facts and Proceedings Below […]
